A former Vermont gubernatorial candidate says she had a 60-foot by 24-foot "screen" built so she wouldn't have to see her neighbor's home.
Ruth Dwyer tells WPTZ-TV she's lived on her farm in rural Thetford for over 40 years. Two years ago, a new home was built across the street.
Dwyer says one of her horses was startled by a child on the neighbor's driveway, prompting her to plant cedar trees to block her view of the home. She had a temporary "screen" installed while they grow.
Zoning officials have since fined her $200 each day she doesn't have a permit for the structure, adding up to more than $15,000.
Dwyer, denied a permit in February, says her screen doesn't violate any rules.
Dwyer unsuccessfully ran for governor in 1998 and 2000.
Woman Puts Up Screen to Block Neighbor's Home
Ruth Dwyer unsuccessfully ran for Vermont governor in 1998 and 2000
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