Tell Patch: What Should Happen to Borough Hall and the Police Department?

During Hurricane Irene, , including Borough Hall and the police department.

Since the hurricane Borough Hall has been operating out of the and the police station was temporarily moved to the building on Mercer Street.

This week 9-1-1 lines were installed in the temporary police station so emergency calls can be redirected back to Hightstown, said Hightstown Mayor Steven Kirson. Since the hurricane, East Windsor has been taking 9-1-1 calls and forwarding them to Hightstown dispatch, which is set up in the Cranbury Police Station.

The Borough Council authorized Sockler Realty Services Group, Inc. to appraise the Lucas Electric property at Monday’s council meeting. This will provide the Borough with the purchase and lease value of the property, according to Borough Administrator Michael Theokas.

Air quality tests conducted at Borough Hall after the hurricane have revealed significant environmental concerns, according to Borough officials.

Borough officials have said they are exploring all options for the police department and Borough Hall, but Patch wants to know what you think.

What should happen to the police department and Borough Hall? Should it move to the current Lucas Electric building or somewhere else around town? Or is the current location downtown the best option? Tell us what you think in the comments.