Spring thaw uncovers recurring problem of uncollected dog waste

Problems with dog waste in town, in parks and ballfields are ongoing. While there has been some improvement in recent years, people not picking up after their dogs continues to be a recurring issue, especially with the coming of spring.

“With everything thawing, it’s one of the more gross times of the year,” said recreation director Devyn Johnson of Parks and Recreation. “And it’s a bit of a roller coaster. Sometimes people do better than other times.”

Parks and Recreation Director Lucy Robinson and her staff have been working hard to clear parks, fields and playgrounds of dog waste. They also...