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Northampton council tables animal‑control pay request, refers issue to committee amid kennel and staffing concerns

Borough of Northampton Council · March 19, 2026
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Summary

Council voted to table a pay‑increase request from animal control officer Danielle Ford and asked her to meet with the administration & finance committee to discuss duties and workload. Members cited increased workload from large‑dog cases and lack of a reliable backup plan for daily kennel care.

Council considered a written pay request submitted by Danielle Ford, the borough’s animal control officer. After discussing the workload associated with recent large‑dog cases and noting the absence of a clear backup plan for daily kennel care, council voted to table the request and asked Miss Ford to meet with the administration &…

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