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Resident pitches dog park at Stone Point Park; council asks for concept plan
Summary
Resident Joe Cirillo urged the borough to study a dog-park at Stone Point Park, citing benefits for condo residents and property values; council asked for a concept plan, cost estimate and insurance guidance ahead of 2026 budget talks.
At the public-comment portion of the meeting, resident Joe Cirillo of Lakeview Drive urged the council to study establishing a dog park—suggesting Stone Point Park by the pickleball courts as a possible site and recommending low-cost surfaces such as grass or mulch.
"Having a dog park, I think, is a tremendous enhancement to the town itself," Cirillo said, noting condo residents lack fenced common areas and that a nearby dog park could be an amenity for renters and homeowners. Council members asked staff to check insurance implications with the joint insurance fund and requested a concept plan and cost estimate so the proposal can be considered during the 2026 budget process.
The council noted typical mitigation measures—clear signage, fenced gates and providing disposable bags—while acknowledging potential enforcement and cleanup concerns. No formal action was taken; the mayor asked staff to follow up on site feasibility and insurance before budget season.
