Fairfield public meetings in 2025

Mayor and Council

The Fairfield Township Mayor and Council will hold an executive (closed) session to discuss litigation, personnel matters, and contracts. They will consider a consent agenda that includes salary adjustments, a promotion, mediation agreements, and numerous department resolutions authorizing purchases, contracts, and tax exemptions. The meeting also includes a second reading and public hearing on two ordinances amending the township's building and licensing codes.

• Authorization to purchase a 2026 Ford Super Duty F‑250 for $56,329.80 (Nielsen Ford of Morristown)
• Contract with Spatial Data Logic, LLC for a 3‑year software module and training for 5 users (beginning June 2026)
• Purchase of file cabinets from Global Industrial Equipment for $13,738.51 (Hunterdon Coop)
• Repair of Ladder 1 by Stewart & Stevenson Power for $4,966.61
• Full property‑tax exemption for Block 5101 Lot 47

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review the preliminary and final subdivision application (App #5‑2025) submitted by March Carroll Fairfield, LLC for the 472‑480 Route 46 site, including site plan and variances for Block 38021, Lots 20 and 21. The board will also consider approval of several bills identified by reference numbers for legal and engineering firms. No other agenda items are listed.

• App #5‑2025 – Preliminary & final subdivision site plan and variances for 472‑480 Route 46, Block 38021, Lots 20‑21 (March Carroll Fairfield, LLC)
• Approve bills 96201, 96202, 96203 for Peter King, Esq., King Moench & Collins
• Approve bills 47541, 47798, 47796, 47791 for Burgis Associates, Inc.
• Approve bill #25‑177‑07 for Petry Engineering

Mayor and Council

The Fairfield Mayor and Council will approve the minutes from three November meetings, consider two ordinances amending the Township Code, and vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple resolutions. Key items on the consent agenda are a $581,485 contract with Appraisal Systems, Inc. for the 2027 tax‑year revaluation and a $136,420 purchase of an automated license plate reader. Additional resolutions cover vehicle equipment, police uniforms, and recreation services. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a discussion of the “No Surprise Act.”

• Ordinance #2025-24 amending Chapter 10 (Building and Housing) of the Township Code
• Ordinance #2025-25 amending Chapter 4 (General Licensing) of the Township Code
• Resolution awarding a $581,485 contract to Appraisal Systems, Inc. for the 2027 tax revaluation
• Resolution authorizing a $136,420 contract with Rekor Recognition Systems, Inc. for an automated license plate reader
• Resolution authorizing purchase of police uniforms from Atlantic Uniform for four officers at $4,310.40

Planning Board

The special meeting of the Board of Adjustment scheduled for December 2, 2025, has been cancelled. All agenda matters are carried to January 20, 2026.

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 230 Fairfield Road. The notice states the meeting has been cancelled in accordance with New Jersey state law. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider variance and site plan applications for properties on Passaic Avenue, Fairfield Road, and Stewart Place. The board will also memorialize a resolution for a property on Passaic Avenue and approve several invoices.

• App #2025-12: Solar Landscape, LLC site plan and variances at 16-18 Passaic Avenue
• App #2025-10: New Beginnings variances at 70 Fairfield Road
• App #2025-7: Flores Baseball Training variance at 11 Stewart Place
• Memorialization of resolution for Sciacca General Contracting at 81 Passaic Avenue
• Approval of bills for Margo Biblin, Louis Rago, Esq., and Burgis Associates

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 230 Fairfield Road has been cancelled. All agenda matters will be carried without notice to the next meeting on January 20, 2026, as required by P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 of the New Jersey statutes.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including authorizations to amend agreements, update personnel policies, renew a $1,134 maintenance contract, rehire and promote staff, and approve a $2,600 contract for playground repairs. They will also adopt a resolution to hold an executive session, excluding the public from discussion of litigation, personnel and contract matters. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Authorize renewal of yearly maintenance agreement with Reach Media Network for $1,134.00
• Authorize hiring Window Works to remove sail cloths at Hollywood Park Complex Playground for $2,600.00
• Authorize amendment of Addendum #2 with Fairfield School District for Class III Special Law Enforcement Officers (effective July 1 2023‑June 30 2026)
• Authorize amendment and adoption of the Township Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
• Authorize rehire of Daniel Vitiello as Entry Level Mechanic effective November 17 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board Workshop meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business was listed.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Fairfield Zoning Board of Adjustment that was scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 230 Fairfield Road was cancelled. The cancellation follows P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 of the New Jersey statutes. No agenda items were considered.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will memorialize resolutions for the S. Zadjdecki & Vegliante Minor Subdivision at 44 Sunset Road and for the March Carroll Fairfield, LLC subdivision at 472‑480 Route 46, including site plans and variances. It will review old business concerning the Toll NJ1, LLC property at 100 West Greenbrook Road, with engineering and storm‑water reports attached. In the miscellaneous section, the board will approve legal bills for attorney Peter King, Esq., and for Burgis Associates, Inc.

• Memorialization of Resolution App #6-2025 for S. Zadjdecki & Vegliante Minor Subdivision, 44 Sunset Road, Block 2001 Lot 3
• Memorialization of Resolution App #5-2025 for March Carroll Fairfield, LLC subdivision, 472‑480 Route 46, Block 38021 Lots 20 & 21, with site plan and variances
• Old Business: Review of App #2-2025 Toll NJ1, LLC, 100 West Greenbrook Road, Block 2101 Lot 8.03, with engineering and storm‑water reports dated Oct 24 2025
• Approve legal bill #95266 for Peter King, Esq., King Moench & Collins
• Approve legal bill #47451 for Burgis Associates, Inc.

Mayor and Council

The Fairfield Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Eagle Auto & Trucking Service, Inc. and conduct second readings and public hearings of Ordinance #2025-22 and Ordinance #2025-23. The meeting includes a consent agenda that authorizes several contracts, hires, promotions, and rate changes, including a $398,795 contract with Riverview Paving, Inc. for the Sand Road project. Additional items cover fire department clothing allowance, police appointments, and tax lien payments.

• Public hearing on Eagle Auto & Trucking Service, Inc.
• Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance #2025-22 (amending Ordinance No. 2024-10)
• Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance #2025-23 (amending Chapter 10 “Building and Housing” of the Township Code)
• Awarding a contract to Riverview Paving, Inc. for Sand Road milling and resurfacing – $398,795.00
• Authorization to increase Verizon rate effective 1/1/2026

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission meeting that was to be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 230 Fairfield Road has been cancelled. The cancellation notice cites compliance with state laws. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 230 Fairfield Road has been cancelled per state law. No agenda items will be considered.

Planning Board

The Fairfield Township Planning Board workshop scheduled for October 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this meeting. The cancellation follows P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 of the New Jersey statutes. The notice was issued by Steve Bury, PE, Township Engineer and Planning Board Secretary.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Eagle Auto & Trucking Service, Inc. and introduce two ordinances amending previous township codes. Several consent agenda items include contract renewals and equipment purchases. A resolution authorizing $272,628.72 in tax credits will be voted on. The meeting will also address unfinished business and new business topics.

• Public hearing on Eagle Auto & Trucking Service, Inc.
• Introduction of Ordinance #2025-22 amending Ordinance No. 2024-10
• Introduction of Ordinance #2025-23 amending Chapter 10 “Building and Housing”
• Renew Civic Plus support contract for $7,298.28
• Resolution authorizing $272,628.72 tax credits

Recreation Commission

The Fairfield Recreation Commission will approve the minutes from the September 16, 2025 work session. Commissioners will discuss fall sports offerings, senior programs, and upcoming municipal alliance events. New business includes consideration of a basketball fee. The meeting will close with an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approval of September 16, 2025 regular/work session minutes
• Discussion of fall sports programs (cheering, field hockey, football, soccer, adult bocce, basketball, adult basketball)
• Presentation of senior program updates
• Review of Municipal Alliance events: October dance and Winter Wonderland on December 13
• New business: consideration of a basketball fee

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Fairfield Township Board of Adjustment will consider variance requests for properties on Beverly Road and Passaic Avenue, and approve invoices for legal and planning services.

• Variance request for 97 Beverly Road (App #2025-9)
• Variance request for 81 Passaic Avenue (App #2025-5)
• Approval of bills for legal and planning services
• Review of minutes from August 19, 2025 meeting

Planning Board

The Fairfield Planning Board will consider two new subdivision and site‑plan applications: a minor subdivision at 44 Sunset Road and a preliminary and final subdivision at 472‑480 Route 46, which includes variances. The board will also address a carry‑over application for 100 West Greenbrook Road and approve several vendor invoices. Minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Review App #6-2025 S zadjdecki & Vegliante Minor Subdivision & Site Plan, 44 Sunset Road
• Review App #5-2025 March Carroll Fairfield, LLC Preliminary & Final Subdivision, 472‑480 Route 46, with variances
• Consider carry‑over of App #2-2025 Toll NJ1, LLC, 100 West Greenbrook Road, North Caldwell, NJ
• Approve Petry Engineering invoice No. 25-155-05
• Approve Burgis Associates, Inc. invoices No. 47367 and 47371

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The special meeting of the Board of Adjustment scheduled for October 7, 2025, has been cancelled.

Environmental Commission

The Fairfield Environmental Commission meeting that was to be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 230 Fairfield Road has been cancelled. The cancellation notice cites compliance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Planning Board

The Township of Fairfield Planning Board workshop scheduled for September 23, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions will be considered at this meeting.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will vote on a consent agenda covering appointments, resignations, and a range of departmental purchase and service contracts. They will approve minutes from previous meetings and adopt listed bills. Several significant expenditures are included, such as a police vehicle, bike grates, payroll software, and uniform purchases.

• Purchase of a 2025 Tahoe vehicle for $56,976.96 (Police Department)
• Purchase of bike grates for $19,296.00 (Engineering Department)
• Renewal of payroll system contract with Visual Computer Solutions, Inc. for $16,977.00
• Purchase of upgraded software for the Liberty DCR Digital Recording System for $4,050.00 (Clerk and Engineering Departments)
• Purchase of police uniforms from Turn Out Uniforms for $9,408.02

Recreation Commission

The commission will approve the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and then discuss fall sports programs, senior activities, and a municipal‑alliance movie night. It will adopt a resolution to enter executive (closed) session to consider personnel matters. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025.

• Approve August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss fall sports programs (cheering, field hockey, football, soccer, adult bocce)
• Discuss senior activities
• Discuss municipal‑alliance movie night on Sept. 13
• Resolution to adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment announced that its regular meeting on September 16, 2025 at 230 Fairfield Road has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Planning Board

The Fairfield Township Planning Board will review a traffic safety report for a proposed project on West Greenbrook Road and approve invoices for engineering services.

• Review traffic safety report for Toll NJ1, LLC project at 100 West Greenbrook Road
• Approve bills for Petry Engineering and Burgis Associates, Inc.
• Memorialize resolution for Hashery, LLC at 10 Commerce Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss old business regarding a site application for Toll NJ1, LLC. The board will also consider the memorialization of a resolution for Hashery, LLC.

• Memorialization of Resolution: App # 4-2025 Hashery, LLC at 10 Commerce Street
• Old Business: App # 2-2025 Toll NJ1, LLC at 100 West Greenbrook Road
• Review of Site Improvement Exhibit by ESE Consultants and Fairfield Police Traffic Safety Report
• Payment of bills for Petry Engineering and Burgis Associates, Inc.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the scheduling and organization of fall sports programs and summer camp. The body will also review senior services and upcoming Municipal Alliance events. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Fall sports programs: Cheering, Field Hockey, Football, and Soccer
• Football Picture Day (Sept 3), Soccer Picture Day (Sept 4), and Soccer Day (Sept 6)
• Football Pep Rally (Sept 8)
• Municipal Alliance Movie night (Sept 13) and Bubble Run (Oct 5)
• Executive session regarding personnel