Bath drafting ordinance to address vacant structures

by Lisa Schauer

The Town of Bath could be imposing fines and liens on vacant structures deemed unsafe as inspected by police and fire officials, Councilman Ryan Kessel announced in a public meeting on Tuesday, December 16.

Kessel said he is working on a new town ordinance to address the nuisance of unoccupied structures, which are an eyesore and attract drug addicts, creating a public safety issue.

There could be a fee structure for properties…