Charlotte Neighbors Sue Over Revitalized Old Brick Store Impact
In Charlotte, Vermont, a dispute has arisen between the owner of the revitalized Old Brick Store, Jolene Kao, and her neighbors, Sarah Beal and David Kenyon. The neighbors claim the store's increased activity has led to parking issues and a…
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, November 4, 2026 —
In Charlotte, Vermont, a significant dispute is underway between a local business owner and her neighbors, centering on the impact of a revitalized establishment. Jolene Kao, owner of the Old Brick Store, finds herself at the heart of a legal and community conflict with adjacent property owners, Sarah Beal and David Kenyon.
The neighbors have formally raised concerns regarding the increased activity at the Old Brick Store. Their claims include the development of parking issues that they assert are affecting their properties. Furthermore, Beal and Kenyon allege that a shared well and septic system, vital to both their properties and the store, is failing due to the increased demands. This alleged system failure is reportedly impacting their own property conditions.
In response to these issues, Sarah Beal and David Kenyon have initiated legal action. They have filed a lawsuit against Jolene Kao and have also lodged an appeal with the local zoning board. These actions highlight the seriousness of the dispute and its escalation beyond informal neighborhood discussions.
The ongoing situation has reportedly created division within the Charlotte community, indicating that the conflict over the Old Brick Store’s operations and its effects on the neighborhood is a widely felt issue. Details regarding the specific nature of the lawsuit, the claims made in the zoning board appeal, or the current status of the shared well and septic system were not provided in the summary. The contractor’s name for the revitalization project was also not provided. The timeline for the lawsuit and zoning appeal proceedings is also not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Colin Flanders on www.sevendaysvt.com, see more information here.
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