![]() “In over 20 years I believe this is the first recreation trailer permit outside of the beach and I stressed it should be done correctly, as it will create a precedent,” Ouellete said after Monday’s meeting. Selectmen Vice Chairman Steven Ouellette said that the type of permit she is seeking is unique and he has concerns. Shufelt told King at the last two selectmen meetings to expedite the process. ![]() Selectmen on Monday deflected talks that Andrade’s past issues or the property owners are connected to her issues with gaining the necessary permits. ![]() The charges were later dropped and Andrade was named by selectmen in late 2018 to a Craft Cannabis Co-op Committee. She was arrested on a motor vehicle warrant and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver's license. She hosted an event on the property and was arrested and charged with illegal cultivation and conspiracy to distribute marijuana products. In October 2018, Andrade experienced another issue with town officials. Land on the property is leased by Andrade, according to the same written release from the police department.Īt that time, Andrade took issue with how her business dealings in town were connected to this unrelated Hell's Angels fundraiser, which led to two people arrested. Last September, the Hell’s Angels hosted an event “Rainman Defense Party” in Westport at 560 American Legion Highway, according to police. More: Arrests at Hell's Angels fundraiser in Westport fuel cannabis cultivation debate “I need you guys to put a line in the sand and say ‘you cannot continue to discriminate and harass this woman because she leases land from somebody (connected to the Hell’s Angels),” Andrade told selectmen. She said such a problem is magnified during a pandemic, especially considering her business has been active with local food pantries, as well as the town’s Council on Aging. “We are an active farm in this community,” she said, adding that deer in one night ate 500 heads of lettuce, several watermelons, pumpkins and other food meant for the community. Her site was visited by the building inspector and King. Later in the week, Andrade reported progress. Selectmen Chairwoman Shana Shufelt on Monday questioned the selectmen’s jurisdiction in the matter.Īndrade clarified that she would like the building inspector and other parties to conduct inspections so Andrade can receive a permit for a farm labor camp. She told selectmen that as a business, she cannot apply for a recreational permit, and some of the confusion with town officials has centered around that point. They were trying to force me to get a recreational permit,” Andrade said after Monday’s meeting. “We want a farm labor camp permit through the state but the town has been giving us hassles since February. ![]() When we are experiencing - after we leave - people stealing crops from my field … We will have somebody on site to address that.” When we are experiencing people coming and trying to kick in our farm stand door. “When we are experiencing heavy deer pressure. More: Westport mulls distancing proposed marijuana facilities Andrade said she is requesting the permit so workers, who do not live in town, can stay overnight when needed and guard against predators who have been eating the crops - especially deer. ![]()
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