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Residents report continued barking; selectboard tables dog-ordinance changes
Summary
At the Sept. 8 Walden Selectboard meeting, residents reported ongoing neighborhood barking despite some improvement; the board discussed penalties in the town dog ordinance but tabled any change pending further follow-up and enforcement.
Kathy Holick and Eric Bobkowski told the Walden Selectboard during public comment that barking from a neighbor’s dog has improved but continues to occur multiple times daily and at night. They said the sheriff had been notified and was expected to visit the property and that the town’s constable was unavailable, so the board will continue following up.
The board discussed penalties in the town dog ordinance in light of the “recent problems” raised by commenters and noted that collection of fines depends on offenders accepting responsibility and paying. The discussion produced no formal change; the board tabled action on revising the ordinance.
The meeting record shows the board intends to pursue enforcement through the sheriff’s office and additional follow-up by the board rather than immediate ordinance amendments. Next steps were not specified in the minutes.
