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Council advances planning on sidewalks, paving and library upgrades; Montgomery Road work starts
Summary
Council discussed missing sidewalk links and low‑cost connectivity options, approved next steps on Harvey Farms stormwater exhibits and heard that the county‑funded Montgomery Road repaving began this week; staff also outlined library expansion grant adjustments and athletic‑league lease updates.
Council discussed multiple local infrastructure items and directed staff to pursue a pragmatic, phased approach to sidewalk gaps and park connectivity. Members emphasized low‑cost and alternative options (paths, trails, connections) where full sidewalk construction would require property acquisition or condemnation. “We know they can independently do any of my sidewalks,” a councilor said in describing planning commission interest in grant funding and connectivity strategies.
Public works reported that milling and paving will start on Settlers Rock and move to Fields and Nicholson in the coming weeks, weather permitting. Staff described an updated Harvey Farms stormwater operation and maintenance exhibit to be added to the HOA agreement and said they will meet the HOA president before placing the agreement on a future agenda.
The borough received a reduced LSA grant award for a library expansion and staff described adapting the project to fit the $500,000 award; athletic‑association leases are being rewritten to update compliance terms and to return expired contracts to active status. Council also heard an update on the public‑works garage extension and a planned phone‑system replacement to appear in the capital budget later this year.
