During the meeting, concerns were raised by a resident regarding the delay in appointing a new CFO and the council’s performance in fulfilling its responsibilities. This prompted a broader debate among council members and residents about the appointment process and recent decisions affecting the role.

The topic of the CFO appointment was part of a larger conversation about the town’s hiring practices. Council members expressed frustration over the handling of agreements with North Brunswick, particularly the use of the courtroom by North Brunswick without fees.

Moreover, the electronic board outside the building was reported to have a server issue, an operational snag that was brought to the council’s attention, leading to expressions of gratitude towards the councilman responsible for noting the problem.

The council also moved to address the renaming of Lanny Lane to Paul W Cor Lane. The street in question was a small dead-end with no residential houses. A public hearing on the matter was scheduled for April 29th at 7 p.m. to solicit community input.

On the financial front, the council approved the payment of municipal obligations totaling $77,400.05 after a brief discussion about an expenditure related to True Green Lawn Care. In the realm of personnel actions, resolution 2024-128 concerning a senior account clerk was adopted post discussion about the candidate’s qualifications and the hiring process.

In terms of public safety, the Police Department was commended for responding to 1251 calls in March, including a life-saving response to an infant choking incident. The department is also focusing on traffic safety and recruiting school crossing guards. The Fire Department responded to 19 calls and mourned the loss of an ex-fire chief while the Rescue Squad attended to 84 calls and announced an open house scheduled for May 19th.

Environmental and community engagement were also on the agenda. The council discussed Earth Day activities planned by the Environmental Committee and welcomed the Board of Health’s first meeting of the year. The Borough Clerk announced a change in polling location for two districts, with notifications to be sent to affected voters. The Recreation Department, the Library, and the Historic Preservation Committee provided updates as well.

Moreover, the council addressed concerns from a resident about the availability and timing of council notes, leading to a discussion about potential changes in the distribution process. Councilman Collins reported on the Milltown Electric Utility’s maintenance efforts, including the replacement of a broken pole with a main primary feeder, street light repairs, and tree trimming activities.

The council also highlighted upcoming community events, such as a fundraiser for the 4th of July celebration, registration for an adult co-ed softball league, and the upcoming Little League opening. Additionally, the need for poll workers for the primary election was underscored, with an emphasis on the provision of paid training for volunteers.