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Residents press borough on River Pointe parking, paving and river-trail maintenance; staff says developer responsibility until dedication
Summary
Residents raised multiple concerns about parking on East Front Street, sewer trench restoration and river-trail upkeep in the River Pointe development; borough staff said permanent signage is in place and maintenance remains the developer’s responsibility until property is dedicated to the borough.
Residents of the River Pointe development told the Bridgeport Borough Council they remain unclear about parking restrictions, unfinished paving and river-trail upkeep during the council’s public-comment period.
“From my understanding…some people I've heard that it's permanent,” resident Christine DeBello said of one-sided parking on East Front Street. Borough staff replied: “the signage that's in there is installed and it is permanent.”
Emilio, a resident representing several neighbors, asked when the borough or developer would repave the portion of Steven Alley that had recent sewer work. A borough staff member said the sewer work was performed by the developer, not borough crews, and that pavement restoration timelines depend on compaction and settlement after trenching. The staff member said they would contact the developer to check the restoration timeline.
On river-trail maintenance and leash enforcement, borough staff said the open space along the river is intended to be dedicated to the borough eventually but has not been dedicated yet. “However, that has not occurred at this time, so the responsibility for monitoring does lie with the builder and developer,” the staff member said, and said borough staff would contact Lennar and PRDC to discuss signage and enforcement while the developer remains responsible.
Residents raised safety concerns about unleashed dogs on the trail and in nearby streets; borough staff encouraged callers to contact police when they see a dangerous animal at large.
The council did not take formal action at the meeting; staff committed to contacting the developer about paving and to asking the developer about trail maintenance and signage until dedication occurs.
