Evesham, NJ

Township Council

The Township Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including the acquisition of the Black Run Headwaters and 100 Lakeside Drive properties. The body is also considering a new filmmaking code and a fee for electric vehicle equipment usage.

• Acquisition of Black Run Headwaters Property and 100 Lakeside Drive for recreation and open space
• Ordinance to add a new 'Filmmaking' chapter to the Township Code
• Proposed 'Electronic Vehicle Supply/Service Equipment Usage Fee'
• Contract award to Paving Plus, LLC for resurfacing North Locust Avenue
• Contract award to W. Hargrove Demolition Co., Inc. for demolition of former VFW Memorial Post 6295

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to acquire the Black Run Headwaters Property and a property at 100 Lakeside Drive for recreation and open space, and to add a new chapter on filmmaking. The council will also vote on a consent agenda of routine resolutions, including contracts for leaf disposal, fleet maintenance, and street sweeping, as well as a cannabis license renewal. Several ordinances are introduced for first reading, including a fee schedule addition for electric vehicle supply equipment.

• Ordinance 31-10-2026: Authorizes acquisition of Black Run Headwaters Property for open space
• Ordinance 33-10-2026: Authorizes acquisition of 100 Lakeside Drive (Block 44.30 Lot 16) for open space
• Ordinance 30-10-2026: Adds Chapter 73 'Filmmaking' to township code
• Resolution 354-2026: Renews cannabis Class 5 retail license for Quality Roots Evesham, LLC
• Resolution 340-2026: Agreement with NJ Conservation Foundation for Black Run Headwaters acquisition

Township Council

The Township Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including municipal budget limits and affordable housing zoning. The meeting also includes a $1,000,000 appropriation for clubhouse balcony repairs and discussions regarding cannabis business regulations.

• Ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• $1,000,000 appropriation for clubhouse balcony repair and reconstruction
• Adoption of an affordable housing overlay zoning district
• Financial agreement with 100 Centre Blvd Dev AMS Urban Renewal LLC
• Ordinance to establish speed limits along Dutch Road

The Evesham Township Council adopted ordinances for the municipal budget cap bank, salary schedules, fee updates, speed limits on Dutch Road, police department regulations, a $1 million golf course utility bond for clubhouse balcony repairs, and a financial agreement for Centre Boulevard. The council also introduced five new ordinances on first reading covering cannabis regulations, zoning, affordable housing, and the Economic Advisory Council, alongside a consent agenda of multiple contracts and resolutions.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1-2-2026 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2-2-2026 for 2026 and future salaries and compensation (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3-2-2026 amending Chapter 72 'Fees' (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4-2-2026 amending speed limits along Dutch Road (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5-2-2026 amending Chapter 26 'Police Department' (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 6-2-2026 appropriating $1,000,000 in golf course utility bonds for clubhouse balcony repairs (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 7-2-2026 authorizing a financial agreement with 100 Centre Blvd Dev AMS Urban Renewal LLC (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions No. 98-2026 through 113-2026 covering various contracts, grants, and shared services (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council will hold public hearings on five second-reading ordinances, including cannabis licensing and zoning amendments, an affordable housing overlay district, and creation of an Economic Advisory Council. The council will also introduce three first-reading ordinances covering salaries, disabled veterans tax exemptions, and administrative code changes. A large consent agenda includes contract awards, road program bid rejections, and resolutions supporting community events.

• Ordinance 8-3-2026 amends cannabis licensing (Chapter 66)
• Ordinance 10-3-2026 adopts affordable housing overlay zoning district
• Resolution 124-2026 awards ADA improvements contract to Paving Plus, LLC
• Resolution 125-2026 awards Lakeshore Drive outfall replacement to Capela Construction, Inc.
• Resolution 140-2026 mandates Project Labor Agreements for public works projects

The Evesham Township Council unanimously adopted four ordinances on second reading: amending cannabis licensing, restricting cannabis-related signage, creating an affordable housing overlay zoning district (with Lot 20.03 removed), and updating zoning for affordable housing compliance. They also introduced three ordinances on first reading, including a salary repeal and a totally disabled veterans tax exemption. The consent agenda with 29 resolutions and two motions was approved 5-0.

• Adopted Ordinance 8-3-2026 amending cannabis licensing (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 9-3-2026 restricting cannabis-related signage (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 10-3-2026 creating affordable housing overlay, amended to remove Lot 20.03 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 11-3-2026 updating zoning for affordable housing compliance (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 12-3-2026 adding Chapter 7 Economic Advisory Council (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinances 13-4-2026, 14-4-2026, 15-4-2026 on first reading (5-0 each)
• Adopted Resolution 114-2026 appointing Sean McLaughlin to Planning Board (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda Resolutions 115-2026 through 143-2026 and motions (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including rejecting a bid and appropriating $600,000 for repairs to the Indian Spring Clubhouse balcony, then awarding the contract to N. A. Russo Corp. The council will also act on a consent agenda that includes selecting a conditional redeveloper for a solar project at the landfill and approving a shared services agreement for school resource officers. A private executive session is scheduled for attorney-client privileged matters.

• Resolution 191-2026: Rejection of bid for Indian Spring Clubhouse Balcony & Canopy Renovations
• Resolution 192-2026: Appropriation of $600,000 for clubhouse balcony repairs
• Resolution 193-2026: Award of contract to N. A. Russo Corp. for balcony and canopy renovations
• Resolution 194-2026: Selecting Active Solar Development as conditional redeveloper for Evesham Landfill solar project
• Resolution 196-2026: Shared services agreement for SROs with Evesham Township Board of Education and Y.A.L.E. School

The Evesham Township Council approved a $600,000 appropriation for repairs and reconstruction of the Indian Spring Clubhouse balcony and awarded the renovation contract to N. A. Russo Corp. A bid rejection resolution failed due to a lost Zoom connection. The council also approved three consent agenda items, including selecting a solar developer and updating school resource officer agreements.

• Approved $600,000 appropriation for clubhouse balcony repairs (4-0)
• Awarded Indian Spring Clubhouse balcony & canopy renovation contract to N. A. Russo Corp. (4-0)
• Rejected bid for balcony & canopy renovations failed (0-3, due to lost connection)
• Selected Active Solar Development as conditional redeveloper for landfill solar project (4-0)
• Rescinded prior SRO shared services agreement with Lenape Regional High School District (4-0)
• Authorized new SRO shared services agreement with Evesham Township Board of Education (4-0)

Township Council

The Township Council will introduce the 2026 Municipal Budget by title and consider several ordinances. The meeting includes discussions on capital improvements, property acquisitions, and various contract awards.

• Introduction of the 2026 Municipal Budget by Title
• Ordinance to appropriate $5,386,500 for capital improvements and issue $5,117,175 in bonds
• Ordinance to appropriate $3,282,000 for Township Golf Facility improvements
• Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of 169 Dutch Road for recreation and open space
• Ordinance amending the Township Code regarding taxation for totally disabled veterans

The Evesham Township Council introduced the 2026 municipal budget with a proposed tax rate of 0.0266 cents per $100 assessed value, costing the average household $76.24 annually. The Council also introduced a $5,386,500 capital improvements ordinance funded by $5,117,175 in general improvement bonds, and a separate $3,282,000 golf facility improvement ordinance funded by golf course utility bonds. All ordinances and resolutions were approved unanimously (5-0).

• Introduced 2026 municipal budget with $76.24 average household tax impact (5-0)
• Introduced $5,386,500 capital improvements bond ordinance (5-0)
• Introduced $3,282,000 golf course utility bond ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted salary ordinance repealing and replacing 2026 compensation (5-0)
• Adopted totally disabled veterans tax relief ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted administrative code restructuring ordinance merging resident and business services (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda of 19 resolutions including cannabis license renewal for Enlighten Health and Wellness (5-0)
• Approved three social affair permits for community events (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council will hold public hearings on three second-reading ordinances, including one to sell township property at 702 Hopewell Road, one amending golf course fees, and one creating a Municipal Alliance Committee. They will also introduce four first-reading ordinances covering trail motorization, fees, fund reappropriation, and fire prevention. The consent agenda includes several contract awards and budget adjustments.

• Ordinance 26-11-2025: Authorizing sale of township property at 702 Hopewell Road (Block 81.01, Lots 2 & 3)
• Ordinance 25-11-2025: Amending Chapter 11 (Golf Course Fees)
• Ordinance 27-12-2025: Designating all township trails for non-motorized traffic only
• Resolution 385-2025: Award of contract for vegetative waste disposal to Britton Industries, Inc.
• Resolution 386-2025: Award of banking services to Ocean First Bank

The Evesham Township Council unanimously adopted three ordinances: adding a Municipal Alliance Committee, amending golf course fees, and authorizing the sale of township property at 702 Hopewell Road. The council also introduced five ordinances for first reading, including one to ban motorized traffic on township trails. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-10-2025 adding Municipal Alliance Committee (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-11-2025 amending golf course fees (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-11-2025 authorizing sale of 702 Hopewell Road property (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 27-12-2025 banning motorized traffic on trails (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 28-12-2025 adjusting township fees (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 29-12-2025 reappropriating $424,632.38 for capital improvements (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 30-12-2025 updating fire prevention code (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 384-2025 directing Planning Board to consider Pinelands amendments (5-0)

Township Council

This is a reorganization meeting where the Township Council formally appoints new legal, financial, and planning staff for the 2026 term. The body also adopts a temporary budget for 2026 and establishes policies for managing opioid settlement funds. No specific dollar amounts or contract values are listed in the agenda text.

• Appointment of Township Solicitor, Bond Counsel, and Labor Counsel (Resolutions 1-4)
• Adoption of a policy governing the management and disbursement of Opioid Settlement Funds (Resolution 27)
• Adoption of a Temporary Budget for 2026 (Resolution 34)
• Award of Contract for Certified Lead Base Paint Inspector services (Resolution 35)
• Mayoral appointments to the Community Celebrations, Disability & Veteran Affairs, and Historic Preservation committees

The Evesham Township Council held its 2026 reorganization meeting, unanimously electing Heather Cooper as Deputy Mayor and approving a slate of professional appointments including solicitors, engineers, and financial advisors. The council also adopted a consent agenda covering policies, meeting calendar, and temporary budget, and made numerous appointments to boards and committees.

• Elected Heather Cooper as Deputy Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Malamut & Associates as Township Solicitor (5-0)
• Appointed Lennox Law as Conflict/Backup Solicitor (5-0)
• Appointed Bowman & Company as Municipal Auditor (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including temporary 2026 budget and opioid settlement policy (5-0)
• Appointed members to Human Rights Advisory Council, Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, and other boards (5-0)
• Appointed Remington & Vernick as Township Engineer (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06 PM (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances: restricting trails to non-motorized traffic, amending the fee schedule, reappropriating $424,632.38 in bond proceeds for capital improvements, and updating the fire prevention code. The council will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions, including contracts for a dump truck, sports complex improvements, and animal control services, plus several budget insertions and grant acceptances. An executive session is scheduled for attorney-client and contract negotiations.

• Ordinance 27-12-2025: designates all township trails for non-motorized traffic only
• Ordinance 29-12-2025: reappropriates $424,632.38 of bond proceeds for capital improvements
• Resolution 405-2025: awards contract for Memorial Sports Complex basketball/tennis courts and site improvements to Shore Top Construction Corp.
• Resolution 404-2025: awards contract for F-550 mini dump truck to Pacifico Ford
• Resolution 413-2025: inserts $200,000 grant for Gibson House Community Center accessibility improvements

The Evesham Township Council adopted five ordinances, including a fee schedule update, a $424,632.38 bond reappropriation, and a fire prevention code update. It also approved 26 resolutions and motions, including contracts for a mini dump truck, Memorial Sports Complex improvements, and animal control services. The council tabled an ordinance restricting trails to non-motorized traffic to revise language regarding e-bike accessibility.

• Adopted Ordinance 28-12-2025 amending Chapter 72 'Fees' (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 29-12-2025 reappropriating $424,632.38 for capital improvements (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 30-12-2025 amending Chapter 75 'Fire Prevention' (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 27-12-2025 on non-motorized trails to revise e-bike accessibility language (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 399-2025 appointing New Jersey Animal Control, LLC as Animal Control Officer (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 400-2025 through 425-2025 via consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved four massage therapy establishment licenses (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 10, 2025, October 22, 2025, and November 12, 2025 meetings

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions related to the development of affordable housing at the DPW Redevelopment Area. The first resolution declares the need for affordable housing, and the second authorizes an option agreement for the sale of the site to Pine Street Ventures, LLC. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Resolution 166-2026: Resolution of Need for Affordable Housing at DPW Redevelopment Area
• Resolution 167-2026: Authorizes option agreement for sale of DPW Redevelopment Area to Pine Street Ventures, LLC

The Evesham Township Council held a special meeting via Zoom and adopted two resolutions related to the DPW Redevelopment Area: one declaring the need for affordable housing development and another authorizing an option agreement for the sale of the site to Pine Street Ventures, LLC. Both resolutions passed 4-0, with Councilman Cooper absent after losing his connection. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted Resolution No. 166-2026 declaring need for affordable housing at DPW Redevelopment Area (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 167-2026 authorizing option agreement for sale of DPW site to Pine Street Ventures, LLC (4-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application for pedestrian improvements on Tomahawk Drive and Munger Avenue. The council will also consider seven ordinances on first reading, including a $1 million bond for clubhouse repairs, a salary ordinance, fee changes, speed limits on Dutch Road, police department amendments, and a financial agreement for the Centre Boulevard redevelopment area. Additionally, the council will vote on numerous resolutions, including appointments, contracts, and tax matters.

• Public hearing on FY2026 CDBG application for Tomahawk Drive & Munger Avenue pedestrian improvements
• Ordinance 6-2-2026: $1,000,000 bond for Clubhouse balcony repair and reconstruction
• Ordinance 7-2-2026: Financial agreement with 100 Centre Blvd Dev AMS Urban Renewal LLC for Centre Boulevard Redevelopment Area
• Ordinance 1-2-2026: Cap bank ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
• Resolution 87-2026: Ratification of emergency contract for shoring of Indian Springs Golf Course Clubhouse balcony

The Evesham Township Council introduced seven ordinances for first reading, including a $1 million bond for Indian Spring clubhouse balcony repairs, a redevelopment financial agreement for affordable housing at Centre Boulevard, and a speed limit change on Dutch Road. The council also adopted a consent agenda of 54 resolutions covering professional contracts, tax matters, and other administrative items. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Introduced $1M bond ordinance for clubhouse balcony repair (5-0)
• Introduced redevelopment agreement with 100 Centre Blvd Dev AMS Urban Renewal LLC (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to reduce speed limit on Dutch Road (5-0)
• Introduced salary ordinance for 2026 (5-0)
• Introduced fee schedule amendment ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda of 54 resolutions (5-0)
• Appointed Opioid Task Force members and officers (5-0)
• Appointed Richard Sweeney to Municipal Utilities Authority (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council is holding a special meeting to authorize a grant application and contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The funding is for the FY 2026 Local Freight Impact Fund to resurface New Road. The agenda contains only this single resolution and standard procedural items.

• Resolution No. 37-2026: Authorize submission of grant application and execute contract with NJDOT for FY 2026 Local Freight Impact Fund resurfacing of New Road

The Evesham Township Council held a special meeting on January 16, 2026, to adopt Resolution 37-2026, authorizing submission of a grant application and execution of a contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the FY'2026 Local Freight Impact Fund resurfacing of New Road. The motion carried 5-0. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Resolution 37-2026 authorizing NJDOT grant application for New Road resurfacing (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council is holding a regular meeting to conduct second readings on ordinances establishing a Municipal Alliance Committee and an Opioid Task Force. The body will also hold first readings on amendments to golf course fees and the sale of township property at 702 Hopewell Road. Additionally, the council will approve a consent agenda containing budget insertions for grants and various contract renewals for public works and police departments.

• Ordinance No. 25-11-2025: Amending Chapter 11 of the Code (Golf Course Fees)
• Ordinance No. 26-11-2025: Authorizing Sale of Township Property at 702 Hopewell Road
• Resolution No. 354-2025: Insertion of $5,000.00 TDM Grant into the Budget
• Resolution No. 355-2025: Insertion of $50,000.00 NJHOMES Launchpad Grant into the Budget
• Resolution No. 356-2025: Insertion of $175,000.00 FY2025 Municipal Park Development Grant into the Budget

The Evesham Township Council adopted an ordinance creating an Opioid Task Force and re-introduced a Municipal Alliance Committee ordinance after amending it to include a missing section. The council also adopted ordinances on parking limits along Cooper Avenue and an access easement at 530 Hopewell Road, and introduced ordinances to raise golf course fees and sell property at 702 Hopewell Road. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-10-2025 creating Opioid Task Force (5-0)
• Re-introduced Ordinance 21-10-2025 establishing Municipal Alliance Committee (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-10-2025 amending parking limits along Cooper Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-10-2025 accepting access easement at 530 Hopewell Road (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-11-2025 raising golf course fees by 15% (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 26-11-2025 authorizing sale of property at 702 Hopewell Road (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolutions 348-2025 through 382-2025 (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings on ordinances, including zoning definition changes, a Municipal Alliance Committee, an Opioid Task Force, traffic amendments, and an access easement. The consent agenda includes numerous resolutions, such as awarding contracts for pickleball courts, street sweeping, police vehicles, and selecting a conditional redeveloper for the DPW area. The meeting also includes a police department annual report and a proclamation for Suicide Awareness Month.

• Ordinance 20-9-2025: Amending zoning definition (Chapter 160-5) - public hearing
• Ordinance 21-10-2025: Adding Chapter 16 'Municipal Alliance Committee' - first reading
• Ordinance 22-10-25: Adding Chapter 19 'Opioid Task Force' - first reading
• Resolution 331-2025: Award contract for new pickleball courts at Gibson House to Command Co, Inc.
• Resolution 343-2025: Selecting Pine Street Venture as conditional redeveloper for DPW redevelopment area

The Evesham Township Council adopted Ordinance No. 20-9-2025, amending the zoning code to allow tutoring-type services in certain locations. The council also introduced four ordinances on first reading, including creating a Municipal Alliance Committee and an Opioid Task Force, and approved a consent agenda with 23 resolutions covering contracts, special events, and other administrative actions. All votes were 4-0, with Councilman Fisicaro absent.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 20-9-2025 amending zoning definitions to allow tutoring services (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 21-10-2025 creating Municipal Alliance Committee (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 22-10-2025 creating Opioid Task Force (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 23-10-2025 amending parking time limits along Cooper Avenue (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 24-10-2025 accepting access easement at 530 Hopewell Road (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda Resolutions 325-347, including pickleball court construction, street sweeping, police vehicles, and Turkey Trot/Holiday Light Parade (4-0)
• Administered oath of office to SLEO III Officer Arthur Gittens
• Proclaimed September 2025 as Suicide Awareness Month