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Caldwell public meetings in 2025

32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Rent Review Board

Rent Review Board to discuss rent increase waiver application

The Rent Review Board will meet to discuss and review a draft application. This application concerns a waiver of the 10% maximum rent increase allowed by ordinance for tenants moving between units in the same dwelling.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Borough Council

Council approves $3.33 million payment of bills for Dec 6‑12, 2025

The Caldwell Borough Council will adopt Resolution No. 12‑356 to authorize payment of the bills listed for the period 12/06/2025 through 12/12/2025, totaling $3,332,870.85. The resolution cites certification that the goods and services have been received and that the current operating budget contains legally appropriated funds for these payments. It also authorizes the Borough Administrator and Borough Clerk to sign the required checks. A second resolution, No. 12‑357, to renew a contract is listed but its details are not included in the agenda text.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Planning Board

Board will consider a resolution for the 6 Brookside Avenue development application

The Caldwell Planning Board will approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will approve an invoice of $2,317.50 from T. and M. Associates for reviewing Application P25-001 at 6 Brookside Avenue. The board will consider a resolution concerning that application.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Borough Council

Council to adopt new Municipal Stormwater Control Ordinance

The Borough Council will consider Ordinance No. 1491‑25, which sets minimum stormwater management standards for major development projects in Caldwell. The ordinance defines its scope, purpose, and applicability, requiring green infrastructure and low‑impact development practices for non‑residential and certain residential major developments.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted a new stormwater control ordinance and approved major insurance changes

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1491-25, the Municipal Stormwater Control Ordinance, by unanimous roll‑call vote. The consent agenda, including resolutions to withdraw from the Garden State Municipal Joint Insurance Fund, join the New Jersey Intergovernmental Insurance Fund, and authorize a $6,932,121.18 payment, was approved unanimously. Resolution 12‑355 was also approved by unanimous roll‑call vote. The meeting then entered and exited executive session by voice vote.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board will decide on a $700 invoice and a zoning application at 18 Oak Grove Road

The board will consider approval of a $700 invoice from Durkin & Durkin, LLC for reviewing appeal Z25-005 at 356‑358 Bloomfield Avenue. It will consider a resolution on application Z25-004 for the property at 18 Oak Grove Road submitted by Gonnella Property Group. The board will adopt its annual reporting resolution for 2025. An announcement will be made about the 2026 reorganization meeting scheduled for Jan 7, 2026 at Saint Aloysius/Trinity Academy Gymnasium, 219 Bloomfield Avenue.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Planning Board

Board will consider a minor site plan and variance for 6 Brookside Ave

The Planning Board will approve the minutes from its June 11, 2025 meeting. It will approve two invoices to Neglia Group for reviewing Application P25-001, totaling $1,560. The board will then discuss a Minor Site Plan Approval and a Variance Relief request for 6 Brookside Avenue, Block 53, Lot 12.02.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Borough Council

Ordinance updates licensing and safety rules for barbershops, salons

The Caldwell Borough Council will adopt Ordinance No. 1490‑25, which repeals the existing Chapter 63 and establishes new definitions, licensing requirements, fees, inspection procedures, and sanitation standards for barbershops, hair salons, nail salons and cosmetology shops. The ordinance makes annual licenses mandatory, sets a $20 returned‑check fee and a $100 inspection fee, and outlines health‑officer inspection duties and sanitation rules. Adoption of this ordinance will change how these businesses operate and are regulated in the borough.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new cosmetology ordinance and approves multiple contracts

The council adopted Ordinance 1490-25, revising requirements for barbershops, hairstyling, cosmetology and nail salons. It approved the amended consent agenda after pulling two resolutions for separate discussion, and then approved those resolutions. Minutes from the October 21 and October 29 meetings were also approved.

Wed Nov 5, 2025

Zoning Board

Board will consider appeal of zoning denial for 18 Oak Grove Road

The Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear a new business item: an appeal of the zoning official’s denial of Application Z25-004 submitted by Gonnella Property Group for 18 Oak Grove Road, Block 58.01, Lot 20.02. The board will decide whether to overturn that denial. The meeting also includes routine approval of the October 8, 2025 minutes and an invoice for a prior application review.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

Rent Review Board

Rent Review Board to discuss rent increase waiver process

The Rent Review Board is meeting to discuss the application process for a waiver regarding the 10% maximum rent increase. This waiver applies to tenants moving between units within the same dwelling.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Council

Caldwell proposes new Municipal Stormwater Control Ordinance

The Borough Council is considering Ordinance No. 1491-25 to establish minimum stormwater management requirements. The rules focus on flood control, pollutant reduction, and groundwater recharge for major developments.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple contracts, payments and appointments via consent agenda

The Caldwell Borough Council approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting and promoted three police officers to full‑time sergeants. An ordinance on municipal stormwater control was introduced. The council also approved a consent agenda that included several contracts, payments and appointments affecting fire, public works and redevelopment projects.

Wed Oct 8, 2025

Zoning Board Meeitng

Board will decide on zoning application Z25-003 for 53 Brookside Avenue

The Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a resolution for application Z25-003 concerning 53 Brookside Avenue. It will also approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. Additionally, the board will approve invoices totaling $1,450 for review of applications Z25-001 and Z25-003.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approved the 53 Brookside Avenue rezoning resolution (4-0-0)

The Board approved the September 3 minutes and four invoices totaling $1,450.00. It then approved the rezoning resolution for Application 225-003 at 53 Brookside Avenue, with a unanimous 4-0-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 PM.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Council

Council appropriates $2.25 million for wholesale sewer system improvements

The Caldwell Borough Council is adopting several ordinances and a resolution at its October 7 meeting. Items include a $2,250,000 appropriation from the reserve for sewer connection fees to fund wholesale sewer upgrades, a resolution to hold an executive session excluding the public for personnel matters, and amendments to rent‑control, handicapped parking, and food‑handler licensing rules. The council also updates the borough fee schedule for various permits.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025

Rent Review Board

✓ Decided: Board approved updated rent‑control ordinance resolution

The Rent Review Board accepted the minutes from the August 21 meeting. It voted 3‑0‑0 to adjourn the hearing on the Galiano complaint to October 16, 2024. It also voted 3‑0‑0 to approve an updated resolution recommending revisions to the borough’s rent‑control ordinance, removing the senior‑citizen discount proposal. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:22 PM.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Borough Council

Council to appropriate $2.25 M for sewer upgrades and adopt multiple fee and safety ordinances

At the September 16 meeting the Caldwell Borough Council will consider several ordinances, including the removal of a handicapped parking space on Oak‑Grove Road, a new requirement that food‑service operators with unsatisfactory inspections complete a food‑handler course, and extensive updates to municipal fee schedules. The council will also vote on an appropriation of $2,250,000 from the sewer‑connection reserve for wholesale sewer system improvements, approve senior advisory board appointments, and settle a $10,000 claim with Sergeant Natalie Marinaro.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $2.25M appropriation for sewer connection fees

Council members approved the September 2, 2025 regular and executive session minutes. Four new ordinances (1486‑25, 1487‑25, 1488‑25, 1489‑25) were introduced and unanimously adopted. The consent agenda, which includes multiple routine resolutions and a payment of $1,799,931.72, was approved by all present members. Ordinance 1489‑25 appropriates $2,250,000 from the reserve for sewer connection fees.

Wed Aug 20, 2025

Rent Review Board

✓ Decided: Board approved resolution recommending rent‑control ordinance changes

The Rent Review Board elected Mr. Kostecka as Vice Chairperson (unanimous vote). The board approved the June 18 minutes and adopted a resolution recommending amendments to Caldwell’s rent‑control ordinance (3‑0‑0). It also approved the draft press‑release flyer for circulation on the borough website and Facebook (3‑0‑0). No public comments were received.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Borough Council

Borough Council considers solicitor permit for Trinity Solar

The Borough Council is meeting to review a resolution regarding the issuance of a canvasser and solicitor permit. The application has been approved by the appropriate municipal departments.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a clarifier retrofit project at the wastewater plant

The council approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and introduced Ordinance 1484-25 to amend the sewer code. The consent agenda, which included dozens of routine resolutions, was approved unanimously. A resolution authorizing the borough administrator to seek bids for a clarifier retrofit at the wastewater treatment plant was adopted. Additional approvals included payment of $7,723,772.35 in bills and a contract for EV chargers at 80 Bloomfield Avenue.

Wed Jul 2, 2025

Zoning Board

✓ Decided: Board approved six invoices totaling $4,427.50

The Zoning Board approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved six contractor invoices for work on zoning applications, totaling $4,427.50. No final decision on the Z25‑001 site‑plan and variance request was recorded in the minutes.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Rent Review Board

✓ Decided: Board tables rent‑control amendment resolution until August meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. After discussing edits to the draft rent‑control amendment, the Board decided to table the resolution for a vote at the August 20, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Borough Council

✓ Decided: Council approved consent agenda authorizing multiple contracts and purchases

The council approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes, with one member abstaining. It adopted Resolution 6‑221 promoting Sergeant Michael Kraynanski to full‑time sergeant. Ordinance 1483‑25 amending salaries for borough officials and employees was introduced. The amended consent agenda was approved, authorizing a series of contracts and purchases, including security systems, demolition work, a police vehicle, and bill payments, with all members voting in favor.

Wed Jun 11, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: No substantive decisions recorded at the Caldwell Planning Board meeting

The minutes contain no clear record of any decisions, approvals, denials, or motions. The document consists of unintelligible characters and does not specify any actions taken by the Planning Board.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Borough Council

✓ Decided: Council approved consent agenda, including a $16,600 road contract

The council approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the consent agenda, which contains routine resolutions such as a promotion, bill payments, a police job posting, a sewer extension approval, and a $16,600 road reconstruction contract.

Tue May 27, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved April 29 minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting after a motion by Mark Guiliano Sr. and a second by Mark Guiliano Jr., with all members in favor. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 8:00 PM following a motion and second, again with unanimous support. No other formal actions were taken; the commission discussed an intern digitization project, library building plans, and a historic‑structures survey, and recorded several follow‑up tasks.

Wed May 21, 2025

Rent Review Board

✓ Decided: No substantive decisions were recorded at the May 21 Rent Review Board meeting

The minutes for the Caldwell Rent Review Board meeting on May 21, 2025 contain no clear decisions, approvals, or denials. The text appears unreadable and does not document any actionable items.

Tue May 20, 2025

Borough Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $3.84M payment and police vehicle purchase among consent agenda

The council approved the minutes from the May 6 and May 14 meetings. After a brief executive session, the governing body approved the consent agenda, which included a $3,836,636.32 payment of bills, a $31,730 LOSAP contribution, a $18,305.95 payment to Cap Electric, a $20,382.72 radio purchase, a $135,543 purchase of three Dodge Durango police vehicles, a $29.19 monthly lease with Pitney Bowes, and other routine items. All consent‑agenda items were approved by roll‑call vote with every member present voting affirmative.

Wed May 14, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approved designating 315‑317 Bloomfield Ave as a redevelopment area

The board approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. It approved invoice #13849 for $402.50 for a property review. It voted 7‑0‑0 to declare 315‑317 Bloomfield Avenue a Non‑Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment. It also adopted a motion to enter an executive closed session.

Wed May 7, 2025

Zoning Board

✓ Decided: Zoning Board postpones 51 Crane Street hearing to June 4, 2025

The board approved the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting. Four invoices for review services were approved. The hearing for Application Z25-002 at 51 Crane Street was postponed to June 4, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue May 6, 2025

Borough Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts $957,993.97 library funding ordinance for Hurricane Ida repairs

The council approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted Ordinance 1481-25, appropriating $957,993.97 from the reserve for library improvements related to Hurricane Ida damage. A roll‑call vote of all members present approved the consent agenda, which included a refund of $8.847.00 to 80 Roseland Avenue and several contract and appointment resolutions. All actions were approved by voice or roll‑call vote with unanimous affirmative votes from members present.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Historic Preservation Commission approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Mark Guiliano Sr., seconded by Kristen Gerard, and all members voted in favor. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

Wed Apr 16, 2025

Rent Review Board

✓ Decided: Board postpones vote on rent‑increase language until absent members return

The Board approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. It decided to hold off on any vote to modify Section 182-3 on vacant housing units until Mr. Galante and Mr. Irwin are present. The Board also deferred further discussion on redefining “capital improvement” to the next meeting on May 21, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

Borough Council

✓ Decided: Council adopted a $780,000 bond ordinance for capital improvements

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 1477-25, appropriating $780,000 and authorizing $742,000 in bonds for various capital projects. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance 1478-25 amending the salaries and wages of officials and employees. The consent agenda, which included raffle licenses, two taxicab licenses, a three‑month lease extension, non‑fair/open contracts for sewer inspection and surveying, and the sale of an obsolete police vehicle, was approved unanimously. The March 18, 2025 council meeting minutes were approved by voice vote.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Historic Preservation Commission approves meeting minutes and a notification letter

The commission unanimously approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a letter requesting notification of any proposed alterations to historic structures, especially the Caldwell Public Library during renovations. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

Wed Mar 19, 2025

Rent Review Board

✓ Decided: Board approved prior minutes and set agenda to review rent‑transfer options

The Rent Review Board approved the February 19, 2025 minutes. It decided to examine three proposed solutions to the rent‑transfer percentage issue at the next meeting. The board also requested adjustments to the Rent Board page on the town website and confirmed that meeting recordings will be posted online after each session.