{
 "city": "Cedar Grove",
 "state": "NJ",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cedargrovenj.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-31",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider stormwater ordinance, $300K riverbank work, Cliffside deals",
   "summary": "The Cedar Grove Township Council is meeting to introduce a new stormwater control ordinance and hold public hearings on three ordinances, including $300,000 for Taylor's Brook riverbank stabilization and two amended financial agreements with 36 Cliffside Drive Urban Renewal Owner LLC for townhouses and an inclusionary multi-family development. The consent agenda includes contracts for EMS services, playground resurfacing, fuel tanks, and several other resolutions. The meeting also includes public comment periods and an executive session for library board interviews and land acquisition.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cedargrovenj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-143",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cedargrovenj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $300K Taylor's Brook stabilization and Cliffside Drive housing deals",
   "summary": "The Cedar Grove Township Council will consider introducing three ordinances: a $300,000 capital ordinance for Taylor's Brook riverbank stabilization, and two amended financial agreements with 36 Cliffside Drive Urban Renewal Owner LLC for townhomes and an inclusionary multi-family development. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including approving a raffle application, joining the Essex County Urban County program, and rejecting all bids for road reconstruction.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cedargrovenj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-142",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cedargrovenj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07132026-142",
   "source": "https://www.cedargrovenj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council reorganizes, appoints officials, awards emergency sinkhole repair contract",
   "summary": "The Cedar Grove Township Council is holding its annual reorganization meeting, where it will designate the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, administer oaths, and make numerous appointments to boards and committees. The council will also consider awarding an emergency contract for sinkhole and retaining wall repair along Taylor's Brook. This is a routine annual meeting with mostly procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cedargrovenj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-141",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cedargrovenj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07012026-141",
   "source": "https://www.cedargrovenj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council approves 2026 salary resolution and liquor license transfers",
   "summary": "The Cedar Grove Township Council will vote on a consent agenda containing routine administrative actions, including the 2026 salary resolution and liquor license updates. The meeting also includes bill approval and a closed executive session to discuss litigation. No new major projects or zoning changes are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cedargrovenj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-140",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cedargrovenj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-140",
   "source": "https://www.cedargrovenj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 salary ordinance and approve $339K road contract",
   "summary": "The Cedar Grove Township Council is holding its regular public meeting on June 1, 2026. The main items are the second reading and public hearing of an ordinance setting 2026 salaries and wages for township employees, and a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including a liquor license transfer, contract awards, and grant applications. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new police officer and public comment periods.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cedargrovenj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-139",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cedargrovenj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-139",
   "source": "https://www.cedargrovenj.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}