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Report of the In January, the annual rabies and licensing clinic Sealer of Weights and Measures resulted in ninety-nine dogs being licensed. Effective March 6, 1996,a new state law was enact- �' ed allowing Massachusetts residents to legally own To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and ferrets. the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: Herewith is my 1996 Annual Report for the testing In April, all the Town's fourth grade children were and sealing of weighing and measuring devices con- presented with an Animal Awareness Program. Also ducted in the Town of Mashpee in accordance with the during this month, the department held its annual 1 laws of the Commonwealth. feline rabies clinic resulting in thirty-nine cats being inoculated. A total of 163 devices were tested for accuracy and condition. Those devices that met the prescribed stan- In October, I judged the Pet Show at the Mashpee dards were sealed; some were adjusted and sealed; Commons Oktoberfest. Everyone was a winner. some were not sealed. ' The department's most unusual case in 1996 involved a Swan that was found in Seabrook The sum of $1,885.00 was collected in fees as of Village, December 31, 1996 and paid to the Town Treasurer. A veterinarian super-glued the swans broken beak back together and gave him several injections The I would like to acknowledge the cooperation of the swan was then sheltered in a large fenced area to recu- _ State Division of Standards and especially Inspector perate. One week later, on Thanksgiving Day, the Tom Hansbury of that office. swan had gained enough strength to fly over the six foot fence to return to the wild. Respectfully submitted, At this time I would like to thank all the Town's James M. Crossen boards, committees, departments, personnel and citi- Sealer zens for their continued support of me and my depart- ment. i Report of the Respectfully Submitted, Animal Control Officer June M. Daley Animal Control/Special Police Officer To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Chief of Police Przybylek and Report of the the Citizens zens of the Town of Mashpee. Board of Appeals It is with a great deal of pleasure that I submit my twelfth annual report to the community. During the period of January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the following services were provided by this depart- the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: j ment. The Board of Appeals is appointed by the Select, 13,931 Miles Covered. men and consists of three sitting Members plus Asso- 89 Dogs removed to the shelter. ciate Members as appointed from time to time. The 112 Feral and stray cats removed to a shelter. Board acts under the authority of Chapters 40A and 30 Animal bites investigated. 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zon- 19 Animals surrendered to the town. ing By-laws of the Town of Mashpee. Specifically,the 102 Dead animals and birds removed. Board of Appeals has the following powers: 171 Lost animal reports recorded. 37 Barking complaints investigated. 1. To hear and decide Appeals of Decisions of the 13 Wild animalsremoved from domestic locations. Building Inspector by any person aggrieved by reason 43 Injured or sick animals and birds treated. of his or her inability to obtain a permit or enforce- 23 Citations issued. ment actions. 01 Show cause hearing held. �j 92