The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to [email protected].

Question:

Dear Mayor Coles,

First, thank you for taking the time to respond to our questions. We also want to express our genuine appreciation for the extensive road improvements the township has undertaken over the past couple of years. The repairs were much needed and are highly valued by our community.

However, we are writing to address the collateral damage to private property that often results from these projects. Many residents, ourselves included, have been left with broken sprinkler systems, damaged mailboxes, and torn-up sod that was carelessly replaced with uneven dirt and haphazardly scattered seed.

While we have contacted the township multiple times regarding these issues and were told we have been “added to the list,” the wait has been extensive. In the meantime, our lawn—along with many of our neighbors’ lawns—remains in a state of disrepair. On a personal note, my family saved for over ten years to finally afford our landscaping. Seeing it destroyed as a byproduct of township work, with no clear timeline for restoration, is incredibly disheartening.

Is there a formal process or guarantee in place to ensure that the township repairs the property damage it creates in a timely manner?

Thank you again for your time, leadership, and assistance with this matter. We look forward to hearing from you.

Response from Mayor Coles:

Hi Gabe

I need additional information about locations and stuff. Please reach out to my office or respond to this with the addresses you are referring to

There are multiple groups doing work in town, for the towns itself, county, state and even private developers. We take damage concerns seriously and try to address them as soon as we receive them.

Ray

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