The Borough Assembly approved Ordinance #2021-13 in its third and final reading Monday, allowing assembly members to be counted to determine a quorum if they are participating via teleconference.

The ordinance was proposed after the August 2 assembly meeting was postponed due to a lack of quorum by Assembly Member Dave Kensinger.

Though the ordinance allows for programs such as Zoom to act as an alternative to in person participation, it requires that members make a reasonable effort to come to meetings. It would also apply to other board's meetings such as the Planning and Zoning Commissio...