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NECCOG director reports transit ridership dip, Parvo outbreak at animal facilities and 904 crumbling foundations remediated
Summary
Executive Director John Filchak reported decreased NECTD ridership, a Parvo outbreak that forced temporary closures at Norwich and Killingly animal facilities and that 904 foundations have been remediated; he said staff are pursuing court options for animal enforcement and will reopen a dog‑bite investigation involving resident Noah Caron.
John Filchak, NECCOG Executive Director, used the council’s May 24 meeting to report program updates affecting transit, animal services and housing remediation.
On transportation, Filchak said NECTD saw a decrease in S&D ridership and that a revamped transit website will be launched soon. He also highlighted upcoming deadlines and programs, including the TAP application deadline of June 28, 2024 and an Active Transportation micro‑grant program.
On animal services, Filchak reported Norwich and Killingly animal facilities each closed for two weeks because of a Parvo outbreak; he said a second round of Parvo required an additional two‑week closure for Killingly. Filchak said he is reopening an investigation into a dog‑bite report involving Killingly resident Noah Caron and described ongoing problems with roaming livestock; he stated staff are pursuing court options tailored to animal cases.
On housing, Filchak stated that 904 crumbling foundations have been remediated under the program and presented updated fee and cost information and newly added funds to the program.
Filchak’s update included several operational items the board may need to track, such as staffing and program continuity at animal facilities and transportation service levels that could affect local riders. The meeting transcript records these staff reports and program counts as presented; supplemental program materials and formal budgets were referenced but are not reproduced in the transcript excerpt.
Next procedural steps noted in the meeting include tracking TAP grant deadlines and the board’s earlier approval of STIP amendments that carry funding implications for transit services.
