Woodbridge OKs Derby animal control merger

By Bridget Albert

Register Staff
balbert@newhavenregister.com / Twitter: @nhrbalbert

WOODBRIDGE — The Board of Selectmen has approved adding Derby’s dogs to the town’s animal control duties.
Last week, Derby’s animal control officer abruptly resigned three weeks before his retirement, leaving the city to scramble to find state-mandated animal control coverage.
Initially, Oxford stepped in for the weekend, and Woodbridge Animal Control has filled in since.
Town Attorney Gerald Weiner said Derby will pay the town $3,500 for animal control services through June 30. The agreement mirror’s the town’s contract with Bethany.
Woodbridge will provide all necessary animal control assistance required by state statute, including necessary patrols, housing and associated care for impounded animals.
After June 30, the municipalities can enter into a new yearly agreement. Bethany is due to renew its animal control agreement at the same time.

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