Mat-Su Borough Assembly bans traps in some parks, on school grounds

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly voted Tuesday night to ban trapping in eight recreation areas and on school grounds. Less than 24 hours later, an Assembly member has asked for reconsideration of the ordinance, according to a borough spokeswoman.
The ban was sponsored by Assembly member Dan Mayfield, who said at least three dogs have been caught in traps and treated by borough animal care personnel in recent years, and even more had been treated by local veterinarians. Some of the injuries