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Officials, residents raise concerns about bears, coyotes and hazardous trees in Lebanon
Summary
Committee member Brian Wunder and public commenters reported increased bear presence and hazardous trees overhanging county roads; the Committee agreed to draft letters to New Jersey Fish & Wildlife and the county seeking assistance and to follow up on tree-safety measures.
Committee member Brian Wunder led a discussion about increased bear sightings in the township and proposed drafting a letter to New Jersey Fish and Wildlife asking for assistance with public-safety guidance. Mr. Wunder volunteered to work with Clerk Carolynn Budd to prepare the letter.
Mr. Wunder also raised concerns about hazardous trees overhanging county roads and proposed drafting a letter to the county to request their assistance in addressing the trees. In public comment, residents noted worries about trees and wildlife (bears and coyotes) and asked for updates to the recreation webpage.
What happens next: Mr. Wunder will work with Clerk Budd to draft letters to NJ Fish and Wildlife and the county. The Committee did not take formal regulatory action at the meeting; the matters will be handled administratively and may return to a future agenda if further action is required.
