Town Meeting Article of the Day - Article 3

In preparation for the Annual Special Fall Town Meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 7pm in the Ayer Shirley Regional High School Auditorium, the Town will be publishing the “Articles of the Day” to provide further information on each of the Town Meeting Warrant Articles.  Each day, the Town will feature a Town Meeting Warrant Article with a brief summary explanation of each Article. 

For any questions about the Town Meeting or the Town Meeting Warrant, please do not hesitate to contact the Town Manager at 978-772-8220 or at tm@ayer.ma.us 

The complete Town Meeting Warrant can be found here. 
Click here for supporting documents

ARTICLE 3:  BY-LAW AMENDMENT:  CHAPTER 130 (DOGS)

This Article would amend the existing By-Law by adding a comprehensive definition section consistent with MGL Ch 140 Sec. 136A, clarifying prohibited behavior and responsibilities for dog owners, codifying the process of conducting a nuisance or dangerous dog hearings by the Hearing Authority, moving up the licensing late fee date to the last day of February, updating the schedule of fines in accordance with MGL and updating the licensing / kennel fees. For more information, please visit the Town’s website at www.ayer.ma.us/townmeeting

Presentation to be made at Town Meeting.