Vandals Strike Geese Control Light at Sharon Beach

Vandals have struck a new light at Sharon's Veteran's Memorial Park and Beach designed to keep geese away, Recreation Advisory Committee Chairman Gary Bluestein said Monday.

The incident was reported to Sharon Police at 3:44 p.m. last Thursday, according to the police log.

"Unfortunately this was our fears in installing a unit that is easily accessible but it was worth a try," Bluestein said.

"The Rec Dept I am sure will look at and decide how to proceed whether with a new one or another method such as fencing or chase dog."

Recreation staff installed the AwayWithGeese units at the Memorial Park and Community Center beaches earlier this year.

The 26-inch high units emit light that will "deter the geese from congregating" at the two beaches, Town Administrator Benjamin Puritz said in March.

Puritz spoke as the board of selectmen and the board of health discussed addressing times when Lake Massapoag's bacteria counts increased. Geese and dog droppings are believed to be contributors.