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Milford updates dog-license forms to collect voluntary contributions; custodian appointed
Summary
Town Clerk Jill Preece said state law now requires a voluntary contribution field on municipal dog-license forms to benefit the contracted animal-shelter provider (Susquehanna SPCA); the board also appointed Council Member Kristen Velasco as Town custodian for the remainder of 2026 following Bayla Richards' resignation.
Town Clerk Jill Preece told the board the state Agriculture and Markets law now requires municipalities to include a voluntary-contribution space on dog-license applications and renewals; the contributions are to be collected for the contracted animal-shelter provider, Susquehanna SPCA. Preece said the clerk software vendor has updated the form and she will coordinate with Supervisor Partridge to create a dedicated bank account and a timeline for distributing those funds.
Clerk Preece also reported that Bayla Richards resigned effective May 31, 2026. On a motion by Council Member Vera Sosnowski, seconded by Council Member Harold Couse, the Board appointed Council Member Kristen Velasco as Town Custodian for the remainder of 2026; the vote included an abstention by Velasco.
