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D. In addition to monetary penalties, upon repeated or chronic violations, the enforcing authority may <br />issue a written compliance order requiring the owner or keeper to take reasonable corrective measures <br />to prevent further violations. <br />E. Continued non-compliance after issuance of a compliance order may result in additional fines as <br />permitted by law and/or referral to District Court or other appropriate legal proceedings. <br />§120-2.7 Severability <br />If any provision of this section is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity <br />shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. <br />§120-2.8 Effective Date <br />This section shall take effect upon adoption by Town Meeting and approval by the Attorney General <br />of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. <br />Or take any other action relating thereto. <br />Submitted by Petition <br /> <br />Explanation: This petition proposes amendments to an existing Mashpee bylaw to clarify standards <br />related to excessive dog barking, including revising the current fifteen-minute barking allowance to a <br />more reasonable and peaceful standard for citizens of Mashpee, while improving enforcement <br />consistency and establishing graduated penalties. <br /> <br />The Select Board voted 5-0 to take no action on Article 34 <br />The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 34 by a vote of 5-1 <br /> <br />Motion made by Lead Petitioner Michael Anthony <br /> <br />Motion: I move the town to approve Article 34 as written in the warrant, with exception to the <br />phrase “or take any other action relating thereto” <br /> <br />Motion passes 210 to 39 at 9:43PM <br /> <br />Motion to adjourn passes unanimously at 9:45 pm <br /> <br /> <br />