FALMOUTH, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- According to the Portland Press Herald, Falmouth is considering a leash requirement near trail entrances and a ban on pets in some areas.
The newspaper reports residents will have a chance to weigh in at a public forum later this month. The Town Council could consider new rules as early as this fall, according to committee chairman Ted Asherman.
“It is trying to seek a balance of pets on trails and open spaces in town,” Asherman told the Press Herald. If enacted, the rules would apply only to town land, not parcels owned by private groups like the Falmouth Land Trust.
The Press Herald reports some areas in Falmouth that are considered important for wildlife, such as the River Point Conservation Area, could be closed to dogs permanently or seasonally. Recruiting volunteers to monitor the town’s dog ordinances is also under consideration, but park staff needs to consult with the police department before making a firm recommendation.
