Green Brook upper basin flood study termination
Summary
Council President Cherry announced a new council flood committee launching next month and invited community members to join, building on her flood transparency ordinance that passed tonight.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Loss of federal funding for the flood study could leave flood costs to residents.
Flood-prone neighborhoods seeking accountability on mitigation projects.
Residents in flood-prone east Plainfield, Scotch Plains, and downstream areas.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Agenda Fixing Session — July 13, 2026
Council President Cherry announced a new council flood committee launching next month and invited community members to join, building on her flood transparency ordinance that passed tonight.
City Council - Agenda Fixing Session — June 15, 2026
A resident reported the Army Corps has terminated the Green Brook upper basin study and pulled its funding, which would leave east Plainfield exposed to flooding. Officials urged letters to federal lawmakers and noted the council passed a flood transparency ordinance.
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