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Residents praise new stop signs and ask about recreation center, splash park and summer events
Summary
During public comment at the June 1 Pleasantville council meeting, residents praised new stop and speed signs on Franklin Boulevard and Woodland Avenue, asked about the recreation center and splash-park opening, and discussed upcoming community events including a Unity in the Community day and the mayor's Jazz & Gospel festival.
Pleasantville — Several residents used the public-comment period at the June 1 council meeting to praise recent traffic-safety measures, ask for updates on parks and recreation projects, and highlight upcoming community events.
Tim Jones told the council he appreciated staff help organizing a community pool festival and local restaurants’ participation, and asked for clarification about two add-on resolutions later on the agenda. "I thank you city for cooperating with us and helping us get that together," Jones said during his remarks.
Multiple speakers praised newly installed stop signs and speed signs, especially on Franklin Boulevard, Woodland Avenue and the Old Turnpike. "They're doing their job," one resident said, adding the signs have reduced noise and improved safety. David Carrington and another commenter described active enforcement by the Pleasantville Police Department at problem intersections.
Harold Hill and others thanked Council President Carlette Thomas for organizing a recent senior bus trip and asked about details for Unity Day at Unity Park and other summer events. Staff said the splash-park repairs were completed and an opening meeting was scheduled; the mayor's Jazz & Gospel Festival was announced for June 26 with a charity component and sponsorship by First Starters Credit Union. Event details on the record included a Unity in the Community free event on June 6 (12:00–5:00 p.m.), a peace walk and food trucks; the council said free hot dogs and hamburgers would be provided by the fire department and AtlantiCare.
Several residents requested flyers and broader outreach in multiple languages; staff confirmed outreach efforts with local restaurants and community partners. The public-comment period closed with the customary applause and the council moved on to the published agenda.
What happens next: Staff said they will circulate event flyers and proceed with the recreation-center timeline; council members asked that promotional materials be shared with community groups and in public lobbies.
