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Salem County debate centers on animal-shelter capacity, candidate facility and multi-million-dollar operating costs
Summary
Residents and commissioners pressed for a regional solution to Salem County's animal-shelter shortage, discussing a candidate property and preliminary financial estimates that ranged into the low millions for acquisition and annual operations.
Public comment and an extended discussion during the Salem County meeting focused on a countywide animal-shelter capacity crisis and possible acquisition and operation of a dedicated shelter facility.
Commissioners, members of the shelter work group and multiple residents described ongoing meetings to identify a solution. The transcript records that the group has identified a candidate property with an appraisal figure cited around $450,000. Speakers estimated that the total cost to purchase, renovate and equip that property would be roughly $2,000,000 including vehicles and initial capital improvements. Operating-cost estimates…
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