Township officials described work to clear storm debris and inspect pump stations after a major rain event that flooded neighborhoods earlier in July.

Council member Mazzarella and business administrator Jim Ulrich reported that the Department of Public Works, working with Union County DPW, cleared yards and removed debris lodged under three bridges along Pumpkin Patch Brook. DPW crews inspected sanitary pump stations and jetted storm lines in affected areas; the township reported roughly five tons of debris were collected from citizen requests and that crews will continue cleanup operations through mid-August.

Ulrich and council members said township crews have also purchased equipment (a Bobcat) to help clear waterways and called for residents to avoid placing grass clippings, branches or other debris where they could wash into streams and clog catch basins. "Please, if you live in or on the riverbank, avoid placing grass clippings, branches, and firewood... which will wash down the stream and further clog the catch basins and the waterways," a municipal speaker said.

Officials noted the limits of local authority: state and federal environmental regulations constrain how much the township can dredge or widen waterways, and upstream development affects downstream flooding. Mayor Angel Albanese and town staff said Clark has pursued multi-jurisdictional cooperation with neighboring towns and county agencies and has ongoing projects, including an Army Corps-involved stormwater project, but that large storm events can still overwhelm local infrastructure.

Residents pressed the council for a clear, consolidated plan for parking and sheltering during floods and for stronger cleanup and maintenance. Officials said they would prepare a public summary of ongoing stormwater projects and encouraged residents to report drainage problems to DPW.