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Residents on Powderly Road ask town to address 19 dogs and goats raising noise and smell concerns
Summary
Two residents told the Junius board that a neighbor’s 19 dogs and multiple goats are creating persistent barking and odor problems; Supervisor Ernie Brownell said he would contact NY Ag & Markets to seek a resolution.
Two residents raised a nuisance complaint at the Junius Town Board meeting on Sept. 18, saying a neighbor keeps 19 dogs and numerous goats in a small area, causing persistent barking and a strong odor.
Lou Ellison and Charly Baker, both identified as Powderly Road residents, described the conditions during the meeting’s privilege-of-the-floor segment. Supervisor Ernie Brownell told the board he would pursue outside assistance: "Supervisor Brownell will contact Ag & Markets to see if there is a solution." The minutes record no immediate enforcement action by the board; Brownell’s comment was recorded as the town’s planned next step.
The board did not vote or direct staff to take a specific enforcement action at the meeting. The minutes show the issue was entered for follow-up; residents who raised the complaint asked the board to look into options available under state animal-agency rules and local code enforcement.
