tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994253008427414465.post1994551469786610789..comments2024-03-07T08:45:37.370-05:00Comments on Longmeadow Buzz: The Brewer Young Mansion, Part IIUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994253008427414465.post-6507626810470321892015-06-28T12:45:27.260-04:002015-06-28T12:45:27.260-04:00I agree, the condition of the Brewer Young Mansion...I agree, the condition of the Brewer Young Mansion is disheartening. Anyone who looks at this property can easily see the neglect that continues to take place, however, there is another tragic element of neglect on this property which, for the most part, is hidden from view. There is a koi fish pond on the property that holds about 12 beautiful koi fish that are all about 12" - 20" long tucked away in the far corner of the yard. The water is so muddy and dark that you can only view the fish if they swim close enough to the surface. I see no evidence of this pond's water being filtered to keep it clean and safe for the fish. Since the warm weather began, I have only witnessed the fish being fed once. Then a few days ago I noticed that the pump that circulates the water had been shut off. Now the water is stagnant save for one garden hose that has water trickling from it into the pond. Stagnant water such as this will only serve to become a breeding ground for Mosquitos, promote algae growth, and cause a slow, miserable death for the fish. <br /><br />I have been very insistent knocking on both the front and side doors, and ringing the bells, at the mansion several times since the circulation pump was shut off. However, even though there are cars parked in the driveway, no one ever answers the door. I have reported this to the MSPCA legal abuse line, but there is no evidence so far of anything being done about the state of the pond or the fish. I also went to the LPD to report this situation but was told that no one was going to knock on the mansion door and tell the guy living inside to feed the fish. When I stated that the fish would begin to die, shoulders were shrugged back at me. I even wrote to the Springfield Republican , that published an article about this property just last month, but as of yet, have heard nothing back from them.<br /><br />I do not claim to know the monetary value of these particular fish, but koi fish are considered as "jewels" of the pond and are highly regarded by many. They can have an extremely high value, and they are lovely, docile fish that can live for 20 - 30 years. No matter their value, they do not deserve to be abandoned in this dirty little pond. This sad situation on the property only magnifies the tragic state of neglect that is taking place on this once magnificent estate. I wonder when someone will step forward to do something to revive the fish, the house, and the property.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11336477019946629650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994253008427414465.post-63013503975177180872015-06-28T12:45:00.814-04:002015-06-28T12:45:00.814-04:00I agree, the condition of the Brewer Young Mansion...I agree, the condition of the Brewer Young Mansion is disheartening. Anyone who looks at this property can easily see the neglect that continues to take place, however, there is another tragic element of neglect on this property which, for the most part, is hidden from view. There is a koi fish pond on the property that holds about 12 beautiful koi fish that are all about 12" - 20" long tucked away in the far corner of the yard. The water is so muddy and dark that you can only view the fish if they swim close enough to the surface. I see no evidence of this pond's water being filtered to keep it clean and safe for the fish. Since the warm weather began, I have only witnessed the fish being fed once. Then a few days ago I noticed that the pump that circulates the water had been shut off. Now the water is stagnant save for one garden hose that has water trickling from it into the pond. Stagnant water such as this will only serve to become a breeding ground for Mosquitos, promote algae growth, and cause a slow, miserable death for the fish. <br /><br />I have been very insistent knocking on both the front and side doors, and ringing the bells, at the mansion several times since the circulation pump was shut off. However, even though there are cars parked in the driveway, no one ever answers the door. I have reported this to the MSPCA legal abuse line, but there is no evidence so far of anything being done about the state of the pond or the fish. I also went to the LPD to report this situation but was told that no one was going to knock on the mansion door and tell the guy living inside to feed the fish. When I stated that the fish would begin to die, shoulders were shrugged back at me. I even wrote to the Springfield Republican , that published an article about this property just last month, but as of yet, have heard nothing back from them.<br /><br />I do not claim to know the monetary value of these particular fish, but koi fish are considered as "jewels" of the pond and are highly regarded by many. They can have an extremely high value, and they are lovely, docile fish that can live for 20 - 30 years. No matter their value, they do not deserve to be abandoned in this dirty little pond. This sad situation on the property only magnifies the tragic state of neglect that is taking place on this once magnificent estate. I wonder when someone will step forward to do something to revive the fish, the house, and the property.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11336477019946629650noreply@blogger.com