- December 24, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Volant, a sleepy borough home to about 160 people, found itself caught up in a district attorney investigation, media scrutiny, canceled or argumentative meetings and one closed public restroom.
The year started off with former Mayor Ingrid Both-Hoesl preparing to resign, citing tensions between the seven-member council and the borough’s business owners. She changed her decision, but the strain between council and the public persisted after ordinances were put in place for festivals.
By April, merchants sued the borough because collected business license fees meant for the upkeep of the borough’s public restroom — located next to the municipal building and meant for the crowds of people who visit the borough during festivals and peak weekend shopping — were either being misused,…
