Public comments highlighted worries about the potential loss of healthy trees and the prevalence of disreputable companies offering overpriced removal services. In response, a proposal was made to better educate residents on the long-term benefits trees provide.

The council meeting also covered the borough’s response to the storm, with emergency management and the road department working to clear debris and assess damage. A comprehensive report of the affected areas is still in progress, with the goal of replanting and restoring the impacted community zones.

Additionally, the council discussed budgetary concerns, clarifying that storm-related expenses would not impact the regular budget due to expected reimbursements from emergency funds, such as FEMA. Routine maintenance and tree assessments will continue, but priority is given to storm damage repairs.