Board of Health approves kennel license for Holt residence
Dighton Board of Health approves kennel license for residential property with seven dogs. Board Chair Tammy Mello and member Christopher Isibor unanimously approved the application for John and Melissa Holt of 23 Summer Street North after Animal Control Officer Stacy Ferry recommended approval
Board of Health · Meeting of August 19, 2026
Dighton Board of Health approves kennel license for residential property with seven dogs. Board Chair Tammy Mello and member Christopher Isibor unanimously approved the application for John and Melissa Holt of 23 Summer Street North after Animal Control Officer Stacy Ferry recommended approval following inspection. The license is restricted to seven dogs; the Holts plan to keep five and rehome two puppies, with three identified as support animals.
The board also unanimously approved $195 for a septic training class to be attended by Health Agent Liz, with costs to be reimbursed through the alliance.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 297 words
Source: the Board of Health meeting of August 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Dighton meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Dighton who follows town government? Share Townbrief Dighton: they can sign up free.