Silverthorne moves to mandatory water restrictions, prepares to penalize violators with fines up to $500

Silverthorne moves to mandatory water restrictions, prepares to penalize violators with fines up to $500

The town of Silverthorne has moved into Phase 3 mandatory water restrictions and preparing to enforce the rules with monetary penalties up to $500 for repeat violations.  Silverthorne Town Council on Wednesday, May 27, approved on first reading an ordinance establishing fines for individuals or businesses disobeying the restrictions. The penalties have not yet taken effect, as the council must approve the ordinance at a second reading slated to …