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Dog Warden issues April 30 ultimatum for phone, holding space and registration access; Selectboard promises follow-up
Summary
Dog Warden Matt Bartholomew asked for a phone, a place to hold dogs, and access to registration records with an April 30 deadline; the board expressed concern about his tone but agreed to move forward in good faith and discuss logistics for holding dogs off‑site.
Selectboard members discussed an email from Dog Warden Matt Bartholomew in which he renewed a request made last summer for (1) a phone, (2) a place to hold dogs, and (3) access to registration records, and set an April 30 deadline. Board members said they had agreed previously to provide these resources and expressed concern about the ultimatum’s tone.
Town Administrator Tommy O’Connor reported he had investigated phone options (one quoted at $38 per month) and noted the town had previously purchased a kennel structure that remained in the former warden’s possession. Julia Andrews urged the board to act in good faith, find a suitable off‑site holding location if needed, and reengage the Dog Warden to clarify care and operational details.
