“The line drawn here cuts four feet into my recorded deed line.”

Arthur looked down at his blotter and adjusted his glasses again with two fingers.

“The board isn’t qualified to challenge registered county documents, Mr.

Kessler,” Arthur said.

“Under section four of our community bylaws, we have to enforce every temporary municipal restriction brought to us.”

Two longtime board members sat to Arthur’s right, staring at their legal pads in total silence.

“Until the land court holds a formal boundary review after Labor Day,” Harry said, moving closer to the table, “you’re barred from entering or crossing the disputed three-foot easement zone.”