Further delving into community-oriented events, the council meeting spotlighted a unique initiative coined as “Porchfest”. Scheduled for November 4th, this initiative involves bands performing on town porches, an endeavor aimed at cultivating arts in the community. A Rutherford Arts Committee member introduced the initiative, praising both community support and the council’s instrumental role in bringing this project to fruition. Numerous local households and musicians have already expressed interest, signaling anticipation for this community event.

On the more bureaucratic front, discussions touched on agenda modifications and legal matters. Notably, a decade-old case, “Windberry vs. Rutherford”, was brought to the forefront, with the borough set to pay a deductible of $50,000 as a part of the legal settlement.

Public engagement remained a consistent theme throughout the session. Residents voiced concerns and suggestions, ranging from the historic flooding issues in the West End area to inconsistent