Mary J. Novak
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 1:33:39
- Avg per meeting
- 7:12
- Segments
- 1528
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Top issues during term (12)(Public Safety)
Flock license plate cameras
The borough reportedly pays about $180,000 for the Flock system, per a speaker.
1909 town hall / President Park firehouse repair delays
It's a roughly $3 million renovation currently drawing on historical preservation funds.
Volunteer firefighter LOSAP increase
Voter approval would increase the Borough's annual LOSAP contribution to volunteers.
Fire District Budget Question
Any increase would hit the 2027 budget, not this year's.
Old Firehouse Repair
Repair costs are borne by the responsible contractor, not the borough.
Nor'easter storm response
Non-Lethal Goose Management
Not specified.
Scott Avenue structure fire response
Port Authority Use of the Borough Gun Range
The Port Authority has signaled willingness to invest significant money in range improvements if an agreement is reached.
E-bike and e-scooter safety
Paid EMT service and EMS billing
The speaker estimated a $25 tax levy increase could raise about $1.2 million annually.
Volunteer first responder recruitment and retention
Higher LOSAP and clothing allowances are being pushed for the next budget.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Novak was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Agenda items 10.1–10.2 (Admin & Finance, Public Safety, Public Works, Recreation, Water & Sewer) approved by unanimous consent
Appointment of Kimberly Sutton as Public Safety Telecommunicator (Per Diem)
Authorizing the purchase of an In-Building B-Directional Amplifier from Tactical Public Safety of West Berlin, NJ through NJ State Contract #A83932 in an amount not to exceed $59,775.23.
Tactical Public Safety radio maintenance contract
Voting record (2)(Public Safety)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Appointment of Kimberly Sutton as Public Safety Telecommunicator (Per Diem)
Won't vote yes without knowing whether the hire is a borough resident.