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Council hears updates on sidewalk bids, demolitions grants and code enforcement follow-ups

City of Phillipsburg City Council · July 20, 2026
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Summary

Public Works Director Trent Weinman said the sidewalk project has not yet been bid; he advised council members that PCED grant contacts were provided to property owners to help with demolitions and that letters will be sent for overgrown yards at specific addresses.

Public Works Director Trent Weinman told the council the sidewalk project has not yet been put out to bid and that he will update the council when the project is ready to move forward. Councilmembers requested updates as bids and timelines become available.

Weinman said he provided PCED contact information to property owners who may qualify for grants to help pay demolition costs for dangerous structures. Councilmember Don Roberts asked about expiration dates for extensions on dangerous-structure orders; Weinman said letters will be mailed to property owners as part of ongoing enforcement, and specifically mentioned difficulty contacting the owner of 890 G Street and a planned letter to 192 5th Street about overgrown yards.