Terry Beard, a representative from a local organization, addressed the council regarding the upcoming “point in time” count of the homeless population, scheduled for late January. This nationwide count, mandated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is critical for determining funding for housing and services for homeless individuals. Beard emphasized the need for accurate data collection, noting that some homeless individuals in Hanover may not have been counted the previous year.

In other matters, a resident from Summit Avenue expressed her gratitude to the council for installing speed bumps, which have improved road safety. She noted that the measure has reduced speeding and increased safety for pedestrians, especially children. The resident thanked the council members for their responsiveness and persistence in addressing this long-standing issue.