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Haverhill council passes first reading of holiday decorations ordinance
Summary
On first reading the council approved Ordinance No. 541, adding rules for holiday and seasonal decorations including display timeframes, safety and maintenance requirements, prohibited conditions, exemptions and enforcement; the measure was transmitted to a second reading on a 4-0 vote.
Town Attorney John Foster read Ordinance No. 541 by title at the June 11 meeting, describing the proposal as an amendment to the town code that would add a new division governing holiday and seasonal decorations.
Mayor Jay Foy opened the floor to public comment; there were none. Council Member Dennis Withington moved to adopt the ordinance on first reading and transmit it to a second reading; Vice Mayor Lawrence Gordon seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
The ordinance language, read into the record by the town attorney, covers definitions, display timeframes, safety and maintenance requirements, prohibited conditions, exemptions and penalties for enforcement. Council did not debate the measure during the meeting and no public objections were recorded at the hearing.
Next steps include formal transmittal to a second reading where the council will consider final adoption and any amendments.
