Coyote Sightings in Ramsey
The Ramsey Police Department has recently experienced numerous calls from concerned residents after coyotes were sighted in Ramsey. Like most suburban wildlife, coyotes are extremely adaptable and tolerant of human activities. Coyotes bear litters during April and May and may explain the increased sightings in our town. Conflicts between coyotes and humans are most likely to occur as adult coyotes forage for food for the pups. Coyotes primarily hunt rodents and rabbits for food but will eat whatever is available including garbage, pet food, and small domestic animals. They are capable of eating young and weak deer.
Coyotes may be habituated to people, especially as a source of food, and lose their natural fear of humans. Never feed a coyote. Unintentional sources of food and water, like garbage, bird seed, and pet food, should be kept inside.
The following are coyote precautions:
Do not leave small pets outside at night.
Motion lighting may scare off coyotes at night.
Coyotes are naturally skittish, if you see one, this can be reinforced by making loud noises, spraying with a garden hose, or blasting a canned air siren.
Remove sources of outside water.
Do not feed any animals outside, bird seed attracts birds and birds attract coyotes.
Pick up fallen fruit from trees.
Parents should monitor their children outside.
Clear brush and dense weeds from around homes.
Secure your garbage in sturdy containers.
An excellent website for coyote information is the NJ State Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Any questions can be directed to Sergeant Tim Flanagan at 201 327 2400 or email
tflanagan@ramseypd.com
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Ramsey Police Traffic Alert
On or about July 6, 2009 a major reconstruction of the Main Street and North Central Avenue intersection will begin. The intersection improvements will consist of dedicated left turn lanes on Main Street and wider lanes. A repaving of the roadway will complete the project.
During the construction significant traffic delays should be expected. A temporary traffic light will placed at Darlington Avenue and North Central Avenue to assist detoured traffic.
The area of Main Street and North Central Avenue should be avoided when possible. The project is expected to last through the summer.
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