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KTM
Think I hit the wrong reply button, still getting the hang of the site. Sorry if this is a double post.....
Hi - what do you mean by local representative please? I have found local lawyers to be problematic. They admit to me the town is incorrect on multiple points but are afraid to advocate strongly for me because they dont want to risk losing town business. So far I have done most of the work myself. (With legal guidance from out of town friends here and there as needed.)
The local officials screwed up repeatedly, their incompetence has been nothing short of epic. In certain instances they have been outright deceitful and have misrepresented themselves and the law. (I can substantiate this easily from their correspondence.) Again, we had a permit for the fill. There was no confusion over the plans until a neighbor complained. I see no reason to re-enter the system by asking permission (variance) for something we already have. It is clear their intention is to use the variance process to over-ride a permit they already issued. I dont think its right for them to get away with this. They count on people not knowing enough, not caring enough or not having the means to defend themselves. Fortunately I dont have any of those problems. I guess what I'm saying is I have no plans to lose and what I am researching is the best way to win. Any advice in that vein would be appreciated.
Thanks again