Animal Control and Welfare assists with both domestic and wild animals. Call them to report a lost or found pet or livestock, injured wild animals, or to deal with wildlife in or around your home.
Animal Control
Please see dog By-laws in the Town By-laws. Debra Jones-Bachrach is also the Asst. Inspector of Animals. Only the Inspector of Animals and Asst. Inspector of Animals can quarantine animals.
Animal Inspection
Inspects animals on an annual basis. This is the only position that can quarantine animals.
Announcements
Rabies Clinic – February 14, 2026
Location: 31 South Street at the Highway Barn Pre-registration by Feb 12 walk-ins as available. To register, email bachrach2@verizon.net or call (978) 724-0078. Please bring old certificate. Dogs must be double leashed, cats in carriers. Snow date Sunday, Feb 15. Download the Form