DogBoston’s Dog Blog

Then you probably are way too busy earning or spending your money to be reading this… however, if you happen to live there, and love dogs, the town needs your help. Dog walkers be warned - they are looking to regulate certain aspects of what you do.

 This was found on Boston.com (link)

WESTON

CALL FOR HELP WITH DOG COMMITTEE - The Board of Selectmen is seeking four residents to volunteer for a newly created Dog Committee. Its job will be to study and recommend an appropriate set of bylaws, rules and regulations for matters involving dogs, their owners, and professional dog walkers, selectmen said. Examples of some of the issues include dog licensing, licensing for professional dog walkers, and whether out-of-town dog walkers should have access to town property and under what conditions. The committee would also deal with leash and dog control issues, liability for injury or damage, monitoring and enforcement of regulations, and how to educate the public about the town’s regulations. The board is hoping to appoint a town resident who is a professional dog walker or a veterinarian among the panel’s four citizen members. They would join representatives from the town’s Conservation, Recreation and Agricultural commissions, as well as a member of the Friends of the Reservoir organization, on the town committee. Representatives from the Police Department, Board of Health, and town clerk’s office will serve as ex officio members of the panel. Residents can apply for a seat on the committee by sending a letter of interest to selectmen at PO Box 378, Weston 02493, or e-mailing it to selectmen@westonmass.org. Letters must be sent by Feb. 18. - Stephanie V. Siek

Wait a sec, did they say “send a letter?”  Oh, wait, they have an email address.  Whew! Thought we were all still living in the dark ages for a sec.