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Board raises liability, access and penalty questions about proposed public-camping policy
Summary
Select Board discussed a proposed public-camping ordinance/policy, with concerns about liability, who may use camping areas, and how penalties will be assessed when sites are left in poor condition.
The Select Board discussed a draft public-camping ordinance or policy. Board members raised concerns about potential liability, who would be allowed to access camping areas, and how the town would assess penalties when property is left in an undesirable condition.
No policy vote or specific enforcement mechanism was adopted at the work session. The discussion flagged legal and operational questions staff will need to address before the board considers adoption.
