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Officer reports dog-bite incident; 15-day quarantine advised
Summary
A town officer reported a dog bit a resident; the dog is registered and has a rabies certificate. The officer advised a 15-day quarantine, did not deem the animal 'vicious' after a single reported incident, and said further complaints would escalate enforcement and possibly lead to civil action.
The selectboard heard a report from a town officer about a dog-bite incident in which a resident, identified as Leslie, sustained a bite to her lower leg and was encouraged to seek hospital care.
The responding officer told the board he had made contact with both parties, confirmed the dog was registered and up to date on rabies vaccination, and ordered a 15-day quarantine. He said he had not deemed the dog “vicious” after the reported incident but warned that the matter could escalate if the town receives further complaints or evidence that the dog has left the property again. The officer said he had photographed the injury and the dog and would supply documents to the board and the court.
The board discussed a related ticket and an upcoming court date and directed staff to follow up with the clerk’s office and, if necessary, provide testimony if summoned. The officer said he would coordinate with the county court process and with local staff to ensure the town’s obligations were met.
