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The public is welcome to attend. Public input on CTM agenda items will be heard after Trustee discussion is complete. Community members wishing to address the Board on an agenda item should sign up to speak at least 24 hours before start of the meeting by completing this Google form or with an email request directed to the president at contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org. Individual input on agenda items will last no more than two minutes.
Community members may speak on non-agenda issues during the public questions and concerns period at the end of the meeting. Individuals with statements are asked to sign in before the start of the meeting. Such statements should last not more than two minutes and are invited during the public questions and concerns period. Email your request to speak (specify the topic), or to request an agenda item at the next meeting to contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org.
Join in-person: Clifton Recreation Center, 320 McAlpin Avenue
Join remotely: Via Google Meets
| Start Time | Topic | Topic Lead |
| 7 p.m. | Welcome | Pres. Checco |
| 7:01 | Roll Call/Approval of Meeting Minutes | Sec. Gee |
| 7:03 | Treasurer Report | Treas. Noonan |
| 7:05 | Police Report | P.O. Shawn Dent |
| 7:20 | Fire House Report | |
| 7:25 | Clifton Recreation Center Report | Director Fitzpatrick |
| 7:30 | Clifton Library Report | Director Strauss de Groute |
| 7:40 | Clifton Area Neighborhood School (CANS) Report | Julia Bonfield |
| 7:45 | Strader Grant – Creation of Ad Hoc Committee (Motion 1) | Pres. Checco |
| 7:50 | Mural at pedestrian crossing Middleton/McAlpin Budget Request (Motion 2) | Trustees Roller & Ogilby |
| 7:55 | Letters for approval – Request for Municipal Code Change (Motion 3) – Request for elimination of car fee for police details (motion 4) -Request to evaluate bus station on Clifton South on Ludlow (motion 5) – Request about recurring encampment at Burnet Woods (motion 6) | Pres. Checco |
| 8:05 | Nominating Committee Updates | Pres. Checco, Sec. Gee, Trustee Lienhart |
| 8:10 | Bylaws review update | Trustees Lienhart & Gregg |
| 8:20 | House Tour as an event to fund a neighborhood festival | |
| 8:25 | Discussion about “Candidates Night” | Pres. Checco |
| 8:30 | Committee Reports | Various |
| 8:50 | Liaison Roll Call | Various |
| 8:55 | Community Questions & Concerns | Pres. Checco |
| 9:05 | Thanks Giving | |
| 9:10 | Adjournment – Next Meeting 9/11/2023 | Pres. Checco |
| # – Sponsor | Motion |
| 1 – Pres. Checco | To create an ad-hoc committee regarding safety improvements at Digg’s Plaza |
| 2 – Trustees Roller & Ogilby | To approve a $400 donation for the creation of a mural on pedestrian crossing on Middleton, just north of McAlpin |
| 3 – Pres. Checco | Letter – Change request to municipal code for panhandling near an entrance of a facility |
| 4 – Pres. Checco | Letter – Eliminate car fees from police details cost |
| 5 – Pres. Checco | Letter – Evaluate bus station on Clifton Ave south of Ludlow |
| 6 – Pres. Checco | Letter – Safety in Burnet Woods |
The public is welcome to attend. Public input on CTM agenda items will be heard after Trustee discussion is complete. Community members wishing to address the Board on an agenda item should sign up to speak at least 24 hours before start of the meeting by completing this Google form or with an email request directed to the president at contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org. Individual input on agenda items will last no more than two minutes.
Community members may speak on non-agenda issues during the public questions and concerns period at the end of the meeting. Individuals with statements are asked to sign in before the start of the meeting. Such statements should last not more than two minutes and are invited during the public questions and concerns period. Email your request to speak (specify the topic), or to request an agenda item at the next meeting to contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org.
Join in-person: Clifton Recreation Center, 320 McAlpin Avenue
Join remotely: Via Google Meets
| Start Time | Topic | Topic Lead |
| 7 p.m. | Welcome | Pres. Checco |
| 7:01 | Roll Call, Approval of Meeting Minutes | Sec. Gee |
| 7:03 | Treasurer’s Report | Trea. Noonan |
| 7:05 | Police Report | Officer Dent |
| 7:15 | Fire Report | |
| 7:20 | Clifton Recreation Center Report | Director Fitzpatrick |
| 7:25 | Clifton Branch Library Report | Director Strauss de Groute |
| 7:30 | Committee Reports | Various |
| 7:40 | Liaison Reports | Various |
| 7:45 | Community Questions & Concerns | Pres. Checco |
| 7:55 | Adjournment – Next Meeting 8/7/2023 | Pres. Checco |
The public is welcome to attend. Public input on CTM agenda items will be heard after Trustee discussion is complete. Community members wishing to address the Board on an agenda item should sign up to speak at least 24 hours before start of the meeting by completing this Google form or with an email request directed to the president at contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org. Individual input on agenda items will last no more than two minutes.
Community members may speak on non-agenda issues during the public questions and concerns period at the end of the meeting. Individuals with statements are asked to sign in before the start of the meeting. Such statements should last not more than two minutes and are invited during the public questions and concerns period. Email your request to speak (specify the topic), or to request an agenda item at the next meeting to contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org.
Join in-person: Clifton Recreation Center, 320 McAlpin Avenue
Join remotely: Via Google Meets
| Start Time | Topic | Topic Lead |
| 7 p.m. | Welcome | Pres. Checco |
| 7:01 | Roll call & approval of minutes | Sec. Gee |
| 7:03 | Treasurer Report | Treas. Noonan |
| 7:05 | Police Report | Officer Dent |
| Appeal to contribute to police details | Pres. Checco | |
| 7:20 | Move of Clifton under District 4 | Officer Dent |
| 7:25 | Fire Report | |
| 7:35 | Clifton Recreation Center Report | Coordinator Fitzpatrick |
| 7:40 | Clifton Library Report | Manager Strauss-De Groote |
| 7:45 | Clifton Area Neighborhood School (CANS) Report | Julia Bonfield |
| 7:55 | Follow-up on previous motions: – Meeting with mayor re: code – Meeting with board of education re: CANS | Pres. Checco |
| 8 | Golf Outing Update (Motion 1) | John Whedon |
| 8:05 | Clifton Soccer (Motion 2) | Treas. Noonan |
| 8:10 | Clifton House Tour Update (Motion 3) | Pres. Checco |
| 8:15 | Strader Grant Update (Motion 4) | Mike Roller |
| 8:20 | Middleton & Bryant (Motion 5) | Justin Ogilby |
| 8:25 | Committee & Liaison Reports (Motion 6) – Arts & Culture – Utility Poles | Various |
| 8:50 | Community Questions and Concerns – PFAS | Pres. Checco |
| 9 | Thanksgiving – Clifton Welcome and Connect | |
| 9:05 | Adjournment – Next meeting 8/7/2023 | Pres. Checco |
| # | Sponsor | Motion |
| 1 | Golf | To move the Clifton Golf Outing from a committee to a liaison |
| 2 | Treasurer | Start transitioning Clifton Soccer to independent non-profit organization |
| 3 | President | To work with leading real estate agents in Clifton and interested citizens to create a plan for Clifton House Tour in 2024 |
| 4 | Arts & Culture | Strader application for Digg’s Plaza, including safety, music, bicycle hub – confirm intent |
| 5 | Transportation | Install a 4-way stop at Middleton and Bryant |
| 6 | Membership | Approval of the nominating committee, Barry Gee, Mary Pat Lienhart, Heather Schwetschenau, Jeanne Strauss DeGroot, Gerald Checco |
The Summer 2023 edition of the Clifton Chronicle, the quarterly newsletter of Clifton Town Meeting, is dedicated to Clifton’s walkability and engaging environment. Of course, these traits are the result of much hard work by neighbors past and present to improve pedestrian safety and preserve Clifton’s historic features, greenspaces and small-business district.
Check out the latest Clifton Chronicle to find guided hikes through parks and by stunning neighborhood gardens as well as news on upcoming events and more.
