Goshen select board reviews multiple bite reports, reiterates fence requirement for dog Roxy

May 18, 2026

At a May 18 special meeting the Goshen Select Board reviewed multiple reports that a dog named Roxy had broken skin in several incidents, read a victim statement, and said a prior order requiring a physical fence remains in effect; the board voted to consult the town attorney on liability and next steps.

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At a special select board hearing on May 18, members reviewed written and oral accounts alleging that Roxy, a dog associated with fire warden Sean Martin, had bitten or punctured skin on multiple occasions and reiterated a prior order requiring a fenced enclosure.

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