Residents raise tree hazards, traffic, sewer odor and transparency concerns at Carneys Point meeting

During the public comment portion of the Nov. 5 meeting, residents raised a string of neighborhood concerns. Don Redfield reported a dead tree and a second tree with a large, unstable branch in front of his Erie Ave property and asked the Township to address it. Joe Wright asked about moving a stop line near the Shell station to accommodate larger vehicles; Mayor Brown said that would need County approval because the road is a county road. Greg Martin, a resident and recent candidate for Township Committee, cautioned the Committee that he would not "stand for games" and told members, "I hope you all have a good attorney," indicating he might pursue legal recourse if problems continue.

Other comments included Joe Secreto reporting the smell of sewage at a manhole on S. DuPont and Harding Highway (Mayor Brown urged residents to call the Sewerage Authority with the location so it can be addressed), and Amy Secreto describing attempts to coordinate donated items from Amazon that she said were not picked up by township contacts. Resident Amy Tighe asked about financing for 3 Collins Drive and pressed the mayor about a Facebook comment and an OPRA request; Mayor Brown declined to discuss those political matters during the meeting. The Committee acknowledged the concerns and indicated staff follow‑up where appropriate.