EATON — A proposal to turn a barn located on a sleepy dirt road into a wedding venue was vigorously debated for over four hours at Eaton’s zoning board of adjustment meeting Monday at the Eaton Town Hall. Sitting on the board Monday were Chairman Steve Larson, Vice Chair Carol Mayhofer, Megan Hoffer, Robert Malvesta and alternate Pamela Burns.
Monday’s meeting started just after 7 p.m. and wrapped up about 11:20 p.m. About 30 people attended, and most expressed concerns about the proposal. People wore masks. The board continued the discussion to Thursday at 7 p.m.
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