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Neighbor dispute on Hudson Road discussed; board warns owner on variance requirement
Summary
Select Board discussed complaints about a Hudson Road property, where neighbor reports of an unrepaired stone wall and alleged business activity prompted reminders that the owner needs a ZBA variance and planning‑board involvement; the owner said vehicles are registered and declined a property walk‑through.
During public comment and old‑business review on June 9, the Select Board addressed an ongoing complaint involving a Hudson Road property owned by Nick Rowe.
Gail Cromwell raised concerns earlier in the meeting about Select Board members attending Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) meetings and acting as members of a five‑member board, saying the practice risks decisions being overturned. In the Hudson Road discussion, Ken Caisse said he had received a letter from Rowe that Caisse described as containing inaccurate accusations and noted the case remains with the town's lawyers.
Nick Rowe told the board that the vehicles on his property are registered and denied operating a vehicle business; he characterized an individual on the property as a farm employee. Neighbors reported continuing complaints, an unrepaired stone wall and that Rowe was conducting a business at the residence with an employee. Caisse reminded Rowe that he needs a variance from the ZBA and that the planning board will need to be involved. Lennartz, newly handling the matter, asked for a walk‑through of the property; Rowe declined, and Lennartz said he would do a drive‑by inspection.
The minutes record both the neighbors' complaints and Rowe's denials and show the board directing further procedural steps (variance process and planning‑board involvement) while the legal review continues.
