Massachusetts Superior Court March 7, 2000, No. CA 0000156A (City of Gardner v. Harty)

Fecteau, J.

At issue in this case is a claim by the City of Gardner (herein “Gardner”) that Bernice Harty, the sole proprietor of Affordable Rentals of Gardner (“Harty”) has unlawfully changed or extended a prior non-conforming use of the premises located at 248 Parker Street, Gardner, to the substantial detriment of the surrounding neighborhood.