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Committee hears report of unauthorized wood cutting, considers timber-theft charges
Summary
Chair Tom Kidder reported incidents of unauthorized wood cutting and vehicle damage to a stone wall on committee-managed land, and discussed pursuing timber-theft charges that could yield treble damages as well as sharing evidence publicly after charges are filed.
Tom Kidder reported multiple incidents of unauthorized wood cutting and property damage on committee lands, including vehicles driving off-road and damaging a stone wall. He said the committee is considering legal options, including timber-theft charges that "could result in triple damages."
Tom also raised the possibility of sharing evidence on social media once charges are filed to aid identification and awareness. No formal legal action was recorded in the minutes at this meeting; the discussion was limited to next-step options and evidence preservation.
