Committee approves small lighting upgrade for dog park; considers ending free bag program after dumping incidents

Committee members approved purchasing upgraded lights for one dog-park entrance after S3 described lighting problems and a resident's positive reaction to a bright test fixture. S3 explained the fixtures have a photo eye and motion setting and estimated they cost "roughly 2 to $300." S2 and others agreed that spending under that amount did not require additional budget modifications.

Separately, S1 raised complaints that dog owners are not picking up after pets and noted the town provides bags at a cost of roughly $3,000 annually; members discussed removing the bag program to prevent misuse. S1 also described stopping a man from dumping electronics in the town-hall dumpster, recording his license plate and proposing locks and 'No dumping' signage to discourage illegal dumping. S2 emphasized signage and reminding residents of county electronic-recycling options.