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Argyle resident reports raccoon infestation, criticizes town contractor and asks for public education on critter control
Summary
A 25-year Argyle resident described a prolonged raccoon infestation at her home and said the town’s contracted animal-control provider gave inconsistent responses; she recommended town-run education for residents on preventing wildlife attraction.
During the meeting’s public-comment period, Marilyn Lewis, who said she has lived in Argyle for 25 years, described a raccoon infestation at her home that began in the spring and caused damage and repeated flea treatments. Lewis said she contacted the town's contracted provider (identified in her remarks as "American Dog") beginning May 9; she praised one employee, Francisco, for helpful response but criticized inconsistent service and slow pickup of trapped animals.
Lewis told council she sought alternatives after several raccoons — she said a family group can remain with…
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