{ "city": "Brielle", "state": "New Jersey", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/briellenj.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to review variance and subdivision requests", "summary": "The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board will consider three land-use applications. These include requests for variance relief for home additions and pools, and one minor subdivision application.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-57", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council will hold a hearing on the proposed ordinance to open new streets in Brielle", "summary": "The council will hear a proposed amendment to Chapter Sixteen of the borough code titled “Openings in New Streets.” It will also introduce and pass on first reading ordinances to amend Chapter Twenty (Land Use) and Chapter Twenty‑One (Zoning) to limit impervious surfaces on building lots, and to authorize execution of the 2026 amended Sewer Service Area Agreement with the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority. A consent agenda will approve routine items such as insurance fund bylaw changes, a liquor‑license amendment, donations, a grant application, tax‑map maintenance renewal, a tax‑bill grace‑period extension, a tax refund, and an emergency pump repair. The meeting will conclude with committee reports and public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-58", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council hearing on $60,000 capital ordinance for Mamie Moon Eco‑Path improvements", "summary": "The Brielle Mayor and Council will consider a capital ordinance that appropriates $60,000 for improvements to the Mamie Moon Memorial Eco‑Path. They will also introduce an ordinance to amend Chapter Sixteen of the borough code concerning openings in new streets. A consent agenda includes routine items such as a water‑main design contract, a labor hire, and a liquor‑license renewal. The meeting will conclude with standard committee reports and public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-56", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-56", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Board will decide on approving a major subdivision at 917 Riverview Drive.", "summary": "The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board will consider a resolution to approve Block 88, Lots 10 & 11 at 917 Riverview Drive, allowing a major subdivision of four new lots. The board also notes the adjournment of the billboard hearing for 722 and 800 Ashley Avenue to the August 11 meeting, and acknowledges a notice for a coastal general permit to the NJDEP for a two‑story addition at 321 Woodland Avenue. Minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting will be approved.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-54", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-54", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Brielle considers $60,000 for Mamie Moon Memorial Eco-Path improvements", "summary": "The Mayor and Council are meeting to discuss a capital ordinance for eco-path improvements and process a consent agenda. The body will also consider liquor license renewals and special event permits.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-55", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-55", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Mayor & Council to approve bills, tax liens, and liquor license renewals", "summary": "The Mayor and Council will consider a consent agenda with seven resolutions, including the payment of bills and the renewal of seven liquor licenses. The body will also discuss committee reports and public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-53", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-53", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Brielle board to consider electronic billboard variances", "summary": "The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board will consider two applications for use variances to allow electronic billboards on Route 35, which are currently prohibited by local code. The board will also approve minor construction projects and a public hearing notice from the Monmouth County Planning Board.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-51", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-51", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Brielle Mayor and Council to vote on 2026 Municipal Budget", "summary": "The Mayor and Council will hold hearings and consider the passage of the 2026 Municipal Budget. The body will also review a bond ordinance for capital improvements and a series of routine consent agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-52", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-52", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Brielle introduces $2.5 million bond ordinance for capital improvements", "summary": "The Mayor and Council will consider a bond ordinance to appropriate $2,500,000 for capital improvements. The body will also review a consent agenda featuring police facility planning and fire company grant support.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-50", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-50", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board reviews variance requests for residential additions and porches", "summary": "The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board will consider variance applications for residential construction and a minor subdivision. The board will review requests for setbacks and building coverage at two properties and a flag lot creation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-48", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-48", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council to pursue $380,785.94 grant for new street sweeper with Spring Lake Heights", "summary": "The council will consider a consent agenda that includes several routine resolutions. Among them is a shared‑service agreement with the Borough of Spring Lake Heights to jointly apply for a Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) grant to purchase a Ravo R5 street sweeper costing $380,785.94. The meeting will also address the rescission of Bond Ordinance 1168, the introduction of the 2026 municipal budget, and the payment of April 13 bills (amount to be announced). Additional items include transferring Liquor License #1308-44-007-004 to Infinite Edge Service, designating Four Leaf Federal Credit Union and Alma Bank as depositories, and supporting an Affordable Housing Alliance application for County HOME funding.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-49", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-49", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Brielle to authorize affordable housing projects and emergency Borough Hall repairs", "summary": "The Mayor and Council are considering agreements to build affordable housing units at Borough Hall and on Borrie Avenue. The body will also discuss emergency remediation of PEOSHA violations at Borough Hall to avoid daily fines.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03232026-47", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03232026-47", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Ordinance to create Higgins Avenue Mixed‑Use Overlay Zone considered and voted", "summary": "The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board and Council will hold a joint meeting to hear and vote on an ordinance amending Chapter 21 to establish a Higgins Avenue Mixed‑Use Overlay Zone. The board will also adopt a resolution approving the Higgins Avenue Redevelopment Study. Additional items include notices to the DEP for water‑treatment at 1 Ocean Avenue and a floating dock at 1012 Brainard Place, and a notice to CAFRA for improvements at 1104 Shore Drive.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03112026-44", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03112026-44", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Ordinance to create a Higgins Avenue mixed‑use overlay zone considered", "summary": "The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board and Council met to discuss several development notices and a resolution for a new dwelling on Fisk Avenue. They also presented and adopted the Higgins Avenue Redevelopment Study. The meeting included a hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 21 of the borough code to establish a mixed‑use overlay zone on Higgins Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03112026-45", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03112026-45", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Brielle council to vote on budget cap increase and $14.25M bond ordinance", "summary": "The Mayor and Council will consider a resolution to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limit by 3.5% and a bond ordinance authorizing $14.25 million in bonds for capital improvements, including a new municipal building and street drainage work.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-46", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03092026-46", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-04", "body": "Parks & Recreation", "headline": "Board will vote to approve minutes from Feb 4 2026", "summary": "The Brielle Parks & Recreation Commission will consider and vote on the minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting. It will receive reports on a range of recreational programs, including basketball, soccer, and scholarship updates. The board will also discuss the status of a park project and ongoing park grass maintenance.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03042026-43", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council to consider ordinance to exceed municipal budget cap and create a cap bank", "summary": "The Mayor and Council will accept the February 9 minutes, approve payment of February bills, and hold hearings on several zoning amendments, including affordable‑housing zones and a Route 71 overlay. They will also consider an ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. A consent agenda will cover emergency repairs, a budget self‑examination, housing‑plan actions, and an $800 road‑opening permit refund.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02232026-42", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02232026-42", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Board to consider approval of Housing Element and Fair Share Plan ordinances", "summary": "The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board will hear a presentation on the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan and consider approving related ordinances. It will also act on a resolution permitting an addition to the home at 100 Ocean Avenue and continue a hearing on demolition and new construction at 316% Fisk Avenue. Additional items include a DEP notice concerning dock work at 1112 and 1114 Shore Drive and the postponement of hearings for 722 and 800 Ashley Avenue to May 12.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172026-41", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02172026-41", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-26", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council considers $15 million bond ordinance for capital improvements", "summary": "The Brielle Mayor and Council will accept the minutes from the January 5 meeting and approve a consent agenda. They will hold hearings on an ordinance to amend the borough's Sewer and Water code and on a bond ordinance that appropriates $15,000,000 and authorizes $14,250,000 in bonds for capital projects. The council will also consider several routine resolutions, including a reimbursement of $2,442.50 for sewer fees and a declaration of emergency for a water leak on Park Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01262026-40", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01262026-40", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-13", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-39", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01132026-39", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-05", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Brielle council elects president and confirms 2026 appointments", "summary": "The Brielle Mayor & Council held an organizational meeting to elect a council president, confirm professional and annual appointments, and approve a series of routine resolutions for the 2026 fiscal year.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052026-36", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052026-36", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-05", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Brielle proposes $15 million bond for municipal building and capital projects", "summary": "The Mayor and Council are meeting to introduce a bond ordinance for capital improvements and an amendment to the sewer and water code. The body will also vote on a consent agenda to appoint professional services and renew municipal agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052026-37", "minutes_url": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052026-37", "source": "https://www.briellenj.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }