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Residents press council on Higgins Avenue overlay, PEOSHA violations and street maintenance; council discusses municipal building options
Summary
At the April 13 meeting residents raised concerns about PEOSHA violations at Borough Hall, recycling misuse and contractors narrowing streets; the council announced a May 21 Higgins Avenue information forum and said 'Plan B' for a municipal building will be examined after rescinding the prior ordinance.
Residents and council members used the April 13 meeting to highlight local quality‑of‑life issues, zoning outreach and building remediation plans.
Higgins Avenue outreach: Councilman Colon urged residents to take an online Higgins Avenue survey and attend an informational forum on May 21 where planner Kendra Lelie will gather input on overlay and revitalization zone preferences — topics to include height, density and setbacks.
Public safety and code enforcement: During public comment George Thibeault and Susan Lane asked about the status and long‑term remediation plan for PEOSHA violations at Borough Hall; Councilman Shaak said the first step was resolving the violations and that the building committee would continue discussions about further remediation or relocation. Resident Dan Burke urged stricter enforcement of local rules for landscape contractors, saying equipment parking and dumped materials are narrowing streets; the matter will be referred to code enforcement. Councilman Gianforte also warned against misuse of recycling dumpsters at the Public Works yard and said contaminated loads can be refused.
Utilities and recreation updates: Councilman Nolan reported 1,856 new water meters installed to date, with unaccounted‑for water at 10.21 percent. He also reported the recreation department launched summer programs including volleyball and bocce and noted plans to reseal and briefly close courts in late June or early July.
Other business: Councilman Shaak summarized recently posted E‑bike legislation and reported a recent child dog‑bite incident despite a leash; he emphasized leash rules and noted the building committee has reopened consideration of alternate municipal building plans following the rescission of the prior ordinance.
What’s next: The May 21 Higgins Avenue forum will provide residents an opportunity to weigh in on overlay standards. Code enforcement is expected to follow up on contractor and recycling complaints; the building committee will report back on remediation or relocation options for Borough Hall.
