NAHANT ― At the Dec. 15 Board of Selectmen meeting, Board of Health Agent
John Coulon informed the public that the town has received complaints in regards to rats in a specific area of town.
Coulon stated that he walked around the neighborhood and spoke with residents. He also noticed that housing was much denser in the neighborhood compared to other areas of town.
“I determined that it would be worth our effort to send a letter querying the owners and residents of those properties (and have them) identify why the bordering streets of Pearl, Castle, and Relay Yard, to assess their properties and to contact me if they wanted me to stop by and assist them in assessing their properties,” Coulon said. “I also encouraged them to contact their own state-licensed pest control operator for a written report from someone who specializes in that (area).”
Coulon added that he has had six people reach out to him and that he has continued to investigate the area during day and night looking for evidence of rat activity.
Chair of the Board of Selectmen Josh Antrim stated his appreciation for Coulon’s dedication to the issue.
“Of course, it’s always alarming to see rats in your yard or in your house,” he said. “I know we were enthusiastic bird feeders over the years and last winter for the first time ever we saw rats in the yard. So unfortunately for the birds, we are not putting seed out anymore because we don’t want the unwelcome guests.”
