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Residents and council member urge leash rules and defined off‑leash areas in Keene
Summary
During the Feb. 18 hearing supporters described dog attacks and urged leash enforcement and clear off‑leash locations; Council Member Robert Biesemeyer backed leash rules while seeking defined off‑leash zones.
Several attendees at the Feb. 18 public hearing urged the Town Board to adopt clearer leash requirements and to identify specific places where dogs may be off leash. Resident Jeanie Cross said she experienced two incidents in which her dogs were attacked and argued that "A leash would have prevented these," adding that leash rules are not inhumane but provide a balance between owners and other residents.
Council Member Robert Biesemeyer said he supports a leash law but wants the town to define designated off‑leash areas rather than leave 'at‑large' status ambiguous. Other residents, including Stephen Hall and Ann Hough, emphasized public safety and the need to support the DCO’s enforcement while also educating the public about rules.
