Clinton public meetings in 2025

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Town Council will approve the December 10 meeting minutes and consider public comments and mayoral remarks. It will adopt Resolution #183-25 opposing A-919/S-1518, which would restrict public‑services privatization contracts. The Council will also authorize the administrator to sign NJDEP consent forms for sewer‑main upgrades at Lower Center Street and Main Street for the Spruce Run Apartments project, transfer $49,200 among 2025 appropriations, and hire Ryan G. Bibbo as a police officer at a salary of $65,480.61.

• Resolution #183-25: Opposes A-919/S-1518 legislation on public‑services privatization contracts
• Resolution #184-25: Authorizes consent for NJDEP Treatment Works Approval for sewer upgrades at Lower Center St & Main St for Spruce Run Apartments
• Resolution #185-25: Transfers $49,200 among 2025 appropriations (e.g., $30,000 to Police salary & wages, $48,000 to Health Insurance, etc.)
• Resolution #186-25: Hires Ryan G. Bibbo as a new police officer at $65,480.61 annual salary
• Refund item: Annual food license refund for Sweet Treats ice‑cream truck (county to issue starting 2026)

The Town of Clinton Council approved refunds for a food‑truck permit and a tenant water bill. It adopted Resolution #183-25 opposing A‑919/S‑1518, which would affect public‑services privatization contracts. The Council also authorized the administrator to sign NJDEP consent for the Spruce Run Apartments project, transferred $49,200 between 2025 appropriations, and hired Ryan G. Bibbo as a new police officer. Standby/overtime and routine bill payments were also approved.

• Approved refund of food‑truck permit payment (all ayes)
• Approved refund of tenant water account (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution #183-25 opposing A‑919/S‑1518 (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution #184-25 authorizing NJDEP consent for Spruce Run Apartments (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution #185-25 transferring $49,200 between 2025 appropriations (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution #186-25 hiring Ryan G. Bibbo as police officer at $65,480.61 salary (all ayes)
• Approved standby and overtime as submitted (all ayes)
• Approved payment of bills as listed (all ayes)

Environmental Commission Agenda

The Clinton Environmental Commission will consider its final 2025 budget expenditures and adopt the annual report. The meeting will also include updates on council initiatives such as the SWAC meeting, lighting ordinance, Beyond Plastics pledge, and Monarch Butterfly pledge. Additional items include a discussion of a recycling flyer and the proposed 2026 Green Team membership schedule.

• Final 2025 Budget Expenditures
• Annual Report
• Council Liaison Report – SWAC Meeting Update, Lighting Ordinance Update, Beyond Plastics, Monarch Butterfly Pledge
• Discussion of Recycling Flyer
• 2026 Environmental Commission / Green Team Membership and proposed meeting dates

The commission approved the November 2025 meeting minutes and adopted a resolution supporting state packaging‑waste legislation. It approved the Monarch Butterfly Pledge, Walgreens signage, a residential use application, the Clinton House ballroom expansion, and the five‑year community forestry management plan. Surplus budget funds were allocated to pollinator gardens and bluebird houses.

• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adopted resolution supporting state legislation to reduce packaging waste
• Approved Monarch Butterfly Pledge for 2025
• Approved Walgreens signage with lighting restrictions
• Approved residential use at Center Street and Leigh Street building
• Approved expansion of Clinton House ballroom and addition of 9‑11 hotel rooms
• Approved Five‑Year Community Forestry Management Plan
• Allocated surplus budget funds to pollinator gardens and bluebird houses

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Town Council will vote on a collective bargaining agreement with TOC and PBA Local 188. The meeting includes appointments for 2026 and resolutions regarding the annual town bonfire. Other business includes a water agreement with Lebanon Borough.

• Collective bargaining agreement with TOC and PBA Local 188
• Water agreement with Lebanon Borough
• Contract award to Office Concepts Group
• Resolution permitting fireworks and BYO at the annual town bonfire
• Support for NJ legislation for packaging reduction

The Council adopted a settlement agreement with the Borough of Lebanon, resolving the pending legal dispute. It also appointed a Statewide Insurance Fund Commissioner and a Risk Management Consultant, and approved fireworks and BYO alcohol for the Jan. 31, 2026 town bonfire. Additionally, the Council passed a resolution urging the state to enact the Packaging Product Stewardship Act, with one dissenting vote.

• Approved settlement agreement with Borough of Lebanon (all ayes)
• Appointed Richard Phelan as Fund Commissioner and Suzannah Givone as alternate (all ayes)
• Appointed Brown and Brown as Risk Management Consultant (all ayes)
• Approved fireworks display at Jan. 31, 2026 town bonfire (all ayes)
• Approved BYO alcohol at Hunts Mill Park during town bonfire (all ayes)
• Adopted resolution supporting NJ Packaging Product Stewardship Act (all ayes except Mr. Bruno nay)
• Approved refund for a Temporary Food Permit (all ayes)

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Council will adopt a $325 annual flat‑rate for each solid‑waste unit. It will approve amendments to the collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 469. It will authorize the issuance and sale of notes totaling up to $7,790,000 to finance the West Main Street Water Main Replacement Project. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation and attorney advice.

• Resolution #169‑25 – sets annual solid‑waste unit cost at $325 per unit
• Resolution #170‑25 – amends the Town’s agreement with Teamsters Local 469 on several article provisions
• Resolution #171‑25 – authorizes issuance of notes up to $7,790,000 for the West Main Street water main replacement
• Resolution #172‑25 – calls an executive session to discuss pending litigation and attorney advice
• Appointment of Kyle Walsh as 2nd alternate to the Recreation Committee

The Town Council approved the minutes from the November 12 meeting. It appointed Kyle Walsh as a 24‑hour alternate to the Recreation Committee. The council adopted a $325 annual flat‑rate solid‑waste fee and amended the Teamsters Local 469 collective‑bargaining agreement. It also authorized the issuance and sale of notes totaling up to $7,790,000 to finance the West Main Street water‑main replacement project.

• Approved November 12 minutes (all ayes)
• Appointed Kyle Walsh as 24‑hour alternate to Recreation Committee (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution #169-25 setting solid‑waste unit cost at $325 (ayes: Bruno, Kashwick, Padmos, Stentz, Traphagen, Kovach; nay: Perloff)
• Adopted Resolution #170-25 amending Teamsters Local 469 contract (ayes: Kashwick, Padmos, Perloff, Stentz, Traphagen, Kovach; Bruno abstained)
• Adopted Resolution #171-25 authorizing issuance of notes up to $7,790,000 for water‑main project (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution #169-2025 establishing flat‑rate solid‑waste cost (motion carried)

Shade Tree Commission Agenda

The Clinton Shade Tree Commission will approve October 2025 minutes and hear reports from the Council Liaison and Environmental Commission. It will discuss a five‑year forestry update, updates on infrastructure and Kings Crossing grants, a tree‑takedown update, and plans to add a shade‑tree request form to its website.

• Five‑year forestry update
• Infrastructure grant update
• Kings Crossing grant update
• Tree takedown update
• Add shade‑tree request form to commission website

The commission approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the 5-year forestry update. The board noted a surplus of about $1,000 that could fund one additional tree. The December 2025 meeting was cancelled and the next meeting is set for January 15, 2026.

• Approved October 2025 minutes
• Approved 5-year forestry update
• Cancelled December 2025 meeting (next meeting Jan. 15, 2026)

Historic Commission Agenda

The Historic Preservation Commission will review and approve the October meeting minutes. It will hold a working session on the disbursement of plaque flyers. The body will consider sponsoring a tree for the Red Mill Museum holiday village and set holiday attire and timing for Dickens Day. A proposal for a large Gebhardt Field sign will also be discussed.

• Approve October meeting minutes
• Working session on disbursement of plaque flyers
• Consider sponsoring a tree for Red Mill Museum holiday village
• Decide holiday attire and schedule for Dickens Day
• Review proposal for large Gebhardt Field sign

The Clinton Historic Preservation Commission chose November 22 as the date to decorate the mill’s tree for the upcoming festival. Members were given holiday attire for street walking during Dickens Days. The commission discussed a new artwork/logo for the sign at Gebhardt Field. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Norma Kania, seconded by Susan Courtney.

• Set tree‑decorating date for festival: November 22 (no vote recorded)
• Distributed holiday attire to members (completed)
• Discussed artwork/logo for Gebhardt Field sign (discussion only)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, no vote tally)

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Town Council adopted several resolutions, including awarding Underground Utilities Corporation a $2,544,815 contract for the West Main Street Water Main Replacement – Phase III. It also approved Change Order #3 for the Police Department renovation, raising the contract to $4,768,523.77. Additional actions approved a water‑capacity reservation for 4,033 GPD, the sale of surplus municipal property via an online auction, and transfers of $13,000 between 2025 appropriations.

• Award contract to Underground Utilities Corp for West Main Street Water Main Replacement‑Phase III, $2,544,815.00
• Approve Change Order #3 for Police Department Renovation, increasing contract to $4,768,523.77 (extra $133,117.16 and $61,406.61)
• Approve Water Capacity Reservation Application #L25‑05 for 4,033 GPD through Oct 22 2026
• Authorize online auction of surplus personal property (e.g., 1999 Gandy Seeder, 2001 American LaFrance pumper, 2011 Dodge Charger, etc.) via GovDeals.com
• Authorize transfer of $13,000 between 2025 appropriations (Legal‑Other Expenses, Streets & Roads‑Salary & Wages, Vehicle Maintenance‑Other Expenses, etc.)

The council voted to approve the regular meeting minutes from October 22, 2025. They also approved the appointment of Christine Byrne as an alternate member of the Clinton Recreation Committee. Both motions passed with all ayes.

• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Appointed Christine Byrne as Alternate to the Clinton Recreation Committee (all ayes)

Environmental Commission Agenda

The Environmental Commission will meet to review minutes from October 2025 and debrief on a Sustainable Hunterdon meeting held in Clinton. The body will also discuss a recycling flyer.

• Debrief on Sustainable Hunterdon Meeting in Clinton
• Discussion of Recycling Flyer

The Environmental Commission approved the October 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The commission reported on the Sustainable Hunterdon debrief, pending revisions to a recycling flyer, and the approval of the Shade Tree Commission’s five‑year forestry plan. It noted $1,000 remaining from a county infrastructure grant and set the schedule for monthly meetings in 2026, with a January adjustment for Martin Luther King Day.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set monthly meetings for 2026 on third Monday, adjusting January for Martin Luther King Day

Land Use Board Agenda

The Clinton Land Use Board will approve the minutes from its October 7 meeting and consider two variance requests: a side‑yard setback variance for an addition at 11 Messig Road, and a use variance to convert first‑floor commercial space into a fourth apartment at 14 & 14.5 West Main Street. The board will also conduct a completeness review of the West Main Street site plan, discuss any public comments, and approve any pending vouchers.

• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Resolution #25-15‑Block 8.04 Lot 4 – side‑yard setback variance for an addition at 11 Messig Road
• Completeness review for Block 6 Lot 23 – use variance to convert first‑floor commercial space into a fourth apartment at 14 & 14.5 West Main Street (preliminary & final site plan)
• Voucher approval (no amount specified)
• Executive session (if needed) and public comment

The board approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution granting a C‑variance for 11 Messig Road (Block 8.03, Lot 4). The board adopted the completeness review recommendations, granted permanent and temporary waivers for the Potterstown LLC project on West Main Street, and declared the application incomplete pending further information. Finally, the board approved vouchers for payment.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (all Ayes)
• Approved Block 8.03 Lot 4 – 11 Messig Road C‑variance (all Ayes)
• Adopted completeness review recommendations, granted permanent and temporary waivers, and deemed Potterstown LLC application incomplete (all Ayes)
• Approved vouchers for payment (all Ayes)

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Mayor and Council will vote on Resolution #160‑25, which authorizes execution of a settlement agreement with CRC Communities at Headley Farm Estates concerning water reservations for a proposed 400‑unit residential project at 106 Annandale‑High Bridge Road. The settlement addresses the extension of Water Reservation #L21‑08 and additional reservations needed for the project, ending pending litigation. The meeting also includes routine items such as appointing Marie Kelly to the Board of Health and noting the upcoming 39th Annual Clinton Christmas Parade.

• Appointment of Marie Kelly to the Board of Health
• Resolution #160‑25 authorizes execution of settlement with CRC Communities for water reservations tied to a 400‑unit project at 106 Annandale‑High Bridge Road
• Water Reservation #L21‑08 (19,670 gpd) expired; Water Reservation #L23‑09 (26,720 gpd) set to expire Dec 13 2026
• Special event: 39th Annual Clinton Christmas Parade scheduled for Friday, Dec 5 2025
• Approval of minutes from the regular and executive session meeting on Oct 8 2025

The council adopted Resolution #160-25, authorizing execution of a settlement agreement and release with CRC Headley Farms, and also adopted Resolution #160-2025 covering the same settlement. They appointed Marie Kelly to the Clinton Board of Health, approved the 39th Annual Christmas Parade, and approved standby and overtime as well as payment of bills. All motions carried unanimously except the approval of the October 8, 2025 minutes, where Councilman Bruno abstained.

• Adopted Resolution #160-25 settlement agreement (unanimous ayes)
• Adopted Resolution #160-2025 settlement agreement (unanimous ayes)
• Appointed Marie Kelly to Board of Health (unanimous ayes)
• Approved 39th Annual Christmas Parade (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Standby and Overtime (unanimous ayes)
• Approved payment of bills (unanimous ayes)
• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (Bruno abstained, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes)

Shade Tree Commission Agenda

The Shade Tree Commission will discuss revising the 5‑year Forestry plan, which must be fixed in four parts before it can be resubmitted. They will also receive updates on the town's Infrastructure Grant and the Kings Crossing Grant. A request will be considered to add the removal of two dead ash trees at the Hunts Mill entrance to the takedown list. The commission will review a Cranford Shade Tree Commission website form for future shade‑tree requests.

• Revise 5‑year Forestry plan (fix four parts) before applying for Green Infrastructure Grant (eligible 2029)
• Infrastructure Grant status update
• Kings Crossing Grant status update
• Add two dead ash trees at Hunts Mill entrance to takedown list
• Review Cranford Shade Tree Commission website form for shade‑tree requests

The commission assigned Kim to verify removal of two dead ash trees at Hunts Mill and a pine tree in Kings Crossing before adding them to the takedown list, which will be put out to bid in early November. Whitney and Claire will add a shade‑tree request form to the commission’s website in November. The commission also agreed to collect and clean water bags and store them in the town garage in November. No votes were taken.

• Kim to verify removal of dead ash trees at Hunts Mill before adding to takedown list (planned)
• Takedown list to be put out to bid for early November (planned)
• Whitney and Claire to add shade‑tree request form to website in November (planned)
• Commission to collect and clean water bags and store them in town garage in November (planned)
• Kim and Denise to revise the 5‑year Forestry plan and resubmit (ongoing)
• Kim to work on using any remaining Infrastructure Grant funds at commission discretion (ongoing)
• Kings Crossing Grant project reported complete (status update)
• Rutgers Nursery planted approximately 8 trees at the Knolls and Community Center (update)

Historic Commission Agenda

The Historic Preservation Commission will review and approve the September minutes and discuss updates on cemetery wagon sponsors and a holiday tree sponsorship program. The meeting will also include an outline for the upcoming cemetery tour.

• Review and approve September minutes
• Update on Cemetery wagon sponsors
• Cemetery tour outline
• Sponsor a tree at the Red Mill Museum holiday village
• Disbursement of plaque flyers update

The Historic Preservation Commission took a vote on a motion to sponsor a tree at the festival at the mill; the vote outcome was not recorded. The commission also finalized the outline for the cemetery tour and carriage tour. A motion to adjourn the meeting was approved.

• Motion to sponsor a tree at the festival at the mill – vote taken (outcome not recorded)
• Outline finalized for the cemetery tour and carriage tour
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – approved

Environmental Commission Agenda

The Clinton Environmental Commission will meet on October 13, 2025 via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of the September 2025 meeting minutes and a public comment period. Commissioners will discuss hosting a Sustainable Hunterdon meeting in Clinton, an offer to conduct a river cleanup, and a new recycling flyer. No decisions are indicated beyond discussion items.

• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of hosting Sustainable Hunterdon meeting in Clinton
• Discussion of offer to do a river cleanup
• Discussion of recycling flyer

The commission unanimously approved the September 2025 meeting minutes. It agreed to host Sustainable Hunterdon’s upcoming meeting on November 10 at 6:00 PM in Town Hall, with the commission’s regular meeting to follow. No other actions were decided.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to host Sustainable Hunterdon meeting on Nov 10 at 6:00 PM at Town Hall
• Forwarded Moebus letter to Rich Phelan for follow‑up

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Town Council will consider several routine items, including approval of September meeting minutes and monthly reports. It will adopt Resolution #156-25 to record a $24,000.00 revenue item and matching appropriation from the Hunterdon County Local Law Enforcement Grant. It will also adopt Resolution #157-25 to award Underground Utilities a contract for the Water Main Replacement Route 78 Overpass at a bid price of $1,498,625.00.00.

• Resolution #156-25: Insert $24,000.00 as revenue and appropriation from Hunterdon County Local Law Enforcement Grant
• Resolution #157-25: Award contract to Underground Utilities for Water Main Replacement Route 78 Overpass at $1,498,625.00.00
• Approval of minutes from the regular and executive session meeting on September 24, 2025
• Approval of September monthly reports
• Public comments and mayor's comments scheduled

The council approved awarding the water main replacement contract to Underground Utilities for $1,498,625, with all members voting ayes. The council also adopted Resolution #157-25 to insert a $24,000 special revenue item from the Hunterdon County Law Enforcement Grant into the 2025 budget, also unanimously approved. Standby and overtime, as well as payment of bills, were approved with unanimous votes. Minutes and monthly reports were likewise approved unanimously.

• Approved award of water main replacement contract to Underground Utilities ($1,498,625) (unanimous ayes)
• Adopted Resolution #157-25 to insert $24,000 special revenue from Hunterdon County Law Enforcement Grant (unanimous ayes)
• Approved standby and overtime as submitted (unanimous ayes)
• Approved payment of bills attached to minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved September 2025 monthly reports (unanimous ayes)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for pending litigation (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous ayes)

Land Use Board Agenda

The Land Use Board agenda lists several meeting packets, including a planner review for Messig Road and a site plan document. The board will review these documents during the meeting. No specific decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Messig Road – Planner Review (PDF)
• Site Plan (PDF)

The Land Use Board granted a side‑yard setback variance for 11 Messig Road, allowing a two‑story addition. It also adopted a use variance for Block 9 Lot 4 to convert a building into two residential units. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved use variance for Block 9 Lot 4 (5‑0)
• Approved side‑yard setback variance for 11 Messig Road (7‑0)
• Approved September 2 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers for payment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 pm (unanimous)

Shade Tree Commission Agenda

The Shade Tree Commission will discuss updates to its 5‑year forestry plan, provide status reports on an infrastructure grant and a Kings Crossing grant, and review correspondence about low‑limb removal at 63 School St and 78 Center St. The commission will also appoint Mark Spanner as the town arborist. Routine items include approval of August 2025 minutes and liaison reports.

• Mark Spanner officially appointed as town arborist
• 5‑year Forestry plan update (due end of 2025)
• Infrastructure Grant update
• Kings Crossing Grant update
• Correspondence regarding low‑limb removal at 63 School St and 78 Center St

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Mayor and Council are deciding on several tax refunds, budget amendments for a tourism grant, and event permissions for Hunts Mill Park. The body is also coordinating the appraisal and potential purchase of 19 W. Main Street.

• Contract for special appraiser Russell Sterling not to exceed $5,000.00 for 19 W. Main Street
• Budget insertion of $9,450.00 from the Highlands Tourism Expansion Grant
• Tax refund of $2,300.45 for property owner at 26 Georges Place due to disabled veteran exemption
• Permission for BYO alcohol and fireworks at Hunts Mill Park for the Town Picnic on 9/27/25
• Conditional contract award to SIV Ambulances, LLC

The Town Council adopted resolutions allowing BYO alcoholic beverages and a fireworks display at the Hunts Mill Park picnic on September 27, 2025. It also approved the insertion of a $9,450 Highlands Tourism grant into the 2025 budget, a tax refund for a disabled‑veteran property owner, and the cancellation of taxes on an uncollectible parcel. Additionally, the council authorized hiring a special appraiser and approved several special‑event applications.

• Approved BYO alcohol at Hunts Mill Park picnic (Resolution #148-25) – all ayes
• Approved fireworks display at Hunts Mill Park picnic (Resolution #149-25) – all ayes
• Inserted $9,450 Highlands Tourism Expansion Grant into 2025 budget (Resolution #150-25) – all ayes
• Refunded $2,300.45 to disabled veteran property owner and removed future taxes (Resolution #151-25) – all ayes
• Cancelled $58.39 taxes on Block 31, Lot 37 (Resolution #152-25) – all ayes
• Authorized hiring of a special appraiser (Resolution #153-25) – ayes with NAY: Perloff
• Approved Citizen Involvement Application for Town Arborist (Mark Spanner) – all ayes
• Approved Special Event applications: In Their Shoes Family Walk/Run (Oct 25) and Day of the Dead (Nov 1) – all ayes

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Mayor and Council will consider several water capacity reservations and a water agreement for a residential and commercial project. The body is also deciding to reject all bids for the 43 Leigh Street storage barn repair due to costs exceeding the budget.

• Rejection of bids for 43 Leigh Street storage barn structural repair (lowest bid $394,681.00)
• Water agreement for Clinton Moebus 34, LLC (Block 14, Lot 32) for 56 townhomes and commercial units
• Refund of $388,500.00 and $399,000.00 to Spruce Run LIHTC 2, LLC
• Water capacity reservation for 96 affordable dwellings at 1726-1730 Route 31 North
• Approval of change orders for the Town of Clinton Police Department renovation project

The Council approved a resolution authorizing a water agreement to support a new residential development on Block 14, Lot 32. It also adopted a resolution rejecting all bids for the 43 Leigh Street storage barn structural repair because they exceeded the budget. Additional actions included approving a banner request, changing the wreath‑making event date, and confirming routine items such as meeting minutes and monthly reports.

• Adopted Resolution #135-25 authorizing water agreement for new housing project (ayes: Bruno, Kashwick, Perloff, Stentz, Traphagen, Kovach; Padmos recused)
• Adopted Resolution #136-25 rejecting bids for 43 Leigh Street storage barn repair (all ayes)
• Approved banner request for Dicken’s Days (all ayes)
• Approved date change for wreath‑making event to Nov 22, 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved water refund request (ayes: Bruno, Kashwick, Padmos, Perloff, Stentz, Traphagen, Kovach)
• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved August 2025 monthly reports (all ayes)

Environmental Commission Agenda

The Environmental Commission will meet to review reports from the Land Use Board and Shade Tree Commission. The body will discuss a lighting ordinance and a recycling flyer, alongside updates on Green Team initiatives.

• Flood Delineation Request for West Main Street
• CEPG Grant Implementation update
• Nocturnal Pollinator & Firefly Project planning
• Monarch Butterfly Pledge
• Lighting Ordinance discussion

The commission approved the July meeting minutes by unanimous consent. The scheduled dates for the October and November meetings were changed to October 13 and November 10, respectively. No other formal actions or votes were taken.

• Approved July meeting minutes (motion carried unanimously)
• Changed October meeting date from Oct 20 to Oct 13
• Changed November meeting date from Nov 17 to Nov 10

Land Use Board Agenda

The Land Use Board is meeting to review an application that includes architectural plans and a request for a variance. The provided agenda consists of meeting materials and application documents.

• Review of architectural plans
• Review of variance request
• Review of application summary

The board voted to approve a D1 use variance allowing residential use on the ground floor of 2‑4 Leigh Street, to grant a waiver of the site‑plan, and to approve a C‑1 variance for exceeding the permitted number of stories. The approvals are conditioned on obtaining DEP approval and a local flood‑hazard permit. The motion passed with all members voting aye. The board also approved the August 19, 2025 minutes, with one member abstaining.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (All Ayes, Viotto abstained)
• Approved D1 Use Variance for 2‑4 Leigh Street (All Ayes)
• Approved waiver of site‑plan for 2‑4 Leigh Street (All Ayes)
• Approved C‑1 variance for exceeding story limit (All Ayes)
• Conditioned all approvals on DEP and local flood‑hazard permit approvals (All Ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 pm (All Ayes)

Shade Tree Commission Agenda

The Shade Tree Commission will meet to discuss the development of a 5-year forestry plan due by the end of 2025. The body will also review grant updates and the urgent need for watering trees.

• 5-year Forestry plan due end of 2025
• Green Community Forestry Grant application
• Infrastructure Grant update
• Urgent need for watering trees
• Proposal to add a shade tree request form to the website

The commission reported on the 5‑year forestry plan, an infrastructure grant, urgent tree‑watering needs, the Kings Crossing grant, completion of 2025 CEUs, a website form for shade‑tree requests, and the pending town arborist application. No actions were approved, denied, or voted on during the meeting.

Historic Commission Agenda

The Clinton Historic Preservation Commission met on August 20, 2025. Members discussed street responsibilities in the historic district, assigned roles, booked a cemetery wagon, and reviewed architecture design standards. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. after a motion by Will Miska, seconded by Susan Courtney. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on proposals were recorded.

Land Use Board Agenda

The board approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It carried the variance for Block 9 Lot 4 (2-4 Leigh Street and 23 Lower Center Street) to September 2, 2025 with no further notice required. The board entered an executive session and then unanimously accepted a settlement that dismisses the Douglass Orr lawsuit with prejudice. It also approved all vouchers and adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Carried Block 9 Lot 4 variance to September 2, 2025 (no further notice)
• Entered executive session (resolution #25-13) (all ayes)
• Accepted settlement dismissing Douglass Orr lawsuit with prejudice (all ayes)
• Approved vouchers (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (all ayes)

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Town Council approved the July 9 meeting minutes and the July monthly reports. It adopted Ordinance #25-13, allocating $148,700 from the Capital Improvement Reserve and Capital Improvement Fund for new rescue‑squad equipment. The Council also approved a water‑capacity reservation for 1734 Route 31, several community special events, a refund request, and appointed Jay Joyce to the Environmental Commission.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes; Bruno abstained)
• Approved July 2025 monthly reports (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-13, appropriating $148,700 for rescue‑squad equipment (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution #126-25, granting 4,500 GPD water reservation to 1734 Route 31 (all ayes)
• Approved special events: Main Street Half Marathon, Santcon 8k, wreath‑making event (all ayes)
• Approved refund request for Gruskin/Ambrose marriage application (all ayes)
• Approved appointment of Jay Joyce to the Environmental Commission (all ayes)
• Opened and then closed public hearing for Ordinance #25-13 (both all ayes)

Environmental Commission Agenda

The commission approved the January meeting minutes unanimously. It agreed to postpone the Sustainable Jersey Silver Certification resubmission for one year. The recycling flyer will be updated to show that plastics labeled 1‑6 are collected. Additional actions and scheduling were outlined but not voted on.

• Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Sustainable Jersey certification resubmission for one year
• Updated recycling flyer to include plastics #1‑6
• Scheduled Arbor Day for Friday, May 23
• John to coordinate SAGE grant update with Rich Phelan by month end
• John and Councilwoman Molly Padmos to schedule meeting with NJ DOT
• John to attend first hour of 2025 River Cleanup; Norma to arrange tables/chairs with Red Mill Museum

Shade Tree Commission Agenda

The commission received a liaison report about the Firefly Walk event on July 23. A shade tree at 46 Center St was added to the fall removal list, and the owner will be contacted. Updates were given on the 5‑year forestry plan, a grant application, upcoming tree planting, and website improvements. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

Land Use Board Agenda

The Land Use Board approved the June 3, 2025 minutes and adopted several resolutions, including a use variance for Comcast Cable at 92 West Main Street and an extension request for Ansuya Enterprise LLC. The board also granted temporary waivers for a variance application, voted to defend and authorize representation in the pending J. Douglass Orr litigation, approved vouchers, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 3 minutes (6-0)
• Adopted Comcast Cable variance for Block 6 Lot 42‑92 West Main Street (4-0)
• Adopted extension request for Ansuya Enterprise LLC, Block 17 Lot 2 & 17.01 Lot 2.03 (3-0)
• Granted temporary waivers for Block 9 Lot 4‑2‑4 Leigh Street & 23 Lower Center Street application (5-0)
• Voted to defend pending litigation J. Douglass Orr vs Town of Clinton (6-0)
• Authorized attorney Katie Razin to defend the litigation (6-0)
• Approved vouchers (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Town of Clinton Council approved the June 11 meeting minutes and the June monthly reports. It approved two special events—the Unity Bank Charity Car Show and the Clinton Pride Family Festival. The Council introduced Ordinance #25-13 and adopted a capital ordinance allocating $148,700 for rescue‑squad equipment. It also adopted four resolutions awarding contracts for police and emergency‑vehicle equipment and vehicles.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved June 2025 monthly reports (6-0)
• Approved Unity Bank Charity Car Show event (6-0)
• Approved Clinton Pride Family Festival event (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance #25-13 for rescue‑squad equipment (6-0)
• Adopted Capital Ordinance #25-13 appropriating $148,700 (6-0)
• Awarded Elite Vehicle Solutions contract for police vehicle electrical equipment up to $10,428.75 (6-0)
• Awarded PL Custom contract to remount two ambulances up to $367,688.50 (6-0)

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Council approved the May meeting minutes and May monthly reports unanimously. It approved a water refund account and a temporary food‑permit refund for Keystone Farms Cheese with all members voting aye. Ordinance #25‑08 prohibiting dogs in public playgrounds was adopted (5‑1 vote). The town also approved Capital Ordinance #25‑09 authorizing $304,600 for sewer improvements and Capital Ordinance #25‑10 authorizing $127,000 for water improvements.

• Approved May 14 & May 28 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved May monthly reports (all ayes)
• Approved Water Refund Account #3843-0 (ayes: Bruno, Kashwick, Padmos, Stentz, Traphagen, Kovach)
• Approved temporary food permit refund to Keystone Farms Cheese (ayes: Bruno, Kashwick, Padmos, Stentz, Traphagen, Kovach)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-08: Dogs prohibited in playgrounds (ayes: Kashwick, Padmos, Stentz, Traphagen, Kovach; nay: Bruno)
• Adopted Capital Ordinance #25-09: Sewer utility improvements $304,600 (all ayes)
• Adopted Capital Ordinance #25-10: Water utility improvements $127,000 (all ayes)
• Opened public hearings for Ordinances #25-09 and #25-10 (all ayes)

Land Use Board Agenda

The Land Use Board approved the Hiddenbrook Realty LLC site‑plan resolution, granted an extension to Ansuya Enterprise LLC for Phase II & III, and unanimously adopted the 2025 Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The board also approved a D‑1 variance and related bulk variances for a Comcast data‑center at 92 West Main Street, approved the voucher list, and adjourned the meeting at 9:05 pm.

• Approved Hiddenbrook Realty LLC site‑plan resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Ansuya Enterprise LLC Phase II & III extension request (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Fourth Round Housing Element & Fair Share Plan (unanimous)
• Approved D‑1 variance and associated bulk variances for Comcast at 92 West Main St (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (passed with two abstentions)
• Approved voucher list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:05 pm (unanimous)

Mayor and Council Agenda

The council approved a $50,000 police grant and accepted the recommendation to promote Sgt. McGuire to police chief. It adopted Ordinance #25‑08 prohibiting dogs from certain playgrounds and courts. The council also set salary ranges for town employees, appointed Trey Rivera as a full‑time police officer, and authorized NJDOT grant applications for the Fairview Avenue and RupeLLS Road resurfacing projects.

• Approved $50,000 no‑match police grant (motion by Bruno, all ayes)
• Authorized payment of bills on off‑weeks when council not meeting (motion by Traphagen, all ayes)
• Accepted recommendation to promote Sgt. McGuire to Police Chief (motion by Perloff, all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance #25‑08 banning dogs on playgrounds and courts (motion by Padmos, all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance #25‑12 setting salary ranges for town and utility employees (vote all ayes)
• Appointed Trey Rivera as full‑time police officer (Resolution #101‑25, all ayes)
• Approved NJDOT grant application for Fairview Avenue pavement project (Resolution #102‑25, all ayes)
• Approved NJDOT grant application for RupeLLS Road mill & resurfacing project (Resolution #103‑25, all ayes)

Historic Commission Agenda

The Clinton Historic Preservation Commission discussed ideas for the 250th anniversary, flyer designs, and signage. No formal votes were recorded for those items. The commission decided to cancel the Garden Party for this year. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 pm.

• Garden Party canceled (no vote tally recorded)

Environmental Commission Agenda

The Environmental Commission reviewed and approved the minutes of the April 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other actions were decided during the session. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Shade Tree Commission Agenda

The commission reviewed the 5‑year forestry plan, grant applications, tree planting status, and Arbor Day plans. They also considered looking at Cranford’s shade‑tree program. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Council approved the minutes from the April 23 meeting and the April monthly reports. They approved a water refund for Account #4537-0. After opening and closing a public hearing, the Council adopted Ordinance #25-07 establishing an Open Space, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund.

• Approved April 23 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved April monthly reports (all ayes)
• Approved water refund for Account #4537-0 (all ayes)
• Opened public hearing for Ordinance #25-07 (all ayes)
• Closed public hearing for Ordinance #25-07 (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-07 establishing Open Space Trust Fund (all ayes)

Land Use Board Agenda

The board approved the Preliminary and Final Site Plan for Block 21 Lot 24, granting the requested variances, waivers and signage relief. It also approved the Clinton House resolution, an extension for Ansuya Enterprise Phase II, and a waiver to deem the Comcast application complete. The April 1 minutes and voucher payments were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

• Approved Clinton House Resolution (Ayes: Sailer, Carberry, Joyce, Snider, Smith, Viotto)
• Approved one‑year extension for Ansuya Enterprise Phase II (Ayes: Sailer, Carberry, Joyce, Smith, Snider, Viotto)
• Granted waiver and deemed Comcast application complete (Ayes: Sailer, Carberry, Joyce, Smith, Snider, Viotto)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Site Plan with variances for Hiddenbrook Realty (Ayes: Sailer, Kovach, Carberry, Smith, Snider, Traphagen, Viotto)
• Approved vouchers (All Ayes)
• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (All Ayes; Abstain: Kovach, Traphagen, Viotto, Snider)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:40 p.m. (Motion carried)

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Town of Clinton Council approved the 2025 municipal budget and amended the Water Utility Capital Budget to add multiple water‑related projects. It also adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including a fee waiver for the fire department, a recycling tonnage grant, and bond ordinances for water main and well improvements.

• Approved April 9 minutes (abstentions: Bruno, Perloff)
• Approved $614 fire‑department fee waiver (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution #86-25 amending Water Utility Capital Budget (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution #87-25 canceling $140,622.21 reserve appropriation (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-06 (all ayes)
• Adopted 2025 Budget (all ayes)
• Adopted Bond Ordinance #25-04 for West Main Street water main replacement (abstain: Perloff; Padmos left meeting)
• Adopted Resolution #88-25 recycling tonnage grant (all ayes)

Environmental Commission Agenda

The commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑2 vote. No new business or substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (3-0-2)

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Town of Clinton Council unanimously approved the March meeting minutes, monthly reports, and the appointment of James Lestrange to the Green Team. It also adopted Ordinance #25-07 establishing an Open Space Trust Fund, approved the 2025 recreation facility fee schedule, and hired Robert Vandenberg as the new Electric Sub‑Code and Electric Inspector. Additional approvals included a fire‑permit fee waiver, banner requests for upcoming events, and related resolutions.

• Approved minutes of March 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved March monthly reports (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of James Lestrange to the Green Team (unanimous)
• Approved $75 fire‑permit fee waiver for Flag Day ceremony (unanimous)
• Approved banner requests for Red Mill Uncork Summer (June 7‑8) and Hunterdon County Bulldogs (Sept 12) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-07 establishing Open Space Trust Fund (unanimous, second reading; public hearing May 14)
• Adopted Resolution #79-25 approving 2025 recreation facility rental fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #80-25 hiring Robert Vandenberg as Electric Sub‑Code and Electric Inspector (unanimous)

Land Use Board Agenda

The board approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It postponed the Clinton House resolution and the Block 21 Lot 24 public hearing, setting both for May 6, 2025. The board deemed the Block 6 Lot 42 Comcast application incomplete, granted the requested permanent and temporary waivers, and placed it on the May 6 agenda pending required items by April 15. Vouchers were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Clinton House resolution to May 6, 2025
• Moved Block 21 Lot 24 public hearing to May 6, 2025; applicant to re‑notice
• Deemed Block 6 Lot 42 Comcast application incomplete and granted waivers; placed on May 6 agenda pending items by April 15 (6‑0 vote)
• Approved vouchers (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 pm (unanimous)

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Town Council adopted Ordinance #25-01 (EILMING) and Ordinance #25-02 for the new police building, both by unanimous vote. It introduced Bond Ordinance #25-03, authorizing $8,500,000 in bonds for a PFAS treatment system and related upgrades at Well 2. The council also approved a special event request for Cruisin’ Clinton on April 27, 2025, and accepted an $80,000 donation for playground renovations.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-01 (EILMING) – vote all ayes
• Adopted Ordinance #25-02 (supplemental bond for new police building) – vote all ayes
• Introduced Bond Ordinance #25-03 authorizing $8,500,000 for Well 2 improvements
• Approved special event request for Cruisin’ Clinton on April 27, 2025 – vote all ayes
• Approved minutes of the March 26, 2025 regular council meeting – vote all ayes
• Approved minutes of the March 19, 2025 sewer budget workshop – vote all ayes
• Accepted $80,000 check from Friends of the Town of Clinton Parks for playground renovations
• Closed public portion of the meeting – vote all ayes

Shade Tree Commission Agenda

The commission received a liaison report that the River Clean Up will take place on April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. They confirmed that a tree at 20 Hillside Dr. will be pruned by JCP&L now and removed later in the year. A $32,000 infrastructure grant was awarded to replace about 57 trees in the Knolls, with planting slated to start mid‑April. Arbor Day planting is scheduled for May 23 and a girl‑scout planting of 30 white pines for April 5.

Historic Commission Agenda

The commission discussed ideas for a 250th anniversary cookbook, a walking tour of 1700s homes, a flyer for plaque submissions, issues with an alley between two historic buildings, posting events on the town website, and adding more graphic detail to new signage at Gebhardt. No formal actions or approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a motion.

• Motion to adjourn adopted