TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, VERMONT
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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
On June 16, 2025, the Selectboard of the Town of Wallingford, Vermont, adopted amendments to the existing “Animal Control Ordinance.” This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1972 to inform the public of these amendments and of the citizens’ right to petition for a vote to disapprove these amendments. The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate the keeping of dogs and wolf hybrids and to provide for their leashing, muzzling, restraint, impoundment, and destruction, to protect the public health and safety of the Town and preserve the quiet enjoyment of its residents’ homes and properties. The full text of the Ordinance can be viewed here or at Wallingford’s Town Hall at 75 School Street, Wallingford, VT 05773 and may be examined during regular office hours. CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE Title 24 V.S.A. § 1973 grants citizens the right to petition for a vote at a special or annual Town Meeting to disapprove ordinance amendments adopted by the Selectboard. To exercise this right, citizens must present to the Selectboard or the Town Clerk a petition for a vote on the question of disapproving the amendments signed by not less than five percent (5%) of the Town’s qualified voters. The petition must be presented within forty-four (44) days following the date of the adoption of the amendments. Unless a petition requesting a vote is filed pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1973, the amended “Animal Control Ordinance” shall become effective sixty (60) days from the date of said adoption. PERSON TO CONTACT Additional information pertaining to this Ordinance may be obtained by contacting Wallingford Town Administrator Sandi Switzer at 75 School Street, Wallingford, VT 05773 or 802-446-2872 during regular office hours.