Fence Fight

There's a fuss over a new fence in Ann Arbor's Old West Side Historic District, and city officials are trying to get the homeowner to take it down. The problem: Split-rail fences in front yards are incompatible with the historic character of the district, according to city officials. "From our position, we were just trying to improve the property," said Louis Breskman, who lives in the house at 617 W. Madison St. with his fiance, Meredith Neuman. "It's crazy," he said. "I can't believe how big of a deal it's been." Read the story.