Glen Ridge Council Approves $28,000 for Traffic Safety Equipment

The Glen Ridge Mayor and Council took several key actions at their latest meeting, including approving a $28,023.86 purchase of flashing pedestrian signs and a motion stop sign to improve traffic safety. The equipment will be funded through a cooperative agreement with Somerset County. Additionally, the borough plans to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds at the next meeting to upgrade ADA-compliant ramps during upcoming street paving projects, addressing accessibility concerns with current ramps.

The council also authorized a refund for a resident who overpaid their taxes, though the exact amount was not disclosed. In sustainability news, the borough collected 2,000 pounds of pumpkins for composting, part of ongoing efforts to reduce waste. Glen Ridge also scored highly on the state’s 2022 Best Practices Inventory, earning 34 out of 36.5 points and avoiding potential penalties. A raffle license was approved for the Glen Ridge HSA’s on-premise draw raffle on December 4 at 200 Ridgewood Avenue.

What to watch

• The borough’s application for CDBG funding to improve ADA-compliant ramps will be discussed at the next meeting.

Watch key moments

• 4:55 — $28,000 traffic safety equipment purchase
• 2:46 — CDBG funding for barrier-free ramps