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Select board signs consent agreement after unauthorized shoreline tree removal
Summary
The board moved to sign and forward a consent agreement to a landowner over unpermitted tree removal within the 75‑foot high‑water‑mark zone; the board said it had not imposed fines but will enforce ordinances as required.
The Westport Island Select Board moved to sign a consent agreement with a property owner (referred to as Collins in the transcript) addressing the removal of trees within the 75‑foot high‑water‑mark zone without a permit.
Board members discussed the regulatory framework and noted the town has ordinances governing the shoreland zone. The meeting record shows the board approved forwarding a consent agreement to the landowner and that no fines had been imposed to date; members discussed the significant restoration work the landowner will have to complete to remedy the removal, including replacement plantings and documentation requirements.
A board member asked whether to scan the agreement before sending and the board agreed to proceed with the documented packet. The motion to sign and forward the consent agreement was made and approved during the meeting.
