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Frenchtown council approves community event permits and hears resident concerns about snow‑blocked crosswalks
Summary
Council unanimously approved event permits including an April Easter egg hunt, an Oct. 11 River Rats 5K, FVPA 2026 event dates and a raffle application; residents praised public works and raised ADA concerns about snow blocking crosswalk ramps.
The Frenchtown Borough Council on Feb. 4 approved a series of community event permits and registrations and heard public comments praising storm cleanup while flagging remaining accessibility concerns.
The council approved the Frenchtown Lions Club Easter egg hunt set for April 4, 2026 at Old Frenchtown Field (10 a.m.–noon) and granted a permit for the River Rats 'River 5K' on Oct. 11, 2026 (6 a.m.–noon). The council also approved preliminary 2026 event dates from the Frenchtown Volunteer and Parks Association (FVPA) to help with early advertising and logistics, and it approved Green Fair and park registration at Sunbeam Lenape Park for April 26 (11 a.m.–6 p.m.) with a rain date of April 27. A raffle application for the Frenchtown American Legion covering May 1 through April 30, 2027, was also approved.
Several residents and council members praised Public Works for rapid storm cleanup, with the administrator highlighting coordinated efforts to clear Bridge and Ray Streets. The administrator also noted the borough collected its first filming‑permit fees in January after a documentary shot at Sunbeam Park, and he read a police report commending Sergeant Echols for locating a driver in cardiac arrest on Route 29 in January; life‑saving measures were begun but the driver did not survive.
During the second public comment period, a resident described multiple locations where snowbanks were still blocking crosswalk ramps — notably Ridge and Ray Streets — forcing pedestrians, including those with mobility impairments, to walk in the street. The resident called the situation an ADA and potential liability concern and asked the borough to address blocked curb ramps. Council acknowledged the concern and said it would be noted for follow‑up.
The council then moved into executive session to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters and adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
