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Council approves cable advisory appointments after public objections over longtime volunteer
Summary
After public comments urging reconsideration, Milltown Borough Council voted to approve appointments to the Cable Television Advisory Committee. Two council members voted against the resolution; speakers pressed the mayor for an explanation about the omission of a long-serving volunteer.
Milltown Borough Council approved Resolution 2026-059 appointing members to the borough’s Cable Television Advisory Committee after members of the public urged the council to reconsider leaving a longtime volunteer off the list.
During the public-comment period, Neil Marada of Vanloo Avenue said he was “somewhat saddened” that Russell Einbinder was not reappointed, noting Einbinder’s 25 years of service and work aiding residents with disabilities. Ira Shman of North Moes Drive added that Einbinder “helps disability people” and urged the council to put him back on the committee.
At the council dais, members asked for an explanation for Einbinder’s omission. Council President Philip Zambrana said the council owed the public at least that explanation; after discussion the council voted to adopt the appointment resolution. Roll call showed votes in favor from Council President Zambrana, Councilman Mako, Councilwoman Deborah A. Miller and Councilman Posnansky; Councilwoman Payne and Councilman Potter voted no. The motion carried.
Council members did not provide a detailed public rationale on the record for declining to reappoint Einbinder; councilors and the mayor acknowledged the public comments but proceeded with the mayor’s nominations as presented. The council’s action affirms the mayor’s appointment authority but leaves open the concern raised by residents about continuity on the advisory committee.
The council moved on to other business after the vote. The meeting record shows the public comment and roll-call vote; the transcript does not supply a formal written explanation for why Einbinder was not appointed.
