5-13-24

Spring is here and our parks and fields are bustling with activity. This is a reminder that dogs MUST be kept leashed on all Borough property. Regardless of size, training and age, this is Haworth law and is enforced by our Police Department. Please be respectful of Borough property, the employees and volunteers who work so hard to maintain it and the residents who use these spaces. And it goes without saying that you must also clean up after your dogs.

Thank you.

§ 5-8.6Running at Large. [1984 Code § 9-8.5] No person owning, keeping or harboring any dog shall suffer or permit it to run at large upon the public streets or in any public park, public building or other public place within the Borough, or any private place other than that of the owner.

§ 5-8.7Leashing of Dogs. [1984 Code § 9-8.6] No person owning, keeping or harboring any dog shall suffer or permit it to be upon the public streets or in any of the public places of the Borough unless such dog is accompanied by a person over the age of 12 years and is securely confined and controlled by an adequate leash not more than eight feet long.

§ 5-9.6Violations and Penalty. [Ord. No. 919 § 1] Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished for a first offense by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100, as determined by the Municipal Court Judge. For a second or subsequent offense, a fine not less than $50 nor more than $500 shall be imposed. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during, or on which, a violation occurs or continues.

HEATHER WASSER

Mayor, Borough of Haworth