posted on Friday, December 05, 2008 11:58 AM
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klehan
Waterford, CT, Modifies Alarm Ordinance
Members of the Waterford, CT, Representative Town Meeting voted Monday to modify an ordinance, forcing homeowners and businesses to maintain their own alarm systems.
Waterford currently maintains alarm systems in about 30 homes and 10 commercial businesses. The ordinance allows the town to continue maintaining only buildings it owns, which is between 25 and 30.
Police Chief Murray Pendleton, who is a member of the committee, said previously that if the town continued to maintain alarm systems for residents and businesses, it would have to update its ordinance and fee system.
Committee members said the objective of the ordinance is to save taxpayers money by eliminating unnecessary expenses.
Residents and commercial businesses affected will receive letters to notify them of the change. The town could terminate the system in January, but allow those affected a grace period of 90 days.