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Council introduces no-standing ordinance to ease congestion near Pillars Preparatory Academy
Summary
Ordinance 2026-12 would add no-standing zones on Charles Street and Lincoln Street to reduce congestion and safety risks during school drop-off and pick-up; the ordinance was introduced for second reading on June 8, 2026.
The council introduced Ordinance 2026-12 to amend Chapter 193 (Vehicles and Traffic) by imposing no-standing restrictions on the south side of Charles Street (Stanton to Lincoln) and on the west side of Lincoln Street (from Charles Street to 265 feet south). The Borough Police Department reviewed conditions near Pillars Preparatory Academy (34 Charles Street) and recommended the restrictions, citing blocked driveways, limited visibility and interference with emergency vehicle passage.
The ordinance directs borough officials to install signage to make the restrictions enforceable and was introduced on first reading with a scheduled second reading and public hearing on June 8, 2026. The measure was presented as a public-safety and traffic-flow improvement designed to address recurring neighborhood complaints during school hours.
