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Town of Babylon board reserves decision on accessory-apartment permit after allegations of puppy sales and unsupervised dogs
Summary
The board placed Charmaine Lavelle’s accessory-apartment permit under reserve after the town raised concerns about multiple dogs, prior fines and claims of puppy sales; the board asked for continued compliance and scheduled further investigation.
The Town of Babylon board placed Charmaine Lavelle’s accessory-apartment permit under reserve after hearing testimony and new information from town investigators that prompted questions about possible commercial dog sales and unsupervised animals on the property.
During the hearing, Lavelle testified that several of her adult children had visited and that a litter of puppies had been on the property while family members stayed with her. Lavelle said she did not run a business and that her son paid a $1,400 fine connected to dogs at the property; she said some puppies were given to other organizations and that her children, not she, were responsible for actions that led to…
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