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Marbletown officials warn residents about permit‑fee scams; contact staff to verify solicitations
Summary
Board members warned residents that third‑party scammers are asking homeowners for hundreds to thousands of dollars to speed permit approvals and urged residents to call Michelle at the planning office to confirm any fee demands.
At the start of the meeting the chair warned residents about active scams in which callers or vendors claim residents owe money to secure zoning or building permits. The chair said the solicitations can come from 'international bad actors' and sometimes ask for 'outrageous amounts' that the town would never require.
Board members and staff advised residents to verify any unexpected fee requests with planning staff. “If we tell you that we owe you money, just call Michelle, and she'll confirm,” the chair said. The board emphasized that the town will not request large, up‑front payments outside standard permit processes and encouraged residents to report suspicious solicitations.
