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Board continues enforcement review for 45 Edward Road after improvement seen
Summary
An enforcement order sent June 29 required cleanup within 30 days; staff reported a July 13 email and a recent drive‑by showing substantial improvement, and the board agreed to continue the matter pending a joint work session with the conservation commission.
Staff updated the Townsend Board of Health on enforcement at 45 Edward Road, saying an order sent June 29 required the property to be cleaned within 30 days of receipt; certified mail was refused, and the 30‑day period has elapsed. The agent said a July 13 email to staff indicated the property owner planned corrective action and a recent drive‑by showed the yard 'significantly better' though some brush and debris remained.
Board members agreed to continue the enforcement item and scheduled a work session between the board representative and the conservation commission to pursue compliance before escalating to legal remedies. Staff advised that higher-level enforcement (including consulting town counsel) would be an option if voluntary compliance is not achieved.
