Several residents used public comment to press the township for faster action and clearer communication on local infrastructure matters.

Kevin Ranallo (106 Harris Road) listed outstanding items: replacement of speed-limit signs on Alexander Road after a September ordinance reducing speed from 30 to 25 mph (signs not yet installed after 56 days), repaving of Harris Road (no recent updates after administrative follow-ups), correction of a crosswalk pedestrian signal at Harris & Clarksville (a social-media post picture was corrected but Ranallo asked for official confirmation), repair of a sidewalk damaged in a May dump-truck accident (delayed pending insurance), and replacement or design updates for aging welcome signs around the township.

Mayor Marlena said DPW should install signs quickly if they are in stock and that she had asked for options on Harris Road repaving that might involve property takings for sidewalks; she said she would check on insurance delays for the sidewalk repair and would follow up with the homeowner’s requests. On the crosswalk, the mayor acknowledged a mistaken image in a social-media post and said the post had been corrected; she offered to email corrected pictures to requesters. The mayor also outlined ongoing conversations with NJDOT and Amtrak about a nearby bridge and said those discussions were continuing.

Residents said the pattern of delayed responses and lack of direct administrative communication has been frustrating and requested a clearer contact process. The council did not adopt any new ordinances or budget changes at the Nov. 24 meeting related to these items; the mayor and staff committed to follow-up communications and checking timelines.

What happens next: mayor and DPW to check sign inventory and install Alexander Road speed signs if available; administration to check insurance status of sidewalk claim and provide updates; mayor to follow up on Harris Road repaving options and share the timeline with residents.