COMMUNITY TELEVISIONA new feature to WCTV this year are new LED lights in our cable studio. These lights were purchasedto replace older lights that no longer functioned. The new LED lights are controllable, energy efficient,and produce little to no heat when turned on for a period <strong>of</strong> time. Also, an additional edit computer waspurchased this year, as the studio only had one computer that was capable <strong>of</strong> video editing before. Allimprovements made this year have been beneficial to the daily operations at the studio and will producebetter quality productions for years to come.I would like to thank the Cable Advisory Board for all their help and support throughout 2012 and I lookforward to the future. Also, a special thanks to Tom Case and Barbara Coish who are responsible formany hours <strong>of</strong> meeting coverage and more!2012 has been a very productive and positive year for WCTV. I would like to thank all <strong>of</strong> our volunteersfor all <strong>of</strong> their good work. WCTV is here to serve the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windham</strong>, and is only as good as thevolunteers who produce and work on all <strong>of</strong> its programming.Respectfully submitted,Kelly McLaughlinKelly McLaughlin, WCTV Coordinator2012 ANNUAL REPORTS 104 TOWN OF WINDHAM, NH
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERAnimal control activity continued to increase over 2012, particularly in the area <strong>of</strong> wild animalcomplaints. I would like to remind residents that calls for non-domestic animals should, wheneverpossible, be directed to the NH Fish and Game Department at (603) 271-3361.I am pleased to note that adherence to the licensing requirements continues to improve. Of theapproximately 2,600 dogs in <strong>Windham</strong>; only a relatively small number <strong>of</strong> civil forfeitures for failure tolicense were necessary last year. Credit must be given to the <strong>Town</strong> Clerk’s <strong>of</strong>fice and their ongoingefforts in sending out notifications to pet owners and providing the ability to renew your pet’s licenseonline via the <strong>Town</strong>’s <strong>of</strong>ficial website at <strong>Windham</strong>NewHampshire.com. As I do every year, I would liketo remind our dog owners <strong>of</strong> the following:• RSA 436:100, requires that all dogs, (and cats and ferrets, as well) three (3) months <strong>of</strong> age andolder must be vaccinated against the rabies virus.• Per RSA 466:1, all puppies four (4) months <strong>of</strong> age or older must be licensed with the <strong>Town</strong>Clerk’s Office. Also, all dog licenses must be renewed by April 30th <strong>of</strong> each year.• RSA 466:30-a “Dog Control Law”, as adopted by the <strong>Town</strong>, requires that owners ensure theirdogs are within sight or hearing distance at all times.• #WIN 2:06:21:04 “Regulations/Dogs on <strong>Town</strong> Property”, requires that all dogs be leashed whileon common areas <strong>of</strong> <strong>Town</strong> property, and prohibits them from <strong>Town</strong> athletic fields and the <strong>Town</strong>cemeteries. Copies <strong>of</strong> Animal Control regulations can be found on the <strong>Town</strong> web site byfollowing the “Quick Links” to the <strong>Town</strong> ordinance page.In closing, I extend my appreciation to the residents and the staff <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windham</strong> for theircontinued support <strong>of</strong> our efforts. As always, questions, concerns, or complaints should be directed to thenon-emergency number <strong>of</strong> the Police Department, 434-5577.ANIMAL CONTROL STATISTICS:2012 2011 2010Number <strong>of</strong> dogs picked up 67 67 55Number <strong>of</strong> dog bites reported 16 18 26Number <strong>of</strong> dogs hit by automobiles 0 3 1Number <strong>of</strong> animals adopted out 4 3 6Fish and Game calls 83 60 76Number <strong>of</strong> cat issues 37 36 65Total warnings issued 115 101 97Total calls logged 612 565 600Total hours worked 820 746 814Total miles traveled 5,440 4,470 5,260Total Assessed Penalties $3,070 $3,150 $2,660Respectfully submitted,Al Seifert, Animal Control Officer2012 ANNUAL REPORTS 105 TOWN OF WINDHAM, NH