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The board proposed a reforestation and stormwater project in the Blue Acres buyout areas, including removing a house at Riveredge and Poplar Avenue and installing a bioretention basin to create flood storage. The borough engineer is expected to review the project goals and prepare an order-of-magnitude cost estimate for potential grant applications.
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The proposed project would address street flooding near Poplar Avenue, reduce runoff entering the storm sewer system, and restore forested wetland habitat. The minutes do not record final approval of the project; next steps include identifying funding, adding projects to the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and developing design and construction documents. The board also noted that the 2026 river hazard drone survey contract was awarded and the survey was expected to begin that week.
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