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Residents press Lindenwold officials on vacant properties, sidewalk clearing and snow response
Summary
During public comment at the March 11 Lindenwold council meeting, residents raised concerns about unshoveled condo sidewalks forcing pedestrians into the street, requests to secure vacant properties, and storm damage blocking church parking; borough officials said Code Enforcement and administrators will follow up.
Several Lindenwold residents used the March 11 public comment period to press borough officials for action on property security, snow and sidewalk clearing, and storm damage.
Joe Amadea told the council a condominium association that agreed to clear sidewalks failed to do so, forcing pedestrians into the street. He said the agreement was made when sidewalks were installed and that Code Enforcement is aware; Mayor Richard Roach said the matter "will be taken to court." The minutes record no additional timeline for enforcement.
Alfonso Pena asked whether work will continue at 211 Cypress and whether an engineering study for 104 Holland is complete, and he asked whether the borough would physically secure vacant properties. Council President Cheryle Randolph-Sharpe asked Mr. Pena to clarify what he meant by "secured"; he said he meant boarding up the structures. No immediate board action or schedule for boarding was recorded.
Resident Roxanne Berger praised Public Works for snow response, reported a pothole at Gibbsboro and Carlton (which the minutes say is County responsibility) and raised concerns about an unsafe utility pole; Borough Administrator Dawn Thompson said the borough has contacted the utility company and will pursue pole numbers residents provide. Berger also criticized recent media coverage of Lindenwold; she told the council she was disappointed by how the borough was portrayed and emphasized her pride in the community.
An officer present clarified new state e-bike rules now in effect: operators must be at least 15 years old, register and insure e-bikes, and wear helmets; the minutes note a July 19, 2026 compliance deadline for those requirements. The officer also said the rules discussed do not apply to e-scooters.
Borough Solicitor Capozzi provided a status update on the former Lindenwold Civic Club property after resident questions: the property was put up in a borough tax sale and a tax sale certificate has been issued; foreclosure by the certificate holder may be possible after two years, and the building encroaches on borough property, complicating redevelopment. A church representative said the congregation is interested in acquiring the property for outreach programs.
Council members consistently said administrators and Code Enforcement would follow up on the items raised. The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
