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Pitman police urged to gain clearer enforcement authority at Mantua Creek Conservation Area
Summary
Chief McAteer proposed renaming Mantua Creek Conservation Area to 'Pitman Conservation Area', posting signs to clarify enforcement by Pitman Police, and changing ordinance language from 'dawn to dusk' to 'sunrise to sunset' to tighten enforcement timeframes.
Chief McAteer described the conservation area at the end of Muriel Ave (Mantua Creek Conservation Area) and proposed renaming it the "Pitman Conservation Area," posting signs, and updating ordinance language from "dawn to dusk" to "sunrise to sunset" so that Pitman Police have clearer authority to enforce rules when necessary. Mayor Razze supported amending the ordinance to reflect the name change and the more precise timeframe.
The proposed changes are procedural and aimed at clarifying enforcement jurisdiction and hours rather than introducing new prohibitions. The council asked staff to draft ordinance language consistent with the suggested changes for future consideration.
