Summary
About 200 dogs remain unlicensed, and state law requires the council to authorize civil forfeitures ($25 plus fees). Smith questioned whether residents got proper notice after a resident's email notice bounced; staff said emails and April postcards went out.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents face $25 forfeiture fees plus mailing costs and $1/month late fees; the town collects overdue license revenue.
The town's licensing compliance and revenue; residents who license on time avoid fees by responding.
Unlicensed-dog owners who may not have received effective notice, per Councilor Smith's concern.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Town Council - Jul 8, 2026
About 200 dogs remain unlicensed, and state law requires the council to authorize civil forfeitures ($25 plus fees). Smith questioned whether residents got proper notice after a resident's email notice bounced; staff said emails and April postcards went out.
Town Council - Jun 10, 2026
362 dogs are unregistered. Rather than jump to certified forfeiture letters, the clerk gets one more reminder round — a cheaper, friendlier approach that registered about half the delinquent dogs last year.
Zoning Board of Adjustment - Jun 9, 2026
362 dogs in town are unregistered. The clerk is sending more reminders before costly civil forfeiture letters go out — and past rounds got about half registered. Register by July 8 to avoid penalties.
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