Maine Man Pays $20,000 Fine with 12,000 Pounds of Pennies, Town Considers New Fees

PALERMO, MAINE A local contractor in Palermo, Maine, has made headlines after paying a hefty $20,000 city fine with an unconventional method: over 12,000 pounds of loose change. The man, who felt the fine was unjust, delivered the massive pile of coins to the town office, creating a significant challenge for local clerks. The fine was initially levied against the contractor for violating the town of Palermo’s lake shore ordinance. According to city officials, the contractor bulldozed a wildlife area to create a path, an action deemed illegal under local regulations. In response to the unusual payment, the town of Palermo is now reportedly considering issuing an additional handling fee to the contractor. This potential new charge would aim to cover the extensive labor and resources required for town clerks to count and process the substantial quantity of coins. The incident has sparked discussion among residents and online about the legality of such a payment and the town's proposed response.

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