Resident asks city to pursue feral‑cat program, suggests partnership with Humane Society
Aug 17, 2026
Matt Ramsey told council the feral cat population near his home has grown and asked the city to explore programs used by nearby towns; councilors said they would take the idea to staff and consider partnering with the Humane Society.
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Matt Ramsey of Wellstead Street described nuisance and welfare concerns related to an increasing feral cat population in his neighborhood, noting cats on porches, kittens in the roadway and predation on songbirds. “I was wondering if there's something that could be done to address the feral cat population in the city,” Ramsey said, adding he would be willing to help subsidize spay/neuter services.
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