{ "city": "Clayton", "state": "NJ", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/claytonnj.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": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-24", "body": "Planning & Zoning", "headline": "Planning board to hear three site plan and use variance applications", "summary": "The Clayton Planning Board will hold public hearings on three development applications: a major site plan and use variance for United Auto Recycling at 1152 N. Delsea Dr., a use variance for Dream Homes at N. Broad St., and an amended final major site plan for Freedom Estates on East Ave. The board will also consider two grant resolutions for minor and major site plan approvals, and discuss a borough referral regarding land use matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242026-67", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council to adopt salary ordinance and consider police vehicle purchases", "summary": "The Clayton Borough Council is holding its regular meeting to adopt ordinances, introduce new ones, and approve a consent agenda of resolutions. Key actions include adopting a salary ordinance for 2026, dedicating right-of-way at 577 East Clayton Avenue, and introducing a zoning code amendment. The consent agenda includes contracts for police vehicles and a water tank evaluation, plus several tax cancellations for disabled veterans.", "agenda_url": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-66", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Planning & Zoning", "headline": "AutoZone and Banker Steel site plans on Clayton Planning Board agenda", "summary": "The Clayton Planning Board will consider site plan approvals for an AutoZone at 236 N. Delsea Dr. and Banker Steel at 838 N. Delsea Dr., along with two grant resolutions for a minor subdivision and a conditional use variance. The meeting includes roll call, minutes approval, and a public portion.", "agenda_url": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-65", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council to adopt $1.8M in bonds for capital improvements and equipment", "summary": "The Clayton Mayor and Council will vote on adopting three bond ordinances totaling over $1.77 million for capital improvements, equipment, and water/sewer utility projects. They will also consider several resolutions, including a grant application for East Clayton Avenue roadway improvements, endorsement of a fair share housing plan, and appointments to various positions. A letter of resignation from the code enforcement officer has been received.", "agenda_url": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-64", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Planning & Zoning", "headline": "Planning Board to consider minor subdivision, use variance, and adopt housing plan", "summary": "The Clayton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two applications: a minor subdivision at 22 W. Academy St. and a use variance at 544 Sun Haven Dr. The board is also scheduled to adopt resolutions for the 2025 Zoning Board report and a Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. No old business is listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-63", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council to introduce $1.07M bond for capital improvements and equipment", "summary": "The Clayton Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Comcast consent, adopt three ordinances amending fire prevention, development fees, and building codes, and introduce several bond ordinances totaling over $1.77 million for capital and water/sewer improvements. They will also consider routine resolutions including a payroll services contract and a memorandum of understanding.", "agenda_url": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-62", "minutes_url": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112026-62", "source": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council to consider $8.8M note for infrastructure bank construction financing", "summary": "The Clayton Mayor and Council will hold a work session to adopt ordinances, introduce new ordinances, and vote on a consent agenda of resolutions. Key items include a resolution authorizing up to $8.8 million in notes for the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank construction financing program, several contract awards for police and fire equipment, and discussion of a school resource officer resignation and replacement.", "agenda_url": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-61", "minutes_url": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-61", "source": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 budget, vote on salary ordinance, and consider street vacation request", "summary": "The Clayton Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026 municipal budget, adopt a salary ordinance for officers and employees, and consider a request to vacate Ash Street. A consent agenda includes resolutions on water main projects, a firefighter service award, a senior center tai chi contract, and a collective bargaining agreement for crossing guards.", "agenda_url": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-60", "minutes_url": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-60", "source": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Planning & Zoning", "headline": "Board to vote on three zoning resolutions, including a use variance for Sixth Avenue", "summary": "The Clayton Planning Board will consider three grant resolutions: a use variance and site plan waiver for a property on Sixth Avenue, a third extension for St. Paul's Baptist Church, and a second extension for Clayton Food & Gas on S. Delsea Drive. The board will also adjourn a United Auto Recycling application to July 27, 2026, at the applicant's request. No old business or correspondence is on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-59", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.claytonnj.com/AgendaCenter" } ] }