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Resident raises dog licensing and safety concerns during public comment
Summary
During public comment, resident Kevin Blakeman questioned the enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance, dog licensing, and rabies-vaccination requirements; the Selectboard said the Animal Control Officer is actively updating registrations but noted the Town may be unaware of some unregistered animals.
Resident Kevin Blakeman used the public-comment slot to raise questions about the Town's Animal Control Ordinance, asking specifically about procedures for dog licensing, rabies vaccinations, and enforcement. Board members discussed enforcement practices and acknowledged the challenge of identifying dogs that have never been registered.
The Selectboard said they view the Animal Control Officer as effective and reported ongoing efforts to ensure previously registered dogs are up to date. The transcript notes Blakeman left the meeting at 6:58 PM.
