Resident’s complaint prompts pending discussion on animal control responses in Leyden >The Leyden Selectboard heard from resident Ann Zaveruha, second from left, who filed a complaint against Police Chief Dan Galvis, seated in front row, on Monday pertaining to a call for a potentially rabid porcupine in April. Staff Photo/ZACK DeLUCA
Published: 7/21/2021 3:35:27 PM
LEYDEN The Selectboard is planning to hold future discussions examining town practices for responding to animal control calls after receiving a resident’s complaint following an incident with a potentially rabid porcupine back in April.
While some discussion occurred on Monday, the Selectboard ultimately decided to table the subject to a later date when all members including Selectboard member Erica Jensen, who was recently appointed as the board’s police liaison and who was absent Monday can be present. However, Chair Jeff Neipp said he may be unavailable in August, so it is unclear how soon the board
North County Notebook: July 12, 2021 >Newly elected Leyden Selectboard member Erica Jensen is sworn in by newly elected Town Clerk Gilda Galvis on Wednesday. Staff Photo/ZACK DeLUCA
Published: 7/11/2021 6:01:01 PM
New Selectboard member sworn in, board reorganizes
LEYDEN Newly elected Selectboard member Erica Jensen was sworn in during a board meeting last week.
Jensen, who ran unopposed, was elected to complete a one-year term, filling a vacancy left by former member Lance Fritz, who resigned last summer. She received 140 votes in her favor out of the 170 ballots cast in the June 28 election, while 20 ballots had the Selectboard slot left blank.
Following her swearing in, the Selectboard reorganized. Member Jeffrey Neipp was appointed as chair, taking over from member Bill Glabach, who had held the role for the past year. Jensen was appointed as vice chair.