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Board grants variance to keep six chickens at 411 Stewart Street amid neighbor objections
Summary
The Board of Health granted a variance allowing six chickens (no roosters) at 411 Stewart Street, with inspectors to monitor and the board to reconsider if complaints or evidence of rodent infestation arise.
On July 28, 2025, the Fall River Board of Health voted to grant a variance permitting Jessica Horstman to keep up to six chickens (no roosters) at 411 Stewart Street, despite objections from multiple nearby residents who cited concerns about rodents, coyotes and property impacts.
Neighbors Carrie Britland, who said, "My house directly abuts 411... I am concerned about the impact to my family and to my property, specifically the the disease that comes along with some chickens, ruins, and other animals, noise, and…
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