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Boonton council eyes e-bike safety ordinance, schedules police-committee review
Summary
Councilors agreed to pursue local rules on e-bike safety and coordinate review in the police committee after citing rising injuries; they also approved using the town’s electronic message board to display veterans’ banners on Nov. 11 and approved several routine consent items including a $1,000 parade donation.
Boonton — Council members signaled support for drafting a local ordinance to regulate e-bike use and to address safety concerns, and they asked the police committee to take the lead on drafting language and checking state statute compatibility.
A councilor cited recently reported increases in e-bike injuries and urged an ordinance that might restrict sidewalk riding and require helmets for younger riders, similar to rules adopted in neighboring towns. Council Member Mian and others agreed the police committee should review proposed language and return recommendations to the full council.
The recreation committee announced several upcoming community events, including an e-bike safety class on Oct. 16, trunk-or-treat at Grace Lord on Oct. 18, and Halloween-house-decorating judging on Oct. 27. The council also approved a $1,000 donation to the organizers of the town’s annual Christmas parade and accepted the retirement letter from crossing guard Janet Milton, effective Oct. 5, 2025.
A separate motion approved using the electronic message board in front of town hall on Nov. 11 to display images of local veterans, with VFW Commander Tony Scazafava noted as supporting the proposal.
The police committee will meet to develop an ordinance draft and assess consistency with state law before the council considers any local regulation.
