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Allendale proclaims Human Trafficking Prevention Month, rededicates Franklin Turnpike stretch and swears in fire officers

Mayor and Council, Borough of Allendale · March 27, 2026

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Summary

Mayor Amy Wilczynski read a proclamation designating January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and led a light-hearted rededication of a local stretch of Franklin Turnpike; the meeting also included the swearing-in of volunteer fire officers and routine community announcements.

Mayor Amy Wilczynski opened the meeting with two proclamations and a recognition of the Allendale Volunteer Fire Department.

The mayor read a proclamation recognizing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and credited the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking for survivor-informed prevention efforts; the proclamation also highlighted region-wide concerns tied to the 2026 World Cup events and called for community awareness of signs and responses to trafficking.

Separately, the mayor read a ceremonial (humorous) proclamation proposing that the borough's small stretch of Franklin Turnpike be rededicated in honor of Benjamin Franklin rather than William Franklin; the mayor clarified the action is symbolic and will not change county signage or official road names.

During the meeting the borough swore in several Allendale Volunteer Fire Department officers. The mayor and council thanked the volunteers for their service, singled out a newly sworn officer named Dana and urged public gratitude for the department's sacrifices and safety role.

Council and staff updates in the same meeting included reminders about community events (a March 31 blood drive), library programming and a flag design contest for children as part of the borough's 250th celebration.

Public comment that followed touched on local recreation and environmental topics, including requests to review Salisbury Farms Lake maintenance, skating-area hours and bike-rack infrastructure downtown. The meeting adjourned after the public-comment period.