Special magistrate fines Portofino at Ocean Ridge $5,000 for unauthorized dune trimming
Aug 5, 2026
Special Magistrate Amity Barnard found Portofino at Ocean Ridge Condo Association Inc. in violation for trimming sea grapes on a town right-of-way, imposing a $5,000 fine and administrative costs payable within 30 days; the association’s representative said the contractor acknowledged the mistake.
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Amity Barnard, the special magistrate for the Town of Ocean Ridge, found Portofino at Ocean Ridge Condo Association Inc. in violation of section 66-161 for trimming sea grape vegetation on a town-owned right-of-way and imposed a one-time fine of $5,000 plus administrative costs, payable within 30 days.
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