JT Salon

Hi everyone, this is Jessica.
I wanted to share something personal. While this isn’t about the salon, it is about my family and our home. If you have a moment, I’d truly appreciate you taking the time to read and share — every bit of support truly helps.❤️

‼️Yesterday was our court date.
Now we finally get the chance to be heard.
This is bigger than just our family. Please read, share, and stay with us~

🚨Hello friends and supporters of The Roma Farm,

We want to start by saying thank you.

The messages, the support, the people checking in, it has meant more to us than you probably realize. This has not been easy on our family, and knowing people are paying attention truly matters.

Yesterday, April 7, was our court date.

The judge moved quickly and let us know the case will be going to a pre trial. He was very kind, and we now have the opportunity to bring everything forward and be heard.

We are currently waiting to learn what the next court date will be, and we welcome the opportunity to show the courts what has transpired here.

Because the reality of this situation has been lost somewhere along the way.

This all started after we hosted a small, thoughtful wedding for a friend. A private gathering. People from this town and nearby communities, just like us.

We were there the entire time. Our kids were there. We handled everything ourselves, from setting up to cleaning up, just like we always have.

Nothing about it was a commercial operation.

After that, we received a notice of violation.

Not for running a business. Not for operating a venue.

For a temporary tent, a temporary porta potty, and temporary parking signs.

That’s it.

Those temporary items were then used to support an interpretation that we are operating as a large scale commercial event venue.

That is not the reality of our home or how we use our property.

We are a private residence that has, over many years, hosted occasional small private gatherings for friends and family.

Somehow, that has been turned into something it is not.

Over the past year, we have asked a very simple question.

What ordinance did we violate?

We have asked it more than once, in more than one setting.

And we still do not have a clear answer.

At the same time, we have tried to understand how this all unfolded. We have submitted public records requests, followed the process, and what we have received back has raised more questions than answers.

There is also something else that we feel people should be aware of.

The individual who filed the complaint against our property has also been actively involved in pushing forward a short term rental ordinance that is now headed to a town wide vote.

We are not saying people should not be involved in their community.

But it is fair to ask questions when the same person connected to proposed changes is also the only complainant behind enforcement action against a single property.

That is something people should at least be aware of.

This is not just about us.

It is about how decisions are made, how rules are interpreted, and how they are applied.

Because if this can happen to our family, it raises a bigger question for every property owner in this town.

We are doing our best to take this one step at a time and find the right legal support as we move forward.

We are not going anywhere.

We love our home. We love this town. And we will continue to stand up for ourselves and for what is right.

If you have been following along, please continue to pay attention, share, and support. It truly makes a difference.

❤️Todd, Jess, Silvia & Leo
The Roma Farm

We wish to acknowledge one of our most valued clients who has been a delight to have in our care. Due to circumstances, she will be transitioning to a new stylist, but we remain thankful for the time we had the pleasure of serving her. Thank you, Nancy Coffin. We will miss our interactions, but hope to stay in touch and wish her a long future of happy hairstyles.

Sassy 😁💕

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Hi friends! Help us out! We are currently seeking certified professionals to occupy our upstairs rooms at JT Salon in Portland Maine. If you know a licensed Massage Therapist or Esthetician seeking to rent space and have their own business, please have them contact JT Salon at 207-329-2657. This weekly rental includes all utilities, parking, waiting room, and full bathroom, making it a great value for a charming space. All rooms can be painted to suit individual preferences. Make it your space. We invite interested professionals to contact us today! *PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD AND SHARE!*

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