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Committee reviews animal-control procedures for roadkill; staff say DPW handles small carcasses, animal control larger ones
Holyoke City Public Safety Committee · April 13, 2026
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Summary
Counselor McGrath Smith asked animal control to present options for weekend disposal of roadkill. Staff described an on-call operator with a backup provider, noted DPW typically handles very small mammals during routine street sweeping, and the committee accepted the response as complied with.
Counselor Meg McGrath Smith asked the committee to review options for weekend disposal of roadkill on sidewalks, streets and city property.
Staff summarized current practice: DPW handles small mammals (squirrels,…
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