Some Good News - Newton Expands Off Leash Walking

The Boston Globe reports some good news for dog walkers today.  This is about a decision made by the alderman of Newton.

In summary, the major points are:

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  "... decisions on future dog parks to the commissioner of parks and recreation, who will have the power to designate areas after public hearings and also decide whether a location requires fencing."  A much better idea than letting the Imperial Conservation Forces control the dogs in parks.
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  "The aldermen also voted for an amendment allowing the city to explore using land owned by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation for off-leash areas" 
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  Cold Spring is the first experimental off-leash area.  Just like everywhere else: "... Cold Spring has not been without its detractors. Abutters have complained about illegal parking, dogs off leashes outside the designated area, and waste left on park grounds."

Like the DoD forces in Afghanistan, the Newton alderman seem to be considering the needs of the people: