Dog owners in Middlebury might face new restrictions when walking their pets.
A new proposal handed out by Selectman Ralph Barra at the Police Commission’s Monday, Oct. 28, special meeting, would mandate that all dogs walked in Middlebury be on a six-foot leash.
CT State law says “it is illegal to allow your dog to roam” or “create a disturbance,” but leaves it up to local and town governments to “create leash ordinances,” according to a research report by Joseph Holstead.
Police Commission Chairman Frank Cipriano said he doesn’t want to take action on the leash law until a State Department of Agriculture representative speaks with the commission.
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Acting Police Chief Richard Wildman said the proposed law is similar to those enforced in other Connecticut towns like Stratford.
According to the meeting minutes, Commissioner Paul Bowler feels the new law is “unnecessary,” because leash laws can be enforced under the umbrella of Connecticut State Laws.CT State law says “it is illegal to allow your dog to roam” or “create a disturbance,” but leaves it up to local and town governments to “create leash ordinances,” according to a research report by Joseph Holstead.
Police Commission Chairman Frank Cipriano said he doesn’t want to take action on the leash law until a State Department of Agriculture representative speaks with the commission.
What do you think? Should Middlebury require dogs to be leashed? Tell us what you think in the comments section or on our Speak Out/Opinion board.
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