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Residents urge action on a neglected property and warn of e-bike safety risks

Borough of Pitman Council · July 28, 2025
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Summary

During the public portion, Nancy Bea urged the Borough to address property maintenance at 328 Lake Ave, calling it an eyesore and a health hazard; Richard Musto raised concerns about hazardous electric-bike use. Chief McAteer described safety training and asked residents to report concerns.

At the public portion of the July 28 meeting Nancy Bea of 332 Lake Ave urged Borough officials to take action on property maintenance at 328 Lake Ave, saying the neglected lot was "not only an eyesore but was also becoming a health hazard." Bea asked appropriate Borough departments to address the condition.

Richard Musto of 37 Bellevue Ave raised concerns about the hazardous use of electric bikes in town, saying he feared they "will cause accidents or injuries." Police Chief McAteer responded that the department "recently underwent training for electric bike and scooter safety," described helmet and registration rules, and encouraged residents to report problems so they can be documented and acted on.

The minutes do not record any formal council directive or ordinance change arising from the public comments.