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Environmental commission opposes addling of goose eggs, seeks year-round control
Summary
At its April 10 meeting, the West Long Branch Environmental Commission discussed community concerns about geese and endorsed year‑round management, stating opposition to the addling of unborn goose eggs.
The West Long Branch Environmental Commission discussed community concerns about geese at its April 10, 2025, meeting and said it favors year‑round management measures rather than egg addling. The meeting convened at 6:00 p.m. at Borough Hall and was chaired by Lisa Conte‑Wiener.
Commission members discussed options for long‑term management of nuisance geese and emphasized humane approaches. According to the minutes, “The Commission is against the addling of unborn goose eggs,” a position the body recorded during its review of community concerns. No formal vote or specific contract award was recorded in the minutes; the record indicates the discussion but does not list a directive or implementation timeline.
The commission’s stance reflects a preference for alternatives to egg addling; the minutes note the “need for year round services” without specifying a vendor, cost, or timeline. The meeting included no public comments on the subject. The commission adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
