Borough Council Reorganization Meeting
The Re-Organization meeting included the administration of the Oath of Office to an elected Council member, with another scheduled for a later date. The Mayor delivered his Annual Message, reviewing the accomplishments of 2025, which included significant grant funding received for infrastructure projects like Union Avenue, staff additions, public art installations, and various capital and operational upgrades. Major topics addressed included stormwater management projects, such as emergency repairs and pipe replacements. The meeting covered numerous administrative resolutions for 2026, appointing various municipal officers, setting interest rates for delinquent taxes, authorizing financial procedures, and establishing bid thresholds. Furthermore, advisory committees and representatives for various boards (Planning Board, Board of Health, Ethics Board, etc.) were appointed for 2026, and Council Committee assignments for 2026 were announced. The meeting concluded with a hearing of citizens regarding topics such as the Safe Routes to School committee and Council partisanship.