Ogdensburg discusses wells, salt-shed repairs and speed-bump rules as residents report speeding

Council members reported progress on several municipal-maintenance items at the Nov. 25 meeting, and the borough discussed next steps for traffic-calming on two residential streets.

Councilman Nardini said both water wells and the pump are back in service after servicing, both tanks are fully operational and the Fire Department can perform required testing; he reported outreach to NJDEP to arrange tank inspections and that some electrical repairs require NJ certification.

Councilman Nasisi said contractors placed plywood over large holes in the salt-shed roof and the structure remains sound; the borough will solicit pricing to replace the roof with tin. He said they would remove any interior debris that might fall and provide cost information at a future meeting.

On speeding complaints, Mayor Hutnick and Chief Gordon described recurring speeding on Passaic Avenue and Plant Street. Chief Gordon outlined legal and engineering constraints for installing permanent speed bumps: under New Jersey law (title 39), a roadway must have a posted speed limit under 30 mph and carry fewer than 3,000 vehicles per day to qualify; the borough would first need a traffic study, an engineered design (to limit liability if a vehicle hits the device at high speed), and proper signage. He also noted potential cross-jurisdiction coordination with Sparta Township where connecting roads could be affected and warned that noise impacts on nearby houses should be considered.

Council members agreed to investigate costs and the process for a traffic study before pursuing speed bumps.