Residents press council to act on deer overpopulation; council to convene joint workshop and public safety review

Residents used the public‑comment portion of the Sept. 8 Green Tree Borough Council meeting to press elected officials to address a growing deer problem in several neighborhoods.

“Is there any planning going on in Greentree with regard to the animal problem we’re experiencing? We are under siege by deer herds,” resident Don Hamm told council, describing repeated plant and tree damage on his property. Several other residents recounted similar damage and urged action. Fred Singer and Don Poplar said the problem has persisted for years; Poplar said, “Guess what? The time is to act.”

Council members responded that the issue crosses recreation, public‑safety and wildlife…