Mayor Tom Gordano outlines 2026 priorities: water-system review, infrastructure and public-safety staffing

Mayor Tom Gordano delivered the borough’s reorganization message, thanking outgoing council members and welcoming newly elected councilwomen before outlining priorities and accomplishments for 2026.

Gordano highlighted investments completed in 2025 — including paving work on listed streets and IT upgrades such as new servers, firewalls, and security cameras — and previewed projects for 2026. He announced planned ribbon-cutting ceremonies for newly replaced playground equipment at Lions Park and Borough Park in spring 2026 and a major HVAC and roofing renovation at the pistol range expected to finish in early 2026 to support local police training.

Public safety and school security were emphasized: the borough added school security officers in support of the school district, and the mayor welcomed the department’s new police chief, Troy Seafford, noting the department’s role in community and school safety.

The mayor identified the water department as a primary focus for the council in 2026. He said the borough created a water-quality subcommittee led by professional consultants and pledged a roadmap to address ongoing water-system challenges, working with municipal professionals to better understand and improve the system.

Gordano framed the coming year as one of continued service and problem-solving amid inflationary pressures that require careful budgetary decisions. He closed with an appeal to community service and unity as guiding principles for the council’s work in 2026.

What’s next: staff and council will pursue the water-quality subcommittee work and prepare the full 2026 budget for public review and adoption.