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Brightwaters hires geese-control service; residents raise worries about dead birds and egg‑oiling
Summary
Trustees approved an 18‑week geese‑control contract for May–Sept. at $240/week; residents reported dead geese in the lakes and urged consideration of egg‑oiling and state follow-up amid concern about avian disease.
The Village of Brightwaters approved hiring an environmental geese‑control service that will use border collies to chase geese from parks and lakes from May 1 through Sept. 7 for 18 weeks at $240 per week (total $4,320). The board approved the contract by voice vote after trustees said it is one of the limited humane options available.
Multiple residents during public comment reported finding several dead geese in the lakes and raised concern about avian illness. One resident (speaker 15) urged egg‑oiling as the more effective, humane method to reduce brood production rather than only chasing geese from site to site. Trustees said they would check with the contractor about egg‑oiling and coordinate with county and state officials on reports of dead birds.
"The egg oiling is the most humane way to do it," a resident said during public comment, suggesting it prevents hatchings without harming adult birds. The board agreed to follow up with the contractor and to request any county or state notifications related to bird deaths so the village can notify residents and adjust its approach if needed.
