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Neighbor raises nuisance dog and fence concerns; board schedules Aug. 27 public hearing on BESS, dog laws and salvage yards

Madrid Town Board · August 13, 2025
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Summary

Kate Castaldo complained about persistent barking and fighting dogs at a nearby property and raised fence-siting concerns; the board said it will contact animal control and set a public hearing on Aug. 27 to discuss BESS laws, dog laws and salvage yards.

Resident Kate Castaldo told the board she is concerned about a nearby property where several dogs are "constantly barking, fighting, and whining," and she said the fence recently installed appears unsafe, unattractive and may encroach on the property line.

The minutes record that a neighbor told CEO Rita Gerenser she could enter the neighbor's property to measure the fence's distance from the property line. The board said it will contact animal control about the barking dogs and will discuss dog laws at a future meeting. The board also scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, August 27 at 6:30 PM to take public comment on BESS laws, dog laws and salvage yards.

No enforcement action was recorded at the meeting; staff were directed to follow up with animal control and to measure the fence as requested by the neighbor.