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Support and opposition surface as councilor re‑files backyard‑hen proposal; order sent to joint committee
Summary
Public commenters urged the council to allow backyard hens for food security and education, while one commenter invoked cultural bias in opposing views. Councilor Patty Devine reintroduced an order on backyard hens and the council sent the item to the joint committee for further review, with involvement from the Board of Health discussed.
Speakers at the Feb. 4 City Council meeting urged councilors to revisit a proposal to allow backyard hens in Holyoke, highlighting food security, sustainability and educational benefits. The council agreed to refer the order to the joint committee for further review and asked the Board of Health to be involved.
Libby Hernandez of 245 Walnut Street told the council she supported an ordinance to allow residents with small lots to keep…
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