Right to Farm Annual Declaration

Per Townsend General Bylaw Chapter 34 on Farming, this disclosure is posted annually: 

§ 34-4: Disclosure notification.
It is the policy of the Town of Townsend to conserve, protect and encourage the maintenance and improvement of agricultural land for the production of food, and other agricultural products, and also for its natural and ecological value. This disclosure notification is to inform property owners that their property 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. Owners, 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 such property under certain circumstances.

Parties wishing to learn more may visit General Bylaw Chapter 34