The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to AskTheMayor@thelakewoodscoop.com.

Question:

That at the end of the year, Kennedy boulevard is going to be paved from kosher village until the end. That’s after being told, multiple times that the patches are going to be paved, which they have never been. You can come down and see for yourself. It’s horrible, thank you.

Response from Mayor Coles:

Good morning. I spoke with the county engineer this morning. He reassured ne that Kennedy is slated for a full paving in 2025. In the meantime they will do any necessary repairs.

Ray

Question:

Hi Mr. Mayor, thank you for your hard work. I live on Stirling avenue and my corner that intersects with linden avenue is a spot of a lot of confusion and unfortunately many accidents. Things got even more confusing with the painting of lines because people now think there is a 4 way stop sign when actually it is still only a two way. Can we just have it transferred to be a 4 way for neighborhood safety?

Response from Mayor Coles:

I will ask Traffic and Safety to look into whether a 4 way stop is warranted. I will also ask public works to see if there is some signage they can put up to clarify the situation. It is not unusual for issues to arise when traffic pattern changes are first made. Hopefully once people get used to the new signs things will smooth out.

Thanks

Ray

Question:

Hi honorable Mayor,
Ive noticed lately much has been invested into our lake like the new docs, and now the new exercise equipment being placed around the lake. My wife and I, like hundreds of others are both Lake walkers. I find it surprising that much has been invested in the lake, yet we still don’t have a respectful bathroom for walkers and joggers to utilize. This is pretty standard in other parks and jogging paths like Manasquan reservoir or the brick reservoir and other area parks, etc. the few times I had no choice, but to use the Johnny on the spots near the lake , I must say I don’t wish it on my worst enemy, it was simply a disgusting experience . So much money is being invested into the lake, doesn’t our Mayor feel that a humble bathroom house would be a wise investment. another point which I believe will be a great asset to the lake/town is to hire a “lake keeper” it can be a retiree or anybody for that matter, the main criteria is that he/she have a love for the lake and this town. He would walk the lake every day snipping low hanging branches picking up debris, repairing planks that are popping up from the boardwalk section of Route nine, sweep the geese droppings from the path, making sure cars don’t park on the walking path and of course, cleaning and disinfecting the toilets. I feel that would be a great asset to our community. Thanks again Mayor, looking forward to response.
Dave

Response from Mayor Coles:

Good morning Dave

We are currently investigating a proper bathroom for the lake. It would be a self cleaning unit.

Public works currently takes care of the lake. I will submit your suggestions and see what we can do.

Thanks

Ray

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