Jay continues its cleaning up efforts

Certified letters to be sent to homeowners

Jay residents who have garbage, scrap metal, vehicles and other items of debris on their property will receive certified nuisance letters in an effort to clean up the town, as discussed at the Nov. 2 council meeting, when one resident approached the council about the increase in garbage fees.

A sample letter addressing the debris stated the owner had 60 days from the date of the letter to remove the excessive items. The owner also has the right to appeal the declaration of nuisance at a town council meeting. A list of addresses, owner names and violations showed addresses at Highway 4, McCurdy...