Eatontown, New Jersey

Planning Board

Mayor & Council

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss Ordinance 15-2026, which proposes changes to the Monmouth Mall Redevelopment Plan. It will also memorialize a site plan with variances for a property at 9 Highway 36, Block 2304 Lot 64. Additionally, the board will review a request to extend the map filing date for the Old Orchard Residential Development, Block 2701, Lots 69.05 and 69.06.

• Ordinance 15-2026: amendment to Monmouth Mall Redevelopment Plan
• PB 2026-06: site plan with variances for 9 Highway 36, Block 2304 Lot 64
• PB 2023-14: extension request for map filing date, Old Orchard Residential Development, Block 2701 Lots 69.05/69.06

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will review a request to expand a driveway at 6 Eton Place and a proposal to demolish a home at 450 Wall Street to build a three-story house. The board will also approve minutes from the June 15 meeting.

• Approval of June 15, 2026 minutes
• Driveway expansion variance at 6 Eton Place (20% to 27% impervious coverage)
• Extension of time for approval at 76 South Street
• Demolition and new construction variance at 450 Wall Street

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 15-2026, which amends the Monmouth Mall Redevelopment Plan to add veterinary offices as an allowed use. The meeting also includes several consent‑agenda resolutions: redeeming tax sale certificates, releasing escrow funds for Tesla Inc., approving a grant application for the Grant Avenue and Buttonwood Avenue improvement project, and adopting bylaws for the Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation matters.

• Ordinance 15-2026 – amendment to the Monmouth Mall Redevelopment Plan to permit veterinary offices (first reading, public hearing 7/22/2026)
• Resolution 143-2026 – redemption of Tax Sale Certificates (e.g., $1,099.16 premium, $800 certificate #25-00040; $1,333.36 premium, $1,100 certificate #25-00058)
• Resolution 144-2026 – release of escrow funds for Tesla Inc.: $3,250.90 (plus accrued interest) from Escrow Account No. 1690
• Resolution 145-2026 – approval to submit a grant application and execute a contract with NJDOT for the Grant Avenue and Buttonwood Avenue Improvement Project (grant ID MA-2027-Grant Avenue & Buttonwood Avenue Improvements - 00586)
• Resolution 146-2026 – approval of the bylaws of the Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund

Planning Board

The board will memorialize two resolutions: an amendment to the Netflix 1B site plan for Block 301, lots 1.02‑1.05, and a one‑year extension of approvals for the Rita A. Ruggieri project on Block 3505, Lot 5, Industrial Way West. It will also consider a new site plan with variances for the Blinds to Go development at 9 Highway 36, Block 2304, Lot 64. No other business is listed.

• Memorialize amendment to Netflix 1B site plan (Block 301, lots 1.02‑1.05)
• Memorialize one‑year extension of approvals for Rita A. Ruggieri project (Block 3505, Lot 5, Industrial Way West)
• Review site plan with variances for Blinds to Go (9 Highway 36, Block 2304, Lot 64)

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will review a site plan amendment for a Netflix project and an extension for a Rita A. Ruggieri industrial development. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from June 22, 2026.

• Netflix 1B Amendment: Block 301, lots 1.02, 1.03, 1.04 & 1.05
• Rita A. Ruggieri: One-year extension of approvals at Industrial Way West
• Blinds to Go: Site Plan with variances at 9 Highway 36
• Old Orchard Residential Development: Request for extension to map filing date
• Approval of June 22, 2026 minutes

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a workshop to swear in four police sergeants and a regular meeting to vote on several resolutions. The body will address a retail cannabis license and various municipal service agreements.

• Issuance/renewal of a Class 5 Retail Cannabis License to AYR Wellness NJ, LLC
• Police promotions for Sgt. Kevin Licknack, Sgt. Kenneth Errickson, Sgt. James Christie, and Sgt. Michael Schmerler
• Tax levy payment of $2,386,236.00 to Eatontown Board of Education
• Tax levy payment of $1,354,212.25 to Monmouth Regional H.S. Bd. of Ed
• CBA Grant payment of $60,000.00 to Eatontown PBA #305

The Eatontown Council adopted five consent‑agenda resolutions, including authorizing a Class 5 retail cannabis license for AYR Wellness NJ, LLC. The council also approved the bi‑weekly payroll, bills and claims, and authorized participation in county mutual‑aid agreements. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 138‑2026 authorizing issuance/renewal of a Class 5 retail cannabis license to AYR Wellness NJ, LLC (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 136‑2026 authorizing participation in Intra‑County Mutual Aid agreements (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 137‑2026 authorizing release of escrow for FMERA Phase 1 (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 139‑2026 authorizing removal of trees at Locust Grove Cemetery (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 140‑2026 authorizing renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Control licenses (voice vote)
• Approved bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll (voice vote)
• Approved Girl Scout Rainbow Bridge request subject to DWP safety review (unanimous verbal approval)
• Approved police promotions and oath of office for four sergeants (unanimous verbal approval)

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will consider an amended preliminary and final major site plan for Netflix. The board will also memorialize resolutions for two billboards and review two extension requests.

• Amended Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan for Netflix (Block 301, lots 1.02, 1.03, 1.04 & 1.05)
• Memorialization of billboard resolutions for IAAT Services, LLC at 178 Rte. 35 and 90, 92, 96 Hwy. 36
• One-year extension request for Rita A. Ruggieri at Block 3505 Lot 5, Industrial Way West
• Map filing date extension request for Old Orchard Residential Development (Block 2701, Lots 69.05 and 69.06)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will consider an application to expand the existing driveway at 6 Eton Place, which would raise front‑yard impervious coverage from 20% to 27%, above the 14% maximum. The board will also review a subdivision proposal for 40 Byrnes Lane that does not meet required lot width, front‑setback, and side‑setback standards. No other items require board action at this meeting.

• ZB 2026-05 – Expand driveway at 6 Eton Place, impervious coverage increase to 27% (max 14%)
• ZB 11-2025 – Subdivide 40 Byrnes Lane into two lots; lot width 59.8' (required 75'), front setback 25.7' (required 30'), side setback 1.9' (required 5')
• ZB 2024-02 – Request for extension of time of approval for 76 South Street

The Zoning Board approved Andrew Chlapowski's request to expand the driveway at 6 Eton Place, increasing impervious coverage to 27%. The Board also approved a one‑year extension of approvals for Ramon Quezada's 76 South Street project. Minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting were memorialized, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

• Approved driveway expansion at 6 Eton Place (unanimous ayes)
• Approved one‑year extension of approvals for 76 South Street (unanimous ayes)
• Memorialized April 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 p.m. (unanimous ayes)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider several ordinances, including a $3.3 million bond for equipment and infrastructure. The body will also discuss the Industrial Way rezoning and the Fort Monmouth redevelopment plan.

• Ordinance 11-2026: $3,325,748 appropriation for capital improvements and equipment, including $2,668,892 in bonds
• Ordinance 12-2026: $1,000,000 for Wampum Lake Dam rehabilitation
• Ordinance 13-2026: $1,000,000 for infrastructure to support a Netflix Studios facility at Fort Monmouth
• Resolution 125-2026: Amendment No. 22 to the Fort Monmouth Reuse and Redevelopment Plan
• Resolution 130-2026: Approval of Keystone Sports Construction for a basketball court at Maxwell Park

The Governing Body adopted Ordinance 11-2026, authorizing $2,668,892 in bonds to fund capital projects. The meeting also approved the prior workshop and regular meeting minutes and accepted a set of communications items. The session was then adjourned.

• Adopted Ordinance 11-2026 bond ordinance authorizing $2,668,892 bonds (voice vote AYE – C/East, C/Araman, C/Jones, C/Lawson; absent C/Escalante, C/Faust)
• Approved workshop/regular meeting minutes from 5/27/2026 (voice vote AYE – C/East, C/Araman, C/Jones, C/Lawson; absent C/Escalante, C/Faust)
• Accepted communications A‑F (voice vote AYE – C/East, C/Araman, C/Escalante, C/Faust, C/Jones, C/Lawson; absent C/Escalante, C/Faust)
• Adjourned the workshop meeting (voice vote AYE – C/East, C/Araman, C/Jones, C/Lawson; absent C/Escalante, C/Faust)

Planning Board

The Borough of Eatontown Planning Board cancelled its regular meeting that was set for June 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was to be held in the Municipal Building, 47 Broad Street, 2nd Floor. No agenda items were presented or decided. Residents should note the cancellation.

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are meeting to adopt the 2026 municipal and capital budgets and discuss land use definitions. The body is also introducing several new ordinances and reviewing DPW updates.

• Adoption of 2026 Municipal Budget totaling $35,598,751.66
• Capital Budget Amendment including $1M for Wampum Lake Dam rehabilitation and $1M for Netflix Studios facility infrastructure
• Ordinance 10-2026 to amend the definition of a 'Corner Lot' in Chapter 89 Land Use
• Resolution 122-2026 for the purchase of a DPW tub grinder via Sourcewell Co-op #030923
• Resolution 118-2026 for the issuance/renewal of a Class 3 Cannabis Wholesaler License for M&G Distribution, LLC

The governing body approved temporary trailers for the DPW site. It also adopted Resolution 113‑2026, authorizing a self‑examination of the 2026 municipal budget. The council approved the meeting minutes, accepted several communications, and opened the public hearing on the 2026 budget amendment. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved temporary trailers for DPW site (vote not recorded)
• Approved Resolution 113‑2026 authorizing self‑examination of the budget (unanimous AYE)
• Approved workshop/regular/closed‑session minutes (voice vote AYE)
• Accepted communications A‑C (voice vote AYE)
• Opened public hearing on 2026 Municipal Budget Amendment (voice vote AYE)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote AYE)

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will consider two applications from IAAT Services, LLC for multi‑message billboards at 178 Route 35 (lots 3‑6) and at 90‑96 Highway 36 (lot 3). The board will also review Plan Amendment #22, which proposes an alternative development scenario for Parcel E in the Tinton Falls plan area. Additionally, the board will consider Ordinance No. 10‑2026 to amend the definition of a “corner lot” in Chapter 89 of the borough’s land‑use code.

• IAAT Services, LLC – proposed multi‑message billboard at 178 Rte 35, Block 2301, Lots 3‑6
• IAAT Services, LLC – proposed multi‑message billboard at 90, 92, 96 Hwy 36, Block 2902, Lot 3
• Review of Plan Amendment #22 for an alternative development scenario for Parcel E in Tinton Falls
• Review of Ordinance No. 10‑2026 amending the definition of “corner lot” in Chapter 89 Land Use

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will discuss two IAAT Services, LLC proposals for multi‑message billboards at 178 Rte. 35 (Lots 3‑6) and at 90‑96 Hwy. 36 (Lot 3). It will also review Plan Amendment #22, which proposes an alternative development scenario for Parcel E in Tinton Falls. Finally, the board will consider Ordinance No. 10‑2026 that amends the definition of a corner lot in Chapter 89 Land Use.

• Review IAAT Services, LLC multi‑message billboard proposal – 178 Rte. 35, Block 2301, Lots 3‑6
• Review IAAT Services, LLC multi‑message billboard proposal – 90, 92, 96 Hwy. 36, Block 2902, Lot 3
• Review Plan Amendment #22 for an alternative development scenario for Parcel E in Tinton Falls
• Review Ordinance No. 10‑2026 amending the definition of “corner lot” in Chapter 89 Land Use

The Planning Board approved both IAAT Services billboard applications—one at 178 Rte. 35 and another at 90‑96 Hwy. 36—with a 7‑0 vote. It also adopted Ordinance No. 10‑2026 redefining “corner lot” as consistent with the Master Plan, and recorded no comment on Tinton Falls Plan Amendment #22. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved billboard at 178 Rte. 35 (7-0)
• Approved billboard at 90‑96 Hwy. 36 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10‑2026 redefining corner lot (7-0)
• Recorded no comment on Tinton Falls Plan Amendment #22 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2026 meeting (7-0)

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council adopted the 2026 municipal budget, increasing appropriations by 3.5% to $35,598,751.66 and adjusting the local tax levy to $17,897,700. The body also authorized a cannabis manufacturing license and approved police vehicle purchases.

• Ordinance 08-2026: Exceeds municipal budget limit by 3.5% ($1,005,124.89)
• Resolution 102-2026: Amends 2026 budget and tax levy ($35,598,751.66)
• Resolution 103-2026: Authorizes cannabis manufacturing license to HarvestWorks Farm Corporation
• Resolution 101-26: Awards bid for two 2026 Ford F-150 Police Responder vehicles
• Resolution 10:26: Authorizes submission of closing statement for Gurbisz Park splashpad grant

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 08‑2026, allowing the 2026 municipal budget to exceed the cap limit by 3.5%, adding $1,005,124.89 to final appropriations. The council also adopted Resolution 101‑2026 authorizing the budget to be read by title only at the public hearing. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 08‑2026 to exceed budget cap by 3.5% ($1,005,124.89) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 101‑2026 to read the budget by title only (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for May 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at 47 Broad Street, 2nd Floor. The cancellation follows a request from the attorney for application ZB 2025‑11, located at 40 Byrnes Lane, to adjourn the hearing until June 15, 2026. The applicant’s attorney will issue a new notice with the rescheduled meeting date.

• Meeting scheduled for May 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. cancelled
• Adjournment request for application ZB 2025‑11 at 40 Byrnes Lane
• New meeting date to be announced by applicant’s attorney

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board canceled its regular meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026. The meeting was to be held at the Municipal Building on Broad Street.

• Meeting cancellation announced
• No items on the agenda

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are considering an ordinance to raise mercantile license fees and will hold a hearing regarding a boarding/rooming house at 125 Broad Street. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure and administrative resolutions.

• Ordinance 09-2026: Proposed increase of initial mercantile license fee to $125 and annual fee to $100
• Public hearing for Boarding/Rooming House, Coastal Sober Living, LLC at 125 Broad Street
• Resolution 97-2026: Authorizing T&M Associates for Parker Road improvements not to exceed $311,200
• Resolution 96-2026: Agreement with FMERA to demolish buildings 1108, 1109, 1110, 1123, and 1124 at Fort Monmouth
• Resolution 98-2026: Emergency temporary appropriations totaling $285,000

The council approved the meeting minutes and routine communications, and passed the bi‑weekly payroll. It introduced Ordinance 09‑2026 to increase mercantile license fees, with a public hearing set for May 13. The council also approved four consent‑agenda resolutions covering a Fort Monmouth demolition agreement, engineering services for Parker Road, emergency temporary appropriations, and a volunteer list for the First Aid Department.

• Approved meeting minutes (voice vote, all present)
• Approved communications items A‑E (voice vote, all present)
• Approved bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll (voice vote, all present)
• Introduced Ordinance 09‑2026 to increase mercantile license fees (motion passed, all present)
• Approved Consent Resolutions 96‑2026 to 99‑2026 as a group (motion passed, all present)

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will meet to memorialize resolutions for several site plan applications. These include a new dealership and HVAC installations. The board will also consider an approval extension for the Monmouth Square project.

• Subaru Dealership preliminary and final major site plan at 111 Hwy 36 (Old Orchard Property, LLC)
• Installation of three 20-ton HVAC units at Blk 3502 Lot 10 (Brecoflex Co., LLC)
• Installation of two additional façade signs at 133 Hwy 35 (Hackens Meridian Ambulatory Care, Inc.)
• Third request for approval extension for Monmouth Square at 180 NJ State Highway 35 South

The board approved the minutes from March 16, 2026. No old business, new business, or correspondence was considered, and no resolutions were voted on or decided.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will review a preliminary and final major site plan and conditional use permit for Tinton Villas, LLC, including variance relief to construct two‑story three‑bedroom townhomes on 29‑31 Tinton Avenue. It will also consider variance requests from Reinaldo M. DeSousa for driveway setback, front yard impervious coverage, and yard setbacks at 16 Campbell Drive. Additionally, the board will evaluate a post‑construction approval and variances for Diogo Ferreira’s second‑floor expansion and basement walk‑out at 36 Lafetra Avenue.

• ZB 15-2025: Preliminary & final major site plan approval and conditional use permit with variance relief for two‑story townhomes at 29‑31 Tinton Avenue, Blk 201 Lot 13
• ZB 20-2025: Variance relief request for driveway setback, front yard impervious coverage, and front/side yard setbacks at 16 Campbell Drive, Blk 2609 Lot 4
• ZB 01-2026: Post‑construction approval and variances for lot area, lot width, and front yard setbacks for a second‑floor expansion at 36 Lafetra Avenue, Blk 1005 Lot 3

The board unanimously approved the preliminary and final major site plan for Tinton Villas, LLC, with conditional use and variance relief for two townhomes. It also granted variance relief to Reinaldo M. DeSousa for driveway, yard setbacks, and curb improvements. Additionally, the board approved post‑construction approval and variances for Diogo Ferreira’s second‑floor expansion and basement walk‑out at 36 Lafetra Avenue.

• Approved Tinton Villas site plan and conditional use/variance relief (unanimous)
• Approved variance relief for Reinaldo M. DeSousa’s driveway and yard setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved post‑construction approval and variances for Diogo Ferreira’s expansion (unanimous)
• Memorialized minutes of March 9, 2026 (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on a boarding/rooming house application for Coastal Sober Living, LLC at 125 Broad Street. They will introduce Ordinance 08-2026, which would exceed the municipal budget appropriations limit and establish a CAP bank, as a first‑reading item. Several routine resolutions will be approved, including a cannabis retailer license for East Coasting, LLC at Michael’s Plaza, 178 Route 35, and a release of escrow for the Nottingham Drive Pump Station.

• Ordinance 07-2026 – amendment to Chapter 152 (Filming) – public hearing/second reading
• Hearing – Boarding/Rooming House, Coastal Sober Living, LLC – 125 Broad Street
• Ordinance 08-2026 – exceed municipal budget limit and establish CAP bank – first reading
• Resolution 92-2026 – authorize Class 5 Cannabis Retailer license to East Coasting, LLC at 178 Route 35
• Resolution 91-2026 – authorize release of escrow for Nottingham Drive Pump Station

The governing body approved the workshop minutes and authorized an executive (closed) session. It accepted two communications from Monmouth County and a wetlands project. The council postponed the boarding/rooming house hearing to April 22. It adopted Ordinance 08-2026 to increase the 2026 municipal budget by 3.5% ($1,005,124.89) and adopted Resolution 86-2026 to raise the deferred school‑tax levy to $16,998,520.

• Approved workshop/regular meeting minutes (voice vote AYE – East, Escalante, Faust, Jones, Lawson; Araman absent)
• Authorized executive (closed) session (voice vote AYE – East, Escalante, Faust, Jones, Lawson; Araman absent)
• Accepted communications A‑B (Monmouth County ordinance and wetlands letter) (voice vote AYE – East, Escalante, Faust, Jones, Lawson; Araman absent)
• Postponed boarding/rooming house hearing to April 22 (Mayor announcement)
• Adopted Ordinance 08‑2026 to increase CY 2026 budget by 3.5% ($1,005,124.89) (voice vote AYE – East, Escalante, Faust, Jones, Lawson; Araman absent)
• Adopted Resolution 86‑2026 to increase deferred school‑tax levy to $16,998,520 (voice vote AYE – East, Escalante, Faust, Jones, Lawson; Araman absent)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (voice vote AYE – East, Escalante, Faust, Jones, Lawson; Araman absent)

Planning Board

The Regular Meeting of the Eatontown Planning Board scheduled for April 6, 2026, has been canceled.

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Borough Council adopted Ordinance 02‑2026, amending Chapter 89 to regulate and limit billboards within the borough, especially near the intersection of State Highways 35 and 36. The council also introduced Ordinance 07‑2026 to amend the Film Ready Ordinance. Several routine resolutions were approved, including tax‑sale certificate redemptions and change orders for engineering services on bikeway improvements and the Wampum Park spillway. An infrastructure projects funding discussion was held by the mayor.

• Ordinance 02‑2026 – limits billboards in the borough, especially within 2000 ft of the Route 35/36 intersection
• Ordinance 07‑2026 – amends Chapter 152 (Filming) to update the Film Ready Ordinance
• Resolution 81‑2026 – authorizes tax‑sale certificate redemptions
• Resolution 82‑2026 – authorizes Change Order No. 1 to ARH Associates for Phase I Bikeway Improvements along Industrial Way West and East
• Resolution 83‑2026 – authorizes T&M Associates for additional engineering services for the Wampum Park Spillway

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 02-2026, which amends Chapter 89 to prohibit new billboards throughout all zoning districts and set strict conditions for any existing billboards. The ordinance was adopted by voice vote with all six councilmembers voting aye. The council also approved the March 11 minutes, accepted three communications, and adjourned the workshop meeting.

• Approved March 11, 2026 workshop/regular/closed session minutes (voice vote, Araman abstained)
• Accepted communications A‑C (voice vote, all aye)
• Opened public comment on Ordinance 02‑2026 (voice vote, all aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 02‑2026 regulating billboards (voice vote, all six councilmembers aye)
• Adjourned workshop meeting (voice vote, all six councilmembers aye)

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the February 2026 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan amendment to the borough's Master Plan. The board will also review an amended site plan to add two façade signs for Hackensack Meridian Ambulatory Care at 133 Hwy 35. Additional items include a minor site plan for HVAC units, a major site plan for a proposed Subaru dealership, and a consistency review of the billboard ordinance.

• PB 2026-02 – Brecoflex Co., LLC minor site plan to install three 20‑ton HVAC units on concrete pads (Blk 3502 Lot 10)
• PB 2026-01 – Old Orchard Property, LLC preliminary and final major site plan for a proposed Subaru dealership with variances (Blk 2701 lot 69.01, 111 Hwy 36)
• PB 2026-03 – Hackensack Meridian Ambulatory Care, Inc. amended site plan to add two façade signs (total five) at 133 Hwy 35 (Blk 1304 Lot 21.01)
• Public hearing on the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan amendment to the Eatontown Master Plan (February 2026 version)
• Consistency review of Ordinance 02-2026 amending Chapter 89 to regulate billboards in the borough

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Borough Council meeting on March 11, 2026 includes a public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 03‑2026 (Affordable Housing Ordinance), Ordinance 05‑2026 (creating a new “R‑MFMU Zone — AH13 Mixed Use Multifamily Affordable Housing 3‑Zone”), and Ordinance 06‑2026 (authorizing an easement with Jersey Central Power & Light at Captain James M. Gurbisz Park). The council will also consider several consent‑agenda resolutions, including a revocable license for 97 Windsor Drive, a budget appropriation transfer, and contracts for professional services and assessment inspections. Additional items include a billboard ordinance introduction and various communications from planning boards and other municipalities.

• Ordinance 03‑2026 – Affordable Housing Ordinance implementing the Fourth Round Housing Plan element (public hearing/adoption)
• Ordinance 05‑2026 – Creates “R‑MFMU Zone — AH13 Mixed Use Multifamily Affordable Housing 3‑Zone” (public hearing/adoption)
• Ordinance 06‑2026 – Authorizes easement agreement with Jersey Central Power & Light for electrical facilities at Captain James M. Gurbisz Park (public hearing/adoption)
• Resolution 66‑2026 – Authorizes revocable license and hold‑harmless agreement for property at 97 Windsor Drive
• Resolution 67‑2026 – Approves 2025 budget appropriation transfer #3

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 03‑2026, the Affordable Housing Ordinance implementing the Fourth Round Housing Plan and Fair Share Plan. The ordinance was approved by voice vote with all five present councilmembers voting aye and Councilmember Araman absent. The council also approved the March 2 meeting minutes and accepted six communications from regional agencies. Additionally, the council authorized and then concluded a brief executive session under the Open Public Meetings Act and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted Affordable Housing Ordinance 03-2026 (voice vote AYE, Araman absent)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (voice vote AYE, Araman absent)
• Accepted communications A‑F from regional agencies (voice vote AYE, Araman absent)
• Authorized executive session under Open Public Meetings Act (voice vote AYE, Araman absent)
• Reopened session after executive session (voice vote AYE, Araman absent)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote AYE, Araman absent)

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will vote on the preliminary and final major site plan, a conditional use permit, and variance relief for two two‑story three‑bedroom townhomes at 29‑31 Tinton Avenue, Block 201 Lot 13. The board will also consider several variance requests for properties at 16 Campbell Drive, 24 Larkspur Drive, and 36 Lafetra Avenue. A subdivision proposal for 40 Byrnes Lane that would create two residential lots will be discussed. All items are presented for board decision or recommendation.

• Approval of major site plan, conditional use permit, and variances for Tinton Villas at 29‑31 Tinton Avenue (two‑story townhomes)
• Variance request for 16 Campbell Dr., Block 2609 Lot 4 (front step, porch, driveway, patio, and yard setbacks)
• Variance request for 24 Larkspur Dr., Block 2701 Lot 21 (detached garage, driveway expansion, yard setbacks)
• Variance request for 36 Lafetra Ave., Block 1005 Lot 3 (second‑floor expansion, basement walk‑out, lot area and setback variances)
• Subdivision proposal for 40 Byrnes Lane, Block 1002 Lot 11 to create two residential lots with revised setbacks

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will vote on the preliminary and final major site plan approval, conditional use permit, and variance relief for Tinton Villas, LLC at 29-31 Tinton Avenue (Blk 201 lot 13). It will also consider several variance requests: demolition and porch work at 16 Campbell Dr. (Blk 2609 Lot 4), a detached garage at 24 Larkspur Drive (Blk 2701 lot 21), and a second‑floor expansion at 36 Lafetra Ave. (Blk 1005 lot 3). Additionally, a subdivision proposal for 40 Byrnes Lane (Blk 1002 lot 11) will be discussed.

• ZB 15-2025: Major site plan approval and conditional use permit for two two‑story townhomes at 29-31 Tinton Avenue, Blk 201 lot 13
• ZB 20-2025: Variance request for demolition, porch, and driveway improvements at 16 Campbell Dr., Blk 2609 Lot 4
• ZB 02-2026: Variance request for a 1,619 sq ft detached garage and driveway expansion at 24 Larkspur Drive, Blk 2701 lot 21
• ZB 01-2026: Variance request for second‑floor expansion and basement walk‑out at 36 Lafetra Ave., Blk 1005 lot 3
• ZB 11-2025: Subdivision proposal to create two residential lots at 40 Byrnes Lane, Blk 1002 lot 11

The Eatontown Zoning Board appointed Mr. East as Chairman and approved the variance requests for Reinaldo DeSousa and Diogo Ferreira. The Bornhoeft garage variance was carried over to the April 13, 2026 meeting for further review. All motions passed with the recorded vote counts.

• Appointed Mr. East as Chairman (7‑0 ayes, 0 nays)
• Memorialized meeting minutes (unanimous approval)
• Carried Robert and Kathleen Bornhoeft garage variance matter to April 13, 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved Reinaldo DeSousa variance application (7‑0 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Diogo Ferreira second‑floor expansion and basement walk‑out (6‑1 ayes, 1 nay)
• No decision recorded on ZB 11‑2025 subdivision application

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will review a minor site plan to install three 20‑ton HVAC units on concrete pads. It will also consider a preliminary and final major site plan for a proposed Subaru dealership with variances at 111 Highway 36, Block 2701 Lot 69.01. Additionally, the board will conduct consistency reviews of two affordable housing ordinances, Ordinance 03-2026 and Ordinance 05-2026.

• PB 2026-02 – Minor Site Plan: install three 20‑ton HVAC units on concrete pads (Brecoflex Co., LLC, Block 3502 Lot 10).
• PB 2026-01 – Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan: proposed Subaru dealership with variances (Old Orchard Property, LLC, 111 Hwy 36, Block 2701 Lot 69.01).
• Consistency review of Ordinance 03-2026 – Affordable Housing Ordinance implementing the fourth round housing plan element and Fair Share Plan.
• Consistency review of Ordinance 05-2026 – Ordinance creating new Section 89‑54.4 “R‑MFMU Zone‑AH3 Mixed Use Multifamily Affordable Housing 3‑Zone”.

The Eatontown Planning Board approved Brecoflex Co., LLC’s minor site plan to add three HVAC units and also approved Old Orchard Property, LLC’s major site plan for a Subaru dealership with required variances. The board found Ordinance 03‑2026 and Ordinance 05‑2026 not inconsistent with the Master Plan and extended the appointment of T&M Engineering’s planner through December 31 2026. Additional motions placed the board in executive session, resumed the public meeting, and adjourned the session.

• Approved Brecoflex minor site plan (9‑0)
• Approved Subaru dealership major site plan (9‑0)
• Found Ordinance 03‑2026 and Ordinance 05‑2026 not inconsistent with Master Plan (9‑0)
• Extended T&M Engineering appointment as Planning Board Engineer through Dec 31 2026 (9‑0)
• Moved to executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
• Resumed public meeting at 9:28 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:35 p.m. (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 04-2026, which amends Ordinance 34-2023 to set salary ranges for the mayor, council members, and municipal employees for 2024 through 2027. New land‑use ordinances will be introduced, including a billboard regulation (Ordinance 02-2026), a mixed‑use affordable‑housing zone (Ordinance 05-2026), and an easement for Jersey Central Power & Light at Captain James M. Gurbisz Park (Ordinance 06-2026). A series of routine consent‑agenda resolutions covering settlements, developer agreements, tax refunds, emergency appropriations, EV‑charging RFPs, volunteer lists, and tax‑sale certificate redemptions will also be approved.

• Ordinance 04-2026 – salary amendment for mayor, council and employees (second reading/public hearing)
• Ordinance 02-2026 – billboards regulation, first reading, public hearing scheduled 3/11/26
• Ordinance 05-2026 – creation of "R-MFMU Zone – AH13 Mixed Use Multifamily Affordable Housing 3‑Zone", first reading
• Ordinance 06-2026 – easement agreement with Jersey Central Power & Light for Captain James M. Gurbisz Park, first reading
• Consent agenda resolutions 56‑2026 to 64‑2026 covering settlements, developer agreements, tax refunds, emergency appropriations, EV‑charging RFP, volunteer list, and tax‑sale certificate redemptions

The Eatontown Borough Council approved Ordinance 04‑2026, amending Ordinance 34‑2023 to set salary ranges for the mayor, council members, and borough employees for 2024‑2027. The motion to adopt the ordinance passed with a voice vote of AYE from Councilmembers East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, and Escalante. The meeting also approved the prior workshop/regular minutes and accepted two public‑hearing communications.

• Approved workshop/regular minutes (02/11/2026) – AYE (Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante); East abstained
• Accepted communications A‑B (Zoning Board notice and Netflix permit) – AYE (East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante)
• Opened public comment on Ordinance 04‑2026 – AYE (East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante)
• Adopted Ordinance 04‑2026 fixing salaries for 2024‑2027 – AYE (East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are introducing several ordinances, including a new Affordable Housing Ordinance to meet Fourth Round obligations of 20 rehabilitation units and 186 prospective units. The body is also discussing municipal building matters and solid waste collection.

• Ordinance 03-2026: Affordable Housing Ordinance implementing Fourth Round Housing Plan
• Ordinance 05-2026: Victoria Plaza at Eatontown, LLC Zoning Ordinance
• Ordinance 04-2026: Amending salaries for Mayor, Council, and Borough employees for 2024-2027
• Ordinance 02-2026: Amending Section 89-51 regarding billboards
• Resolution 51-2026: Release of performance bond and escrow for Shaare Tefilah Ben Moshe, Inc. at 16 & 20 Whalepond Road

The council approved the minutes from the Jan. 28 meeting, accepted several communications, and approved the bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll. Councilmembers also introduced Ordinance 02‑2026 to amend billboard regulations and Ordinance 03‑2026 to implement an affordable‑housing plan, each receiving a first‑reading vote. No final decisions were made on the solid‑waste contract or the municipal building study, which remain pending.

• Approved Jan. 28 minutes (voice vote AYE – Jones, Araman, Lawson, Escalante)
• Accepted communications A‑C (voice vote AYE – Jones, Araman, Lawson, Escalante)
• Approved bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll (voice vote AYE – Jones, Araman, Lawson, Escalante)
• Introduced Ordinance 02‑2026 amending billboard regulations (first reading, voice vote AYE – Jones, Araman, Lawson, Escalante)
• Introduced Ordinance 03‑2026 affordable‑housing ordinance (first reading, voice vote AYE – Jones, Araman, Lawson, Escalante)

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board of Adjustment cancelled its regular meeting that was set for February 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building at 47 Broad Street. No agenda items were considered because the meeting will not take place.

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board cancelled its regular meeting that was to be held on February 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 47 Broad Street, 2nd Floor. As a result, no agenda items were considered or decided at this time.

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Borough Council will adopt Ordinance 01‑2026, accepting dedication of Nicodemus, Wilson, Tiros and Vanguard Avenues from the Fort Monmouth Economic Development Authority. It will also approve a developer agreement with Eatontown Chicken LLC to rebuild a Popeyes restaurant at 25 Highway 35, confirm appointments of several borough professionals, and authorize tax‑sale certificate redemptions and execution of professional‑service contracts.

• Ordinance 01‑2026 – acceptance of dedication of Nicodemus Ave (Broad St to Wilson Ave), Wilson Ave, Tiros Ave and Vanguard Ave from Fort Monmouth Economic Development Authority
• Resolution 38‑2026 – approval of developer agreement with Eatontown Chicken LLC for rebuilding Popeyes at 25 Highway 35
• Resolution 39‑2026 – confirmation of appointments for borough appraiser, alternate public defender, affordable‑housing agents, redevelopment counsel, and borough physician
• Resolution 40‑2026 – redemption of tax‑sale certificates (e.g., $32.02 for Daxuan Wang, $534.88 for Pro Cap 8 FBO First Trust Bank, $11,242.87 for BK Holdings, $594.66 for American Tax Lien Fund LLC, $945.73 for RTLF‑NJ I LLC)
• Resolution 41‑2026 – authorization to execute contracts for professional services including bond attorney, special counsel, labor attorney, architect, auditor, special projects engineer, borough planner, health‑insurance broker, prosecutor, public defender, and risk‑management consultant

The council adopted Ordinance 01‑2026, accepting dedication of Nicodemus, Wilson, Tiros, and Vanguard Avenues from the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority for public use. The motion passed by roll‑call vote with five aye votes (Councilmembers Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante) and one absent (Councilmember East). The council also authorized a closed session, approved the meeting minutes, accepted a county communication, and approved bills, claims, and payroll, each by voice vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (voice vote: AYE – Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante; Abstain – Jones; Absent – East)
• Accepted Monmouth County communication (voice vote: AYE – Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante; Absent – East)
• Authorized closed session under Resolution 45‑2026 (voice vote: AYE – Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante)
• Adopted Ordinance 01‑2026 to accept dedication of Fort Monmouth roadways (roll‑call: AYE – Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante; Absent – East)
• Approved bills, claims, and bi‑weekly payroll (voice vote: AYE – Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante; Absent – East)

Mayor & Council

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will reorganize by electing a chairman and vice-chairman, appointing legal counsel and other staff, and approving minutes from the previous month. The board will also consider resolutions for official newspapers and meeting dates, and review two site plan applications for townhomes and a subdivision.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of December 8, 2025 minutes
• ZB 2025-19: 22 Turner Street (rear addition, second story)
• ZB 15-2025: 29-31 Tinton Avenue (two-story townhomes)
• ZB 11-2025: 40 Byrnes Lane (subdivision proposal)

The board appointed Mr. East as Chairman and Mr. Anderson as Vice‑Chair, and confirmed the board attorney, engineer, planner, and secretary. It memorialized two prior resolutions and the official newspapers. The board approved the ZB 15‑2025 application for Tinton Villas, granting the requested conditional use permit and variances.

• Appointed Mr. East as Chairman (7‑0)
• Appointed Mr. Anderson as Vice‑Chair (7‑0)
• Confirmed Marc Leckstein as Board attorney (7‑0)
• Confirmed T&M Engineering as Board engineer (7‑0)
• Confirmed MJ Planning, M. McKinley Mertz as Board planner (7‑0)
• Confirmed Colleen Matthews as Board secretary (7‑0)
• Memorialized two resolutions (5‑0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved ZB 15‑2025 Tinton Villas development with variances (7‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board elected Mr. Diedrichsen as Chairman and Ms. Buczny as Vice‑Chairman. It appointed Marc Leckstein as attorney, T&M Engineering as Board Engineer, Jennifer Beahm and Christine Bell as Board Planners, and Colleen Matthews as Board Secretary. The Board approved two resolutions: PB 2025‑11 amending DCH Investments’ site plan and PB 2025‑10 approving the subdivision and site plan for IJR Eatontown, LLC. The minutes of the December 15, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Elected Mr. Diedrichsen Chairman (unanimous, absent Mr. Alcott)
• Elected Ms. Buczny Vice‑Chairman (unanimous, absent Mr. Alcott)
• Appointed Marc Leckstein, Esq., as Planning Board attorney (unanimous, absent Mr. Alcott)
• Appointed T&M Engineering as Board Engineer for 61‑day holdover (unanimous, absent Mr. Alcott)
• Appointed Jennifer Beahm and Christine Bell as Board Planners (unanimous, absent Mr. Alcott)
• Appointed Colleen Matthews as Board Secretary (unanimous, absent Mr. Alcott)
• Approved PB 2025‑11 amendment to DCH Investments site plan, removing sidewalk requirement; ayes: Mayor Talerico, Councilmember East, Chairman Diedrichsen, Mr. Regan, Mr. Roth, Ms. Vazquez; abstain: Ms. Martinock, Ms. Buczny; absent: Mr. Alcott
• Approved PB 2025‑10 subdivision and site plan for IJR Eatontown, LLC; ayes: Mayor Talerico, Mr. Roth, Chairman Diedrichsen, Councilmember East, Ms. Vazquez; abstain: Mr. Regan, Ms. Buczny; absent: Ms. Martinock, Mr. Alcott

Planning Board

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council elected Virginia M. East as Council President. The Council confirmed Andrew Bayer as Borough Attorney and Eugene Melody as Municipal Court Judge. It also approved the Emergency Services appointments and the Council Committee assignments for the 2026 term.

• Elected Virginia M. East as Council President (5 AYE, 1 absent)
• Confirmed Andrew Bayer as Borough Attorney (5 AYE, 1 absent)
• Confirmed Eugene Melody as Municipal Court Judge (5 AYE, 1 absent)
• Approved Emergency Services appointments (5 AYE, 1 absent)
• Approved Council Committee appointments (5 AYE, 1 absent)