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The Parks and Public Spaces Committee meets on the third Monday of each month.

The Parks & Public Spaces Committee meets at 7:00PM at Borough Hall on the dates listed. 

The Parks & Public Spaces Advisory Committee shall have the following powers and duties:

  • To make, adopt, and recommend to the governing body a Strategic Plan for the Borough’s parklands and other public spaces, which shall guide and provide consistency of design and vision throughout the Borough’s parklands and other public spaces for the betterment of residents and visitors.
  • To work with the Borough’s Department of Public Works and other entities to ensure the successful implementation of the Strategic Plan and that all necessary maintenance is performed.
  • Communicate with relevant committees and commissions, and the community-at-large about the Strategic Plan and any ongoing work. 
  • Act as a single source for information about the Borough’s parklands and other public spaces and receiving comments and requests from the community, passing them onto the appropriate Borough official(s) for action, if required.
  • Apply for grants, as appropriate, to help with implementation of the Strategic Plan.
  • Maintain a schedule of events and assist event organizers with scheduling as it relates to the Borough’s parklands and other public spaces.