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Resident denied beach and dump stickers says trust paperwork caused denial; staff to follow up
Summary
Mary Kathleen Driscoll told the board she was denied beach and dump stickers because town staff said her irrevocable trust documents didn't show ownership in her name despite her paying property taxes; staff agreed to follow up with the resident privately to review documentation and policy.
During public information, resident Mary Kathleen Driscoll said she was denied beach and dump stickers after town staff told her her irrevocable trust documents were not 'in my name' and that her children 'own my house.' Driscoll said her tax bills are in her name and that she has paid taxes for years.
The chair and staff told Driscoll the meeting could not address private legal documents in public comment but that staff would follow up outside the meeting. The chair said, "We can't answer your question specifically or talk about your specific legal documents... We will have someone follow up with you directly to answer your questions." Driscoll said she had already spoken with Dustin at the beach department but asked for a resolution for next season.
Staff did not make a policy change at the meeting; they offered to pursue follow-up and to review the beach department’s residency verification and sticker issuance procedures with Driscoll individually.
