Atlantic Highlands Mayor Richard Stryker put out monthly Mayor’s reports when he was the mayor in the 1970s, highlighting the many good things about the borough. But he also issued stern warning and reminders that property-owners have their own responsibilities to ensure the borough stays as wonderful as it is.
One Mayor’s Report from 1973, when Stryker was Mayor and J. Leonard Clark was administrator, highlighted how revenue sharing funds were used to purchase a street sweeper, dump truck and leaf vacuum, how the West Avenue road project from West Highland to Bay Avenue was near completion, and that band concerts were being held on a regular basis throughout the summer at the harbor.
But it also warned property owners they would face fines if they failed to upkeep their properties neat and ensure they meet all local ordinances.
The report noted that the most frequently violated ordinances deal with garbage, broken sidewalks, insufficient ragweed control, all within the care requirements for property owners.
Packaging and handling of garbage is essential for maintaining the borough and ensuring the borough’s Public Works Department could continue to do their job efficiently, Stryker warned. He noted that “many homeowners “ leave garbage for pickup outside without tight fitting lids on cans,, or simply in plastic bags, both in violation of municipal codes. To ensure it ends, Stryker noted the Police Department has been instructed to begin issuing summonses for those violating that code.
The Mayor also reminded residents it is their obligation to maintain and upkeep the sidewalks located in front of their houses and broken sidewalks had to be corrected or replaced. Residents are also required to destroy ragweed on their properties in order to prevent high pollen counts during the summer.
Serving on Council with Stryker during 1973, were Donald Loftus, Eugene Caffrey, Gerald Kelty, Vernon Clinch, John Phair and Al Katz.
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Atlantic Highlands Mayor Richard Stryker put out monthly Mayor’s reports when he was the mayor in the 1970s, highlighting the many good things about the borough. But he also issued stern warning and reminders that property-owners have their own responsibilities to ensure the borough stays as wonderful as it is.
One Mayor’s Report from 1973, when Stryker was Mayor and J. Leonard Clark was administrator, highlighted how revenue sharing funds were used to purchase a street sweeper, dump truck and leaf vacuum, how the West Avenue road project from West Highland to Bay Avenue was near completion, and that band concerts were being held on a regular basis throughout the summer at the harbor.
But it also warned property owners they would face fines if they failed to upkeep their properties neat and ensure they meet all local ordinances.
The report noted that the most frequently violated ordinances deal with garbage, broken sidewalks, insufficient ragweed control, all within the care requirements for property owners.
Packaging and handling of garbage is essential for maintaining the borough and ensuring the borough’s Public Works Department could continue to do their job efficiently, Stryker warned. He noted that “many homeowners “ leave garbage for pickup outside without tight fitting lids on cans,, or simply in plastic bags, both in violation of municipal codes. To ensure it ends, Stryker noted the Police Department has been instructed to begin issuing summonses for those violating that code.
The Mayor also reminded residents it is their obligation to maintain and upkeep the sidewalks located in front of their houses and broken sidewalks had to be corrected or replaced. Residents are also required to destroy ragweed on their properties in order to prevent high pollen counts during the summer.
Serving on Council with Stryker during 1973, were Donald Loftus, Eugene Caffrey, Gerald Kelty, Vernon Clinch, John Phair and Al Katz.
