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Select Board adopts updated animal control ordinance
Summary
After reviewing enforcement practices and neighboring towns' approaches, the select board voted to adopt the updated animal control ordinance as presented and asked the clerk to post the signed ordinance.
The select board reviewed a proposed animal control ordinance and compared enforcement practice with neighboring towns. The board discussed how other towns follow up on registrations and noted Brookfield’s registered‑dog count is lower than some comparable towns. One member proposed stronger follow‑up for two dogs flagged last year.
After discussion, a board member moved to adopt the ordinance as presented. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote; the Moderator announced the ordinance had been adopted. Board members asked the clerk to post the ordinance on the town website and circulate signed copies to the constables and staff.
The board did not add new enforcement provisions to the ordinance at this meeting; members agreed the clerk and constables should follow up with owners of previously identified problem dogs.
