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Bradford board weighs foreclosure policy, eviction timeline and camper enforcement
Summary
During the Oct. 21 meeting the board discussed foreclosure limits, proposed eviction timelines for nuisance or abandoned properties, and enforcement around people living in campers; a policy for future foreclosures and collection practices was recommended for development.
The Town of Bradford Select Board discussed procedures for addressing delinquent or abandoned properties, enforcement of camper-living restrictions, and options for payment plans at its Oct. 21 meeting.
Minutes record a discussion of foreclosure actions for properties on Reeves Road and elsewhere, with the board noting that the town can collect only three years of taxes and that a 30-day notice requirement applies. The board recommended developing a policy for future foreclosures and tax collection. Payment-plan options mentioned in the discussion included a 10-month signed note; Select Board member Tim suggested a six-month plan as an alternative.
The board discussed an eviction timeline tied to cleanup issues: an eviction date of May 1, 2025, was discussed along with sending letters on April 1, 2025. The minutes indicate the board will consider not pursuing foreclosure if cleanup costs make foreclosure impractical.
A resident identified in the minutes as Jim P. asked whether town personnel "drive around checking on people living in campers" and referenced people living on Station Road near 'Nick's place.' The minutes record that the ordinance timeframe limiting camper living runs from Dec. 1 to April 30.
CEO Adam was noted in the minutes as "going after campers," indicating enforcement activity, but the minutes provide no further operational detail or citation of the specific ordinance or enforcement process. The board agreed to develop clearer policy guidance and to address tax-map and collection details under upcoming Town Manager reports.
Next steps noted in the minutes include developing a formal policy governing foreclosures and payment plans and further discussion during town-manager updates and upcoming meetings.
The minutes do not cite a statute or ordinance by name; the board’s statements about tax-collection limits and timing of eviction notices appear as meeting discussion points rather than formal ratified policy.
