Bill Mares forwards the concerns of a Manhattan beekeeper to BEE-L.

Coincidence that while Bill was posting I was talking to Mr. Thomas
Fuscaldo, a New Jersey beekeeper, who is going through the same thing
(fighting beekeeping ordinances) in his towm (Paterson, NJ).  Paterson's
Board of Health will meet this Thursday at 7:30PM to discuss enforcing a
beekeeping ordinance that is already on the books (or so I gather from Mr.
Fuscaldo), but which has heretofore been less than zealously enforced.
Apparently, there have been complaints lodged against two beekeepers in
Paterson, and local officials are looking to extant ordinances to address
the complaints.  I mentioned the victory (of sorts) in Aurora, CO. and said
I'd try to muster all the support I can.  Unfortunately, the details I have
from Tom are sketchy at best, and the best I could come up with regarding
contacts to offer input is a number to call at Paterson City Hall (201)
784-0600 to query if the meeting might be canceled due to huricane Isabel.
If anyone in the area is inclined to attend, the meeting will be held
Thursday, September 18 at 7:30 PM at City Hall located at 295 Closter Dock
Road.

Aaron Morris - thinking what we need are a few more ordinances in this
world!  Next thing you know it'll be against local ordinances for bees to
dance and communicate at the same time!!!!

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