How long after a make a complaint will it be until the problem is remedied?
We all want to be good neighbors and want to have good neighbors. However, this is not always the case. Many people work at compliance as soon as they are educated about the problem. Some do not. If the complaint requires Planning Board approval, the process can often take two years or more. If the person chooses not to comply, Public Safety must follow strict guidelines. For some violations we can issue frequent summonses. For other violations, summonses can not be issued more often than once a week. Although the code allows for repeat summonses, each violation must be personally witnessed. If the officer can not gain access, they are not able to write a summons. The court process allows for adjournments. In many instances, the violation will continue to exist as it proceeds through the judicial process. Public Safety can not make it stop! If the problem is severe, the Town may elect to go before the NYS Supreme Court in an attempt to get a temporary restraining order to stop the viol
