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Mahwah Board of Health to list inspection details on reports; follows up on unlicensed animals and missing horse
Summary
The board agreed to list the names and statuses of retail food inspections and abatement notices on monthly reports, noted Tyco Animal Control’s inspections of licensed livestock and fowl, and directed follow-up after staff could not contact the owner of a horse at 1056 Ramapo Valley Road; an executive-session item concerns a pending court case over unlicensed fowl.
The Mahwah Board of Health voted May 12 to add more detailed reporting to its monthly Health Activities Report, including the names of retail food establishments inspected and the status of abatement notices. The change followed a request from Mrs. DeSilva and agreement from Health Officer Ms. Cetrulo that several nearby municipalities publish inspection status publicly.
The board also reviewed animal-control activity. Tyco Animal Control is conducting inspections of properties licensing livestock and fowl; Mrs. Tyler said she accompanied staff to several properties. The board recorded concern about a horse identified as Bailey at 1056 Ramapo Valley Road after staff were unable to contact the owner, Marek Kaczor, to schedule an inspection. Mrs. Tyler said the property appears adequately maintained but she has not seen the horse and staff will follow up; minutes note the possibility that the animal may be deceased if not licensed.
Separately, the attorney’s report and a summons issued for an unlicensed fowl were remanded to Executive Session; minutes record that Mr. Mason will continue discussions with Board of Adjustment counsel and Township legal counsel. The Board voted to adjourn into Executive Session for that discussion.
During the meeting Mr. Robe described soil-log/perc testing for new septic systems, explaining that contractors/engineers test the site by digging approximately six feet to assess suitability. The Board recorded action items to post inspection statuses on the Township website and to document abatement notice status on future reports.
The board unanimously approved the April Health Activities and other routine reports; no formal public outcomes of the Executive Session were recorded in the public minutes.
