Caldwell, New Jersey

Borough Council

The council will consider Ordinance No. 1498-26, which amends Chapter 217 to create a property tax exemption for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. It will also consider Ordinance No. 1499-26, a bond ordinance that appropriates $1,309,000 and authorizes the issuance of $1,309,000 in bonds to fund reconstruction of the sanitary sewer treatment plant sand filters. Votes on these ordinances will be taken at the meeting.

• Ordinance 1498-26 – amendment adding a disabled veteran property tax exemption
• Ordinance 1499-26 – bond ordinance appropriating $1,309,000 for sanitary sewer treatment plant sand filter reconstruction and authorizing $1,309,000 in bonds

Zoning Board

The Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve the June 3, 2026 meeting minutes and two invoices from Neglia Group for application reviews. It will adopt resolutions granting variance relief for 20 Brookside Avenue and 123 Brookside Avenue, and will hear a new variance request for 96 Prospect Street. The board will also consider a motion to reconsider a variance relief request for 12 Cedars Road. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approve minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting
• Approve Neglia Group invoices: $112.50 for 12 Cedars Road (Z26-002) and $225.00 for 123 Brookside Avenue (Z26-004)
• Resolution: variance relief for 20 Brookside Avenue (Z26-001)
• Resolution: variance relief for 123 Brookside Avenue (Z26-004)
• New business: variance relief request for 96 Prospect Street (Z26-003)

Borough Council

The submitted agenda text does not contain any clearly identifiable decisions, proposals, or public‑hearing items. It consists mainly of unintelligible or placeholder entries, suggesting the meeting may be limited to routine administrative matters.

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to approve 2026 licenses for various food establishments and public businesses. The agenda includes reviews for restaurants, mobile vendors, and salons.

• Approval of 2026 Food Licenses for Angeloni’s Restaurant and Pizza, Caldwell Market Place, La Famiglia, Sabor Peru, SD Convenience, and Yanni’s Taverna
• Approval of 2026 Mobile Food Vendor licenses for SCREAM Truck and The Towne Scoop
• Approval of 2026 Temporary Food license for Hold My Knots Food Truck
• Approval of 2026 Public Establishment Licenses for 11 businesses including Almighty Barbershop and Wild Orchid Salon

Borough Council

The Caldwell Borough Council will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing payment of bills totaling $5,540,308.44, approving salary adjustments for non‑union employees, and authorizing purchases for the Public Works Department. The council will also grant canvasser permits for Trinity Solar and Aptive Environmental, and issue a raffle license to First Presbyterian Church. All resolutions require council approval and will be recorded by the Municipal Clerk.

• Authorize payment of bills for May 16–June 5 2026 in the amount of $5,540,308.44 (Resolution 6‑155)
• Purchase a new garbage truck and chassis from North Jersey Truck Center for up to $147,474 (Resolution 6‑153)
• Purchase a new garbage truck body from Sanitation Equipment Corp for up to $124,849.22 (Resolution 6‑154)
• Issue one canvasser permit to Maynor A. Gonzalez Rivera for Trinity Solar (Resolution 6‑148)
• Issue six canvasser permits to individuals for Aptive Environmental (Resolution 6‑149)

The provided minutes are garbled and do not contain any clear actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No substantive decisions can be identified from the record.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve two invoices totaling $675 for review of applications Z26-003 and Z25-002. It will discuss a motion for reconsideration of Application Z26-002 for 12 Cedars Road. The board will also consider variance relief requests for 20 Brookside Avenue (Application Z26-001) and 123 Brookside Avenue (Application Z26-004).

• Approve Neglia Group invoice #2602060 for $450 (Application Z26-003, 96 Prospect Street)
• Approve Neglia Group invoice #2602058 for $225 (Application Z25-002, 51 Crane Street)
• Discuss motion for reconsideration of Application Z26-002, 12 Cedars Road
• Consider variance relief for 20 Brookside Avenue, Block 53, Lot 4 (Application Z26-001)
• Consider variance relief for 123 Brookside Avenue, Block 74, Lot 1 (Application Z26-004)

West Caldwell Local Assistance Board

The West Caldwell Local Assistance Board will convene to review March 2026 minutes and discuss old and new business. The meeting will also include a Director's Report.

• Review of March 25, 2026 minutes
• Discussion of old business
• Discussion of new business
• Director's Report

Meeting

The Borough Council is meeting to authorize the Tax Collector to issue estimated tax bills for the third installment of 2026 taxes. The body is also considering appointments for the Community Development Block Grant program and the auction of surplus office furniture.

• Resolution 5-138: Estimated tax levy of $35,693,885.57 and tax rate of 3.341 for 3rd quarter 2026 taxes
• Resolution 5-139: Appointment of Emanuel Vasilescu as Committee Member and Jake Pohlman as Alternate for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant program
• Auction of items from 24 Smull Ave Trailers, including desks, chairs, and file cabinets

The council adopted Ordinance 1496-26 setting fee rates for municipal electric‑vehicle charging stations and Ordinance 1497-26 fixing salaries and compensation for borough officers and employees. The consent agenda was approved, and after a correction to the RFP date, Resolution 5-147 authorizing a $2,190,000 contract with H&S Construction for the Caldwell Civic Center was adopted, with Councilman Jurgensen voting against. All other consent‑agenda items, including a new garbage‑truck purchase and rain‑garden contracts, were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (all present affirmative, Councilwoman Rodeffer abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 1496-26 (electric‑vehicle charging fee rates) by voice vote
• Adopted Ordinance 1497-26 (salaries and compensation) by voice vote
• Approved consent agenda items (including purchase of garbage truck up to $272,323.22 and rain‑garden contract up to $37,600)
• Pulled Resolution 5-147 for separate consideration (vote unanimous)
• Adopted amended Resolution 5-147 authorizing $2,190,000 Civic Center contract (7‑1 vote)
• Approved amendment correcting RFP date on Resolution 5-147 to April 28, 2026

Meeting

The Board of Health will meet to conduct general business and review a specific public establishment. The primary item for approval is the status of Soho Nails.

• Approval of 2026 Public Establishment: Soho Nails

Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review and decide on a variance relief request (Application Z26-002) for 12 Cedars Road, Block 47, Lot 12, submitted by Russell and Susan Nichols. The board will also approve the minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting and approve two invoices from Durkin LLC, each for $87.50, related to application reviews. All items are open to the public.

• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting
• Approval of Durkin LLC invoice dated 4/8/2026 for review of Application Z26‑001 (20 Brookside Avenue) in the amount of $87.50
• Approval of Durkin LLC invoice dated 4/8/2026 for review of Application Z26‑002 (12 Cedars Road) in the amount of $87.50
• Consideration of variance relief application Z26‑002 for 12 Cedars Road, Block 47, Lot 12, by Russell and Susan Nichols

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting, with one member abstaining. It also approved two $87.50 invoices from Durkin & Durkin, LLC for reviewing applications Z26‑001 and Z26‑002. The board voted 2‑3‑0 to deny the variance relief request for 12 Cedars Road.

• Approved April 8 minutes (Porcello abstained)
• Approved $87.50 invoice for Application Z26‑001 (Durkin & Durkin, LLC)
• Approved $87.50 invoice for Application Z26‑002 (Durkin & Durkin, LLC)
• Denied variance relief for 12 Cedars Road (2‑3‑0 vote)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting

Meeting

The Borough Council is considering Resolution No: 5-135 to make amendments to the approved 2026 municipal budget. The proposal shifts funds from the contingent budget to the Historic Commission.

• Resolution 5-135: Increase Historic Commission other expenses by $1,500.00
• Resolution 5-135: Decrease Contingent fund by $1,500.00

The council approved the April 21 meeting minutes, adopted Ordinance 1495-26 to exceed budget limits, and approved the consent‑agenda resolutions. It also introduced two new ordinances on EV‑charging fees and employee salaries, and adopted the 2026 municipal budget with amendments.

• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes (all present affirmative, Hunkele abstained)
• Introduced Ordinance 1496-26 (EV‑charging fee rates) – approved by all present
• Introduced Ordinance 1497-26 (officer and employee salaries) – approved by all present
• Adopted Ordinance 1495-26 (exceed budget limits) – approved by all present
• Approved consent‑agenda resolutions (LOSAP contribution, professional services contracts, storm‑tank purchase, payments, police range services, registrar appointment) – all affirmative
• Adopted 2026 municipal budget (Resolution 5-135) and its amendments (Resolution 5-134) – approved by all present

Meeting

The Caldwell Borough Council will vote to renew its contract with GoGov for the Citizen Notifications and Alert System at a cost not to exceed $5,464.00. The council will also approve a peddler license for The Towne Scoop, several raffle licenses for Music and More Booster Club, a taxicab license for Sezai Gurses of Metropolitan Limousine, LLC, and an internship hire for Ariyanna Calderone at $16.50 per hour. In addition, the council will adopt the Borough’s Cyber Security Incident Response Plan.

• Renew GoGov citizen alert system contract – up to $5,464.00
• Issue peddler license to The Towne Scoop, 542B Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
• Grant raffle licenses (RA-1544, RA-1545) to Music and More Booster Club for May 2026 events
• Authorize taxicab license for Sezai Gurses of Metropolitan Limousine, LLC, 806 Murray Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
• Hire Ariyanna Calderone as Administrative Assistant at $16.50 per hour through Caldwell University internship program

The council approved a professional service contract with Otteau Group for up to $17,500 after a roll‑call vote where all present members voted yes. The amended consent agenda, which included several license authorizations, was also approved unanimously. Minutes from the April 7 meeting were approved with five votes in favor and one abstention.

• Approved professional service contract with Otteau Group up to $17,500 (6‑0)
• Approved amended consent agenda (all members present voted affirmative)
• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Authorized pedler license for The Towne Scoop (consent agenda)
• Authorized raffle licenses for Music and More Booster Club (multiple raffles, consent agenda)
• Authorized taxicab license for Sezai Gurses of Metropolitan Limousine (consent agenda)
• Authorized renewal of GoGov citizen notification system (consent agenda)
• Authorized employment of Ariyanna Calderone through Caldwell University Internship Program (consent agenda)

Meeting

The Planning Board will review the Environmental Resource Inventory prepared by the Land Conservancy of New Jersey. The board will consider adopting the inventory as part of Caldwell’s Master Plan. No other substantive items are listed beyond standard procedural matters.

• Review and possible adoption of the Environmental Resource Inventory into the borough’s Master Plan

Meeting

The Board of Health is meeting to approve 2026 licenses for food, public establishments, and massage services. The session includes standard procedural items and public comment.

• Food license approval for Ground House LLC
• Food license approval for Hong Kong Chinese Kitchen
• Public establishment approval for Eden Nail Spa
• Massage license approval for PurSkn Day Spa

The Caldwell Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the March 10 meeting. It then approved six new food licenses and granted a public establishment license for Eden Nail and Spa, a massage license for PurSkn Day Spa, and cleaning procedures for cold‑plunge pools. The board postponed a decision on holding a June meeting and adjourned the session.

• Approved March 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved six new food licenses: Xunta Tapas, Rozana, Bodran Café and Bakery, Baan Thip, Ground House LLC, Hong Kong Chinese Kitchen
• Approved public establishment license for Eden Nail and Spa
• Approved massage license for PurSkn Day Spa
• Approved cleaning operating procedures for cold‑plunge pools (disinfecting solution instead of bleach)
• Postponed final decision on holding a June meeting to next month
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Betty Sullivan, seconded by Kristen Gerard)

Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from March 4, 2026. The board will also consider payments for professional reviews related to Application Z25-007 at 22 Smull Avenue.

• T and M Associates invoice #SAB503557 for 22 Smull Avenue: $1,397.50
• Durkin & Durkin, LLC invoice #83798 for 22 Smull Avenue: $682.50
• Neglia Group invoice #2600916 for 22 Smull Avenue: $225.00

Meeting

The Borough Council will vote on Resolution No. 4-99 to authorize a payment not to exceed $385,164.86 to the Caldwell Public Library. The funds are earmarked for furnishings for the new library space at 80 Bloomfield Avenue, moving costs from 24 Smull Avenue, and the balance of a Hurricane Ida insurance claim. The borough’s contribution for furnishings is capped at $300,000, with $85,164.86 from the insurance claim, of which $29,750 is allocated for the move. If adopted, the resolution must be retained by the Municipal Clerk.

• Authorize payment up to $385,164.86 to Caldwell Public Library
• Funding includes up to $300,000 for library furnishings at 80 Bloomfield Ave
• Allocate $85,164.86 from Hurricane Ida insurance claim to the library
• Dedicate $29,750 for moving the library from 24 Smull Ave to 80 Bloomfield Ave
• Resolution No. 4-99 adoption required

The council approved the March 3, 2026 meeting minutes and adopted Ordinance 1495-26 to exceed budget limits and create a cap bank. A consent agenda covering payments, taxicab licenses, raffle permits and other routine items was approved. Several resolutions were passed, including appointing a temporary fire inspector, authorizing insurance‑consulting bids, extending a Rutgers rain‑garden research agreement, contracting website services, and a $106,865 professional‑service contract (3‑2 vote). Finally, the council introduced the 2026 municipal budget and set the time and place for its public hearing.

• Approved March 3, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1495-26 to exceed budget limits and establish a cap bank (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda covering payments, taxicab licenses, raffle permits and other routine items (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 4-85 appointing David Parsons as temporary fire subcode inspector (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 4-87 authorizing bids for professional insurance consulting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 4-97 extending Rutgers University rain‑garden research agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 4-98 contract to Graphics Connection, Inc for website management up to $18,700 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 4-100 professional‑service contract with Kleinfelder up to $106,865 (3‑2 vote)

Meeting

The Caldwell Planning Board will review an Environmental Resource Inventory prepared by the Land Conservancy of New Jersey. The board will consider adopting the inventory as part of the borough's Master Plan. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, and approval of February 25 minutes.

• Review Environmental Resource Inventory prepared by the Land Conservancy of New Jersey for possible adoption into the Master Plan

Meeting

The Caldwell Board of Health meeting will consider approvals for a range of 2026 licenses, including food establishments, public establishments, massage therapy, vending machines, and child care facilities. These approvals are the primary items on the agenda after routine procedural matters. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of 2026 Food Licenses
• Approval of 2026 Public Establishments
• Approval of 2026 Massage Licenses
• Approval of 2026 Vending Machines
• Approval of 2026 Child Care Licenses

The Caldwell Board of Health approved new food licenses for five establishments and public establishment licenses for three businesses, with one pending paperwork. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. No massage, vending, or child‑care licenses were approved.

• Approved 2026 food licenses for Café Duit, Caldwell Bagels, Caldwell Marketplace, H&N Mini Mart, Kurobuta
• Approved 2026 public establishment licenses for Cristal Nails, Rashel’s Nails, Harmony Day Spa (pending late paperwork)
• Approved minutes of the February 10, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• No 2026 massage, vending machine, or child‑care licenses were approved

Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes and invoices. The board is scheduled to address a resolution regarding an application for 22 Smull Avenue.

• Resolution for Application Z25-007 at 22 Smull Avenue (Kallanxhi Bros., LLC)
• Invoice for Durkin & Durkin, LLC regarding 22 Smull Avenue for $475.00
• Invoice for Neglia Group regarding 16 Central Place for $112.50

The board unanimously approved two invoices for review services, voting 7‑0‑0. It also approved the resolution for Application Z25‑007 at 22 Smull Avenue, with one member abstaining (7‑0‑1). No other matters were decided and the meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM.

• Approved Durkin & Durkin invoice $475.00 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Neglia Group invoice $112.50 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved resolution for Application Z25‑007, 22 Smull Avenue (7‑0‑1)

Meeting

The Caldwell Borough Council will adopt Ordinance 1492-26, amending Chapter 230‑28 to add and delete no‑parking zones on streets such as Academy Road and Bloomfield Avenue. It will also adopt Ordinance 1493-26, establishing a five‑member Local Assistance Board with specific appointment terms and residency limits. Finally, Ordinance 1494-26 will repeal and replace Section 250‑31 and Chapter 49 to align the borough’s affordable‑housing regulations with the 2024 Fair Housing Act and related state requirements.

• Amend Chapter 230‑28 to modify no‑parking, stopping, or standing zones on multiple streets
• Create a Local Assistance Board of five members, with one council member (1‑year term) and four mayor‑appointed members (4‑year staggered terms)
• Set residency limits for Board members: at least three must reside in Caldwell, no more than two from contiguous municipalities
• Repeal and replace Section 250‑31 and Chapter 49 to implement new affordable‑housing provisions per P.L. 2024
• Ordinances become effective upon council approval and required publication

The borough council adopted Ordinance 1492-26 (parking restrictions), Ordinance 1493-26 (establishing the Local Assistance Board), and Ordinance 1494-26 (ensuring compliance with state affordable‑housing requirements). The council also approved the routine consent agenda and authorized an executive session to discuss ongoing litigation. All votes were unanimous among the six members present.

• Adopted Ordinance 1492-26 (parking, stopping, standing) – unanimous (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1493-26 (Local Assistance Board) – unanimous (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1494-26 (affordable‑housing compliance) – unanimous (6‑0)
• Approved consent agenda containing multiple routine resolutions – unanimous (6‑0)
• Authorized executive session to discuss ongoing litigation – unanimous (6‑0)
• Closed executive session after discussion – unanimous (6‑0)
• Adjourned public meeting – unanimous (6‑0)

Meeting

The Planning Board is reviewing proposed amendments to the Borough of Caldwell’s Housing Element, Fair Share Plan, and Affordable Housing Spending Plan. The board will also conduct a consistency review of a proposed affordable housing ordinance and vote on a resolution to adopt the plan amendments.

• Review of proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan and Affordable Housing Spending Plan
• Consistency review of proposed affordable housing ordinance
• Neglia Group invoice #2506348 for 6 Brookside Avenue: $395.00
• Neglia Group invoice #2600221 for 6 Brookside Avenue: $573.50

The Board approved the proposed amendments to Caldwell’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan with a 9‑0‑0 vote. It also found the proposed amendments to the Affordable Housing Ordinance to be consistent with the Master Plan, also by a 9‑0‑0 vote. Earlier items included approval of the January 14 minutes and two invoices for review services.

• Approved January 14, 2026 minutes (abstentions: Paserchia, Bambrick, Mayor Jones)
• Approved Neglia Group invoice #2506348 for $395.00 (review of Application P25-001)
• Approved Neglia Group invoice #2600221 for $573.50 (review of Application P25-001)
• Approved amendments to the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (9‑0‑0)
• Found Affordable Housing Ordinance amendments consistent with Master Plan (9‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Mayor Jones, seconded by Lawshe)

Meeting

The Rent Review Board will review an application for an adequate return increase submitted by Mary Miczak for the property at 12 Kirkwood Place. The meeting will also include routine items such as the oath of office, approval of the January 21, 2026 minutes, and public hearing procedures.

• Oath of office administered to Mr. Luis Linares
• Approval of minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting
• Application request for adequate return increase – 12 Kirkwood Place, Mary Miczak
• Open to public
• Adjournment

Meeting

At the February 17, 2026 meeting, the Caldwell Borough Council will vote on three ordinances. Ordinance 1492‑26 proposes amendments to the borough’s no‑parking, stopping or standing rules for numerous streets. Ordinance 1493‑26 creates a five‑member Local Assistance Board with specific appointment, term and residency requirements. Ordinance 1494‑26 updates Chapter 250‑31 and Chapter 49 of the borough code to comply with New Jersey’s recent fair‑housing regulations.

• Ordinance 1492‑26 amends Chapter 230‑28 to prohibit parking, stopping or standing on streets such as Academy Road, Bloomfield Avenue, Ashland Street, Birkendene Road, and Westville Avenue.
• Ordinance 1493‑26 establishes a Local Assistance Board of five members (one council member serving 1 year, four mayor‑appointed members serving 4‑year staggered terms) with residency limits requiring at least three members to reside in Caldwell.
• Ordinance 1494‑26 repeals and replaces Chapter 250‑31 and Chapter 49 to align borough housing regulations with the 2024 New Jersey Fair Housing Act and related affordable‑housing statutes.

Meeting

The Board of Health is meeting to approve various 2026 licenses for local businesses and facilities. This includes food service, public establishments, vending machines, childcare, and massage services.

• Approval of 2026 Food Licenses for 10 entities including BK Thai and Caldwell Diner
• Approval of 2026 Public Establishments including Angelo’s Barbershop and Tony D’s Pizzeria
• Approval of 2026 Vending Machines for Caldwell University (7 machines)
• Approval of 2026 Child Care Licenses for 4 schools including Kiddie Kampus
• Approval of 2026 Massage License for Colacurcio Wellness

The Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. It also confirmed the addendum to the Shared Services Contract that took effect on January 1, 2026. The board approved a total of 36 license applications: 20 food establishments, 3 public establishments, 7 vending machines at Caldwell University, 4 child‑care facilities, and 2 massage businesses. No public comments were received.

• Approved January 13, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum to Shared Services Contract Modification (unanimous)
• Approved 20 food establishment licenses (unanimous)
• Approved 3 public establishment licenses (unanimous)
• Approved 7 vending machine licenses at Caldwell University (unanimous)
• Approved 4 child‑care licenses (unanimous)
• Approved 2 massage licenses (unanimous)

Meeting

The Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes and invoices, and to consider a variance request for a property at 22 Smull Avenue.

• Approval of January 7, 2026 minutes
• Invoices totaling $1,515 for review of applications Z25-006 and Z25-007
• Variance request for 22 Smull Avenue (Block 22, Lot 11) for Bulk and Use requirements
• Review of application Z25-006 at 16 Central Place

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the resolution for Application Z25-006 at 16 Central Place unanimously. It also approved invoices totaling $2,915.00 for review services. The board unanimously approved Application Z25-007 for 22 Smull Avenue, granting the requested bulk and D‑1 variances to convert the first‑floor commercial space to residential use. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM.

• Approved minutes from Jan 7 2026 meeting
• Approved resolution for Application Z25-006 16 Central Place (7‑0‑0)
• Approved invoice Durkin & Durkin, LLC #83003 $125.00
• Approved invoice Neglia Group #2506354 $790.00
• Approved invoice Neglia Group #2506351 $600.00
• Approved invoice T and M Associates #SAB500929 $1,400.00
• Approved Application Z25-007 22 Smull Avenue (7‑0‑0)

Meeting

The Borough Council is meeting to appoint a new Chief of Police and authorize a raffle license. The appointment of the Police Chief includes a specified annual salary.

• Appointment of William R. Roberts as Chief of Police effective February 4, 2026, at an annual salary of $195,000
• Issuance of raffle license RA-1530 to First Presbyterian Church for a 50/50 Cash Raffle on February 8, 2026

The council unanimously approved the minutes from three prior meetings. It adopted Resolution 2-54, appointing William R. Roberts as chief of the Caldwell Police Department effective Feb. 4, 2026. The consent agenda items—including a raffle license, a $789,400 retrofit contract, and several other authorizations—were also approved unanimously.

• Appointed William R. Roberts as chief of the Caldwell Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved raffle license for First Presbyterian Church (unanimous)
• Awarded Clarifier Retrofit project contract to Spectraseryv, up to $789,400 (unanimous)
• Authorized Planning Board to adopt the Borough's Environmental Resource Inventory (unanimous)
• Amended contract with Signature Building & Development Group for up to $12,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized addendum to Shared Services contract for inspections (unanimous)
• Authorized Police Director to post advertisement for captain position (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills and issuance of checks totaling $2,392,905.02 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Borough Council will hold a closed executive session to discuss labor issues, as authorized by a resolution. The meeting also includes a second reading of pending ordinances and a consent agenda of routine items. Public comments are invited before these matters are acted on.

• Resolution authorizing an executive session to discuss labor matters (public excluded)
• Second reading of pending ordinances (specific ordinances not listed)
• Consent agenda of routine resolutions to be approved by a single motion
• Public comments period on agenda items

The council voted to enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters. Later, the council voted to end the executive session and reopen the meeting to the public. Both motions passed by voice vote with all members in favor, and the meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Authorized executive (closed) session for personnel matters – passed by voice vote
• Reopened public session after executive session – passed by voice vote
• Adjourned the meeting – passed by voice vote

Meeting

The Rent Review Board is holding a reorganization meeting to swear in members and elect officers. The board will also review a draft application for tenants seeking a waiver of the 10% maximum rent increase when moving units within the same dwelling.

• Oath of office for Luis Linares, Mandy Alexander, Joe Kostecka, and Councilman Jurgensen
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Appointment of Attorney Marc Calello, Esq.
• Review of draft application for waiver of 10% maximum rent increase for internal unit moves
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates

Meeting

The Caldwell Borough Council will consider three resolutions at its Jan 20 meeting. One resolution authorizes two canvasser/solicitor permits for Juan Hernandez and Joseph Comporeale, who will solicit for DOMAS Construction. Another approves a $14,900 grant from the Governor’s Council on Substance Use Disorder with a $3,725 cash match and $11,175 in‑kind contribution. The third resolution authorizes payment of bills and issuance of checks totaling $4,589,499.92 for the period Jan 1‑16, 2026.

• Issue two canvasser/solicitor permits to Juan Hernandez (15 Mount Cedar Ave) and Joseph Comporeale (31 Roosevelt St) for DOMAS Construction
• Approve submission of a Municipal Alliance grant: $14,900 grant, $3,725 cash match, $11,175 in‑kind
• Authorize payment of bills and issuance of checks totaling $4,589,499.92 for Jan 1-16, 2026

The Borough Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing canvasser permits, a substance‑use disorder resolution, payment of $4,589,499.92 in bills, and the appointment of a crossing guard. The Council also authorized an executive session for personnel matters and later reopened the public meeting. The meeting was adjourned after all items were addressed.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized canvasser/solicitor permits (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Governor’s Council on Substance Use Disorder (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $4,589,499.92 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Daniel Scarrillo as crossing guard (unanimous)
• Authorized executive session on personnel matters (voice vote, affirmative)
• Reopened public meeting after executive session (voice vote, affirmative)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, affirmative)

Meeting

The Caldwell Board of Health will consider routine agenda items. It will approve the 2026 food licenses for a list of restaurants, markets and delis, and approve the 2026 public establishment licenses for several hair‑care businesses. The board will also address internal matters, including reorganization, adoption of by‑laws, setting meeting dates and re‑electing officers. Public comment will be permitted before adjournment.

• Approval of 2026 food licenses for listed restaurants and markets
• Approval of 2026 public establishment licenses for listed hair salons
• Reorganization of the Board of Health
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates
• Approval of 2026 by‑laws and re‑election of officers

The Board approved the December 9, 2025 minutes. Officers for 2026 were elected by acclaim: Betty Sullivan as President, Lisa Gates as Vice President, Anakaren Millan as Secretary, and Barbara Buechner as Council Liaison. The Board approved 25 new food licenses and 12 public‑establishment licenses for 2026. Review of the 2026 By‑laws was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved December 9, 2025 minutes (no corrections noted)
• Elected Betty Sullivan as President by acclaim
• Elected Lisa Gates as Vice President by acclaim
• Elected Anakaren Millan as Secretary by acclaim
• Elected Barbara Buechner as Council Liaison by acclaim
• Approved 25 Food License Applications for 2026 (all agreed)
• Approved 12 Public Establishment License Applications for 2026 (all agreed)
• Tabled review of 2026 By‑laws to next Board meeting

Meeting

The board elected Mr. Porcello as Chairperson and Ms. Corliss as Vice Chairperson for 2026. It appointed Robert Cosgrove as Board Attorney, Neglia Group as Engineer, T and M Associates as Planner, and Brittany Heun and Kim Conlon as Secretaries, approved the 2026 meeting schedule, and approved two invoices totaling $625.00. The board approved Application Z25‑006 for the Falones’ residence addition by a 5‑2‑0 vote.

• Elected Mr. Porcello as Chairperson (approved)
• Elected Ms. Corliss as Vice Chairperson (approved)
• Appointed Robert Cosgrove (Attorney), Neglia Group (Engineer), T and M Associates (Planner), Brittany Heun and Kim Conlon (Secretaries) (approved)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (approved)
• Approved invoices #82447 ($375.00) and #82448 ($250.00) (approved)
• Approved variance Application Z25-006 (5-2-0) (approved)