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Board imposes $250-a-day fine for failure to secure backyard pool; legal complexities noted
Summary
The board found a respondent failed to comply with a prior order to secure a backyard pool and voted to impose a $250-per-day fine beginning July 16, 2026; staff cited legal complications that prevented an earlier temporary fix.
Staff reported that attempts to secure the backyard pool at a property owned by trustee Susan Downing were hindered by legal constraints, and that reinspection shows the pool remains unsecured. The board found the respondent had failed to comply with an earlier order dated April 29, 2026, and voted to impose a $250-per-day fine beginning July 16, 2026. The board also directed that the town's prosecution costs be assessed if compliance is not achieved.
Eric, the town's code enforcement officer, told the board the violation continued as of the reinspection. The board debated legalities staff could not fully disclose on the record and then approved the motion to begin fines as of July 16. Members noted that fines accrue until compliance and that the town may record liens and seek recovery of prosecution costs if necessary.
