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Conservation commission to seek town attorney’s advice after landowner denies site visit, cites two‑year limit
Summary
The Town of Hampden Conservation Commission voted to consult the town attorney after a landowner declined a requested site visit and raised a two‑year time limit on enforcement; the commission will await legal guidance and rely on a hired wetland scientist for reflagging once snow melts.
At its Feb. 18 meeting the Town of Hampden Conservation Commission said it will seek legal advice after a landowner refused a requested site inspection and said a two‑year time limit might bar enforcement. The commission voted to authorize a member to contact the town attorney for an opinion before scheduling any further investigation.
The commission’s report came from member Joe, who told colleagues that Jonathan had reviewed the commission packet and declined the proposed inspection. "He said he had time to look over the packet… and he said that based on all of this, he doesn't think…
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