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Harbormaster Reminders

Posted on: May 2, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Dogs on Beaches

MARINE & ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES

ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION

This is an annual reminder that pursuant the Falmouth Town Code, Chapter 87 § 4, dogs may not be brought on any town beach from May 1^st to October 1^st. This applies to all dogs whether they are leashed or not.

In addition, dogs must be leashed while off private property pursuant to the Falmouth Town Code Chapter 83 § 17 and Mass. General Law Chapter 140 § 173 & 173A.

Violations should be reported to the Animal Control Division at 508-457-2552 or the Falmouth Police Non-emergency line at 774-255-4527.