[Adopted 5-27-2003, approved 9-4-2003; amended 6-7-2011, approved 9-15-2011 (Art. 85 of the 2011 General By-Laws)]
The provisions of this By-Law shall not apply whenever an impact
results from negligence or willful or reckless misconduct in the operation
of any such agricultural or farming operation, place, establishment
or facility, or any of its appurtenances.
Any person aggrieved by the negligent or reckless operation
of a farm may, prior to filing a formal complaint, file a grievance
with the Select Board, Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO) or Board of
Health, depending upon the nature of the grievance. The filing of
the grievance does not suspend the time within which to pursue any
other remedies that the aggrieved may have. The ZEO or Select Board
shall forward a copy thereof to the Agricultural Commission or its
agent, which/who shall review and mediate the grievance and report
its findings and recommendations to the appropriate Town authority
for further action. The Board of Health, except in cases of imminent
danger or public health risk, shall forward a copy of the grievance
to the Agricultural Commission or its agent, which/who shall review
within an agreed upon timeframe, mediate the grievance and report
its findings and recommendations to the Board.