North Adams OKs Ban On Pet Stores Selling Puppies & Kittens
Any pet stores that open in the city are now prohibited from selling puppies, kittens, and bunnies.
IBerkshires reports thatThe 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 they 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 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.
North Adams Has Openings on City Boards, Commissions
If you are interested in serving on a governmental committee or board you can find out about vacancies and make out an application to serve through the city s website.
iBerkshires.com reports City Councilor Marie T. Harpin has been advocating for some time to encourage new board members.
The conversation came up with the confirmation of reappointments to boards and commissions: Dean Bullett to the Airport Commission, for a term to expire March 1, 2024; Rebecca Choquette to the Human Services Commission, for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2024; Jason Moran to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Cultural Development Commission, for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2024; and Kyle Hanlon and Brian Miksic to the Planning Board, with terms to expire Feb. 1, 2026.