{
 "city": "Caldwell",
 "state": "New Jersey",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/caldwell-nj.com/",
 "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",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Borough authorizes $1.309 million bond for sewer plant sand filter project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Final_July_21st_Council_Meeting_Packet_-_Web.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Board will consider variance relief for 96 Prospect Street",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Zoning_Board_Agenda_July_1_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "No specific agenda items identified; appears procedural",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Final_June_30_2026_Coucil_Meeting_Packet_-_Web.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/June_302026_Council_Meeting_Minutes(1).pdf",
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to review 2026 food and public establishment licenses",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/BoH_Agenda_June_9-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to authorize $5.54 million payment of municipal bills",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/REVISED_Final_June_92026_Council_Meeting_Packet_-_WEB.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/June_92026_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Board to consider variance relief for 20 Brookside Avenue and 123 Brookside Avenue",
   "summary": "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).",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Zoning_Board_Agenda_June_3_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "West Caldwell Local Assistance Board",
   "headline": "West Caldwell Local Assistance Board meets to discuss old and new business",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/WC_LAB_Agenda_May_21_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Borough Council to authorize estimated 3rd quarter 2026 tax bills",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Final_May_192026_Council_Meeting_Packet_-_WEB.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/May_192026_Council_Meeting_Minutes_260610_145016.pdf",
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health to consider approval of Soho Nails",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/BoH_Agenda_5-12-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board will consider variance relief for 12 Cedars Road",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Zoning_Board_Agenda_May_6_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Zoning_Board_Minutes_May_6_2026_(1).pdf",
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Caldwell Borough Council to amend 2026 municipal budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Revised_May_52026_Council_Meeting_Packet_260504_151453_-_WEB.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/May_52026_Council_Minutes_260520_144901.pdf",
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to renew $5,464 GoGov citizen alert system contract",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/April_212026_Final_Meeting_Packet_-_Web.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/April_21_2026_Council_Meeting_Minutes_260506_163241.pdf",
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board will consider adopting the Environmental Resource Inventory into the master plan.",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/PLANNING_BOARD_Agenda_April_15_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health to review 2026 business licenses",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/BofH_April_14_2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/BofH_April_14_2026_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to review invoices for 22 Smull Avenue application",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Zoning_Board_Agenda_April_8_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council authorizes up to $385,164.86 payment to Caldwell Public Library",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/April_7_2026_Council_Meeting_Packet_-_Web.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/April_72026_Council_Minutes_260422_115219.pdf",
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board will review the Land Conservancy’s environmental inventory for possible adoption",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/PLANNING_BOARD_Agenda_March_11_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health will approve several 2026 business licenses",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/BofH_March_10_2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/BofH_March_10_2026_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to review resolution for 22 Smull Avenue",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Zoning_Board_Agenda_March_4_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Zoning_Board_Minutes_March_4_2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Borough adopts new affordable‑housing code amendments to meet state Fair Housing Act",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Revised_Final_March_3_2026_Council_Packet_-_Web.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/March_326_Council_Minutes_260408_150740.pdf",
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review and adopt affordable housing plan amendments",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/PLANNING_BOARD_Agenda_February_25_2026_(2).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Planning_Board_Minutes_February_25_2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to consider rent increase request for 12 Kirkwood Place",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/February_18th_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will consider parking restrictions, a new assistance board, and housing code changes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Final_February172026_Council_Meeting_Packet_-_Web.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health to review 2026 business and childcare licenses",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/BOH_Agenda_2.10.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/BofH_February_10_2026_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-04",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Caldwell Zoning Board to consider variance requests for two properties",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Agenda_February_4_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://caldwell-nj.com/vertical/sites/%7B6BAC054F-223B-4082-A606-DE1D76D33F98%7D/uploads/Zoning_Board_Minutes_February_4_2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://caldwell-nj.com"
  }
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