Lake Como Borough Celebrates Nation’s Top Clerk, Introduces 2026 Budget

Overview: The Lake Como Borough Council meeting on Tuesday night featured the introduction of the 2026 municipal budget and the recognition of Amy L. Boney as the top municipal clerk in the nation. The council also discussed upcoming seasonal street changes, ongoing committee developments, and procedural ordinances.

Lake Como Council Approves Porchfest and Police Week Support, Addresses Road Excavation Standards

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Lake Como Borough Council advanced several initiatives, including unanimously passing a special events application for Porchfest, endorsing National Police Week, and amending road excavation standards to enhance street maintenance practices.

Lake Como Borough Advances Street Restoration Ordinance to Ensure Public Safety

Overview: The Lake Como Borough Council meeting focused on several key developments, including the introduction of an ordinance aimed at establishing clear specifications for street restoration after excavations, a change order for the Fairman Park project, and the acceptance of a grant for the Cops in Shops Initiative. The council also appointed a new member to the Tourism Commission and discussed upcoming community events.

Lake Como Settles Litigation, Approves $592K in Payments Amid Infrastructure Updates

Overview: The Lake Como Borough Council meeting focused on the approval of a litigation settlement resulting in a $105,000 reimbursement for overpayments, alongside authorizing payments totaling $592,529.81 across various accounts. The council also discussed ongoing infrastructure projects, including sidewalk and curb repairs on Fernwood Road, and provided updates on affordable housing obligations.

Lake Como Borough Council Approves Affordable Housing Plan Amid Concerns Over State Timelines

Overview: In a recent Lake Como Borough Council meeting, two ordinances were approved concerning the borough’s affordable housing strategy, despite lingering frustrations over state-imposed deadlines. The council passed ordinance 2026-1, which amends the borough code to create a Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Overlay Zone, and ordinance 2026-2, which implements the fourth round housing plan element. Additionally, a resolution approving the borough’s affordable housing trust fund spending plan was adopted.