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West Jefferson board retains chicken ordinance after 3-2 split; residents urged change during public comment
Town of West Jefferson - Board of Aldermen · July 7, 2025
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The Town of West Jefferson voted 3-2 on July 7 to leave its chicken ordinance as written after a divided discussion among aldermen; four residents spoke during public comment in favor of allowing chickens.
Mayor Tom Hartman opened discussion of the town’s chicken ordinance at the July 7 Board of Aldermen meeting, recommending that the board reconsider a prior decision on allowing chickens in town. Alderman Calvin Green and Alderman Rusty Barr initially agreed to reevaluate the ordinance while Alderman Stephen Shoemaker…
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