The most notable topic discussed was the adoption of Ordinance 2026-01, which amends Chapter 232 of the vehicle traffic code. This ordinance’s passage establishes a new four-way stop at the intersection of West End and Euclid Avenue. The council members voted unanimously to close the public hearing and approve the ordinance, which will now be sent to the county for final approval. Preparations for implementing this change include ordering lit stop signs from National Traffic Highway Safety in Millville, with an estimated delivery and installation timeline of 4 to 6 weeks.

The council introduced a second ordinance, 2026-02, aimed at amending Chapter 135 of the zoning code to create a new overlay district in support of the Fair Housing Act. This ordinance addresses the borough’s obligations for affordable housing under state law. A detailed reading of its intent was provided, outlining the implementation of a housing plan previously adopted by the planning board. The council scheduled the second reading and public hearing for this ordinance on March 9.

In addition to legislative matters, the council presented three proclamations. The first recognized National Poison Prevention Week, emphasizing the importance of awareness and the resources provided by the New Jersey Poison Control Center. The second proclamation celebrated March as Women’s History Month, highlighting the contributions of women to American society and Haddonfield’s history. Jenny Dong from the Haden Fortnightly accepted the proclamation, expressing gratitude and inviting the community to an art display celebrating women’s perspectives. The third proclamation honored Miss Rosmont Formal, a centurion and Haddonfield resident, acknowledging her career and community service.

The meeting also addressed financial and operational topics, including a non-fair and open contract for a feasibility study related to the firehouse on North Haden Avenue. The council decided to proceed without a formal RFP process, having assessed the pricing and qualifications of the professionals involved. This decision was part of a broader set of resolutions under the consent agenda, including a change order for the Haddonfield Police Building, which resulted in a contract reduction of $88,632 due to unused items during construction.

The council discussed a settlement agreement with the Haddonfield Commons Condominium Association concerning a sinkhole in their parking lot. The agreement entails shared costs among the county, borough, and condominium association, each contributing approximately $28,000. Additionally, the council approved a shared service agreement with the Borough of Tavistock, with Tavistock paying around $46,000 annually for services such as police, fire, trash, and recycling. The agreement is based on actual expenses and assessed values provided by the county.

Waste management was another key topic, with the council providing clarification on trash and recycling schedules. Residents were advised to place their waste out on Mondays and Tuesdays, with potential extensions into Wednesday due to weather-related delays. Brush collection has been postponed by one week because of snow coverage.

During public comments, questions were raised about the shared service agreement with Tavistock and the allocation of revenue from surplus vehicle sales. The council explained that Tavistock’s payments are calculated to ensure equitable financial responsibilities and that surplus vehicle sale revenue would contribute to “miscellaneous revenue not anticipated” in the budget.

The council also addressed questions about a reduction in the change order for the police building and the affordable housing plan. The zoning board’s recent approval of a subdivision and multifamily housing project for the Kingsway Learning Center was confirmed to adhere to regulations in place at the time of application, meaning future projects would need to comply with new affordable housing requirements.