UPCOMING MEETINGS:
We will keep you posted of any upcoming meetings
OUR TIMELINE TO DATE:
May 3rd, 7:30: The Conservation Committee approves the plan and passes it 4 - 1.
April 4, 2018: The town voted YES for a dog park on the Moore Property.
March 1, 2018: 7:15 Library Meeting Room - Planning and Zoning meeting and public statements - Planning and Zoning made a positive 8-24 referral stating the dog park was an appropriate use for that parcel of land.
February 22, 2018: 7:30 Town Hall Meeting Room - Conservation meeting continued to March 26th at 7:30 Town Hall Meeting Room
February 12, 2018: Parks and Rec. unanimously voted to approve the concept as presented by John Conte, and agreed they would take responsibility for the dog park if it gets built.
January 18, 2018: The BoS voted to send the dog park proposal to a town vote, date to be decided. With the new driveway, the proposal needs to be reviewed by conservation, parks and recreation, and planning and zoning again. There will also be another public hearing.
September 9th, 2017: This was a public hearing where everyone was able to voice their opinions regarding the dog park. Thank you to our supporters for the great turnout.
August 3rd, 2017: The BoS set a date for a public hearing and a town vote.
May 17, 2017: Board of Selectmen discussed Bisceglie Park as a possible location for the dog park but was deemed too small at .7 acres in addition to flood concerns and wetlands. Moore House soccer field #5 was also discussed. No decision was made regarding that option.
April 24, 2017: Planning and Zoning issued a 5 -2 negative vote. Several members voting No to assure a town vote.
April 17, 2017: Continuation of Planning and Zoning meeting – public comment was closed and members agreed to continue discussion.
April 3, 2017: Planning and Zoning meeting to discuss the referral for a CGS Section 8-24 report for the proposed community dog park. John Conte and Mark Harper presented site specifics of the Davis Hill Property. Town comments followed.
February 23, 2017: The Conservation Committee unanimously approved the application for the dog park. Next stop, Planning and Zoning on April 3rd.
Feb. 13, 2017: John Conte (Town Engineer) and Mark Harper (Town Animal Control Officer) presented the property survey and related information to the Parks and Recreation department. The Parks and Rec. committee unanimously approved the concept.
Feb. 11, 2017: The conservation committee walked the site of the proposed dog park. They will be discussing their findings and voting whether or not to move forward at a meeting on February 23rd at 7:30 pm at the annex on School Rd. Please stop in and show your support if you can.
JAN. 30, 2017: On January 26th, the Weston Dog Park was on the agenda for the Conservation Committee. The committee will be walking the proposed site in early February and will continue their discussion at the next Conservation meeting.
NOV 16, 2016: Weston BOS approves Town Engineer John Conte's request to stake the area of potential community dog park parking area, to allow for Conservation and P&Z evaluations.
NOV 3, 2016: In Weston BOS meeting, Weston Town Engineer John Conte presents plans for potential community dog park parking area.
JUL 21, 2016: Weston BOS approves a proposed survey of the 36-acre Moore Property. 3-7 acres of this property have been designated in the 6/30/16 BOS meeting as a potential site for a community dog park. The town does not have an up-to-date survey.
JUN 30, 2016: Mark Harper (Weston Animal Control Officer) proposes a potential location for a community dog park on the interior of the town owned 36-acre Moore Property (Davis Hill Rd). Weston BOS approve CGS Section 8-24 referral to P&Z and the Conservation Committee, for proposed community dog park on that site.
MAY 5, 2016: The idea of a community dog park is presented in Town Hall by Weston Dog Park founder Maria Calamito-Proto. The Weston BOS designate Mark Harper (Weston Animal Control Officer) to work with Weston Dog Park on moving forward with the idea.
*Minutes are availble on the Town of Weston website: http://www.westonct.gov/meetings/29875
Weston Dog Park is a group of dog-loving and community-minded town residents who have come together with the goal of creating a fenced dog park in Weston, CT. Our dog park will bring Weston dog owners together as it provides a local, safe environment for dogs to exercise and socialize.
"Like" and visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westondogpark/
We will keep you posted of any upcoming meetings
OUR TIMELINE TO DATE:
May 3rd, 7:30: The Conservation Committee approves the plan and passes it 4 - 1.
April 4, 2018: The town voted YES for a dog park on the Moore Property.
March 1, 2018: 7:15 Library Meeting Room - Planning and Zoning meeting and public statements - Planning and Zoning made a positive 8-24 referral stating the dog park was an appropriate use for that parcel of land.
February 22, 2018: 7:30 Town Hall Meeting Room - Conservation meeting continued to March 26th at 7:30 Town Hall Meeting Room
February 12, 2018: Parks and Rec. unanimously voted to approve the concept as presented by John Conte, and agreed they would take responsibility for the dog park if it gets built.
January 18, 2018: The BoS voted to send the dog park proposal to a town vote, date to be decided. With the new driveway, the proposal needs to be reviewed by conservation, parks and recreation, and planning and zoning again. There will also be another public hearing.
September 9th, 2017: This was a public hearing where everyone was able to voice their opinions regarding the dog park. Thank you to our supporters for the great turnout.
August 3rd, 2017: The BoS set a date for a public hearing and a town vote.
May 17, 2017: Board of Selectmen discussed Bisceglie Park as a possible location for the dog park but was deemed too small at .7 acres in addition to flood concerns and wetlands. Moore House soccer field #5 was also discussed. No decision was made regarding that option.
April 24, 2017: Planning and Zoning issued a 5 -2 negative vote. Several members voting No to assure a town vote.
April 17, 2017: Continuation of Planning and Zoning meeting – public comment was closed and members agreed to continue discussion.
April 3, 2017: Planning and Zoning meeting to discuss the referral for a CGS Section 8-24 report for the proposed community dog park. John Conte and Mark Harper presented site specifics of the Davis Hill Property. Town comments followed.
February 23, 2017: The Conservation Committee unanimously approved the application for the dog park. Next stop, Planning and Zoning on April 3rd.
Feb. 13, 2017: John Conte (Town Engineer) and Mark Harper (Town Animal Control Officer) presented the property survey and related information to the Parks and Recreation department. The Parks and Rec. committee unanimously approved the concept.
Feb. 11, 2017: The conservation committee walked the site of the proposed dog park. They will be discussing their findings and voting whether or not to move forward at a meeting on February 23rd at 7:30 pm at the annex on School Rd. Please stop in and show your support if you can.
JAN. 30, 2017: On January 26th, the Weston Dog Park was on the agenda for the Conservation Committee. The committee will be walking the proposed site in early February and will continue their discussion at the next Conservation meeting.
NOV 16, 2016: Weston BOS approves Town Engineer John Conte's request to stake the area of potential community dog park parking area, to allow for Conservation and P&Z evaluations.
NOV 3, 2016: In Weston BOS meeting, Weston Town Engineer John Conte presents plans for potential community dog park parking area.
JUL 21, 2016: Weston BOS approves a proposed survey of the 36-acre Moore Property. 3-7 acres of this property have been designated in the 6/30/16 BOS meeting as a potential site for a community dog park. The town does not have an up-to-date survey.
JUN 30, 2016: Mark Harper (Weston Animal Control Officer) proposes a potential location for a community dog park on the interior of the town owned 36-acre Moore Property (Davis Hill Rd). Weston BOS approve CGS Section 8-24 referral to P&Z and the Conservation Committee, for proposed community dog park on that site.
MAY 5, 2016: The idea of a community dog park is presented in Town Hall by Weston Dog Park founder Maria Calamito-Proto. The Weston BOS designate Mark Harper (Weston Animal Control Officer) to work with Weston Dog Park on moving forward with the idea.
*Minutes are availble on the Town of Weston website: http://www.westonct.gov/meetings/29875
Weston Dog Park is a group of dog-loving and community-minded town residents who have come together with the goal of creating a fenced dog park in Weston, CT. Our dog park will bring Weston dog owners together as it provides a local, safe environment for dogs to exercise and socialize.
"Like" and visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westondogpark/
