It was with shock that I saw the public Green had been treated with pesticides.
I think the use of these dangerous chemicals anywhere, but most especially in public areas is inexcusable if not criminal.
By now, any thinking person must be aware of the overuse of chemicals we are exposed to every day, and the studies linking cancer, asthma and hyperactivity to the use of lawn chemicals.
There are organic substitutes for these lethal chemicals. Would it not be in the public interest for Hudson to ban all chemical applications and put the welfare and health of the community before the eradication of the cheery dandelion?
What is the initial cost to poison our greens, school playing fields and roadsides, and what is the future cost in health and suffering?
Perhaps in the future Hudson can set an example of a community which bans the cosmetic use of poisonous lawn care, following the many Canadian cities and the province of Quebec.
Valerie Strong
Hudson