Unless otherwise
authorized by the Township Committee during designated events, leashed
dogs shall be permitted only along Evergreen Trail, County Connector
Rail to Trail, and within Evergreen Park and Papa Park, but not on
any of the athletic fields, as long as such dog has a current dog
license and all required vaccinations, is accompanied by a person
over the age of 12 years that has the ability to control the dog,
and is controlled by an adequate fixed length (non-retractable) leash
of no more than six feet in length.
By bringing a dog onto Township property, the dog owner, as
well as the person handling the dog, are responsible for all actions
and behavior of their dog(s) at all times while on Township property.
In the event that a dog causes any injury or death to any person,
animal or any property, the owner and dog handler shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the Township of Green, the Township Committee
members, administrator, officers, employees, agents and each of their
heirs, executors, successors and assigns, from and against any and
all claims, actions, suits, damages, cost and expenses, involving
their dog, including reasonable attorney fees, that are caused by,
arise out of or result from the dog’s activities or actions
on or at Township property.