Community & Government Affairs

Community and Government Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 9, 2026 6:00 PM Present: Councilpersons Elizabeth Wyckoff, Connor O'Hanlon, and Larry Browne, as well as Borough Manager John Davis, Zoning and Planning Director Karyn Hyland, and Councilmember Amy Popkin. Approval of November 2025 Minutes. Minutes were approved as submitted. Community Fridge Proposal. John shared details on the research done by Caitlin Hernandez, Dave Burger and Grant Rowe, and the Committee discussed details on how to start and maintain the program, based on standards used in other communities. Ideas on how to encourage assistance from local community organizations were also discussed. Several membersofthecommunityalsoattendedthemeetingtoprovideinsightandideas. Planningforthisprojectwill continue. Community Use of Broad Commons. John brought to the Committee, due to recent proposals from local community groups to use the Broad Commons, the need to create a policy for the use of the park for future public events. Farmers' Market License Agreement 2026. John provided the Committee with the current agreement. The Committee voted unanimously to suggest Borough Council approve the agreement. Economic Development Report. John went over Caitlin"s report on several new restaurants in town. Social Media Report, John referred to Caitlin"s report, which showed a continued increase in social media interaction on all platforms and positive feedback on the Borough's activities, including the Block Parties and annual Witch's Ride. New/Old Business. None. Meeting Adjourned. 7:00pm Respectfully submitted, Amy Kramer Minutes Secretary