By TOM KANE

COCHECTON - The Town of Cochecton's dog woes continue. "We're being bloodied by this," said town board member Larry Richardson.

Efforts have been unsuccessful to stop Gloria Smith, alleged owner of 60 dogs. Smith houses the canines on a property that is not zoned as a kennel. The town is attempting to contact Smith's landlord, based in New York City.

Judy Maas, Smith's neighbor, complained to the town board. The matter was sent to Forestburgh when the two Cochecton judges excused themselves from the case. A Forestburgh judge dismissed the case against Smith. Cochecton town officials were not clear on Forestburgh's reason for dismissal.

Maas said Smith was grandfathered in for 40 dogs when the town passed a dog ordinance. "She has exceeded the 40 dogs," Maas said. "I don't know why the town can't do anything about it."

Smith could not be reached for comment.

In other town action, the board voted to put a resolution on the November ballot that would change the term of office of the town clerk from two years to four, if approved.

Town Supervisor Sal Indelicato announced that the town was given a $4,000 waiver by the county on tipping fees for houses to be demolished. Anyone wishing to demolish a house and make use of the waiver should contact the town.

The town board has set a date for a public hearing on the Penny Gas company's request to obtain a franchise to deliver natural gas services to residents. The date of the hearing is 7:00 p.m. on July 26 in the Town Hall. Also, a rabies clinic will be held at the Town Hall on October 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.