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Residents propose water-tower slogan, volunteer to help downtown revitalization
Summary
During public comment, Andrew Gibbons suggested painting 'Roseland USA' on the water tower as a town-identity project; Kyle Kovats offered to serve on town committees to improve walkability and parking and said Verona outpaced Roseland in home-price growth by 18% from 2015–2025.
At the start of the Jan. 13 meeting, resident Andrew Gibbons urged the borough to consider lettering on the water tower as a visible town-identity project, saying, "Roseland USA" would be a striking choice.
Later in public comment, Kyle Kovats (10 Plymouth Place) offered to serve on any committee aimed at improving the town center and attracting young families. Kovats cited parking constraints in the center of town as a key barrier to local business vitality and said walkability is the top criterion for many homebuyers. He also asserted that "from 2015 to 2025, Verona has outpaced us in price growth by 18% on the neighborhoods that border the main strip," urging the council to adopt a tangible plan to improve downtown and consider creating municipal parking opportunities.
Both comments were part of the public-comment period; no formal council action was taken on the water-tower idea or immediate committee appointments. The council acknowledged the suggestions and thanked the speakers.
What happens next: the suggestions may inform future planning discussions; residents interested in committee service will need to follow the borough's volunteer or appointment process.
