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1. Fowl - Can I have chickens and roosters?
2. Turtles - Should I help turtles that are in the road?
3. General - What should I do if bit by an animal?
4. General - What should I do if I come across an injured animal?
5. Dogs - How do I license my dog?
6. Dogs - What is Dracut's Leash Law?
7. Dogs - What is the 'pooper scooper' law?
8. Dogs - Why do dogs bark?
9. Dogs - What can I do about a barking dog?
10. Dogs - What can I do to stop my dog barking?

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1. Can the Assessor enter my property in Dracut?
2. What happens if I sell my car, do I get a refund on my excise tax?
3. Why did my assessed value increase when I did not do anything to the property?
4. Why would the Assessor come to my house?
5. Why am I receiving a supplemental tax bill?
6. Where does the information on my excise bill come from?
7. I moved to another Massachusetts community, why am I receiving a Dracut excise tax bill?
8. What will happen to my assessment if I put an addition on to my home?
9. I took a car off the road. Can I get a refund on the excise I paid?

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1. How do I find out if my property is in a Flood Plain?
2. My neighbor has a rooster which wakes me up at 5am. Is this allowed, and if not, who do I complain to?
3. Backyard Chickens & Rooster Limitations are?
4. Where can I find a plot plan of my property?
5. Do I need a Building Permit to put up a fence?
6. Do I need a permit to enlarge or re-pave my driveway?
7. How do I file a complaint with the Building Department? 
8. What type of work requires a Building Permit? 
9. What type of work does not require a building permit?

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1. What is a business certificate?
2. Who must file a Business Certificate?
3. Does a Business Certificate expire?
4. Does a Business Certificate give me the right to operate my business?

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1. What is CodeRED and why is it important to me?
2. For what kinds of situations will CodeRED be used?
3. Does the Town have my telephone number, or do I have to sign up to receive CodeRED emergency calls?
4. I have a business located in Dracut. Can I arrange to have CodeRED call my business?
5. The registration form only allows me to enter a primary and secondary telephone number. What if I want to register additional numbers for my address?
6. What precautions are being taken to protect personal information?
7. How will I recognize a CodeRED message?
8. What should I do if I receive a CodeRED message?
9. I have a cordless phone, and it does not work when the power goes out. How is the Town going to be able to contact me?
10. Will CodeRED leave a message on a machine?
11. What happens if the line is busy?
12. What circumstances might prohibit a message from being delivered to me?

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1. What is a wetland?
2. What is a wetland buffer zone?
3. What is the difference between an intermittent stream and perennial stream?
4. What is a vernal pool?
5. Why are wetlands protected?
6. What activities in a wetland or buffer zone require a permit?
7. What are the different types of wetlands permitting forms and when are they used?
8. I live near a mushy area where there are some ferns growing, is this a wetland?
9. I live lakeside and I’m planning a retaining wall; do I need to file with the Conservation Commission?
10. I live on a lake and I would like to put up a dock; do I need a permit?
11. I live near a stream and I’d like to put a new deck on the back of my house. Do I need to file for a permit?
12. I live near a wetland and I’d like to cut down some trees near my house; do I need to file?
13. I see a depression filled with water on my property every spring; if I wanted to complete a project in or near this location, do I need to notify the Conservation Commission?
14. I’ve hired a contractor to do some excavation on my property and it’s near a marshy area; should I contact the Conservation Commission?
15. I suspect work is being done in a wetland or buffer zone without a permit, what should I do?
16. How do I contact the Conservation Commission?

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1. Has Your iHealth at Home Kit Expired?
2. How Do I Get Someone to Spray for Mosquitoes?

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1. How do I get a new trash can lid?
2. How do I apply for a job with the Town?
3. When is the next Board meeting?
4. Where can I bring my leaves, grass clippings and branches?

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1. What am I required to do under the Ice Cream Truck vendor regulation?
2. How do I know if the Ice Cream Truck regulation applies to me?
3. I operate a Food Truck that does not serve Ice Cream products. Will I be required to obtain a permit?
4. My service areas include a number of municipalities. Will I be required to apply for permits from each city or town in which I operate?
5. Where do I obtain a permit application?
6. I have a question about the application process. Who should I contact?
7. What is a Permitting Authority?
8. Do I have to have my permit with me at all times?
9. I own an Ice Cream Truck vending business and employ Ice Cream Truck operators. Is each individual required to obtain a permit?
10. Will the information contained in my criminal record become public record?
11. I have a criminal record. Will this prohibit me from obtaining a permit?
12. Am I required to pay for the criminal background check?
13. Why is a criminal background check required?

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1. Who should I contact for Kenwood Water emergency services after regular business hours?
2. How often are water bills issued?
3. How can I pay my water bill?
4. I have questions about my bill. Who can help me?
5. I want to apply for an abatement. How can I do that?
6. I’m selling my house and need a final water reading. How can I get that?
7. I think something is wrong with my water meter. Can you replace it?
8. I think there is a leak in my water service. What should I do?
9. I heard Dracut Water customers have the option for an insurance policy to cover water service breaks. Why isn’t this offered for Kenwood Water customers?
10. Can I dig a trench in my lawn to access my water service?
11. I have low water pressure. Can you fix that?
12. I called DigSafe for a mark out, but sewer has not been marked. Why?

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1. What is required of a compliant MBTA Housing district?
2. What areas are not considered developable under the MBTA Communities Zoning Law?
3. What criteria was used to identify potential areas to include in the district?
4. What happens if Dracut doesn’t comply with the MBTA Communities Zoning Law?

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1. How many Board members are on the panel and how long do they serve?
2. What are the qualifications for becoming a Planning Board Member or Associate?
3. What is the purpose of the Subdivision Control Law?
4. Where can I get a copy of the Dracut Zoning Bylaws?
5. What is the difference between a subdivision and an ANR (approval not required)?
6. How can I determine if my property is in a floodplain?
7. Do you have a plot plan for my property?
8. What uses are allowed on my property?
9. Once a Special permit is granted, how long does it take to obtain my building permit?
10. How long after I am granted a building permit must I begin building?
11. I have several questions before proceeding with filing my application. Who can help?
12. What are the minimum lot requirements, yard setbacks and total site coverage for my property?
13. How do I find my Map and Parcel Number?
14. When do Planning Board Hearings take place?
15. How can I determine what Zoning District I live in?
16. What does the Planning Board do?
17. When does the Agenda close for submittals?

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1. What does Dracut Public Works manage?
2. What are some every day activities that can generate non-point-source pollution?
3. What do the staff at the DPW do?
4. How many divisions of the DPW are there?
5. Who do I call or email to report a streetlight outage?
6. When do I need a Street Opening Permit?

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1. What to do if you suspect a sewer issue after regular office hours?
2. How often are residential sewer bills issued?
3. How often are commercial and industrial sewer bills issued?
4. How can I pay my sewer bill?
5. I have questions about my bill. Who can help me?
6. I want to apply for an abatement. How can I do that?
7. I’m selling my house and need a final sewer reading. How can I get that?
8. I need my sewer service repaired/replaced. Is there a process for that?
9. My plumber told me there might be an issue with my service. What does that mean?
10. Can I dig a trench in my lawn to access my sewer service?
11. I’m currently on a septic system but want to tie in to the sewer system. Can I?
12. I called DigSafe for a mark out, but sewer has not been marked. Why?

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1. Does the Town accept future-dated check (a.k.a post-dated checks)?
2. Is there a duplicate bill fee?
3. What is the period covered in the Fiscal Year?
4. When are my Real Estate Taxes due?
5. How can I make a payment on my taxes?
6. Are partial payments accepted on tax bills?
7. Where to pay an Excise Bill that has gone to Warrant?

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1. I want to get rid of my old clothes, bedding, and other textiles, how can I dispose of them??
2. When is my trash collection day?
3. What do I do with this? (Beyond the Bin Recycling Directory)
4. I have extra trash - What do I do?
5. My trash, recycling, and/or bulk item was not picked up, who should I inform?
6. How do I schedule a bulk item pick-up?
7. I want to get rid of my mattress and box spring, who do I call?
8. I am new to Dracut, which bin is trash?

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1. Can I vote?
2. Are you a registered voter?
3. How do I register to vote?
4. Is your voter status "active"?
5. Can I vote In-Person Early or by Mail?
6. Where do I vote on Election Day?
7. What is my voting Precinct?