Garwood Borough Council Debates Rodent Control Measures and Community Upgrades

Overview: The Garwood Borough Council’s recent meeting featured a heated discussion on rodent control measures, updates on community projects, and several public comments addressing local concerns.

Garwood Council Debates Infrastructure and Personnel Matters

Overview: The recent Garwood Borough Council meeting was marked by substantive discussions on infrastructure projects, personnel issues, and community engagement. The assembly delved into a wide range of topics including the increased flow rates into the regional valley sewer authority (RVSA) system, the advancement of several municipal projects, and the approval of a contentious resolution involving a salary increase for additional sewer clerk duties.

Garwood Council Debates Myrtle Avenue Parking Regulations

Overview: The Garwood Borough Council meeting ignited a debate regarding the potential rollback of parking regulations on the 300 block of Myrtle Avenue, with council members divided on the issue. The controversy arose from a petition by residents to remove a 24-hour residential parking permit requirement that they claim limits parking availability and is enforced inequitably. The topic spurred a broader discussion on parking within the borough, including the implementation of 15-minute parking spaces, conversion of business parking spots to paid parking, and the granting of free parking to veterans in public park mobile spaces.

Garwood Council Addresses Community Concerns, Honors Local Heroes

Overview: The Garwood Borough Council recently convened to tackle a variety of community concerns, from public safety to local infrastructure. In a recent session, council honored police officers and a dispatcher for saving a resident’s life. The meeting also involved discussions on implementing a new system for crossing guards, aimed at increasing efficiency and allowing police officers to focus on their primary law enforcement duties. Moreover, the council addressed residents’ concerns regarding parking regulations, noise complaints, and traffic safety.

Garwood Council Tackles Infrastructure and Community Initiatives

Overview: In a recent gathering of the Garwood Borough Council, the emphasis was placed on addressing infrastructure concerns, notably the drainage issues on Gallows Hill and Third Avenue, while concurrently managing community events and initiatives. Among the key points, the council discussed the progress on road improvement projects, the potential for obtaining grant funding for various infrastructure needs, and the hiring of temporary workers for the Department of Public Works (DPW). Additionally, the council covered upcoming community events, including the Garwood Rock Street Fair and the library’s summer reading program.