Firewood controversy reignites

Local residents are concerned the Saratoga zoning laws are not being enforced.

At the May 13 meeting, Saratoga resident Andy Van Tol complained to members of the Saratoga Planning Commission, saying his neighbor, Royce Kelley, has yet to stop operations on his property after being issued a cease and desist by the town.

“I just wanted to encourage the planning commission to apply and enforce the zoning laws equally for everyone in Saratoga,” Van Tol said.

The feud between Kelley and Van Tol started in 2012, when Van Tol said Kelley was cutting and selling firewood on his property. Van...