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Board approves keeping‑of‑animals permit for 578 Penn Street despite neighbor opposition letters
Summary
The board approved Raymond Laboy’s application to keep eight hens at 578 Penn Street after staff inspection confirmed a new coop; the board reviewed same‑day opposition letters citing vermin and noise but found the coop clean and permitted the application.
The Fall River City Board of Health approved an application by Raymond Laboy to keep eight hens at 578 Penn Street, despite same‑day opposition letters from neighbors expressing concerns about vermin and noise. Staff presenter Faust said the coop and run were ‘‘spotless’’ during two unannounced visits and that the operation had the required number of birds and a rodent‑extermination plan.
One opposition letter read that neighbors did not want chickens near their property lines because they would attract vermin and predatory animals. Faust told the board the objecting property was across the street, and described the applicant’s yard as "pristine." After discussion the board moved and approved the permit by roll call.
The board reiterated the requirement of no roosters and an active extermination contract. Staff will continue standard follow up to ensure compliance.
