A complaint about invasive bamboo planted by neighbors nudged Barnegat Light Borough Council into agreement that an ordinance could be considered for some type of restriction or ban on planting invasive species such as the types of bamboo that can cross property lines and grow uncontrollably.

Bruce Theuerkauf, who owns property on East 19th Street and in Chatham, N.J., topped his presentation with an effective prop – the real thing. He and his wife were sitting in overflow chairs in the meeting room doorway.