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Neighbors press town over long-running rehab of condemned house; town seeks remediation timeline
Summary
Board and neighbors reviewed progress on a previously condemned house undergoing foundation and septic work. Owner described foundation progress and estimated a few months to occupancy for part of the house; neighbors and officials expressed frustration and asked for a clearer enforcement timeline and site cleanup.
The Select Board reviewed progress on a property long deemed unsafe or condemned and currently undergoing major foundation and site work. The property owner described recent progress — foundation courses, new windows and drainage — and estimated that some parts of the house could be habitable in a couple of months, with full work continuing into the winter.
Neighbors and board members expressed frustration over the duration of the rehabilitation, ongoing debris on the lot, and the visual and safety impacts on nearby newly paved roads. Town staff (Greg) and board members urged the owner to meet with staff to produce a specific remediation schedule; the owner said he has permits for septic and other work and that he is making steady progress but asked for time given the scope of work and his other employment obligations.
The board discussed occupancy inspection requirements and the statutory window for septic compliance; staff confirmed permit status but noted enforcement steps (including potential court timelines) if required elements are not completed. Several residents asked the board to monitor the property for compliance and to require cleanup if deadlines are missed.
What happens next: Town staff will meet with the owner to set a clearer timeline and will continue enforcement steps as permitted by town code. The transcript records permits in place but does not record a new enforcement action taken at that meeting.
