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Mayor, council offer condolences to Police Chief Quinn’s family and announce volunteer cleanup and race closures
Summary
Council members expressed condolences for Police Chief Quinn’s family, thanked the community for supporting a Freeman Gardens fundraiser, announced a volunteer cobblestone-gutter cleanup on July 11, and warned of street closures for the Bloomfield Sunset Classic race.
Council leaders opened the meeting by offering condolences to Police Chief Quinn and his family after the recent death of the chief’s father. The council noted a funeral mass scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Bloomfield and said the family requested contributions to the Glen Ridge Police Foundation or the Glen Ridge Volunteer Independence Squad.
Council members thanked residents, police and public works staff for supporting Freeman Gardens’ "Grub and Roses" fundraiser, calling the event a success. Councilor Tiano and members of the Environmental Advisory Committee announced a volunteer "weed and pizza" cleanup of the borough’s cobblestone gutters planned for Saturday, July 11, with partner outreach to Freeman Gardens and local scout groups.
Administrator Zelli warned residents that the Bloomfield Sunset Classic race will cause street closures on Thursday evening and urged people to anticipate rerouting and traffic delays within Glen Ridge. The council held two public comment periods during the meeting; no members of the public spoke at either time, and the meeting adjourned following a motion by Councilor Law.
