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Residents press Holmdel officials to act as deer collisions and sightings rise
Summary
Multiple residents told the Holmdel Township Committee about frequent deer sightings and close calls on local roads; the committee discussed county hunting programs, anti-feeding ordinances, and outreach to drivers and teens after a recent traffic incident.
At the Oct. 28 Holmdel Township Committee meeting, residents urged township leaders to press Mammoth County for stronger deer-management action and to increase local outreach after several close calls and collisions.
Jenny Blumenthal (41 Stony Brook Road) told the committee she had seen numerous deer in town and asked whether the township has a plan, noting an especially large number of sightings and several road deaths in neighboring towns. The deputy mayor directed her to the green team’s web page and suggested contacting local volunteers who track recycling and environment matters.
Jay (18 Lightwood Drive) described two instances in one day where deer jumped into traffic on Route 520 and recounted a separate incident involving an accident where he heard what he believed were gunshots. He urged the committee to press the county’s deer-hunt permit program and to consider changes such as allowing different feeder rules to improve hunter effectiveness, and suggested the township explore anti-feeding ordinances adopted elsewhere.
Christopher (town administration) noted Mammoth County parks host regulated deer hunts by permit (generally bow hunting) and said enforcement and permit uptake can vary; the committee said it has discussed anti-feeding rules but has not adopted new local ordinances. Several speakers also tied the concern about wildlife to public-safety outreach for teens after a separate reckless-driving incident on Candle Lake Drive.
The meeting record shows the committee acknowledged the problem, advised staff to communicate with county partners, and discussed public outreach rather than immediate local regulatory changes.
