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There was no public discussion by Borough Council members of the Civil Rights Suit. Council President Jack Downton announced, “New Business . . . received a notice of a lawsuit from Darl Haynes suing the borough . . . Kellogg Road . . . and by the by Attorney Waldron to have this turned into the insurance company.” Councilman Lou Gurske immediately piped up, “I make a motion to turn this lawsuit of Darl Haynes into the insurance company.” The motion was seconded and Council voted unanimous approval. Nothing further was said--by council or by audience--on the matter. So it was that President Downton and Borough Council devoted a full 29 seconds in a 29-minute meeting to a NEW lawsuit that now hangs over the borough like the Sword of Damocles.

A number of Oakland Boro residents steadfastly affirmed their love for “man’s best friend” at the borough’s October monthly meeting. Nevertheless, they were also of the opinion that, “Enough is enough; something must be done!” Dogs are barking at 5:30 a.m., throughout the day, and even late into the night. While no complainant alleged that barking dogs are perpetrating this with malice aforethought, the end result is, nevertheless, the same: residents within earshot can find no peace and sleep is often elusive. One complainant noted that “the dog across the street” has such a vigorous bark that he, the homeowner, actually cranked up his air-conditioning on a recent crisp autumn morning just to drown out the relentless woofing.

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