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Select Board deems two Dias Avenue dogs dangerous

Westport Select Board declared two Dias Avenue dogs dangerous and ordered confinement, muzzling, insurance and microchips for both. After a hearing on a June 18 attack on a neighbor's Chihuahua, the board voted unanimously on the finding, then 4-1 on the remedial order.

Townbrief reporting Jul 20, 2026 From the Select Board meeting 8 min read

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Select Board · Meeting of July 20, 2026

One member said he was "not willing to risk the life and safety of human beings and children over dogs," while others declined to order euthanasia. Insurance of at least $100,000 and microchipping are due within 30 days of the written determination. The board also approved a $1,440 raise for Deputy Chief Robert Ribello.

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Opening and Remembrance
Veterans Services
Licenses and Permits
Deputy Police Chief Pay
Dangerous Dog Hearing
Director of Senior Services
Appointments
Zoning Board Administrator
Other Job Postings
Financing and Contracts
Town Administrator Report
Minutes and Reports
Who Was There
Organizations And Documents Referenced
The complete report: 1,955 words

Source: the Select Board meeting of July 20, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript. It was corrected where it differed.

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