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Board moves to draft zoning‑style permit for rescues and kennels amid active animal‑cruelty case
Summary
Town manager reported the dog‑ordinance committee is drafting a permit that would require rescues, kennels and boarders to apply to the town; staff also confirmed a local resident faces animal‑cruelty charges and five town tickets, with a court hearing set for July 30 at the county courthouse.
Town manager Jackie told the board the dog‑ordinance committee is working with municipal attorneys to draft a permit that would require rescues, kennels and boarders to obtain a town permit and could cap how many dogs a single owner may keep. "What we would like to do is request that rescues, kennels, and boarders, have a permit with the town," she said.
Separately, Jackie reported a local resident has been issued five tickets under the town’s animal ordinance; three have moved to collections and the next court date is public record. Jackie advised the next hearing is scheduled for July 30 at the Orange County Courthouse. Board members discussed conflict‑of‑interest concerns and agreed to pause substantive action on a particular case until legal proceedings conclude.
