Euthanization Divides Peapack and Gladstone Residents as Officials Consider Canada Geese Extermination Plan

Peapack and Gladstone residents are split on the town’s decision to exterminate geese, with some supporting the plan while others are outraged. Officials in the Somerset County borough have stated that euthanization is a last resort after facing ongoing challenges with the geese in public areas such as walkways, benches, and Liberty Park pond.

Despite opposition from some community members, others believe that it is necessary to address health and safety concerns caused by goose droppings. Local residents have expressed their opinions to the media, advocating for alternative options before resorting to euthanization. The New Jersey Animal Protection League has provided humane measures to deal with geese issues, including drone use to deter them from public areas.

Peapack and Gladstone Borough Council Member Jamie Murphy has collaborated with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on a plan that involves addling goose eggs in the spring and then rounding up the geese during molting season for humane euthanization. However, this plan has sparked controversy among community members, leading to the creation of a petition on change.org titled “Stop Peapack-Gladstone from killing Canada Geese at Liberty Park.” The petition has garnered over 2,500 signatures.

The debate surrounding the geese extermination plan continues to intensify as tensions rise within Peapack and Gladstone’s community. While some advocate for more humane solutions to address goose-related problems, others believe that gasping is necessary for public health and safety concerns.

In conclusion, while officials in Peapack and Gladstone have stated that euthanization is a last resort after facing challenges with Canada geese in public areas such as walkways, benches, and Liberty Park pond, not all residents agree. Some people are outraged by the decision while others support it as necessary steps towards addressing health and safety concerns caused by fecal droppings.

As tensions rise within Peapack and Gladstone’s community over this issue, it remains clear that there are differing opinions on how best to deal with Canada geese-related problems. With ongoing debates surrounding alternative options such as drone use or addling eggs followed by humane euthanization during molting season, it seems like this issue will continue to be a contentious topic within Peapack-Gladstone’s community for some time to come.

Ultimately, it is important for officials in Peapack-Gladstone to carefully consider all available options before making any decisions regarding Canada geese extermination plans in order to ensure public health and safety while also respecting animal welfare concerns.