Lehighton has pumped the brakes on a proposal to add electric vehicle charging stations downtown.

After some discussion, borough council last Monday tabled the topic.

Former borough Manager Steve Travers told borough council last Monday that they have estimates, and can do the installation themselves.

Travers, who was let go after an executive session later in the evening, said he was approached by Eco-G who has an interest in partnering with the borough to put in EV charging stations.

He said the borough received a grant for charging stations, and that he could start communicating with them regarding what a partnership might look like.

Charging stations at the D & L parking lot and the parking lot across the street were discussed.

Potential costs associated with the charging stations didn’t sit well with council, as Councilwoman Lisa Perry said the borough didn’t budget for this.

Councilman Ryan Saunders asked whether there had to be two different sites.

Councilman Donnie Rehrig also expressed some trepidation.

“We’re spending money we don’t have right now,” Rehrig said. “I’d like to see in front of us itemized what it’s going to cost us.”