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Residents press Fairhaven council over deer damage; borough says DEP‑approved forestry report recommends next steps
Summary
Residents described property damage and safety risks from deer; staff told the council a forestry/health report completed under an NJDEP grant was approved by DEP and the borough is discussing next steps, including whether to pursue population control measures.
Residents at the Nov. 24 meeting urged the borough to address deer overpopulation after reporting landscape damage, pet‑health concerns and collision incidents.
A longtime resident described repeated property damage and worries about ticks and safety; council members acknowledged the problem and said the borough commissioned a forestry/forest health report under an NJDEP grant. Staff reported the DEP signed off on the report and that borough officials are in communication with DEP to determine next steps, which could include pursuing additional funding or control measures such as a managed hunt, if the governing body chooses to pursue that option.
Council members said they are weighing options carefully and will bring proposals back to the governing body for discussion before any action is taken.
