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Residents press Stonington board over loose dogs, abandoned vehicles and drainage problems
Summary
Residents reported a loose dog that went unanswered by the village phone line, multiple abandoned vehicles in town and persistent street drainage in front of homes; President Dowdy said he or Chief Peden will contact the county about animal control and the board plans to divert Birch Street drainage to a new system once installed.
Resident Earl Good told the board he had a loose dog at his home over the weekend, that he "called the number that is listed on the Village’s website and never received a return call," and asked who residents should contact in such cases. President Bruce Dowdy said he or Chief of Police Travis Peden will contact the county and will ask whether Alan Remmert remains willing to be listed as a dog catcher.
Don Bouvet and other residents raised concerns about abandoned vehicles in town and asked about raising fines; Dowdy said fines have been assessed in the past but that raising fines would require placing the question on next month’s agenda. Bouvet also asked why the village attorney was not present; Dowdy said the attorney attends when needed. On drainage, Dowdy said a new drainage system near the elevator had been approved previously and that the board plans to divert Birch Street drainage to the new system and pump once it is in place.
Why it matters: persistent code-enforcement and drainage problems affect property values, safety and livability; residents asked the board for clearer response steps and for follow-up at the next meeting.
