Council narrowly rejects privately funded deer-reduction program
After extended discussion about private-property deer reduction (bow/crossbow only under existing ordinance), the council voted 2–3 against moving forward with developing an implementation plan; proponents stressed property damage and public-health concerns, opponents cited safety and zoning questions.
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Councilmembers debated a proposal on Sept. 14 to pursue a privately funded, town-regulated deer-reduction program limited to participating private properties. Proponents argued the deer population has grown to the point of property damage and potential impacts to herd health; opponents raised safety concerns and cited zoning and recent local case law suggesting hunting is not a permitted use in residential districts without explicit code changes.
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