The council highlighted several accomplishments from 2024, notably the sale of the Audi dealership and the introduction of new businesses to the area. The addition of cultural assets like the museum in the streets and the enhancement of Main Street support underscored their commitment to economic and cultural vitality. These efforts, coupled with the borough’s recognition as a film-ready town and its achievement of silver status with Sustainable Jersey, reflect strides in promoting sustainability and cultural engagement.

Emphasizing the importance of recreational spaces, the council discussed the relocation of recreation offices and the implementation of phase one of the recreation plan, including new lighting at the polo grounds. Noteworthy was the awarding of a bid for a walking path and the creation of a civic park with substantial state grant support.

Administrative efficiency was another focus, with the hiring of an in-house engineer and updates to IT infrastructure contributing to significant cost savings. Public safety collaboration with neighboring municipalities was praised, especially efforts to combat car thefts and burglaries. The council also committed to enhancing pedestrian safety and addressing traffic concerns through a newly appointed committee.

The meeting acknowledged changes within the council, confirming the resignation of Chad McQueen due to job obligations and the election of a new council president. The council has initiated the process to appoint a replacement for McQueen, with plans to finalize this by their upcoming work session.