Committee flags impoundment and notification language for rework
Members called the impoundment and notification sections of Chapter 35 'a doozy' and agreed to reword the sections, split notification rules for known vs. unknown owners, and clarify how impoundment and towing fees are collected.
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The committee devoted substantial time to Section 35.16–35.18, which govern vehicle removal, impoundment and notification. The Chair described the removal language as lengthy and that it "is a doozy," and members agreed the section needed reworking. Committee members said the ordinance currently allows the senior police officer, town manager, highway foreman or fire chief to order removal and to use force to enter vehicles when necessary.
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