2017-03-08 BOS Packet - Released

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operations including the ability to access water services for agricultural use under certain circumstances." Section 6 Resolution of Disputes Any person having a complaint about a farm or farming activity or practice is encouraged to seek an amicable solution through resolution directly with the owner or operator of the farm at issue. Such person may also, notwithstanding the pursuit of other available remedies, file such a complaint with the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen may, at its sole discretion and to the extent the Board believes resolution of the matter may be facilitated by involvement of the Town, forward the complaint to the Board of Health, or other appropriate board or officer, and request that recommendations for resolution be provided within an agreed upon timeframe. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, however, the Board of Selectmen shall not be required to forward a complaint filed in accordance herewith or to take any other action. Section 7 Severability Clause If any part of this By-law is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the remainder of this By-law. The Town of Lexington hereby declares the provisions of this By-law to be severable. RTFB Postcard Notice to Residents Lexington's Right to Farm Bylaw The Town of Lexington has a long and proud agricultural history that continues to this day. The character of the community and its landscape is largely shaped by this heritage. To help protect this legacy and preserve active farming in the community, the Town passed a Right to Farm Bylaw at Annual Town Meeting on March XX, 2017. The Bylaw provides the following notice to residents and prospective residents. "It is the policy of the Town of Lexington to conserve,protect and encourage the maintenance and improvement of agricultural land for the production of food and agricultural products, and also for its natural and ecological value. This disclosure notification is to inform buyers and occupants that the property they are about to acquire or occupy lies within a town where farming activities occur. Such farming activities may include, but are not limited to, activities that cause noise, dust, and odors. Buyers or occupants are also informed that the location of property within the Town may be impacted by commercial agricultural operations including the ability to access water services for agricultural use under certain circumstances."