Glassboro Council Advances Redevelopment Plans Amid Resident Concerns Over Lead Pipe Notices

At the recent Glassboro Borough Council meeting, several ordinances were adopted, including one for a redevelopment plan, while residents continued to express confusion over lead pipe notices. The council also approved new street names and addressed progress on local construction projects.

03:15The council adopted several ordinances, including Ordinance 2430, which approves a redevelopment plan for specific lots within Glassboro. This ordinance is part of ongoing efforts to revitalize the area and was passed without public opposition during the hearing. Alongside this, amendments to traffic and parking regulations were also approved. Ordinance 2431 and 2432 deal with modifications to stop, yield, and no-parking areas. Ordinance 2433, concerning rental housing regulations, was also passed.

13:56One noteworthy issue discussed was the confusion among residents regarding letters sent by the borough about lead pipe replacements. Although the borough clarified that there are no lead service pipes in Glassboro, the wording of the state-directed communications has led to concern. The council assured residents they are working through these issues to provide clarity.

07:21In new business, the council approved the naming of four new streets: Meano Avenue, Mitcho Lane, Donnelly Court, and Tucker Terrace. Additionally, a street closure application for St. Bridget’s Hispanic Ministries’ event and a facilities use application for the borough’s “Lights on” event were approved.

08:30The engineer’s report highlighted ongoing local construction projects, such as the completion of site work at High Street townhouses and progress on the Raisin Cane and DeSimone Builders projects. Additionally, the New Jersey Department of Transportation announced funding for the 2025 Municipal Aid projects, benefiting Hampton Boulevard with $352,500.

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