{
 "city": "Garwood",
 "state": "NJ",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/garwood.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Council to vote on paid parking holiday, IT contract increase",
   "summary": "The Garwood Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 26-17, which would suspend paid parking fees from December 15 through January 1. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes increasing the IT services contract with Emazzanti Technologies by $45,000, hiring a per diem dispatcher, and approving tax refunds. Several resolutions assign professional attorney contracts to a renamed firm.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/11864/08132026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to introduce ordinance suspending paid parking fees Dec 15–Jan 1",
   "summary": "The Garwood Mayor and Council will introduce Ordinance 26-17, which would suspend paid parking fees and time limits from December 15 through January 1. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes appointing a part-time DPW employee, increasing the bond attorney contract by $20,000, and authorizing several grant applications, including a $40,000 request for turf field improvements. A proclamation will honor Saint Anne's Centennial Anniversary.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/11458/07232026_Council_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/11957/07232026__Meeting_Minutes__Approved.pdf",
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board to continue non-conformity case for sprinkler business",
   "summary": "The Garwood Planning Board is holding its regular July meeting. The main item is a continuation of Case #PB26-01, an application by Paul C. Munz for a Certificate of Non-Conformity for a lawn sprinkler business with a service department operating at 465 Second Avenue in the R-A zone. The board will also adopt the minutes from its June 24, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/11391/July_22_2026_Planning_Board_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Council to buy police vehicles, equipment, oppose state housing bills",
   "summary": "The Garwood Mayor and Council will vote on several resolutions, including purchasing two police vehicles and a wheel loader, adopting an affordable housing spending plan, and opposing two state bills that would limit local land-use control. The agenda also includes routine reports, minutes approval, and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/10569/06252026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/11868/06252026__Meeting_Minutes__Approved.pdf",
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hear non-conformity certificate for sprinkler business",
   "summary": "The Garwood Planning Board will hold its regular meeting, including adoption of April minutes, a public hearing on a certificate of non-conformity application, and discussion of two state bills affecting housing and zoning. The board will also address claims and public comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/6_24_2026_PB_Agenda_revised.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Council to adopt ordinance allowing mobile food trucks",
   "summary": "The Garwood Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 26-16, which amends the zoning code to add regulations for mobile retail food facilities. The council will also consider several resolutions, including a new employment agreement for the police chief, a budget amendment for a $2,185 fire and EMS grant, and a cooperative agreement with Union County for community development funds. Routine items include approving prior meeting minutes and officer reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/9504/06112026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/10673/06112026__Approved_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Council to vote on $520K bond for public improvements",
   "summary": "The Garwood Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on three ordinances, including a $520,000 bond for public improvements and equipment, and amendments to parking and municipal office hours. They will also introduce an ordinance to regulate mobile food facilities and consider resolutions on tax bills, budget amendments, liquor licenses, and employee salaries.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/8995/05282026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/10564/05282026__Approved_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Garwood Planning Board May 27 meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Garwood Planning Board's May 27, 2026 meeting is cancelled due to lack of scheduled business. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwoodnj.govoffice3.com/uploads/dm/8886/PB_meeting_May_27_2026_CANCELLED.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Board of Health to review routine reports, vouchers, and code updates",
   "summary": "The Garwood Board of Health is holding a regular meeting to accept minutes, receive officer reports from the Westfield Regional Health Department, and review vouchers for animal control services. The agenda includes discussion of the Board of Health Code and By-Laws, and public comment. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/8856/05202026__Board_of_Health_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Council to adopt 2026 municipal budget and bond ordinance",
   "summary": "The Garwood Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026 municipal budget, adopt a salary ordinance, and introduce a $520,000 bond ordinance for public improvements and equipment. They will also consider several resolutions, including a new police officer appointment and event permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/8797/05142026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/10563/05142026__Approved_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Council to adopt cap bank, salary ordinance, buy police SUV",
   "summary": "The Garwood Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with a capital budget presentation, final adoption of a cap bank ordinance, introduction of a salary ordinance, and several resolutions including a new police vehicle and a fire department HVAC project. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, officer reports, and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/8456/04232026__Agenda_updated_04222026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Council to introduce 2026 budget, adopt park rules change",
   "summary": "The Garwood Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 26-10, which amends park rules, and will introduce the 2026 municipal budget and a cap bank ordinance. The consent agenda includes resolutions to approve the budget, appoint a new police officer, accept a resignation, and award a janitorial contract. The meeting also includes routine reports, minutes approval, and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/8221/04092026__Agenda__Budget_Intro.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Council to present 2026 municipal budget at special meeting",
   "summary": "The Garwood Mayor and Council are holding a special meeting to present and discuss the 2026 municipal budget. The agenda includes a public comment period. No other substantive items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/uploads/dm/8853/04072026__Special_Budget_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Council to authorize $6.365M bond issue and drone pilot program",
   "summary": "The Garwood Mayor and Council will consider a consent agenda that includes authorizing $6,365,000 in general improvement bonds, setting 2026 summer camp fees, and approving a drone-as-first-responder pilot program with NOXAERO, LLC at no cost to the borough. They will also introduce an ordinance amending park prohibited activities, and handle routine appointments, budget transfers, and bill payments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/03-26-2026_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hold public hearing on 2026 Circulation Element",
   "summary": "The Garwood Planning Board is holding a public hearing on the 2026 Circulation Element of the Master Plan, prepared by Harbor Consultants. The board will also discuss draft ordinances on food trucks and bicycle parking, and consider claims. This is a regular meeting with routine items including adoption of prior minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/3_25_2026_PB_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Garwood Planning Board to adopt 2026 Circulation Plan Element",
   "summary": "The Garwood Planning Board will hold a public hearing on March 25, 2026, to hear comments on the proposed 2026 Circulation Element of the Borough's Master Plan. After public comment, the board will consider adopting the element, which addresses transportation and circulation. Written comments may be submitted to the Board Secretary at least two days prior.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwoodnj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/PUBLIC_HEARING_circulation_element.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Board of Health to elect president, pay $17,259.50",
   "summary": "The Garwood Board of Health is holding a regular meeting to elect a president, approve minutes, and pay a $17,259.50 voucher to the Westfield Regional Board of Health for first-quarter health services. Officers will present reports on health department activities and licensing for December 2025 through February 2026. New business includes a discussion of a Board of Health code update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/03-18-2026_BOH_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Council to adopt six affordable housing and overlay zone ordinances",
   "summary": "The Garwood Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances related to affordable housing compliance, including repealing and replacing affordable housing and development fee articles, creating overlay zones for Garwood Plaza, Garwood Rest, North Avenue Gateway, and South Avenue Gateway, and adopting an amended redevelopment plan for 75 North Avenue. They will also consider a $530,000 bond ordinance for road improvements and an ordinance updating industrial sewer fees. The meeting includes routine reports, a consent agenda with resolutions on a shared court grant and an affirmative marketing plan, and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/03-12-2026_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Planning Board to review setback variance and redevelopment plan",
   "summary": "The Garwood Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to consider a variance request for a property at 400 Spruce Avenue and to review an ordinance adopting the amended Garwood Paperboard Redevelopment Plan for 75 North Avenue. The board will also adopt minutes from its February 25, 2026 meeting and hear public comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/3_11_2026_PB_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Council to introduce $530K road bond, redevelopment plan, sewer fee changes",
   "summary": "The Garwood Mayor and Council will introduce three ordinances: one adopting an amended redevelopment plan for the Garwood Paperboard site at 75 North Avenue, one authorizing a $530,000 bond for the 2026 Road Improvement Project, and one updating industrial sewer fees. The council will also consider resolutions accepting the resignations of the Acting Municipal Clerk and Recreation Director, modifying the shared court services agreement with Fanwood, and approving tax refunds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/02-26-2026_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/02-26-2026_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Planning Board to vote on housing plan, subdivision",
   "summary": "The Garwood Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an amended Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, a required housing document. The board will also vote on a minor subdivision at 63 Second Avenue and hear an application for a front-yard setback variance at 400 Spruce Avenue, plus begin preliminary review of the 2026 Circulation Element.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/2_25_2026_PB_Agenda(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to introduce six ordinances on affordable housing and overlay zones",
   "summary": "The Garwood Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting Ordinance 26-01, which establishes a restricted parking zone for a handicap space at 260 North Avenue. The council will also introduce five ordinances (26-02 through 26-06) that overhaul the borough's affordable housing regulations and create overlay zones at several properties, including Garwood Plaza, Garwood Rest, and the North and South Avenue gateways. The consent agenda includes a $3,500 contract for a soil permit report, termination of a violations clerk, and a budget transfer.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/Final_-_02-12-2026_-_Agenda(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/02-12-2026_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Garwood Planning Board to hear two applications, including a setback variance",
   "summary": "The Garwood Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to consider two applications: a variance request for a front yard setback at 400 Spruce Avenue and a minor subdivision at 63 Second Avenue. The board will also adopt minutes from its January 14, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/1_28_2026_PB_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-22",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to fill vacant seat, introduce 5 zoning overlay ordinances",
   "summary": "The Garwood Mayor and Council will fill a vacant Council seat from three nominees submitted by the Democratic Municipal Committee, and will introduce five ordinances creating overlay zones tied to affordable housing obligations. The agenda also includes routine consent resolutions, including a budget transfer, a police officer resignation, and appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/01-22-2026_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/01-22-2026_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board annual report: car storage appeal upheld, zoning changes discussed",
   "summary": "This is the Garwood Planning Board's 2025 annual report, approved January 14, 2026. It summarizes the board's actions and discussions during 2025, including an appeal decision, several applications, and ongoing work on zoning and affordable housing. The report is informational and does not propose new actions for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/2025_year_end_report_adopted_1_14_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://garwood.org/vertical/sites/%7B7F1088A0-CEC9-4505-80EE-1DF1BF7DFFBD%7D/uploads/1_14_2026_PB_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://garwood.org"
  }
 ]
}