The Linden Mayor and Town Council are contemplating the introduction of permits for residents engaged in livestock rearing, addressing concerns raised about increased livestock activities in residential areas.
Councilor Ryan Richards proposed the idea during a recent statutory meeting, emphasizing the need to monitor the sanitary conditions associated with livestock rearing.
Richards, addressing the full council, suggested that the town’s environmental department should play a more active role in inspecting residential properties involved in extensive livestock rearing.
He emphasized the importance of monitoring the by-products supplied to the local market and ensuring cleanliness and sanitation standards.
During the meeting, Richards expressed concerns about residents hesitating to make complaints due to fears of backlash from those involved in livestock rearing activities.
Town Clerk Lennox Gasper informed the council that the existing land agreements do not permit large-scale livestock rearing in residential areas, stating that individuals are not supposed to acquire land for such purposes.
Dr. Richards recommended collaboration between the town’s Environmental Department and the Regional Department for more effective monitoring and results in maintaining standards and addressing concerns related to livestock rearing in residential zones.