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West Long Branch approves county aerial mosquito spraying authorization with conditions
Summary
The council authorized the Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division to conduct aerial pesticide operations over designated borough areas, subject to FAA, USEPA and NJDEP approvals and prior police notification; authorization carried by unanimous roll call.
The borough council adopted a resolution permitting the Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division (or its agent) to perform aerial pesticide dispensing over borough areas designated by the county as mosquito habitat or high‑population zones. The resolution requires the County to use pesticides, equipment and aircraft approved by federal and state agencies and to notify the borough police prior to planned operations.
Councilmember Bray moved the resolution; the motion passed by roll call (AYES: Bray, Cioffi, Gomez, Penta, Ruane, Sniffen). The resolution notes that the borough is designated a "congested area" by the FAA and that federal and state regulatory approvals and compliance are prerequisites to any aerial operations.
