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Dog park discussion deferred to budget season amid site and maintenance concerns
Summary
Councilors discussed potential dog-park sites, tree removal, proximity to playgrounds, and maintenance responsibilities; they agreed to pick up the conversation during the January budget process rather than take immediate action.
The council revisited an earlier dog-park proposal and potential sites (including a location near pickleball courts and Stone Point) and discussed concerns about tree removal, proximity to playgrounds, and who would maintain the facility. A councilor noted past community opposition and worries about who would clean up the site; another said that dog-park users typically pick up after their animals but that the borough must plan for ongoing maintenance.
Members compared other nearby towns' dog-park experiences and agreed there is not a clear consensus for the chosen site. The council agreed to further evaluate candidate sites and to include the item in January budget discussions for a formal recommendation and possible funding allocation.
