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Resident urges council to fix clogged drainage on Thomas Street; officials say DPW will investigate
Summary
A Thomas Street homeowner told the council that driveway flooding after light rain has made access difficult for his household and neighbors; council leaders said they have the resident's photos and will ask the Department of Public Works to investigate.
Chintak Sutaria, a homeowner at 51 Thomas Street, told the Metuchen Borough Council on March 23 that his driveway and the adjacent roadway near Edgar School are clogging after even light rain and that the problem has persisted since at least November.
"Even if there is a little rain or shower, the entire driveway gets clogged," Sutaria said, asking the council for a resolution because the clogged drainage affects children walking to and from Edgar School and residents accessing their homes.
The presiding official acknowledged receipt of Sutaria's earlier emails and photos, apologized for the delay in a response and said borough staff have the resident's pictures. The official said the borough's Department of Public Works will take a close look at the Thomas Street drainage issue.
No formal action or timetable for repair was announced at the meeting; council staff indicated the matter will be reviewed among other spring cleanup and maintenance priorities. Sutaria said neighbors had reported the problem previously and requested follow‑up beyond informational acknowledgement.
Next step: Borough staff will inspect the Thomas Street drainage and follow up with the resident; the meeting record shows the council committed to investigating but did not set a deadline for repair.
