Select Board declares Stevenson dog dangerous; imposes strict containment and training requirements
Select Board voted 4-1 to classify a German Shepherd as dangerous following a May bite. The dog, owned by William and Jacqueline Stevenson at 91 Warren Avenue, bit Susan Pinsky while she worked on the property; the Stevensons' attorney argued she had entered a restricted area against established
Select Board · Meeting of June 24, 2026
HARVARD — Select Board voted 4-1 to classify a German Shepherd as dangerous following a May bite. The dog, owned by William and Jacqueline Stevenson at 91 Warren Avenue, bit Susan Pinsky while she worked on the property; the Stevensons' attorney argued she had entered a restricted area against established protocols. Chair SusanMary Redinger's board unanimously approved strict conditions including six-foot fencing with underground barriers, veterinary behavioral assessment within 30 days, professional training, a basket muzzle when outside the fenced area, and proof of insurance.
Town Administrator Dawn Dunbar will draft the formal decision documenting all requirements.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of June 24, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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