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Resident raises lawn‑mower nuisance; Stonington schedules committee to study unoccupied‑home, upkeep ordinance
Summary
Resident Austin Dowdy asked whether an ordinance covers excessive lawn mowers on a Locust Street property; trustees said no ordinance exists for lawn mowers and scheduled a committee meeting Aug. 18 to explore an ordinance on unoccupied homes and property upkeep.
During public comment, resident Austin Dowdy reported a property on Locust Street with an excessive number of lawn mowers and asked whether the village has an ordinance to address the issue. President Bruce Dowdy responded the village has no ordinance covering lawn mowers (only vehicles) and said he would check into the matter.
Separately, President Dowdy announced the Board will explore an ordinance addressing unoccupied homes and property upkeep and scheduled a committee meeting for Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to begin discussion. The minutes do not record specific draft language or a timeline for any ordinance; the Aug. 18 meeting is the next procedural step the board set to investigate options.
