Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Vineland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in environment
Drinking water: radium removal at Wells No. 5 and No. 12
Council approved $1.36 million to replace radium-removal media at two wells, keeping water treatment up to standard. A separate ordinance amending water-sewer rates goes to public hearing June 23.
Former Kil-Tone Superfund site access
A resolution would let the EPA access city properties along the Tarklin Branch for work related to the former Kil-Tone Superfund site — an ongoing environmental cleanup effort in the city.
Cesspool rules expanded to septic systems
A first-reading ordinance would update the city's cesspool chapter to also cover septic tanks, holding tanks and seepage pits; hearing set for August 11.
Newcomb Hospital site remediation funding
The city was set to apply to the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund to help clean up part of the former Newcomb Hospital site, a key step toward reusing that land.