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Resident asks for Animal Control Officer report after complaints about service and $59/week compensation noted
Summary
A resident raised concerns about the Animal Control Officer's responsiveness and accountability; Town Manager said the ACO is budgeted roughly $59 per week, that the officer handles many calls, and that transferring some duties to the police has been discussed; the resident requested an ACO services report before the next Town Meeting.
During discussion of the FY27 budget, Katherine Adams told the meeting she had not had pleasant experiences with the Animal Control Officer and asked about compensation and accountability. Town Manager Brandon Gulnick said the ACO budget provides roughly $59 per week in compensation and that the officer receives a large number of calls.
Gulnick said there have been conversations about transferring some Animal Control tasks to the Police Department but described that work as a "work in progress." Adams asked to see a report of the ACO's services before the next Town Meeting so residents can better assess performance and accountability. The meeting record shows the request but does not include a follow-up report in this transcript.
The discussion was part of the broader budget conversation; no specific policy change or reassignment was approved at the meeting.
