The City Council on Tuesday passed to a second reading an ordinance designed largely to prevent the sale of dogs from puppy mills in local pet shops as well as cats and rabbits. The measure was introduced by City Councilor Marie T. Harpin in October but was put on hold as the attorney general s office reviewed similar bylaws and ordinances passed last year to see if it conflicted with state language. The ordinance had gendered significant support but the General Government Committee had wanted to wait to ensure it would not have to be amended. The attorney general did largely approve the language with a couple exceptions. Harpin had explained at the General Government meeting on March 3 that the language regarding definitions of a pet store something several councilors had raised as possibly preventing home breeders was considered appropriate.
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PITTSFIELD â The past year has been tough one everyone, except for our furry, fanged and feathered friends.
Our pets got to see a lot more of us during the coronavirus pandemic; the jury still is out as to who made out better, the humans or animals.
They got extra food, and we got extra love and companionship when we all needed it most.
On March 17, The Berkshire Eagle will be launching All About Pets, a quarterly magazine devoted to our best canine and feline buddies (maybe even reptiles, too).
This debut issue will explore the ins and outs of exercising with your dog and places you can take your pets for outdoor recreation; owning your own chickens; and a special meet-and-greet with Dwyer Funeral Homeâs therapy pup.
Adams
First Congregational: 42 Park St. Traditional service at 9:15 a.m. in sanctuary; Contemporary service at 10:15 a.m. in the gym and livestreamed on Facebook. Information: fccadams.org.
St. John Paul II Parish: Masses: 4 p.m. Saturday at Notre Dame; 8 a.m. Sunday at St. Stanislaus Kostka Mission Church.
Becket
Yoked Parish of Becket: Church services are recorded and posted on Facebook (search First Congregational Church of Becket, MA) and YouTube (search Yoked Parish of Becket).
Cheshire
United Methodist: 197 Church St. Sunday 10:30 a.m. worship livestreamed on Facebook.com/CheshireUMC.
Dalton
ARK Community Church: 45 North St. Worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Visit arkcommunitychurch.org for the conference call number. In March, the church is collecting donations for the Berkshire Humane Society. ARK Community Church, a member of the Berkshire Interfaith Organization, strongly believes in and supports social justice.