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Select Board orders cease-and-desist for activity at 245 Horse Corner Road after abutters' complaints
Summary
Following public comments alleging business operations at 245 Horse Corner Road in a residential zone, the Select Board voted 2-1 to issue a cease-and-desist order and agreed to research enforcement practices and set a short compliance period.
During the public comment period, citizens reported complaints from abutters about business operations occurring at 245 Horse Corner Road, which residents stated is in a residential zone. The issue prompted debate about zoning enforcement, potential fines and timelines for compliance.
A motion to issue a cease-and-desist order for the property was made and seconded; in the roll-call vote, Matt voted "No," while Richard and Frank voted "Aye," and the motion passed 2-1. The board discussed enforcement mechanisms and agreed to research past practices to determine a compliance period, indicating a window of "a couple of weeks" for the property to come into compliance.
Minutes record the board's decision to pursue enforcement through a cease-and-desist order and to revisit enforcement details after checking historical procedures. No further penalties or specific fines were recorded in the minutes; the board directed staff to research precedent and return with recommended timelines and enforcement steps.
