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Town departments report: historian, animal control, BTI, code enforcement and highway updates
Summary
Reports included the historian’s plans for a 250th commemoration, dog-control follow-ups including a quarantine after a bite and an inspection of a large-dog household, BTI pesticide usage (19.5 gallons used in 2024; 15 gallons to be ordered), and highway crew strain amid storms.
Several Stratford department representatives gave routine reports Feb. 13. Town Historian Moira Marshal described work on a 250th Commemorative meeting for the American Revolution, collaboration on a book about Fulton County schools and joint projects with Salisbury Historical Society and Donna Hasbrouck to document early settlers and a summer Artists and Inventors show.
Dog Control Officer Karen said she had received complaints about barking dogs at night; she spoke with the owner and was told someone will make sure dogs are inside before 10 p.m. Karen also described a referral from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department about a resident allegedly with 100 dogs; on inspection she noted 25 puppies and eight adult dogs and said she will check the property regularly for compliance with state and town laws. She reported one dog-bite incident; "Per protocol guidelines the dog was examined and put on 10 day quarantine and owner is required to license and get rabies shot immediately," the minutes state.
BTI Coordinator Mike Sokira reported the town used 19.5 gallons of VectoBac in the 2024 treatment season and will order 15 more gallons for the coming season; he held a DEC 30-hour certification course in December for one Stratford attendee who passed and is awaiting a pesticide ID and is updating maps.
Code Enforcement Officer Mr. Rackmyre submitted the training status of code officials, and Highway Superintendent Lawrence Staring said crews are at the limit of what they can do with current staff and equipment given recent weather, pushing back banks and clearing intersections while managing minor breakdowns.
