BARTLETT — The Zoning Board of Adjustment recently granted a special exception for a change of use to convert the Sky Valley Motel & Cottages to a service dog facility.
Applicants Darlene and Kyler Drew of Intervale began leasing the 30-acre facility from the Eliason family Oct. 1, with plans to purchase it as a “lease with a delayed closing” transaction.
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