Jeffrey DelVecchio
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On the article Board of Ed Stands By Decision to Enter Agreement with Hekemian, Attorneys Weigh In
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On the article New Milford BOE Enters into Contract for 'Field of Dreams' with Hekemian
Jeffrey DelVecchio
4:25 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
I don't think everyone voted against funding a field in general. Some people, surely, voted not to fund a field at DEO.
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On the article 2013 Municipal, School and County Budgets Increase Taxes
Jeffrey DelVecchio
6:51 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2013
Income tax should be eliminated and replaced with use tax.
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On the article 2013 Municipal, School and County Budgets Increase Taxes
Jeffrey DelVecchio
6:49 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2013
Teachers get paid for the days that they work just as you do. If they are expected to work more days they should be paid for it. Compare an equally educated private sector employee's salary to that of a teacher. Teachers make far less money considering their education and training.
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On the article Family Seeks Repeal of Chicken Ban in Teaneck
Jeffrey DelVecchio
8:31 pm on Monday, April 22, 2013
Saving money by raising your own chickens is not a realistic goal. The startup costs; coop, fencing, feeders, waterers, chicks, etc; can be quite high. Chicken feed, especially organic, can also be costly and is hard to find in this area. The real benefits to home grown eggs are knowing what is in your food and where it comes from. Home grown eggs also taste much better. It is also about being self sufficient which is very helpful during times of emergency such as hurricane Sandy when the super market shelves were left empty.
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On the article Family Seeks Repeal of Chicken Ban in Teaneck
Jeffrey DelVecchio
2:48 pm on Sunday, April 21, 2013
Leslie, I would love to see a massive letter writing campaign. The last time I met with the BOH they told me I was the only person who had contacted them regarding keeping chickens. I know for a fact that was an outright lie. I had personally hand delivered letters to the Board from other residents. These letters included letters from the local Boy Scout troop who wanted to discuss the matter. The Boy Scouts never received so much as an acknowledgment of receipt of their letter. I made a letter that I was going to ask people to send to the Board, I would be happy to email you a copy if you would like. You can contact me at my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/New.Milford.Sustainability
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On the article Family Seeks Repeal of Chicken Ban in Teaneck
Jeffrey DelVecchio
2:45 pm on Sunday, April 21, 2013
The specifications I suggested are fairly commonly used in other towns. They are there as guidelines for the well being of the birds.
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On the article Family Seeks Repeal of Chicken Ban in Teaneck
Jeffrey DelVecchio
9:55 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2013
ReplyWhen I was attempting to get the ordinance prohibiting chickens in New Milford changed I proposed the following amendment to the current ordinance. Perhaps this could work on Teaneck?
This is the current Borough ordinance as it pertains to backyard chickens:
BH:5-1.1 Keeping poultry prohibited
No poultry shall be kept or permitted to be kept in the Borough.
I propose the ordinance be amended as follows:
-No poultry shall be kept or permitted to be kept in the Borough except for egg laying chickens (hens).
-Chickens shall not be allowed to run free.
-No more than 6 hens allowed per single family home.
-Chickens must be kept in escape proof, predator proof, rodent proof enclosures having a minimum floor space of 5 square feet per bird.
-Feed is to be kept in feeders inside of enclosures. Extra feed is to be kept indoors in rodent proof containers.
-Enclosures are to include a weather proof coop having at least 2 square feet of floor space per bird.
-Coops are to be cleaned at least biweekly. Coop bedding material is to be composted in enclosed bins or disposed of with grass clippings.
-No roosters allowed.
-Enclosures must be in side or rear yards and located at least 10 feet from property lines and at least 20 feet from neighboring homes.
-There shall be an annual permit fee of $25 per household.
-Chickens and coops shall subject be to inspection by the Health Department to ensure conditions are sanitary and humane.
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On the article Family Seeks Repeal of Chicken Ban in Teaneck
Jeffrey DelVecchio
11:53 am on Saturday, April 20, 2013
ReplyLast year I proposed the following changes to the current board of health ordinance as it pertains to chickens:
This is the current Borough ordinance as it pertains to backyard chickens:
BH:5-1.1 Keeping poultry prohibited
No poultry shall be kept or permitted to be kept in the Borough.
I propose the ordinance be amended as follows:
-No poultry shall be kept or permitted to be kept in the Borough except for egg laying chickens (hens).
-Chickens shall not be allowed to run free.
-No more than 6 hens allowed per single family home.
-Chickens must be kept in escape proof, predator proof, rodent proof enclosures having a minimum floor space of 5 square feet per bird.
-Feed is to be kept in feeders inside of enclosures. Extra feed is to be kept indoors in rodent proof containers.
-Enclosures are to include a weather proof coop having at least 2 square feet of floor space per bird.
-Coops are to be cleaned at least biweekly. Coop bedding material is to be composted in enclosed bins or disposed of with grass clippings.
-No roosters allowed.
-Enclosures must be in side or rear yards and located at least 10 feet from property lines and at least 20 feet from neighboring homes.
-There shall be an annual permit fee of $25 per household.
-Chickens and coops shall subject be to inspection by the Health Department to ensure conditions are sanitary and humane.
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On the article Family Seeks Repeal of Chicken Ban in Teaneck
Jeffrey DelVecchio
11:47 am on Saturday, April 20, 2013
ReplyThis is a link to the petition I started a while back. http://www.change.org/petitions/new-milford-new-jersey-board-of-health-allow-the-keeping-of-backyard-chickens
Jeffrey DelVecchio
3:48 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013
The strip mall next to the high school is residential?