In a recent government meeting, the owner of Travers Farm, LLC, presented a request for a rehearing regarding a violation notice related to tree removal on her property. The owner, who has faced ongoing harassment from a neighbor, claimed she did not receive proper notification of the initial hearing, which took place on July 17. She expressed frustration over the lack of communication and the challenges she has faced in complying with town regulations, including living without electricity or running water for four years.

The magistrate acknowledged the owner's difficulties but emphasized that the town had legally served her with the necessary notices, which complicates the request for a rehearing. The owner is under pressure to resolve the issues quickly, as she has a closing date for the sale of her property set for the end of the month.

Town officials reiterated that the quickest path to compliance is for the owner to obtain the required permit, which would allow for an inspection and expedite the resolution process. Despite the owner's previous attempts to secure permits since purchasing the property in February 2020, the town confirmed that the compliance deadline has not yet lapsed, providing her with additional time to address the violations.

The magistrate urged town staff to assist the owner in expediting the permit process to facilitate the sale of her property, highlighting the importance of communication and cooperation between the property owner and the town to resolve the ongoing issues.