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Carbondale parks commission approves integrated weed-management plan, stresses staffing needs
Summary
After a presentation by facilities maintenance lead Chris Gleason, the Carbondale Parks and Recreation Commission approved the town's integrated weed management plan and asked staff to proceed with scheduled nonchemical methods while trustees review funding for future excavation work.
At its March 11, 2026 meeting, the Carbondale Parks and Recreation Commission voted to approve the town's annual integrated weed management plan after a detailed presentation by facility maintenance lead Chris Gleason.
Gleason told commissioners he is prohibited from using toxic herbicides on town lands and that the policy protects residents and park users from exposure to persistent chemicals. He described an array of alternatives the department will rely on this season, including manual extraction, propane torch burning, non-toxic…
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