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Northborough Board of Health reviews draft poultry rules, considers larger flock limits by lot size
Summary
The Northborough Board of Health reviewed a draft regulation proposing tiered maximum flock sizes tied to lot-size categories, discussed permit years and inspection authority, and agreed to seek town-council approval and a public hearing (tentatively Jan. 13).
The Northborough Board of Health on Dec. 9 reviewed a draft local regulation setting minimum standards for keeping chickens and other poultry, including proposed changes to maximum flock sizes tied to lot-size tiers.
The draft, presented by board staff, draws on a MAHB template and input from neighboring towns and the state poultry program. The presenter told the board that "both Megan and Jen recommended that you increase the maximum number of chickens" for some lot-size categories, and that the state poultry program recommended higher limits in certain tiers to support…
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