New signs at Perrin Park asking dog owners to leash their pets have dog owners up in arms, as they cite the park as being one of the few places in town where dogs can roam freely (See a letter in the Townsman from one dog owner about the situation). The park has been used more than ever this fall for soccer practice and games in light of the Sprague Fields overhaul, and soccer parents have complained about dog messes not cleaned up by owners. (Of course, there are plenty of soccer parents who also bring their dogs to the park, so they get to see both sides of the issue.) Some dog owners are seeking to join forces to fight the new rules and are urging each other to be vigilant about cleaning up after their pets.
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