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Ogdensburg council discusses road grant picks, DPW staffing, pond lifeguards and proposed data‑center ban
Summary
Council selected Kennedy Avenue Phase II as its top NJDOT grant application, discussed DPW staffing and delayed street sweeping, debated pond lifeguard scheduling, and Mayor Hutnick said he will pursue a local ordinance to ban data centers and update property maintenance rules.
At the May 11 meeting, the Borough of Ogdensburg council discussed a range of operational items, selecting Kennedy Avenue Phase II as the borough’s first NJDOT Fiscal Year 2027 grant application and deferring the choice of a second road until the next meeting. Mayor George P. Hutnick said engineers should start work on Kennedy Phase II and the borough must submit applications by the July 1 deadline.
Council members and staff also addressed street sweeping delays after Hardyston reported a broken sweeper; the DPW supervisor tentatively scheduled sweeping for the week of June 8 pending confirmation. Council members discussed rental options, certification to operate a rented sweeper and possible temporary hiring to support DPW operations.
Recreation matters included an update on pond operations: Councilwoman Cowdrick said lifeguard recruitment advertising has begun, chairs for the pond have been ordered and water treatment work is planned. She noted the county requires paperwork 21 days before opening and raised whether lifeguard coverage should be Friday–Sunday or only weekend days.
On zoning and code enforcement, Councilman Ciasullo reported resident complaints about stadium‑style lighting at a gas station on Route 517 and a possible excess of vehicles on the site; the zoning officer is investigating junk yard complaints. Mayor Hutnick said he will explore a lighting ordinance, introduce an ordinance to prohibit data centers in the borough, and revise the property maintenance ordinance to strengthen enforcement tools.
Councilman Gandarinho also reported Municipal Alliance administrative items, saying receipts must be submitted quarterly and that the alliance needs an opioid response plan by year end. A special meeting was approved for May 18 at the Ogdensburg Fire House for the police chief oath of office.
