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DO NOT DIVERT YOUR STORMWATER OR SUMP PUMP TO THE STREET!

Chapter 247-23 D – prohibits the diversion of surface or other waters to and upon Borough streets, drains, gutters, and culverts.  This includes downspouts and sump pumps.  If you have a pipe discharging to the street or sidewalk you are in violation of the Borough Code.  In addition to contributing to stormwater volumes, stormwater can damage streets and sidewalks, harbor mosquitos, and in the winter cause serious hazardous conditions with ice.

Chapter 247-6 – prohibits the accumulation of snow and ice from any private property to occur on the sidewalk or street.

The minimum penalty starts at $100 and can go as high as $2,000.

Residents who have drainage issues are urged to consider a cistern, rain barrel, dry well or other Stormwater Best Management Practices.  A complete guide can be found at https://www.njstormwater.org/bmp_manual2.htm 

 

Do not cut the curb and drain sump pump or roof drain water to the street! Consider dry wells, cisterns or rain barrels!

Recent Alerts

  • DPW crews are still plowing and more winter weather is expected. Please remove cars, basketball hoops, and other items from streets and curb lines.
    on December 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm

    The Department of Public Works is continuing snow removal operations, and additional winter weather is expected through the weekend. DPW crews are still encountering parked vehicles, basketball hoops, and other obstructions along roadways and curb lines, which significantly slows plowing and limits roadway access. Residents are strongly urged to remove all cars, basketball hoops, and other items from streets and curb lines to allow plows to operate safely and effectively. Your cooperation is essential to keeping roads passable for emergency services and the traveling public. Thank you for your assistance and patience as crews continue their work.

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