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Council introduces snow‑removal ordinance (12‑74‑25); public hearing set for March
Summary
Councilman Yoo introduced Ordinance 12‑74‑25 (new snow‑removal chapter) at first reading; members emphasized avoiding hardship for elderly/disabled residents and agreed to a public hearing at the March meeting.
Councilman Yoo introduced Ordinance 12‑74‑25 to create a new snow‑removal chapter in the borough code. The ordinance was introduced on first reading and scheduled for final passage at the March meeting; the clerk will publish the required hearing notice. Councilman Yoo asked residents who want to be heard on the matter to attend the next meeting.
Discussion focused on minimizing hardship for elderly and disabled residents, enforcement responsibilities (police and DPW) and possible assistance programs (scouts or volunteer groups to help). Council members asked staff to provide guidance and to post helpful information on the borough website; no vote on final passage was taken at the meeting.
The council encouraged residents with concerns to contact borough staff ahead of the final hearing.
