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Resident raises Lake Anna safety concerns; mayor and staff describe ongoing maintenance, geese mitigation efforts

5450975 · July 22, 2025
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A resident told council that goose droppings and missing handrails at Lake Anna created safety hazards; the mayor said staff are addressing handrails, sidewalk repairs, and long‑standing challenges with federally protected geese and vandalized port‑a‑potties.

A Barberton resident on Monday told council that goose droppings, uneven sidewalks and missing handrails at Lake Anna created a safety hazard for park users, including elderly residents. The mayor and staff outlined steps already taken and explained long‑standing constraints on geese control.

Richard (last name recorded as Spiegel in the meeting sign‑in) described geese “up to the main sidewalk” and told council he counted roughly…

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