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Council tables proposed changes to poultry ordinance after public safety and resident input
Summary
Westbrook City Council on April 6 debated proposed amendments to the city’s fowl and poultry code (Order 2026‑37). After comments from police, residents and councilors, the council voted 6‑1 to table the ordinance for further consideration.
The Westbrook City Council on April 6 took up Order 2026‑37, a proposed amendment to Chapter 110, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances governing fowl and poultry, and ultimately voted to table the item after extended discussion.
The ordinance generated comments from a range of participants. Mayor David Morse, Assistant City Administrator Jennie Franceschi and Councilor Victor Chau participated in the discussion; public safety input came from Brett Bissonette of the Westbrook Police Department and a resident, Steve Pulsoni of East Bridge Street, who spoke during the debate. Councilor Anna A. Turcotte and other councilors asked questions and offered perspectives on enforcement and neighborhood impacts.
Councilor Gary Rairdon initially moved to table the matter but withdrew that motion to allow further comment; a subsequent motion to table, moved by Councilor Michael Shaughnessy and seconded by Councilor Rairdon, carried 6‑1 with Councilor Chau recorded as the lone dissenting vote. The meeting minutes record the final disposition as "Order 2026‑37 Tabled".
The council did not adopt changes to the ordinance at this meeting. The minutes do not record a specific date for the item’s return; tabling preserves the ordinance for future consideration or referral to committee depending on next steps the council or staff recommend.
