Residents press council over heavy-equipment staging and deliveries on Fillmore Drive

During the conference portion, residents raised persistent concerns about heavy-equipment deliveries and materials being staged on Fillmore Drive in connection with a nearby development.

An attending resident described numerous flatbed trucks, heavy machinery and pipe deliveries that, he said, are widening road cracks and creating safety hazards. "This guy just doesn't want to listen to us," the resident said, adding that the deliveries and heavy trucks are "continuous." The resident asked whether the township could compel the contractor to repair damage or limit off-site parking and staging.

Council members and the administration reported that the construction company, represented in prior discussions by engineer Paul Aselin, has stated it expects to pave the lot within about 60 days and that most deliveries (the developer said about 95%) are made on-site. The code official (Darius) and the developer said bad weather can force some deliveries to be staged off-site and that they notify police for large shipments.

Council members suggested asking the planning board attorney and county engineers to review egress, traffic control and potential conditions on planning approvals to reduce off-site staging. The mayor and administration agreed to follow up; staff were also asked to provide complaints to the administrator earlier so the township can respond more quickly.

The council did not enact any new restrictions at the meeting but asked staff to pursue discussions with the planning board, the contractor and county engineers and to return with options for limiting impacts on nearby residents.