Mamaroneck to Haze Geese After Molting

Village of Mamaroneck officials will be actively pursuing methods to "haze" or chase geese out of village parks once the molting season is over, said Village Manager Richard Slingerland, sometime in mid-late July.

Though the village received a proposal from Dr. Steven Garber of Worldwide Ecology, it is unknown if they will be pursing this option or seeking propositons from other places.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will still proceed with egg oiling as part of the original contract.

Mamaroneck resident Nora Lucas, in an email to board members, urged USDA officials to document locations of goose eggs and nests so that village employees and volunteers would be able to take over egg oiling in future years. Town of Greenwich Conservation Director Denise Savageau gave an egg oiling workshop at Mamaroneck Public Library last week in an effort to educate the community.

"A village-sponsored program may provide a tremendous cost savings over the fees of the USDA.  Please keep the residents updated on the USDA's progress" she said.