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Council considers animal-control tickets and nuisance enforcement in Revere City
Summary
Councilor Guarina Soriah introduced a motion to authorize animal-control enforcement (tickets) for nuisance animals and barking; speakers cited resident quality‑of‑life impacts and recommended coordination with MSPCA and animal services.
Councilor Guarina Soriah introduced discussion about empowering animal-control staff to issue tickets for nuisance animals and persistent barking, framing the motion as a quality‑of‑life measure for residents near problem properties. She and other councilors emphasized enforcement and coordination with animal‑welfare agencies.
Speakers noted existing problems with dogs left unattended and constant barking; references were made to the MSPCA as an enforcement contact. The council did not record a formal vote on ordinance changes in the transcript but asked staff to examine enforcement options and return with guidance.
