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1. 24-hour Leash Law:
All dogs MUST be on a leash
secured by its walker whenever it leaves its owners property.
2. NO dogs are permitted
in the cemetery.
3. NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED
on ANY BEACH, MAY 1ST through SEPTEMBER 30th. At other times, OCTOBER
1st through APRIL 30th, dogs may be on any beach but MUST BE LEASHED.
4. All dog walkers must
remove their dog's feces from public and private property. Necessary
"tools/equipment" must be carried for this purpose.
5. Excessive barking
is prohibited and may become a Police matter if not properly addressed
by the owner.
6. All dogs must be licensed
EVERY JANUARY. Proof of Rabies Immunization must be presented to
the Clerk in the Town Hall. The annual Dog
License Renewal Form is available online.
7. A low cost Rabies
Clinic is held every year behind the Town Hall the first Wednesday
in May. (The Clerk is available for license purchases for those
who may still need to get one.)
8. Please help prevent
Pet Overpopulation. Spay/neuter you're pet. Adopt from shelters
or rescue groups, especially mature animals.
One of your Animal Control Officer's major concerns
is the timely collection of Dog Fines issued to those owners who
continually do not respect the Town's Dog Laws. It is important
for everyone to understand the procedures that lead up to a ticket
being issued:
1. When your ACO sees an offense occur,
or receives a complaint, the first result is a contact with the
owner to explain the offense and laws and the process which could
lead to tickets and fines. This is considered a "VERBAL WARNING"
and is documented in the ACO log. NO FINE IS INCURRED.
2. Subsequent violations witnessed
by the ACO, result in written citations, which are mailed, to the
owner. The first written ticket is a "written Warning"
and NO FINE IS CHARGED. Your ACOs believe in education first to
solve animal problems.
3. Additional violations result in
fines according to the following: 2nd offense - $10.00 (this is
really #3) 3rd offense - $25.00 4th offense - $35.00 5th offense,
etc.- $50.00
4. Occasionally, an ORDER is issued
to repeat offenders. If this is violated, the first time, the fine
is $25.00. Each additional violation is $100.00.
Thank you for your support as we continue to serve
our town to the very best of our ability. Any animal related questions
or problems call your ACOs. We will try to help in any way we can.
24 Hour Telephone 781-230-0060.
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