There have been several bear sightings in the area over the last few weeks.
Several of the sightings were of a mother with three cubs. Please do not
leave any type of food items out at night that might attract the bears. It
would probably be a good idea to not keep filled birdfeeders out until these
bears make their way back North into the mountains. If it's not too
inconvenient, try not to put trash out until the morning of your pickup.
In general, bears will try not to interact with people, and will run away
when they hear noises or see lights. However, a mother bear will not be
scared off easily especially if she is protecting her cubs. Obviously, you
should not try to approach any bears that you see.
You can call the Ramapo PD (357-2400) if you see them. In most cases the
bears will have left before they get there, but if not, they will try to get
the bears to move on.
Thank you,
David Goldsmith
Mayor
Wesley Hills
