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Council introduces snow-removal ordinance (Ord. 12-74-25); seeks public input
Summary
Councilman Yoo introduced Ordinance 12-74-25 (snow removal) on first reading and said the measure will return for final passage in March; councilors discussed hardship accommodations for elderly or disabled residents and asked staff to post guidance on the borough website.
Councilman Yoo introduced Ordinance 12-74-25, the borough's proposed snow-removal ordinance, as a first reading. "This will be the 1st reading of ordinance number 12 74 dash 25, our snow removal ordinance," he said, and the ordinance was scheduled for final passage at the March meeting; the clerk was tasked to publish the required hearing notice.
Council members discussed avoiding undue hardship for elderly or disabled homeowners, possible enforcement roles for police and DPW, and outreach strategies such as using scouts or volunteer programs to assist residents. Members asked staff to add explanatory material to the borough website and invited residents with concerns to appear at the March hearing.
