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A black French Bull Dog disappeared on Tuesday evening in the area of Concord Avenue in Somerville (map). He was wearing a turquoise sweat shirt and had a plaid collar on with moose on it.

He answers to the name of Louie.

Please call the dog's owner, Courtney (512-755-4286), or her father, Doyle (512-755-4351), with any information.

Posted by Michèle at 12:15 PM
Categories: Lost and Found, Somerville
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If you enjoy walking or hiking together with your dog on the trails of the Middlesex Fells or socializing your dog with other dogs in the Sheepfold, write today to request that the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) include safe and legal options for off-leash recreation in the Middlesex Fells Trail System Plan.

The DCR has begun the process of developing a Trail System Plan for the Middlesex Fells and is soliciting comments, experiences, goals and concerns from people who use the Fells.

The Middlesex Fells Dog Owner Group (FellsDOG) is encouraging people who enjoy the Middlesex Fells in the company of their dogs to contribute to the planning process for the Middlesex Fells trail system. This is an opportunity for dog owners to make a strong case for the need for opportunities to enjoy the benefits of socializing and exercising our dogs off-leash without breaking the law, without interfering with other park users' enjoyment of the Fells and without threatening wildlife habitats.

To support off-leash recreation in Sheepfold and the Middlsex Fells, send a letter or e-mail to:

Middlesex Fells Trail Plan
136 Damon Rd
Northampton, MA 01060
Paul.jahnige@state.ma.us

You may wish to respond to some of all of the following questions, offered by the DCR as a guide for the kind of input that is especially helpful at this stage in the process.

1. How do you (and your family) use the trails at the Middlesex Fells? (i.e. what parts of the Fells; how often; what kinds uses; what times of day, week and year; etc.)
2. What would you describe as some of the highlights of the Fells trail system? (i.e. what scenic, natural or cultural resources and destinations are important to you?)
3. What would you describe as some of the problems with the trail system at the Fells that affect your trail experience there?
4. Can you describe the “recreational experience(s)” that you find most enjoyable at the Fells? (This might include the level of difficulty, interaction with other users, length of the use, type of use, etc. Feel free to write about your best Fells experience.)
5. If you could make three changes in the Fells trail system, what would they be?
6. What other comments would you like us to consider as we develop our trail system plan for the Middlesex Fells?

More information is available online:

Middlesex Fells Trail System Plan FAQ

Invitation for Public Input and Guiding Questions

DCR’s Trail Guidelines and Best Practices Manual

Please support FellsDOG!

Posted by Michèle at 8:40 PM
Categories: D.O.G.s (Dog Owner Groups), Development and Open Space, Massachusetts
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cross-posted from somervilledog: a weblog

Please vote tomorrow in the special primary election for the U.S. Senate.

The City of Somerville Election Department allows voters to bring our dogs with us to the polls: dogs must be on leash, remain close to their companions at all times and must not bother other people.

Polls are open 7am to 8pm.

Posted by Michèle at 8:08 AM
Categories: Massachusetts, Voter Information
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