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Fall River Board of Health OKs variance for keeping chickens at 45 Niagara Street
Summary
The board granted a variance Oct. 27 allowing an applicant at 45 Niagara St. to keep roughly 20 chickens after staff verified roosters were removed, feed was stored in rat‑proof containers and an exterminator contract was in place. Neighbors reported no ongoing objections though one neighbor noted finding a dead chicken between properties.
The Fall River Board of Health voted Oct. 27 to approve a variance allowing the keeping of chickens at 45 Niagara Street.
A staff presenter (identified on the record as Faust) told the board the property owner had roosters removed and currently keeps about 20 birds, “maybe a little bit shy of…
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