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Council Selects 2026 Leadership

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Westfield Avenue Properties Designated for Redevelopment

The Township Council designated 191, 195, 199, and 205 Westfield Avenue as an area in need of non-condemnation redevelopment and authorized preparation of a redevelopment plan costing up to $4,000. The designation does not authorize eminent domain.

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Briefing

Jun 25, 2026

Bond Ordinance Covers Roads and Fire Equipment

The council held a public hearing on a $2.675 million bond ordinance, including $808,000 for general road resurfacing, $450,000 for Westfield Avenue, and $1.146 million for fire department equipment. The township also confirmed a $322,825 grant for Westfield Avenue resurfacing, which must be completed before the school year begins.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Council Adopts Scooter Rules, Advances $2.675M Bond

The Council unanimously adopted updated rules for motorized bicycles and scooters, allowing fines of up to $100 and possible impoundment, with owners responsible for removal and storage costs. It also introduced a $2.675 million bond ordinance for public improvements, equipment, and communication systems, with a public hearing set for June 25, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Clark Approves Church No-Parking Zones

The Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26-18 to establish no-parking zones near the St. Agnes Church driveway on Madison Hill Road, citing blocked sightlines and traffic safety concerns. The restriction takes effect June 22, 2026.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council Adds Three-Hour Parking Spaces

The Council unanimously adopted a parking ordinance designating approximately 20 spaces near Clark’s tennis and pickleball courts for three-hour parking, intended to improve access for seniors and other visitors. It also unanimously approved a $125,000 capital-surplus appropriation for Department of Public Works and Fire Department equipment.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Clark Updates Motion Picture Permit Rules

The Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26-15, updating motion picture permit requirements, including a four-day application deadline and possible off-duty police coverage under an approved public safety plan.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Clark Approves Sale of Two Municipal Lots

The Council approved selling two undersized, Township-owned lots at Broadway and Grand Street to adjacent property owners, with minimum bids of $25,000 and $35,000. Bids are due May 14, 2026, by 10:00 a.m., and buyers may be responsible for up to $6,500 in Township-related costs.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Council Creates Human Resources Division

The Township Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26-12 establishing a formal Human Resources division. Officials said the township initially plans to assign one dedicated staff member, and that compliance could reduce its insurance exposure from a $100,000 deductible with an uncapped liability amount to a $20,000 deductible with liability capped at $50,000.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Council Authorizes Emergency Budget Appropriations

The council unanimously approved emergency temporary appropriations because the 2026 budget had not yet been adopted and funds were needed to pay an existing sewer assessment before the April 20 budget hearing. The resolution lists $1,093,534.66 in total emergency appropriations, while the meeting discussion identified a $1,120,699.50 sewer payment claim.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

New Parking Rules Approved for Poplar Terrace

The Township Council unanimously adopted two parking ordinances for Poplar Terrace, including two-hour parking and resident-only spaces, effective April 6, 2026. The rules follow concerns about employee vehicles spilling onto nearby residential streets; additional private parking was leased to help reduce congestion.

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Briefing

Mar 13, 2026

Clark Adopts New Affordable Housing Rules

The Council unanimously adopted four ordinances creating affordable-housing overlay districts, including mixed-use, senior-housing, and multiple-family zones, and adopted an affordable-housing and development-fee ordinance. The senior-housing overlay retains a 20% affordable-unit set-aside.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council Clarifies Sidewalk Snow-Clearing Duties

The council moved to adopt Ordinance 26-05, clarifying that property owners must clear the entire width and length of sidewalks bordering their properties of snow and ice. Questions about responsibility for crosswalks and curb ramps remained subject to further review.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council Approves Higher Tax-Cap Flexibility

The Council adopted Ordinance 26-03, allowing the Township to budget for up to a 3.5% increase under its revenue and spending caps, compared with the standard 1.5% inflation adjustment. Unused capacity can be banked for up to two years.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council formalizes emergency squad fuel access

The Council unanimously authorized the Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad to use Township-owned fuel facilities at no charge for official emergency medical services, training readiness, and related public safety operations. The meeting also approved a new Senior Custodial Worker position and salary schedule changes.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council Approves Storm-Damage Repairs

The Council approved a $757,895.07 payment for post-storm damage work on the Pumpkin Patch Stream Cleaning and Outfall Repair project, including sediment removal, trucking, and fallen-tree removal. It also adopted a Human Resources Department ordinance, introduced amended salary and budget-cap ordinances, and approved a public relations contract capped at $30,000.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Selects 2026 Leadership

The Council unanimously elected William F. Smith as president and Frank Mazzarella as vice president. It also authorized up to $92,400 for 2026 auditing services, up to $40,000 for special legal counsel on public-records matters, and introduced proposals to set employee salary ranges and create a Human Resources Department.

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