Board declares black lab dangerous, orders fence
Fitchburg Board of Health declared a black lab dangerous and ordered confinement measures following evidence of prior attacks. The board unanimously approved a dangerous dog declaration for Indigo, owned by Jennifer and Walter Connell of Tibbett Circle. The owners must muzzle and leash the dog
Board of Health · Meeting of June 11, 2026
Fitchburg Board of Health declared a black lab dangerous and ordered confinement measures following evidence of prior attacks. The board unanimously approved a dangerous dog declaration for Indigo, owned by Jennifer and Walter Connell of Tibbett Circle. The owners must muzzle and leash the dog outside secured areas and install an eight-foot privacy fence within six weeks.
In separate votes, the board unanimously approved a food code variance for Union Forge BBQ Company permitting residential meat smoking using a licensed commercial kitchen for preparation and storage, and upheld a $1,000 state-mandated fine against Express Fuel & Food for selling a flavored tobacco product.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of June 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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