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Residents press council on cemetery cleanup, meeting notifications and 250th anniversary plans
Summary
During public comment residents urged cemetery cleanup and gravestone remediation, suggested a Google form for paving nominations and meeting alerts, and described planned 250th anniversary activities including art and essay contests.
The public‑comment portion of the Jan. 28 meeting included several residents who raised neighborhood and civic concerns. Kevin Gonzalez urged the borough to address buried and hidden tombstones during Eatontown Clean Up Day; Councilmember Faust said she had previously proposed a gravestone remediation project and provided an update. Kathy Williams announced upcoming digital art and essay contests and encouraged participation in the borough’s 250th anniversary planning.
Resident Ali Madowi thanked DPW and the clerk’s office for prompt updates and suggested the borough use an online form rather than email for residents to recommend streets for paving and to receive meeting notifications; Mayor Talerico and councilmembers agreed to explore a streamlined submission tool. Frank Clark asked whether the cost of a new municipal building could be spread over a 30‑year payment schedule; the mayor responded with procedural details about budgeting and timing. The council took no formal action during public comment but requested staff follow‑up on communication tools and cemetery remediation ideas.
