What can I do about the dog next door that is left outside and continually barks?

Owners of barking dogs can be issued a violation of $50 for the first offense which will increase with any subsequent offenses.

Excessive barking should be reported, at the time it is occurring, to animal control or the police (781-893-3700)  if this occurs during non-business hours. The responding police officer will listen and if he hears the barking he will document it in a report and take what immediate action is necessary.  The Animal Control Officer may issue the dog owner a violation notice and she will give the owner guidance in curbing nuisance barking.  Subsequent complaints will be dealt with progressively stiffer penalties.