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Officials say Sears Mills Road property unlikely to pass inspection; recommend moving toward demolition if owner stalls

Chelsea town meeting · July 23, 2026
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Summary

Staff reported court permission to inspect a property on Sears Mills Road but said the owner has not cooperated; septic components remain in the field and staff recommended proceeding to level the property if the owner does not engage.

Staff reported that the town has the court authority to enter a property on Sears Mills Road but the owner has not allowed access; the reported condition includes sewer parts and a septic system that will not pass an inspection. Staff said that, given the condition and lack of cooperation, the town should consider moving forward with leveling the property if the owner does not respond to outreach.

The board discussed taking the item up at the next month's meeting if necessary. No formal vote to demolish was recorded in the provided transcript; the exchange was a staff recommendation and administrative update on enforcement options and legal authority to proceed.