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Mountainside officials promote National Night Out as community safety and outreach event
Summary
Council members and local emergency services highlighted National Night Out at the meeting, describing it as a family-friendly, alcohol- and drug-free event where residents can meet rescue squads, police and firefighters and see demonstrations.
Speakers at the close of the meeting encouraged residents to attend National Night Out, describing it as a community-building event staffed by the borough’s police, fire and rescue squads.
A fire department member said, "Tonight, it's National Night Out ... brings all together, share dinner basically and events, games, listen to music and just bring the community closer together." A presenter added that the event is a way for residents to meet public-safety personnel and see equipment demonstrations.
Organizers described the event as alcohol- and drug-free and noted support from local sponsors, civic groups and the prosecutor's office. Officials said emergency personnel would be on standby during the event and encouraged families to attend. The council also used the meeting to remind residents about back-to-school traffic safety and urged helmet use and slower speeds for those riding electric bikes.
The meeting record shows this outreach and safety messaging occurred at the end of the public session prior to adjournment.
