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Board: letter from resident about grass/hay is a private civil matter, not the board's purview
Summary
The select board reviewed a letter from a resident (Barb Doley) about someone cutting grass/hay on her property and concluded the dispute appears to be a private civil matter; board members suggested sending a letter stating they reviewed it but it is not within the select board's authority.
The Stamford Select Board reviewed correspondence from resident Barb Doley alleging that someone has been cutting grass or hay on her property. After briefly discussing the contents, the board concluded the matter appears to be a private civil dispute rather than a municipal zoning or enforcement issue.
Chair proposed sending Ms. Doley a letter saying the board reviewed the complaint and that it is not the select board's "wheelhouse." Committee members agreed that the town could acknowledge receipt and advise the correspondent that the board has no direct enforcement role in private property disputes.
Why it matters: The board's response clarifies municipal jurisdiction and directs residents with private legal disputes to appropriate civil remedies; the board offered to write a confirming letter but did not propose enforcement action.
