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i The sum of $1,654.00 was collected in fees as of In April, the annual feline rabies clinic held at December 31, 1994 and paid to the Town Treasurer. Mashpee Veterinary Hospital resulted in fifty-seven I P Y cats being inoculated. I would like to acknowledge the cooperation of the E States Division of Standards and especially Inspector Citizens at the Annual Town Meeting voted to Tom Hansbury of that office. replace the Animal Control vehicle and in October a new 1994 van was placed into service to replace the Respectfully submitted, department's 1986 van. } James M. Crossen y Sealer I completed a training program on the Chemical Immobilization and Capture of Animals. The department's most unusual event in 1994 involved the pursuit of an iguana. Ultimately, with Report of the p g Y' #; assistance provided by staff members of the DPW, the Animal Control Officer was reptile captured and removed to a rehabilitator. } p At this time I would like to thank all the Town's To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Chief of boards, committees, departments, personnel and citi- 4 Police Przybylek and the citizens of Mashpee: zens for their continued support of me and my depart- It is with a great deal of pleasure that I submit my ment. tenth annual report to the community. During the peri- od of January 1, 1.994 through December 31, 1994 the Respectfully Submitted, following services were provided by this department. June M. Daley Animal Control I Special Police officer 141493 Miles patrolled. 69 Dogs removed to the shelter. 40 Feral and stray cats removed to a shelter. 18 Dog bites investigated. Report of the 58 Animals surrendered to the Town. ]Board of Appeals96 Dead animals and birds removed. 162 Lost animal reports recorded. 50 Barking complaints investigated. 26 wild animals removed from domestic locations. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the 24 Injured animals and birds treated. Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: 31 Citations issued. The Board of Appeals is appointed by the 1 Show cause hearing held. Selectmen and consists of three sitting members plus 2 Horses captured and returned to owners. Associate members as appointed from time to time. The Board acts under the authority of Chapters 40A In January, the annual canine rabies and licensing and 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws and the clinic was held at Town Hall. Duringthis event one Zoning By-laws of th g y e Town of Mashpee. hundred and twenty-five dogs were licensed. Specifically, the Board of Appeals has the following � powers: The department developed a new dog license data base utilizing the computer system in the Selectmen's 1. To hear and decide Appeals of Decisions of the } office. Then together with the Town Clerk's Office, a Building Inspector by any person aggrieved by reason new dog licensing compliance program was initiated. of his or her inability to obtain a permit or enforce- As a result of this program, more dogs were licensed ment actions. in Mashpee during this past year then in any previous Year. 2. To hear and decide applications for Special j Permits upon which the Board is empowered to acts: As usual, my dog Sonney, my cat Katie and I under the Town By--laws. E worked with the School Department to provide all of the Town's fourth graders with a comprehensive ani- 3. To hear and decide petitions for Variances as mal awareness program. set forth under State statute and Town By-laws. 4. To hear and decide petitions for Comprehensive Permits relative to low and moderate 91