Hillsboro public meetings in 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular December meeting. The agenda includes discussion of the Blackwells Mills Dam removal and the Hillsborough Middle School 50th anniversary, along with routine items like minutes approval and committee reports. Formal action may be taken.

• Removal of the Blackwells Mills Dam
• Hillsborough Middle School 50th Anniversary
• Consideration of meeting minutes
• Business from the floor
• Committee reports

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding its regular meeting on December 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes a resolution to authorize an executive session, public comment, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution authorizing executive session

The Township Committee held a special meeting on December 15, 2025, with all five members present. The only substantive action was approving a resolution to enter executive session to discuss affordable housing and personnel contract negotiations. No other decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:33 PM.

• Approved resolution authorizing executive session for affordable housing and personnel contract negotiations (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting at 6:33 PM (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on December 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider a major site plan application for 236 Dukes Parkway East, hear a resignation, and adjourn a Sunnymead Landfill report to a future meeting. The agenda also includes consideration of meeting minutes and resolutions.

• Public hearing: Dukes Parkway East LLC (Crane Farm LLC) - File 24-PB-11-MSPV - amended preliminary and final major site plan for 236 Dukes Parkway East, seeking 'c' bulk variance for a 25' buffer where 60' is required
• Adjourned: Amended Sunnymead Landfill Redevelopment Area – Preliminary Investigation Report, to be re-noticed for January 22, 2026
• Resignation: Seat #9 - Patricia Smith (Board Secretary), effective January 01, 2026
• Adjourned: 303 Amwell Road (JMJ4 ABEEL LLC) - File 21-PB-17-MSP(V) - 80,000 sq ft industrial building in CDZ, extension through March 31, 2026
• Consideration of minutes: July 10, October 09, 2025 Regular; February 13, June 05, July 10, December 04, 2025 Executive Session

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee will hold a regular meeting on December 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The agenda includes personnel resolutions (hiring a police officer, part-time winter recreation staff, stipends), public hearings on three ordinances (massage establishments, parking restrictions, salary ranges), and a consent agenda with various purchases and contracts. The meeting also includes an executive session and public comment.

• Resolution authorizing hiring of one new police officer
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 205 (Massage Establishments) operating requirements and penalties
• Public hearing on ordinance prohibiting parking on Millburn Drive, Kloss Court, Hutchinson Drive, and Myers Court
• Public hearing on ordinance amending salary ranges for township positions
• Resolution authorizing purchase of one 2026 Ford Explorer and one Ford F-150 Police Responder vehicle

The Township Committee approved a series of personnel resolutions, including hiring a new police officer, granting regular status to three officers, and approving one-time stipends. The committee also adopted an ordinance amending the township's salary range ordinance and a massage establishment ordinance, while tabling a no-parking ordinance. A consent agenda with numerous resolutions was approved, including the purchase of police vehicles and equipment.

• Approved hiring Jonathan L. Pope as Police Officer, effective 12/10/2025, at $66,014.00 annually
• Approved hiring part-time winter recreation staff and amended a prior resolution to adjust a basketball official's rate to $18.00/hr
• Granted regular employee status to Officers Justin Mekhail, Brandon Botiquin, and Travis Warnock, effective 12/13/2025
• Approved title change for Everett Smith to Engineering Assistant Director, removing him from AFSCME union, effective 1/1/2026
• Approved one-time stipend payments totaling $26,125 to various employees
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-16 amending massage establishment operating requirements and penalties
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-17 prohibiting parking on Millburn Drive, Kloss Court, Hutchinson Drive, and Myers Court
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-18 amending the salary range ordinance

Sign Review Committee

The Hillsborough Township Sign Review Committee is meeting to review one application: a request by Auten Road Intermediate School for a sign waiver to replace an existing 40 sq ft non-digital sign with a 34.22 sq ft digital sign at 281 Auten Road. The committee will also consider minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

• Auten Road Intermediate School (AMA Electric Signs) – SRC-25-05 – Block 150, Lot 10 – 281 Auten Road: waiver request for a 34.22 sq ft double-faced digital sign in the R/Residential zone
• Consideration of May 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Business from the floor for matters not on the agenda

Environmental Commission

The December 8, 2025 meeting of the Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission has been canceled. The agenda lists standard procedural items but notes the cancellation; the next meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2026.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: January 26, 2026 (Reorganization and Regular)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on December 4, 2025, with public hearings on two applications: a status update for the Campus Associates multi-family development and a court-remanded warehouse proposal. The board will also consider minutes, resolutions, and may enter executive session for litigation matters.

• Campus Associates, LLC – File 20-PB-13-MSP – status update for 96-unit apartment complex with 23 affordable units at 5 Campus Drive (Block 58, Lot 1.05)
• Harvard Way JMJ4, LLC (Redcom) – File 21-PB-09-MSPV – remanded warehouse application for 107,366 sq ft at 3 Harvard Way (Block 58, Lot 1.09)
• Executive session reserved for litigation and attorney-client privilege as to Harvard Way JMJ4, LLC
• Meeting at 7:00 PM in Municipal Courtroom, 379 South Branch Road

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Board of Adjustment will meet to consider minutes, resolutions, and public comments. The only scheduled public hearing, a Chick-fil-A application for variances to build a drive-thru restaurant, was postponed due to a deficient legal notice and will be rescheduled for a future meeting.

• Chick-fil-A BA-24-05: 'c' bulk and 'd' use variances for 5,400-sf restaurant with dual drive-through lanes at 296 Route 206 (Exxon site), adjourned to January 21, 2026
• Resolution R. Wayne Tuck – BA-25-03
• Resolution Basem Ramadan Appeal – BA-25-11
• Business from the floor for non-agenda matters

The Board of Adjustment approved two resolutions: R. Wayne & Denise Tuck (BA-25-03) and Basem Ramadan Appeal (BA-25-11), both by unanimous roll call votes. The Chick-fil-A application (BA-24-05) was adjourned to January 21, 2026, due to insufficient notice. Two board members resigned during the meeting.

• Approved R. Wayne & Denise Tuck resolution BA-25-03 (5-0)
• Approved Basem Ramadan Appeal BA-25-11 (5-0)
• Adjourned Chick-fil-A application BA-24-05 to January 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Mr. Dewelde and Ms. Gladstone

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding a regular meeting with a large consent agenda of 39 resolutions covering personnel, contracts, escrow releases, and purchases. Key items include buying two police vehicles, ten taser devices, a bucket truck, and a clean agent system for the municipal building. The committee will also hold a public hearing on renewing Comcast's cable franchise and introduce three new ordinances on massage establishments, parking restrictions, and salary ranges.

• Resolution awarding contract to Capela Construction for Pennington Properties Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
• Resolution authorizing purchase of ten (10) Electronic Taser Device Bundles from Axon Enterprises not to exceed $19,582.40
• Resolution awarding contract for one (1) Bucket Truck not to exceed $179,950.00
• Resolution authorizing lease/purchase of one (1) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Vehicle not to exceed $70,445.10
• Public hearing on ordinance renewing Comcast cable franchise (2025-15)

The Township Committee approved a consent agenda including a $273,000 contract for the Pennington Properties Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and authorized a settlement agreement with Hillsborough Industrial over warehouse ordinance litigation. The settlement allows the Township to adopt a revised ordinance permitting small-scale storage and distribution in the I-2 district. The committee also approved personnel hires, budget transfers, and introduced three new ordinances.

• Approved $273,000 contract to Capela Construction for pedestrian bridge replacement
• Authorized settlement agreement with Hillsborough Industrial over warehouse ordinance litigation
• Approved 2025 budget transfers totaling $882,150
• Approved $82,900 purchase of police records management system from QED, Inc.
• Approved $179,950 contract for bucket truck from Interstate 49 Truck Center
• Approved $183,819 contract to Tri-State Contracting Group for clean agent system
• Approved $94,372 purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorers for Construction Department
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-16 amending massage establishment regulations

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an application to subdivide two acres from a preserved farm parcel on Willow Road. The board will also consider resolutions for two other applications and approve meeting minutes. The meeting is open to the public and formal action may be taken.

• Public hearing: Estate of Harriet E. Durling (File 25-PB-03-SV) – minor subdivision, 'c' bulk variance, and waivers to separate a 2-acre residential exception area from a 44.667-acre preserved farm parcel on Willow Road (Block 203.23, Lot 52)
• Resolution: SPG Hillsborough LLC (File 25-PB-02-MSP)
• Resolution: HMG Fuel LLC (File 24-PB-03-MSPV)
• Consideration of minutes from July 24, September 4, and September 11, 2025 meetings

Sign Review Committee

The Hillsborough Township Sign Review Committee has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025, with no business scheduled. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex / The Peter J. Biondi Building, Conference Room A.

• Regular meeting of November 10, 2025 cancelled
• No business scheduled for the cancelled meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Environmental Commission

The Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission is holding its regular November 10, 2025 meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from April and May 2025, public comment periods, and committee reports. No applications, ordinances, or other substantive decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 28, 2025 and May 19, 2025
• Public comment periods for matters not on the agenda
• Committee reports and correspondence review
• Next meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board's regular meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025, has been canceled. The only substantive item on the agenda, a remanded application for a 107,366-square-foot warehouse at 3 Harvard Way, was adjourned to December 4, 2025, without further notice as agreed by all parties.

• Meeting canceled; no formal action taken
• Harvard Way JMJ4, LLC (Redcom) – File 21-PB-09-MSPV (Remand) – Block 58, Lot 1.09 – Route 206 – 3 Harvard Way: warehouse application adjourned to Dec. 4, 2025
• Application originally denied Oct. 13, 2022; remanded by court ruling dated Feb. 4, 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Courtroom has been cancelled. The only application on the agenda, a variance request for a property on Amwell Road, was adjourned at the applicant's request to an approved 2026 meeting date.

• Meeting cancelled for November 5, 2025
• John Lazorchak file BA-24-12 (TOD 12/31/25 EXT) adjourned to 2026
• Property: Block 11, Lot 18, 703 Amwell Road
• Request: bulk variances for shed removal, home addition, new patio, driveway, septic system
• Located in AG Agricultural Zone and Neshanic Historic District

Sign Review Committee

The Hillsborough Township Sign Review Committee cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for October 27, 2025, at the Municipal Complex. No business was scheduled for the meeting. The next meeting is set for November 10, 2025.

Environmental Commission

The October 27, 2025 meeting of the Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission has been canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (roll call, minutes, public comment, and committee reports) and no substantive business items. The next scheduled meeting is November 10, 2025.

• Meeting canceled for October 27, 2025
• Next meeting: November 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board's regular business meeting scheduled for October 23, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: November 06, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board's regular meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda includes only procedural items such as roll call, minutes, and resolutions, with no substantive business to be conducted. The only listed application, a warehouse proposal at 3 Harvard Way, has been adjourned to November 6, 2025.

• Meeting canceled for October 16, 2025
• Harvard Way JMJ4, LLC warehouse application adjourned to November 6, 2025
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission's October 16, 2025 meeting has been canceled. The agenda is otherwise procedural, listing standard items like roll call, minutes, and public comment, with no substantive business scheduled. The next meeting is set for December 18, 2025.

• Meeting canceled for October 16, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
• No applications, ordinances, or contracts listed on the agenda

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications: one for an egress basement entrance and garage expansion on Millstone River Road, and an appeal of a zoning permit denial for floating decks on Hillsborough Road. A third application for 372 Zion Road was withdrawn by the applicant. The board will also consider minutes from its September 3 meeting.

• R. Wayne & Denise Tuck seek d & c variances for 560 sf garage expansion and egress basement at 1284 Millstone River Road
• Basem Ramadan appeals Zoning Official's denial of permit Z-25-333 for 3,477 sf floating decks and 345 sf walkway at 597 Hillsborough Road
• 372 Zion Road application BA-23-12 withdrawn without prejudice on October 10, 2025
• Consideration of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding its regular meeting on October 14, 2025, with a full agenda of resolutions, public hearings, and introductions. Key actions include hiring three police officers, adopting ordinances on fire safety and fire zones, and opposing the state's affordable housing program. The meeting also includes proclamations, appointments, and several consent agenda items.

• Resolution authorizing hiring of three police officers
• Ordinance 2025-13 adding regulations for lithium-ion batteries and electronic mobility devices
• Ordinance 2025-14 adding designated fire zones
• Resolution opposing New Jersey's affordable housing compliance program
• Resolution authorizing purchase of 8 Flock Safety ALPR cameras for police

The Township Committee adopted two ordinances: one regulating lithium-ion batteries and electronic mobility devices to prevent fires, and another adding designated fire zones at four developments. It also approved a consent agenda including police hires, equipment purchases, and a resolution opposing the state's affordable housing program. The committee approved a resolution supporting the Jersey Strong Coastal Coalition, which opposes offshore wind, over a no vote from Committeewoman Hand.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-13 regulating lithium-ion batteries and e-mobility devices (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-14 adding fire zones at Iron Peak, The Hillmont, Concord Residences, The Franklin (unanimous)
• Approved hiring 3 police officers: Kowalski $80,587, Martinez and Moran $58,726 each (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 8 Flock ALPR cameras for $28,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Mack plow truck for $349,326.58 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing NJ affordable housing program (4-1, Hand no)
• Approved resolution supporting Jersey Strong Coastal Coalition (4-1, Hand no)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-15 renewing Comcast franchise (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board is holding its regular October 9, 2025 meeting. The main item is a public hearing on an application by Green Care Farms, LLC to subdivide 12.28 acres at 241 Woods Road into five single-family lots, which was adjourned from September 11. The board will also consider a resolution for Homestead Road LLC and take public comments on matters not on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Green Care Farms, LLC (File 24-PB-09-MSV) — preliminary and final major subdivision, 'c' bulk variances, waivers for 5 single-family lots on 12.28 acres at 241 Woods Road (Block 204, Lot 45.01), RA zone
• Resolution consideration: Homestead Road LLC (File 21-PB-25-MS/MSP(V))
• Meeting minutes consideration
• Business from the floor for non-agenda items

The Planning Board approved Green Care Farms' application for preliminary and final major subdivision approval to create five single-family lots on 12.28 acres at 241 Woods Road, with conditions including shared driveway maintenance, tree replacement, and affordable housing trust fund payment. The board also carried the Harvard Way application to November 6 and canceled the October 16 and 23 meetings.

• Approved Green Care Farms subdivision (7-0) with conditions
• Carried Harvard Way application to November 6, 2025 (7-0)
• Canceled October 23, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Canceled October 16, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Sign Review Committee

The Hillsborough Township Sign Review Committee has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for September 29, 2025. No business was planned for the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Conference room A at the Municipal Complex.

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee will hold its regular meeting on September 25, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The agenda includes routine procedural items, proclamations, personnel appointments, and multiple resolutions for approval, such as emergency management appointments and police vehicle upgrades. No public hearings or ordinance introductions are scheduled.

• Resolution appointing Toni-Ann Annunziata, Dave Foelsch, Tim Leitstein, and John Yanko as Emergency Management Deputy Coordinators effective October 1, 2025
• Resolution authorizing purchase of a 2025 Dodge Durango through Cranford Co-Op for the Hillsborough Police Department ARRIVE Program
• Resolution authorizing upfitting of the Hillsborough Police Department ARRIVE vehicle
• Resolution authorizing contract with WatchGuard NJ - Motorola Solutions for police body-worn cameras
• Resolution authorizing asphalt oil and stone chip seal work from Morris Asphalt Company through Morris County Cooperative Contract #21

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board public business meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been canceled. The source document provides the 2025 annual schedule of meetings and notes that the next meeting is scheduled for October 09, 2025.

• September 25, 2025 Business Meeting Canceled

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission's September 18, 2025 meeting has been canceled. The agenda lists standard items like roll call, minutes, and public comment, but the meeting will not take place. The next scheduled meeting is October 16, 2025.

• Meeting canceled for September 18, 2025
• Next meeting: October 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
• All meetings at Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment has cancelled its public meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025, due to no business. The meeting was to be held at the Municipal Complex on South Branch Road.

• Meeting cancelled for September 17, 2025
• No business on agenda

Environmental Commission

The Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission's September 15, 2025 meeting has been canceled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items, and no substantive business is scheduled. The next regular meeting is set for October 27, 2025.

• Meeting canceled for September 15, 2025
• Next meeting: October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• All meetings held at Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board meets to discuss public hearing applications, including a major subdivision proposal on Woods Road and site plan modifications on Roycefield Road and Route 206. The meeting takes place at the Municipal Courtroom on September 11, 2025.

• Green Care Farms, LLC application for preliminary and final major subdivision to divide 12.28 acres into five single-family lots at 241 Woods Road
• SPG Hillsborough, LLC application to add 34 parking spaces at 315 Roycefield Road
• HMG Fuel LLC application to consolidate two lots and construct a 3,450 square foot convenience store at 144 Route 206

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 9, 2025, with a consent agenda covering numerous resolutions, including issuing $350,000 in special emergency notes for severance liabilities, purchasing police vehicles and equipment, and awarding contracts for road and walking path improvements. The committee will also hold public hearings on three ordinances: accepting land dedication for Wertzville Road, amending construction fees, and updating speed limits. New ordinances on fire prevention (lithium-ion batteries) and fire zones will be introduced for future hearings.

• Resolution authorizing $350,000 special emergency notes for severance liabilities
• Public hearing on ordinance amending construction fee schedule (Chapter 145)
• Public hearing on ordinance amending speed limits (Chapter 143)
• Resolution awarding contract to Top Line Construction for Dukes Parkway West resurfacing
• Resolution authorizing purchase of four Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles

The Township Committee approved a consent agenda including a $765,963.76 contract to Top Line Construction for the Dukes Parkway West resurfacing project, plus purchases of police vehicles, equipment, and other items. The committee also adopted three ordinances: accepting road right-of-way dedications, amending construction fees, and updating speed limits on Township Line Road. Two new ordinances were introduced for future hearings, including one regulating lithium-ion batteries and electronic mobility devices.

• Approved $765,963.76 contract to Top Line Construction for Dukes Parkway West resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 special emergency notes for severance liabilities (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 4 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles for $210,778.92 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 320 P-Tier Backhoe Loader for $160,110.31 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-10 accepting road right-of-way dedications on Wertzville Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-11 amending construction fee schedule (3-2, Payne and Hand dissenting)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-12 amending speed limits on Township Line Road (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-13 regulating lithium-ion batteries and electronic mobility devices (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a continued application by Homestead Road, LLC to consolidate two lots and build two warehouse/office buildings at 203 and 189 Homestead Road. The board will also consider resolutions for two other applications and may take formal action. The meeting includes public comment and possible closed sessions.

• Public hearing on Homestead Road, LLC application for preliminary/final major subdivision and site plan approval, including demolition of existing structures and construction of two warehouse/office buildings in the TECD district
• Consideration of resolutions for M&M Realty Partners at Hillsborough LLC (West Tract) - File 21-PB-16-MSV and Kani International, Inc. - File 24-PB-04-SPV
• Application continued from July 10, 2025; multiple objectors listed, including The Watershed Institute and local groups
• Meeting held at 7:00 PM at the Municipal Courtroom, 379 South Branch Road

The Planning Board denied the Homestead Road, LLC application for preliminary and final major subdivision and site plan approval to build two warehouse/office buildings at 203 and 189 Homestead Road. The denial was based on concerns about stormwater management, traffic, size and scale, and consistency with the transitional zone. The board also approved resolutions for M&M Realty Partners and Kani International, Inc. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied Homestead Road, LLC warehouse application (6-0)
• Approved M&M Realty Partners resolution (5-0)
• Approved Kani International, Inc. resolution (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request by Roberts Road 21 LLC for variances to demolish a dilapidated dwelling at 372 Zion Road and build a new single-family home. The applicant has requested another adjournment to October 15, 2025. The board will also consider resolutions for two prior applications and approve minutes from July 16, 2025. The September 17 meeting is cancelled.

• Public hearing: 372 Zion Road, Roberts Road 21 LLC, BA-23-12, variances for new 1,967 sq ft dwelling and 1,068 sq ft driveway on non-conforming .725-acre lot in MZ/Mountain Conservation District; adjournment requested to Oct 15, 2025
• Resolution: Kevin and Jacqueline Carfagno – BA-24-10
• Resolution: Bricker and Mravcak Variance – BA-25-02
• Minutes: July 16, 2025
• Cancellation: September 17, 2025 meeting

The Board of Adjustment approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes and two variance applications: BA-24-10 (Kevin and Jacqueline Carfagno) and BA-25-02 (Brickner and Mravcak). The September 17, 2025 meeting was cancelled, with two applications scheduled for October 15, 2025. No public comments were made.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance BA-24-10 for Kevin and Jacqueline Carfagno (6-0)
• Approved variance BA-25-02 for Brickner and Mravcak (4-0)
• Cancelled September 17, 2025 meeting

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding its regular meeting on August 12, 2025. The agenda includes a public hearing on a $350,000 special emergency appropriation for severance liabilities, introduction of three ordinances (road dedication, construction fee schedule, speed limits), and a consent agenda with resolutions on drainage, engineering services, hiring, and other administrative items. The meeting also includes proclamations and an opioid settlement update.

• Public hearing on ordinance authorizing $350,000 special emergency appropriation for severance liabilities
• Resolution creating a long-range plan to address drainage issues
• Resolution authorizing stormwater maintenance agreement for 871 Route 206 North (Hillsborough 206 Holdings)
• Resolution authorizing Pennoni Engineering for watershed inventory, MS4 mapping, and 2025 roadway condition assessment
• Introduction of ordinance amending construction fee schedule (Chapter 145)

The Township Committee unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-09 authorizing a $350,000 special emergency appropriation for contractually required severance liabilities. The committee also unanimously approved a 25-item consent agenda covering engineering contracts, employee hires, and grant revenue insertions. Three new ordinances were introduced for future public hearings.

• Adopted $350K special emergency appropriation for severance liabilities (unanimous)
• Approved 25-item consent agenda including bid threshold increase to $53,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized Pennoni Engineering watershed inventory report up to $134,000
• Authorized Pennoni Engineering MS4 infrastructure mapping up to $195,800
• Authorized Pennoni Engineering roadway condition assessment up to $33,800
• Granted permanent status to Police Records Clerk Brandon Paris at $38,000/yr
• Granted permanent status to Business Office Coordinator Suwasthikaa Aynkaran at $42,000/yr
• Introduced ordinances on Wertzville Road dedication, construction fees, and speed limits

Environmental Commission

The Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission's July 28, 2025, public meeting has been canceled. The agenda lists standard procedural items (roll call, minutes, public comment, applications) but explicitly states the meeting is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: September 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
• No August meeting scheduled

Sign Review Committee

The Hillsborough, NJ Sign Review Committee did not meet on July 28, 2025 because the session was cancelled. The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2025.

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two applications: a minor site plan for outdoor storage at an existing facility on Homestead Road, and an amended major subdivision to add ten single-family lots to the former Glen-Gery Quarry development on Hamilton Road. The board will also consider meeting minutes and may take formal action. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Kani International Inc. – Minor Site Plan, 'c' bulk variances for outdoor storage at 259 Homestead Road (LI District)
• M&M Realty Partners – Amended Preliminary/Final Major Subdivision to add 10 lots, total 198 lots, at 75/95 Hamilton Road (R8A District)
• Public hearing on both applications
• Consideration of June 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Possible executive/closed sessions

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board approved two applications at its July 24, 2025 meeting. It approved a minor site plan for Kani International Inc. at 259 Homestead Road, including a variance for outdoor storage. It also approved an amended preliminary and final major subdivision for M&M Realty Partners at 75 Hamilton Road, adding ten single-family lots to the existing plan, bringing the total to 198 lots with 196 homes. Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved Kani International minor site plan with outdoor storage variance (9-0)
• Approved M&M Realty Partners amended subdivision adding 10 lots, 196 homes total (9-0)
• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular July 17, 2025 meeting. The main item is a pre-application for a swimming pool at a property listed as Historic Site #64, the Dr. James B. Elmendorf House. The commission will also consider meeting minutes and hear public comments.

• Pre-application for inground pool, coping, and equipment at 1246 Millstone River Road (Block 183.05, Lot 11)
• Property is Historic Site #64 (Dr. James B. Elmendorf House) and on National Register
• Applicants: Nicholas and Deborah Petrock
• Meeting minutes review
• Public comment period

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications, including a new request for a covered porch at 279 East Mountain Road. Two older applications, for 372 Zion Road and 703 Amwell Road, are scheduled to be adjourned again. The board will also consider cancelling its September 17 meeting.

• Public hearing: Brickner & Mravcak variance (BA-25-02) for 477 sq ft porch at 279 East Mountain Road, seeking relief from impervious coverage limit (5% permitted, 7.907% proposed)
• Adjournment: Roberts Road 21 LLC (BA-23-12) for new single-family dwelling at 372 Zion Road, continued to September 3, 2025
• Adjournment: John Lazorchak (BA-24-12) for addition and septic at 703 Amwell Road, continued to November 5, 2025
• Consideration to cancel September 17, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting
• Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two major warehouse development applications. The Homestead Road, LLC application seeks approvals to consolidate and subdivide two lots and construct two warehouse/office buildings. The Harvard Way JMJ4, LLC (Redcom) application is back before the board after a court remand. The board will also consider meeting minutes and a resolution regarding a solar array.

• Homestead Road, LLC – File 21-PB-25-MS/MSP(V): preliminary/final major subdivision and site plan for two warehouse/office buildings at 203 and 189 Homestead Road
• Harvard Way JMJ4, LLC (Redcom) – File 21-PB-09-MSPV: court-remanded application for a 107,366 sq ft warehouse at 3 Harvard Way
• Resolution: Somerset County Improvement Authority (Solar Array) – File 25-PB-09-INF
• Consideration of minutes from May 8 and June 5, 2025 meetings
• Executive session reserved for litigation matters related to Harvard Way JMJ4, LLC

The Planning Board voted to continue the Homestead Road LLC warehouse application hearing to September 4, 2025, extending the time of decision to September 30, 2025, after hearing closing arguments from objectors and the applicant. The board also approved the Somerset County Improvement Authority solar array application and continued the Harvard Way JMJ4 LLC warehouse remand hearing to October 16, 2025. No final decisions were made on either warehouse application.

• Approved Somerset County Improvement Authority solar array application (5-0)
• Continued Homestead Road LLC warehouse hearing to Sept. 4, 2025, TOD extended to Sept. 30 (6-0)
• Continued Harvard Way JMJ4 LLC warehouse remand hearing to Oct. 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved May 8, 2025 and June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates from Somerset County, the Agricultural Advisory Committee, and on the township Master Plan. The agenda also includes new business and a closed session, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Somerset County Open Space update by Chickie Hanes
• Agricultural Advisory Committee update by Greg Hawzen
• Master Plan update by David Kois
• New business for open session
• Closed session

The Hillsborough Township Open Space Advisory Committee met on July 10, 2025, and adopted the minutes from May 1, 2025. They heard reports on agricultural committee discussions and the rail trail vision, and discussed evaluating properties for the Master Plan. The committee entered closed session to discuss land acquisition pursued by County Open Space funding, then adjourned. No public members attended.

• Adopted minutes of May 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss land acquisition (County Open Space funding)
• Adjourned at 7:03 p.m. (motion by Lipani, second by Shearer, all in favor)

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding its regular meeting on July 8, 2025. Key items include a public hearing on a $17 million bond ordinance for capital improvements, introduction of a $350,000 special emergency appropriation for severance liabilities, and a consent agenda with resolutions on police hiring, promotions, and various purchases.

• Bond ordinance 2025-08: $17,000,000 for capital improvements, issuing $16,150,000 in bonds
• Ordinance 2025-09: $350,000 special emergency appropriation for severance liabilities
• Resolution to hire three new police officers
• Resolution to promote Sergeant Henry Olszyk to Lieutenant, Corporals Michael Laboy and Brian Gorka to Sergeant
• Resolution approving Three Bridges 5-Mile Run on August 9, 2025

The Township Committee approved a $17 million bond ordinance to fund various capital projects, including public works equipment, police facility expansions, and library repairs. The committee also introduced an ordinance for a $350,000 special emergency appropriation to cover contractual employee severance liabilities. Additionally, the committee confirmed the hiring of three new police officers and the promotion of three existing officers.

• Approved $17M bond ordinance 2025-08 (4-1)
• Introduced $350,000 severance liability ordinance 2025-09 (5-0)
• Approved hiring of three new police officers (5-0)
• Approved promotions for one Lieutenant and two Sergeants (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including various grants and contracts (5-0)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for 5-year farm leases (5-0)
• Approved 5-27-2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Claims List 2025-12 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board's regular meeting scheduled for July 3, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda lists standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, minutes, resolutions, public hearings) but notes the meeting is canceled. The next regular meeting is July 10, 2025.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting July 10, 2025

Sign Review Committee

The Hillsborough Township Sign Review Committee's June 30, 2025 public meeting has been cancelled. The agenda is procedural only, with no applications or business items listed. The next scheduled meeting is July 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at The Peter J. Biondi Building.

• June 30, 2025 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: July 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
• Meeting location: The Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular June 2025 meeting. The agenda includes consideration of meeting minutes, a resolution for a property at 666 Amwell Road, and a resolution of appreciation for member Timothy Johnson. The meeting is open to the public and formal action may be taken.

• Resolution HHPC-25-01 for Robin Bernard at 666 Amwell Road
• Resolution of Appreciation to Commission Member Timothy Johnson
• Consideration of May 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for matters not on the agenda

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board's June 26, 2025 business meeting is canceled. The agenda is procedural only, with no items for decision or discussion.

• Meeting canceled
• Next regular meeting July 10, 2025

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including a $17 million bond ordinance for capital improvements (introduced for a future public hearing), a resolution endorsing the housing element and fair share plan, and a resolution condemning hate and extremism. The meeting also includes proclamations, presentations, and a public hearing on adding stop intersections at Montgomery and Wertsville roads.

• Bond ordinance appropriating $17,000,000 for capital improvements, issuing $16,150,000 in bonds
• Resolution endorsing the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan to the Master Plan
• Resolution awarding contract for municipal building entrance renovations not to exceed $158,040
• Resolution authorizing NJDOT grant application for Farm Road roadway improvements
• Public hearing on ordinance adding stop intersections at Montgomery Road and Wertsville Road

Environmental Commission

The Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been canceled. The agenda is otherwise procedural, listing standard items like roll call, minutes, and public comment, with no substantive business items. The next meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2025.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: July 28, 2025, 7:00 PM

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the draft Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan, and will consider a major site plan application for an 80,000-square-foot industrial building at 303 Amwell Road. The board will also conduct an informal review of a proposed solar array on Pleasant View Road. The meeting includes consideration of minutes and resolutions, and formal action may be taken.

• Public hearing on adoption of draft Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan
• JMJ4 ABEEL LLC: preliminary and final major site plan for 80,000 sq ft industrial building at 303 Amwell Road, with 'c' bulk variance and design waivers
• Somerset County Improvement Authority: informal review for ground-mounted solar facility on ~23.989 acres at 131 Mountain View Road
• Consideration of minutes from March 13, 2025
• Executive/closed sessions may be conducted

The Planning Board voted unanimously to adopt the Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan, which sets the township's affordable housing obligation at 270 units based on a reduced land capacity factor, despite an ongoing appeal of the DCA's calculation. The board also extended the time of decision for the 303 Amwell Road industrial building application to December 31, 2025, and recommended approval of a solar array project on county land. The next meetings on June 26 and July 3 were cancelled.

• Adopted Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan (9-0)
• Extended time of decision for 303 Amwell Road application to Dec 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended Somerset County Improvement Authority solar array application (9-0)
• Cancelled June 26 and July 3, 2025 meetings (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing on June 5, 2025, to receive a status update on the Campus Associates, LLC multi-family development at 5 Campus Drive, which was previously approved for 96 residential units including 23 affordable units. The board will also continue its review of a warehouse/office subdivision application for two properties on Homestead Road, which has been carried over from previous meetings. The agenda includes consideration of meeting minutes, resolutions, and ordinances, as well as an executive session on litigation and attorney-client privilege related to affordable housing.

• Status update on Campus Associates, LLC - File 20-PB-13-MSP (2025 Update) for 96-unit apartment complex at 5 Campus Drive
• Continued application for Homestead Road, LLC - File 21-PB-25-MS/MSP(V) for two warehouse/office buildings at 203 and 189 Homestead Road
• Executive session to discuss Weston Road litigation and attorney-client privilege on affordable housing
• Consideration of meeting minutes from February 13, 2025 and April 3, 2025

The Planning Board held a public hearing on the Homestead Road warehouse application, hearing extensive public comment in opposition, and voted to carry the application to July 10, 2025, for closing statements. The board also received a status update on the Campus Drive apartment project and scheduled a six-month update for December 2025. No resolutions or ordinances were considered.

• Carried Homestead Road warehouse application to July 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Campus Drive apartment project update for December 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session for attorney-client matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:03 pm (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on June 4, 2025, to consider meeting minutes, resolutions, and zoning applications. Scheduled items include requests for variances and site plan approvals for properties located on Amwell Road, Zion Road, and Clawson Avenue.

• Consideration of April 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Consideration of Resolution for Yasir and Saba Yasir Farooq (BA-23-26)
• John Lazorchak (File BA-24-12) request for "c" bulk variances and waivers at 703 Amwell Road (Adjourned to July 16, 2025)
• 372 Zion Road/ Roberts Road 21 LLC (BA-23-12) request for "c" variances at 372 Zion Road (Adjourned to July 16, 2025)
• Kevin and Jacqueline Carfagno (BA-24-10) request for "d" use variances and Minor Site Plan approval at 750 Clawson Avenue

The Board of Adjustment approved a use variance and minor site plan for Kevin and Jacqueline Carfagno to construct a 4,000-sf pole barn and second driveway at 750 Clawson Avenue for their septic and drain cleaning business, with conditions including storing all commercial vehicles inside and limiting to three single-axle vehicles. The board also approved minutes from April 2, 2025, and granted adjournments for two other applications to July 16, 2025. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved BA-24-10 for Carfagno pole barn and driveway with conditions (7-0)
• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned BA-24-12 (Lazorchak) to July 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Carried BA-23-12 (Roberts Road 21 LLC) to July 16, 2025 with notice (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a major application to relocate and expand a historic Greek Revival house at 666 Amwell Road, along with routine items like approving minutes and hearing public comment. The meeting is the rescheduled May session, moved from May 15 to May 29.

• Application HHPC-25-01 by Robin Bernard for 666 Amwell Road: relocate existing house, add first-floor addition and attached garage, convert to single-family dwelling
• Property is Historic Site #7 in the Historic Preservation Plan Element
• Consideration of April 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for matters not on the agenda

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to amend and adopt the 2025 municipal budget. The committee will also vote on consent agenda items including historic preservation grants, municipal building demolition plans, and a street sweeper transfer with Raritan Borough.

• Public Hearing For The 2025 Municipal Budget
• Resolution Authorizing The Adoption Of The 2025 Municipal Budget
• Resolution Authorizing Preparation And Submission Of The 2025 Somerset County Historic Preservation Grant Application For The Vanderveer Harris House
• Resolution Authorizing Pennoni Engineering to Provide Design Plans and Specifications for Old Municipal Building Demolition
• Resolution Authorizing Execution Of Memorandum Of Understanding Between Hillsborough Township And Raritan Borough Pertaining To The Transfer Of Title Of A Used Street Sweeper

The Township Committee adopted the 2025 municipal budget as amended, with Committeewoman Hand voting no. The budget totals $40,112,248.90 in general appropriations, with $28,424,882.10 to be raised by taxes. The committee also approved a consent agenda including a wildlife management plan, a grant for a summer youth program, and several other resolutions.

• Adopted 2025 municipal budget as amended (4-1)
• Approved resolution amending the 2025 budget
• Approved wildlife management plan for 2025-2026 season
• Approved consent agenda items 1-9 and 11 (unanimous)
• Approved consent item 10, releasing $500,000 escrow for 1170 Millstone River Road (Mayor abstained, Hand voted no)
• Approved claims list 2024-10

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board did not meet on May 22, 2025; the meeting was canceled. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom of the Peter J. Biondi Building.

Environmental Commission

The Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission is reviewing two pending applications at its May 19, 2025 meeting. The agenda consists entirely of procedural matters, meeting logistics, and the review of two specific development applications.

• HMG Fuel LLC - File 24-PB-03-MSPV: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval, 'c' bulk variances, and waivers to construct a 3,450 SF convenience store at an existing service station site.
• Green Care Farms, LLC - File 24-PB-09-MSV: Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision approval and 'c' bulk variances to subdivide 12.28 acres into five single-family dwelling lots.

Sign Review Committee

The Hillsborough Township Sign Review Committee will hold a public meeting to consider three sign applications, including a proposed sign manual for the Hillsborough Crossings shopping center, a sign waiver for Bottle & Barrel, and a sign waiver for Block Advisors. The committee will also take oaths, approve minutes, and hear public comment on non-agenda items.

• Hillsborough Crossings, LLC – File # SRC-25-02 – 692 Route 206 – proposed sign manual for shopping center
• Bottle & Barrel (Loumarc Signs) – File # SRC-24-03 – 856 Route 206 – waiver for two signs where one is permitted
• Block Advisors (Loumarc Signs) – File # SRC-25-04 – 601 Route 206 – waiver for LED sign differing from approved sign manual
• Oath of Office for Nathan Santaromita
• Approval of February 24, 2025 meeting minutes

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding a special meeting on May 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The agenda includes a resolution to authorize an executive session, with the sole listed topic being litigation related to affordable housing. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment allowed on new business and matters not on the agenda.

• Resolution authorizing executive session
• Executive session on litigation regarding affordable housing

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2025, to discuss executive session items including contract negotiations and litigation. The agenda includes proclamations, presentations from Energetek and JCP&L, and a consent agenda covering municipal contracts, appointments, and refunds. The committee will also introduce a new traffic ordinance regarding stop intersections.

• Resolution awarding contract for 2025 Sidewalk & Curbing Replacement to JC Concrete & Curb Company in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00
• Resolution authorizing the repair of DPW Road Grader in an amount not to exceed $6,810.47
• Resolution awarding contract to Schaefer Fireworks for a fireworks display at the Hillsborough Family Fun Event
• Resolution appointing James Beattie to Seat #7 on the Hillsborough Township Board of Health
• Ordinance 2025-07 amending Chapter 143 to add the intersection of Montgomery Road and Wertsville Road as stop intersections

The Township Committee approved a 16-item consent agenda, including a $75,000 sidewalk and curbing replacement contract with JC Concrete & Curb Company, a $12,000 fireworks display contract with Schaefer Fireworks, and a $14,000 consulting agreement with Phoenix Advisors for CFO transition support (approved separately, 4-1). The committee also introduced Ordinance 2025-07 to add a 4-way stop at Montgomery Road and Wertsville Road, with a public hearing set for June 24, 2025. A special meeting was scheduled for May 19, 2025, to discuss affordable housing planning.

• Approved 16-item consent agenda, less resolution 8 (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 sidewalk & curb contract with JC Concrete & Curb (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 fireworks display contract with Schaefer Fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved $14,000 Phoenix Advisors CFO transition support (4-1, Hand no)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-07 for 4-way stop at Montgomery & Wertsville (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting May 19, 2025 for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved Claims List 2025-09 (unanimous)
• Approved executive session resolution for contract negotiations and litigation (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a long-running application by Homestead Road, LLC to consolidate and subdivide two lots at 203 and 189 Homestead Road, demolish existing structures, and build two warehouse/office buildings. The application has been continued multiple times since 2022 and was last heard on April 3, 2025, with no testimony. The board will also consider meeting minutes, resolutions, and other business.

• Public hearing on Homestead Road, LLC application (File 21-PB-25-MS/MSP(V)) for two warehouse/office buildings at 203 and 189 Homestead Road
• Applicant seeks preliminary and final major subdivision approval (determined minor), major site plan approval, and waivers; no longer seeking 'c' bulk variances
• Multiple objectors registered, including The Watershed Institute, Local Citizens Against Traffic (LCAT), Stop Warehouses and Trucks (SWAT), and Sourland Conservancy
• Meeting includes consideration of minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and business from the floor

The Planning Board held a public hearing on the Homestead Road warehouse application but made no final decision. The board voted to continue the hearing to June 5, 2025, and allowed public comment that evening, with those speakers barred from speaking again at the next meeting. The board also canceled its May 22, 2025 business meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued Homestead Road warehouse hearing to June 5, 2025 (5-0)
• Opened public comment for the application, with speakers not allowed to speak again at next meeting (5-0)
• Canceled May 22, 2025 business meeting (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance application for a septic and drain cleaning business on a residential property, though the applicant has requested to reschedule to June. The board will also review minutes, consider a resolution, and introduce a new staff member.

• Public hearing: Kevin and Jacqueline Carfagno (BA-24-10) for 'd' use variances and minor site plan at 750 Clawson Avenue, Block 46, Lot 1, to build a 4,000-sf pole barn and second driveway for septic business storage; rescheduled to June 4, 2025
• Resolution consideration: Yasir Farooq and Saba Yasir Farooq (BA-23-26)
• Approval of April 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Introduction of Samantha Ball, Assistant Planner and Sustainability Program Manager

Planning Board

This meeting agenda is mostly procedural boilerplate and has been canceled. The only substantive item was a public hearing on a court-remanded application for a 107,366-square-foot warehouse at 3 Harvard Way, but the applicant requested an adjournment to a later date with re-notice.

• Meeting canceled; next meeting May 08, 2025
• Harvard Way JMJ4, LLC (Redcom) – File 21-PB-09-MSPV – Block 58, Lot 1.09 – Route 206 – 3 Harvard Way
• Court remand per Judge William G. Mennen ruling dated February 4, 2025
• Application for 107,366 sq ft warehouse denied October 13, 2022; applicant requested adjournment

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Hillsborough Township Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a Master Plan update presented by David Kois, including a priority list of land and which properties to pursue or table for open space, parks, and agricultural uses. They will also receive an update from the Agricultural Committee. The agenda is brief and contains no specific property names, dollar amounts, or formal decisions.

• Master Plan Update by David Kois
• Priority List of Land
• Properties to pursue and/or table for Open Space, Parks, Agriculture
• Agricultural Committee Update

Environmental Commission

The Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission is holding its regular April 28, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes review of applications, old business (Natural Resources Inventory), new business (ANJEC 2025 Environmental Commission Grants for Open Space Stewardship Projects), and other routine items. Formal action may be taken.

• Review of applications
• Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) - old business
• ANJEC 2025 Environmental Commission Grants for Open Space Stewardship Projects - new business
• Consideration of meeting minutes
• Business from the floor

Sign Review Committee

The Sign Review Committee is holding a public meeting to consider applications and conduct routine business. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, minutes approval, committee business, public comments, and application reviews. No specific applications or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Public meeting notice under Sunshine Law
• Roll call of committee members and liaisons
• Consideration of meeting minutes
• Business from the floor for non-agenda items
• Applications review

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a pre-application for post-construction rebuild improvements to an accessory building at 751 Amwell Road, a property in the Amwell Road Historic District. The commission will also discuss the May meeting date and the Hillsborough Castle's involvement in Revolution NJ/America 250. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Pre-application: 751 Amwell Road – Block 8, Lot 18 – rebuild of two-story 31 ft. 6 in. x 71 ft. 6 in. accessory building in AG zone, Amwell Road Historic District, Historic Site #16
• Oath of office for Seat #3 – Marie Avolio
• Consideration of January 16, 2025 reorganization and regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of May meeting date
• Discussion of Hillsborough Castle for Revolution NJ/America 250

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board’s April 24, 2025 business meeting was canceled. No ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings were scheduled or acted upon. The next meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2025.

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee will consider a $1.79 million contract for the 2025 Capital Roadway Paving Project, introduce the 2025 municipal budget, and hold a public hearing on a budget cap ordinance. The agenda also includes several appointments, a liquor license transfer, and a deer management grant application.

• Resolution awarding 2025 Capital Roadway Paving Project to Stilo Paving & Excavating, not to exceed $1,790,302.77
• Resolution approving place-to-place transfer of liquor license #1810-44-018-002 to 856 Route 206, Building E
• 2025 Budget Presentation and introduction of 2025 municipal budget, public hearing May 27, 2025
• Ordinance to exceed 2025 budget appropriation limits and establish a CAP bank, public hearing May 27, 2025
• Resolution authorizing grant application to NJDEP for Community-Based Deer Management Program

Planning Board

The scheduled public meeting for the Hillsborough Township Planning Board on April 10, 2025, is canceled. The agenda provided contains no specific items for discussion or decision due to this cancellation.

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding its regular meeting on April 8, 2025, to consider a consent agenda that includes police promotions, purchase of bulletproof vests, and other administrative items. They will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the personnel policy regarding holidays. The meeting includes proclamations and a presentation for the Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal.

• Resolution authorizing purchase of 11 bulletproof vests and carry gear through NJ State Contract
• Resolution promoting Lieutenant Jeremy Cuomo to Captain, Sergeant Joseph Paschall to Lieutenant, and Corporals Kulbeer Singh and David Brown to Sergeant effective April 9, 2025
• Resolution authorizing Cornerstone Architectural Group to provide architectural feasibility study for Police Department interior alterations
• Ordinance amending Chapter 89 'Personnel Policies', Section 89-9 'Holidays' (public hearing)
• Resolution authorizing demolition of old Public Works building (bids to be solicited)

The Township Committee unanimously approved a consent agenda that included police promotions (Lieutenant Jeremy Cuomo to Captain, Sergeant Joseph Paschall to Lieutenant, Corporals Kulbeer Singh and David Brown to Sergeant), the appointment of Christiaan Bushell as Chief Financial Officer at a $140,000 salary plus a $25,000 stipend, and the purchase of 11 bulletproof vests. The committee also adopted Ordinance 2025-06 amending the township's holiday policy for employees and approved the 2025 Road Paving Program, which includes 16 streets. The meeting was largely procedural, with no public hearings on new ordinances and no substantive policy debates.

• Approved police promotions: Cuomo to Captain ($193,461), Paschall to Lieutenant ($180,870), Singh and Brown to Sergeant ($148,883 and $150,097) (unanimous)
• Appointed Christiaan Bushell as CFO at $140,000/year plus $25,000 stipend for Alexandria Township shared services (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 11 bulletproof vests and carry gear for $15,430.80 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06 amending Chapter 89 'Personnel Policies' on holidays (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Road Paving Program covering 16 streets including Beverely Drive, Kilmer Drive, and Township Line Road
• Approved rehiring of 50+ part-time recreation staff for spring programs (unanimous, Deputy Mayor Payne abstained)
• Authorized demolition bids for old Public Works building (unanimous)
• Approved Claims List 25-07 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a long-running application by Homestead Road, LLC to consolidate and subdivide two lots at 203 and 189 Homestead Road, demolish existing structures, and build two warehouse/office buildings. The board will also consider resolutions for a Somerset County Senior Wellness Center pavilion and a TEEVEE, LLC application, plus other business. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other public hearings listed.

• Public hearing: Homestead Road, LLC – File 21-PB-25-MS/MSP(V) – 203 & 189 Homestead Road – preliminary/final major subdivision & site plan, 'c' bulk variances (no longer sought), two warehouse/office buildings, TECD district
• Resolution: Somerset County Senior Wellness Center (Pavilion) – 25-PB-01-INF
• Resolution: TEEVEE, LLC – 23-PB-02-MSV
• Meeting minutes consideration
• Business from the floor for non-agenda items

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on April 2, 2025, to consider three variance applications. Two applications (372 Zion Road and 750 Clawson Avenue) are expected to be adjourned due to insufficient notice or required revisions. The third application (Sixth Street and Clawson Avenue) will be heard, seeking variances for a new single-family home.

• 372 Zion Road: 'c' variances for new 1,967 sf dwelling and 1,068 sf driveway on .725-acre lot (BA-23-12)
• 750 Clawson Avenue: 'd' use variances for 4,000-sf pole barn for septic/drain cleaning business (BA-24-10)
• Sixth Street & Clawson Avenue: three 'c' variances for 2,397-sf home, including front yard setback and undersized lot without public water/sewer (BA-23-26)
• Resolutions for Anthony Marucci (BA-23-03) and Community Options, Inc. (BA-25-08) to be considered
• Minutes from February 19 and March 5, 2025 meetings to be approved

Sign Review Committee

The Sign Review Committee public meeting scheduled for March 31, 2025, at 6:30 PM has been canceled. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment, with no applications or business items listed.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for April 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board’s March 27, 2025 business meeting was canceled. No ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings were scheduled for action. The next meeting is April 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom.

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding its regular meeting on March 25, 2025, with an executive session on affordable housing and litigation. The agenda includes public hearings on an ordinance to exceed the 2025 municipal budget appropriation limits (CAP Bank) and an ordinance amending the police department's appointment and promotion rules, as well as a Comcast franchise renewal. The consent agenda covers various resolutions, including contracts, hiring, and property tax reimbursements for disabled veterans.

• Ordinance 2025-04 to exceed 2025 municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a CAP Bank
• Ordinance 2025-05 amending Chapter 92 Police Department, Section 92-8 Appointments and Promotions
• Comcast Franchise Renewal Municipal Consent
• Contract award to Top Line Construction for Hillsborough and Montgomery Township Line Road paving/improvement project
• Hiring of Kylie Delacruz as Recreation Program Coordinator and Jennifer Roberts as Administrative Assistant

The Township Committee adopted Ordinance 2025-04, increasing the CY 2025 municipal budget appropriation limit by 3.5% (amounting to $1,150,021.66) and establishing a cap bank. They also adopted Ordinance 2025-05, amending the police department's appointment and promotion procedures. The committee approved a consent agenda including a $567,606.53 share for the Township Line Road paving project, hiring of two recreation staff, and four summer interns.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04 to exceed budget appropriation limits by 3.5% ($1,150,021.66)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-05 amending police officer appointment and promotion procedures
• Approved $567,606.53 share for Township Line Road paving contract with Top Line Construction
• Approved hiring Kylie Delacruz as Recreation Program Coordinator at $42,000/year
• Approved hiring Jennifer Roberts as Administrative Assistant at $38,000/year
• Approved hiring four part-time interns at $20/hour for NJ Career Accelerator program
• Approved $2,272 contract with Zufall Health Center for public health services
• Approved Claims List 2025-06

Environmental Commission

The Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission's March 24, 2025 meeting has been canceled. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes, and public comment, but no specific business items are included. The next scheduled meeting is April 28, 2025.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: April 28, 2025
• Standard agenda items only (roll call, minutes, public comment)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission's March 20, 2025 meeting has been canceled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, minutes, public comment, applications, reports) and includes a notice that the meeting is canceled. No substantive business is scheduled.

• March 20, 2025 meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025
• 2025 annual meeting schedule adopted January 16, 2025
• Meetings held at Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public hearing sections, with no applications or substantive business listed.

• Meeting cancelled
• No applications or resolutions listed

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will meet on March 13, 2025, to consider a major subdivision and site plan application for a warehouse/office project at 203 and 189 Homestead Road. The board will also review February 2025 meeting minutes and a resolution for Hillsborough 206 Holdings, LLC.

• Hillsborough 206 Holdings, LLC – File 18-PB-07-MSPV (2024 Amended Site Plan)
• Homestead Road, LLC – File 21-PB-25-MS/MSP(V) – Block 200.10, Lots 32 & 33 – 203 Homestead Road and 189 Homestead Road (warehouse/office buildings, stormwater, parking, and site improvements) (TECD zoning)
• Public hearing for Homestead Road project with objectors including The Watershed Institute, Local Citizens Against Traffic, Stop Warehouses and Trucks, and Sourland Conservancy

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding its regular meeting on March 11, 2025, with a consent agenda covering routine resolutions such as emergency appropriations, employee salaries, and contract awards. A public hearing will be held on an ordinance granting a sanitary sewer easement to Dog Days Daycare Center. Two new ordinances are introduced: one amending police department appointment procedures, and another amending personnel holiday policies.

• Resolution establishing annual salaries and wages of municipal employees
• Ordinance authorizing sanitary sewer easement with Dog Days Daycare Center for a force main in Roycefield Road
• Resolution authorizing purchase of 20 LED lighting fixtures from Denney Electric Supply
• Resolution authorizing contract for short-term disability benefits with The Standard Insurance Company
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Phoenix Advisors for CFO services

The Township Committee unanimously approved a consent agenda that included a $15.27 million modified temporary budget for 2025, a contract with Phoenix Advisors for interim CFO services (up to $50,000 for Hillsborough and $25,000 for Alexandria Township), and the promotion of Annette Henderson to Assistant Director of Recreation at $70,000. The committee also adopted Ordinance 2025-03, granting a sanitary sewer easement to Dog Days Daycare Center, and introduced two ordinances: one amending police officer appointment procedures (2025-05) and another updating the holiday schedule (2025-06).

• Approved $15,267,379 modified temporary budget for 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Phoenix Advisors contract for interim CFO services up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Promoted Annette Henderson to Assistant Director of Recreation at $70,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03 granting sewer easement to Dog Days Daycare (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-05 amending police officer appointment procedures (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-06 amending holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Claims List 2025-05 (unanimous)
• Approved $9,614 purchase of 20 LED lighting fixtures from Denney Electric (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board's regular meeting scheduled for March 6, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, minutes, resolutions, public hearings) with no specific applications or ordinances listed. The next meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: March 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• No applications or ordinances listed on agenda

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment will hold its regular March 5, 2025 meeting, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom. The board will consider minutes, resolutions, and a motion to cancel the March 19 meeting, and will hold public hearings on three applications: a Chick-fil-A restaurant, a home addition, and a new residence. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Chick-fil-A (BA-24-05): bulk and use variances for 6,100-sf restaurant with dual drive-through at 296 Route 206, on current Exxon station site
• John Lazorchak (BA-24-12): bulk variances for home addition, new patio, driveway, and septic at 703 Amwell Road, in Neshanic Historic District
• Yasir Farooq and Saba Yasir Farooq (BA-23-26): three 'c' variances for 2,397-sf home on .53 acres at Sixth Street and Clawson Avenue, Flagtown
• Motion to cancel March 19, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of February 5, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board's February 27, 2025 public business meeting has been canceled. The agenda lists standard items like roll call, minutes, resolutions, and ordinances, but no specific business is scheduled. The next regular meeting is set for March 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

• Meeting canceled; next meeting March 6, 2025
• Standard agenda items: roll call, minutes, resolutions, ordinances
• Location: Municipal Courtroom, Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding its regular meeting on February 25, 2025, with a public hearing on an ordinance amending the land-use code's definitions and the LI Light Industrial District, and introduction of an ordinance to exceed the 2025 municipal budget appropriation limits. The agenda also includes consent resolutions for hiring, promotions, escrow releases, and grant applications, plus proclamations for local cheerleading teams.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-02 amending Chapter 188 (Land Use) definitions and LI Light Industrial District standards
• Introduction of Ordinance 2025-04 to exceed 2025 budget appropriation limits and establish a CAP bank
• Resolution ratifying hiring of Joseph Desmond as temporary part-time Senior System Engineer/Administrator in Police Department
• Resolution authorizing release of development review escrow to 3 Ronson, LLC for Red Bank Vet and Village Point Hillsborough Centre projects
• Resolution authorizing submission of AARP Community Challenge Grant for sidewalks and walking loop repairs at Woodfield Park

The Township Committee adopted Ordinance 2025-02, which amends the land use code to define and permit small-scale logistics (up to 41,000 sq ft) in the LI Light Industrial District, following a settlement with Larken Entities. The committee also approved a consent agenda including personnel hires, escrow releases, tax refunds, and a grant application. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-02 allowing small-scale logistics in LI district (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) including hiring Joseph Desmond as temporary part-time Senior Systems Engineer/Administrator ($4,000/month)
• Approved release of development review escrow to 3 Ronson, LLC for Red Bank Vet project ($8,375.71)
• Approved release of development review escrow to 3 Ronson, LLC for Village Point Hillsborough Centre project ($3,208.20)
• Approved tax overpayment refunds to CoreLogic and Laura Talluto (amounts listed)
• Authorized application for AARP Community Challenge Grant for Woodfield Park sidewalks ($25,000)
• Approved promotion of Griffin Dunne to Director of Parks and Recreation ($105,500/year)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-04 to exceed budget cap by 3.5% ($1,150,021.66) for public hearing on March 25, 2025

Sign Review Committee

The Hillsborough Township Sign Review Committee will hold a reorganization meeting followed by a regular meeting on February 24, 2025. The regular meeting will consider an application for sign waivers to install four illuminated signs at 2 Schindler Court, where only one sign per building is normally permitted. Formal action may be taken on the application and on organizational items such as electing officers and adopting rules.

• Application SRC-25-01: sign waivers for four illuminated signs at 2 Schindler Court (Block 202, Lot 4)
• Signs for Game Changer (front and rear) and Ivy Rehab (front and rear) with 3-inch aluminum channel letters
• Property located in MUID Zone/Mixed-Use Inclusionary District
• Reorganization: election of chairman, vice chairman, secretary
• Resolutions on rules of order, official newspapers, meeting schedule, and open meeting policy

Environmental Commission

The Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission's February 24, 2025 meeting has been canceled. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes approval, and public comment, but no specific applications or business items are detailed. The next scheduled meeting is March 24, 2025.

• February 24, 2025 meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for March 24, 2025
• All meetings held at Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road

Sign Review Committee

The Hillsborough Township Sign Review Committee will hold its February 24, 2025 meeting, which includes consideration of meeting minutes and a single application. The applicant, Retail at the Hillmont, seeks sign waivers to install four illuminated signs (two for Game Changer Gym and two for Ivy Rehab) at 2 Schindler Court, where only one sign per business is normally permitted. The meeting is open to the public and formal action may be taken.

• Application SRC-25-01: Retail at the Hillmont, Block 202, Lot 4, 2 Schindler Court – request for sign waivers for four illuminated signs (3-inch aluminum channel letters) for Game Changer Gym and Ivy Rehab in the MUID Zone
• Consideration of December 16, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment period for matters not on the agenda

The Sign Review Committee approved a sign waiver application for the Retail at the Hillmont property at 2 Schindler Court, allowing four illuminated signs (two for Game Changer and two for Ivy Rehab) in a zone where only two are permitted. Approval was conditioned on submission of a sign manual, as recommended by Planning Director David Kois. The committee also approved the December 16, 2024 meeting minutes, with Tom Shearer abstaining.

• Approved sign waivers for four illuminated signs at Retail at the Hillmont, 2 Schindler Court, with condition to submit a sign manual (all in favor)
• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (Shearer abstained)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission’s February 20, 2025 meeting was canceled. The body did not take any actions or discuss any items as the meeting did not proceed.

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance applications. One seeks variances for a property at 54 Francis Drive, including exceeding the impervious limit. The other requests variances for a home addition at 703 Amwell Road in the Neshanic Historic District. The board will also consider minutes and a resolution for Harvestate Group, LLC.

• Anthony Marucci – BA-23-03 – 54 Francis Drive – variances for impervious cover (27.8% vs 15% permitted), nonconforming lot width, front-yard gazebo, and deck setback
• John Lazorchak – BA-24-12 – 703 Amwell Road – variances for shed removal, home addition, patio, driveway, and new septic system in AG zone and Neshanic Historic District
• Resolution for Harvestate Group, LLC – BA-23-11
• Approval of January 15, 2025 reorganization and regular meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved Anthony Marucci's application for four 'c' variances at 54 Francis Drive, including exceeding the impervious coverage limit, subject to the condition that the applicant work with the Board Engineer to mitigate the increase to 20%. The board also carried the Chick-fil-A application to the April 2, 2025 meeting, and carried the John Lazorchak application to March 5, 2025. Minutes from January 15, 2025 were approved with corrections.

• Approved BA-23-03 (Marucci) variances with mitigation at 20% (7-0)
• Carried Chick-fil-A BA-24-05 to April 2, 2025 (7-0)
• Carried BA-24-12 (Lazorchak) to March 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved January 15, 2025 reorganization minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved January 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board meets to consider minutes, resolutions, and a long-running application for a major subdivision and site plan at 203 and 189 Homestead Road. The board will also receive an informational update on the township’s 4th round fair share affordable housing obligation.

• Consideration of January 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Weston RD LLC resolution (File 22-PB-03-MSPV)
• Homestead Road, LLC subdivision/site plan (Files 21-PB-25-MS/MSP(V)) at 203 and 189 Homestead Road

The Hillsborough Planning Board voted to carry the Homestead Road, LLC application (two warehouse/office buildings at 203 and 189 Homestead Road) to March 13, 2025, with the time-of-decision extended through April 30, 2025. The board also approved minutes from January 9 and January 23, 2025, and a resolution for Weston RD LLC (File 22-PB-03-MSPV). No ordinances were considered, and the board entered executive session to discuss attorney-client matters related to a prior application.

• Carried Homestead Road, LLC hearing to March 13, 2025, TOD extended to April 30, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Weston RD LLC resolution (File 22-PB-03-MSPV) (5-0)
• Approved January 9, 2025 reorganization meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved January 23, 2025 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss attorney-client matters (unanimous)

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding its regular meeting on February 11, 2025, to consider a consent agenda with resolutions on emergency appropriations, contracts, purchases, and appointments. They will also hold a public hearing on a salary range ordinance amendment and introduce a new ordinance for a sanitary sewer easement. The meeting includes routine items like claims approval and an executive session.

• Resolution authorizing emergency temporary appropriations prior to 2025 budget adoption
• Resolution authorizing purchase of bulk rock salt up to $90,000 and another up to $37,920
• Resolution authorizing contract with Goose Runners, LLC for geese control at AVM Park
• Public hearing on ordinance amending salary ranges for township classifications
• Introduction of ordinance for sanitary sewer easement with Dog Days Daycare Center on Roycefield Road

The Township Committee approved a resolution for emergency temporary appropriations totaling $14,117,929 for 2025, including amendments for snow removal and other expenses. They also adopted Ordinance 2025-01, updating salary ranges for township positions. Several other resolutions were approved, including contracts for geese control, rock salt, ammunition, and personnel hires.

• Approved emergency temporary appropriations totaling $14,117,929 for 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-01 updating salary ranges for township positions (unanimous)
• Approved $16,200 contract with Goose Runners LLC for geese control at AVM Park (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of bulk rock salt up to $37,920 and $90,000 through Somerset County Cooperative (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of police ammunition up to $23,026.97 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Joshua Darragh and Zhiyue Tim Wang as part-time Master Plan Assistants at $18/hr (unanimous)
• Approved release of $8,157.90 escrow to 3 Ronson LLC for Village Point Project (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-03 for sanitary sewer easement with Dog Days Daycare (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two land-use items at its February 6 meeting. One proposal seeks informal review to add a 24-foot by 34-foot pavilion with ADA-compliant sidewalks at the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center on South Branch Road. A second item, continued from December, requests preliminary and final major subdivision approval to split 5.483 acres into three single-family lots on Valley Road.

• Somerset County Senior Wellness Center pavilion (339 South Branch Road) — informal review for 24×34-foot accessory structure with ADA sidewalks
• TEEVEE, LLC subdivision (5.483 acres at Valley Road & 183 Valley Road) — preliminary/final major subdivision approval; bulk variances; waivers; three single-family lots with private roadway
• Ordinance 2025-02 — proposed amendment to Chapter 188 “Land Use and Development” (definitions and LI Light Industrial District standards)
• 2024 Board of Adjustment Annual Report — adoption scheduled
• Public hearing participation by Marina Stinely, Esq. (County of Somerset) and Erica Edwards, Esq. (TEEVEE, LLC)

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee elected Greg Hawzen as Chairperson and Kevin Sluka as Vice Chairperson, and approved the November 7, 2024 minutes. The committee discussed ongoing negotiations for Kanack Farms, potential changes to the farmland lease program (including longer lease terms and reduced minimum acreage), and several potential property acquisitions. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Elected Greg Hawzen as Chairperson (all in favor)
• Elected Kevin Sluka as Vice Chairperson (all in favor)
• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (all attendees in favor, others abstained)

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on three applications: a major site plan for a self-storage facility on Route 206, a group home on Hamilton Road, and a new single-family home on Zion Road. The board will also consider minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting and may conduct closed sessions.

• Harvestate Group, LLC: consolidate two lots (8.635 acres) on Route 206, construct 105,663 SF self-storage facility with 678 units and 850 SF office, seeking variances and waivers
• Community Options, Inc.: two 'c' bulk variances for impervious coverage (24.4% proposed vs 15% required) and lot width (120.99 ft proposed vs 150 ft required) to build a group home at 32 Hamilton Road
• Roberts Road 21 LLC: 'c' variances to demolish dwelling and build new 1,967 SF single-family home with 1,068 SF driveway at 372 Zion Road

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee held a regular meeting on January 28, 2025, to approve routine resolutions, contracts, and appointments. Items included fee refunds, safety incentives, staff stipends, and shared services agreements. A public hearing was scheduled for a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Refund of recreation program fees
• Contract with Larimore Associates for police software maintenance
• Award of animal control services to Animal Control Solutions, LLC
• Purchase of bulk rock salt totaling $125,548.41
• Establishment of the Hillsborough Township Opioid Settlement Committee

The Township Committee unanimously approved a 20-item consent agenda, including a resolution committing to a 4th Round fair share affordable housing obligation of 111 rehabilitation units and 270 new construction units, a reduction from the state's estimate of 565. The committee also introduced an ordinance to amend the LI Light Industrial District to allow small-scale logistics and industrial/office parks, with a public hearing set for February 25, 2025. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda with 20 resolutions (unanimous)
• Committed to 4th Round affordable housing obligation: 111 rehab, 270 new construction units (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-02 amending LI Light Industrial District to allow small-scale logistics (unanimous)
• Approved $205,632 animal control contract with Animal Control Solutions, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $102,696 contract with Spatial Data Logic for municipal management platform (unanimous)
• Approved $26,907 contract with Larimore Associates for police software maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $18,900 contract with Mechanical Preservation Associates for library HVAC strainers (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 stipend for Caitlin Vaz for safety committee duties (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission is holding its 2025 reorganization meeting followed by a regular meeting on January 27, 2025. The agenda includes consideration of meeting minutes, old business (including the Natural Resources Inventory), new business, and public comment. Formal action may be taken at both meetings.

• Reorganization meeting for 2025
• Consideration of minutes from Feb 26, Mar 25, Apr 15, Sep 23, 2024
• Review of applications
• Old business: Natural Resources Inventory (NRI)
• Public comment periods (business from the floor)

Environmental Commission

The Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission is holding its annual reorganization meeting, including the oath of office for newly appointed members and the election of officers. The commission will also consider resolutions on rules, official newspapers, meeting notice charges, and open meeting policy, as well as the 2024 annual report. Formal action may be taken.

• Oath of office for new members: Eric Rosenthal, Jason Flagg, Michael Folli, Marguerite Gladstone, Clarence Burshnic, and alternate Kris Lockburner
• Election of vice chairperson and secretary
• Resolution setting the schedule of meetings
• Resolution adopting rules of order and designating official newspapers
• Consideration of the 2024 annual report

Sign Review Committee

The Hillsborough Township Sign Review Committee has cancelled its January 27, 2025 reorganization and regular meeting. No business was scheduled. The cancellation notice was posted at the municipal complex and on the township website, and communicated to local news outlets and the township clerk.

• Meeting cancelled for January 27, 2025
• No business scheduled
• Cancellation posted at Municipal Complex / Peter J. Biondi Building and Hillsboroughnj.gov

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review and potentially adopt a Master Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element. The amendment would permit small-scale logistic facilities as a principal permitted use in the LI, Light Industrial District. The board will also receive an update on the 4th Round Affordable Housing requirements.

• Public hearing on Master Plan Amendment - Land Use Element, January 2025
• Proposal to allow small-scale logistic facilities in LI District
• 4th Round Affordable Housing Update
• Consideration of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission will hold its annual reorganization meeting followed by a regular meeting on January 16, 2025. The agenda includes consideration of minutes, a resolution for a historic preservation application, and a review of the Historic Preservation Plan Element of the Master Plan. Formal action may be taken at both meetings.

• Reorganization meeting at 7:30 p.m. and regular meeting immediately after
• Consideration of resolution for John Lazorchak – File HHPC-24-02 (BA-24-12)
• Review of Historic Preservation Plan Element of the Hillsborough Township Master Plan
• Approval of December 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public invited; documents available on township website

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission holds its annual reorganization meeting followed by a regular meeting on January 16, 2025. The agenda includes swearing in newly appointed members, electing officers, and adopting procedural resolutions. No specific project applications or substantive decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily administrative.

• Oath of office for new members: Timothy Coyle Sr., Maria Avolio, Gregory Gillette, Christopher Higgins, Michael LaMastro
• Election of chairman, vice chairman, and secretary
• Resolution setting the 2025 meeting schedule
• Resolution adopting rules of order and open meeting policy
• Resolution designating official newspapers and fixing notice charges

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Phoenix Carriage Farm's application for a major site plan with use and bulk variances to build restaurants, apartments, and an amphitheater at 2 Clerico Lane. The applicant requested an adjournment to a later 2025 date due to insufficient notice. Three other applications (Harvestate Group, Yasir Farooq, and Chick-fil-A) were carried over to future meetings without further notice.

• Phoenix Carriage Farm, LLC – BA-24-07: major site plan, 'd' use variance, 'c' bulk variances, 4 walk-up restaurants in cargo containers, 46 townhouse-style apartments, amphitheater at 2 Clerico Lane (Block 200.10, Lot 4)
• Harvestate Group, LLC – BA-23-11: carried to a 2025 meeting
• Yasir Farooq & Saba Yasir Farooq – BA-23-26: carried to a 2025 meeting
• Chick-fil-A – BA-24-05: carried to a 2025 meeting

The Hillsborough Board of Adjustment approved its 2024 Annual Report unanimously. Four pending applications (Harvestate Group, Yasir Farooq & Saba Yasir Farooq, Chick-fil-A, and Phoenix Carriage Farm) were carried to future meeting dates without further notice. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2024 Board Annual Report (unanimous)
• Carried Harvestate Group application to February 5, 2025 without notice (unanimous)
• Carried Yasir Farooq & Saba Yasir Farooq application to March 5, 2025 without notice (unanimous)
• Carried Chick-fil-A application to March 5, 2025 without notice (unanimous)
• Carried Phoenix Carriage Farm application to a date TBD in 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

This is a reorganization meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Adjustment. Members will be sworn in, officers elected, and resolutions adopted to appoint the board attorney, engineer, and other officials, as well as set the 2025 meeting schedule and fees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or substantive zoning decisions listed.

• Oath of office for new members Frank Herbert, Tim Lockburner, Robert Movshin, and Mildred Molina
• Election of chairman, vice chairman, and secretary
• Resolution appointing board attorney
• Resolution appointing board engineer and alternate board engineer
• Resolution fixing charge for notice of meetings

The Board of Adjustment held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in new members and electing officers. Frank Herbert was elected chairman, Tom Ramsey vice chairman, and Marcella McLaughlin secretary, all by unanimous votes. The board approved the 2025 meeting schedule, adopted resolutions appointing the attorney, engineer, and court reporter, and ratified its rules and policies. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned after about 17 minutes.

• Elected Frank Herbert as 2025 Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Tom Ramsey as 2025 Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Marcella McLaughlin as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Ratified Fair & Open Selection Process (unanimous)
• Appointed Woolson, Anderson and Peach, P.C. as Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Pennoni Associates – Mark Mayhew as Board Engineer (unanimous)
• Appointed CME Associates – David J. Samuel as Alternate Board Engineer (unanimous)

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee will hold its regular meeting on January 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Key actions include authorizing a $6,968,000 bond sale for general improvements, releasing a $600,000 escrow for the Hidden Brook Project to TJC Homes, LLC, and appointing members to various boards. The meeting also features proclamations, presentations, and public hearings on ordinances.

• Release $600,000 escrow to TJC Homes, LLC for Hidden Brook Project
• Combine and sell $6,968,000 in General Improvement Bonds, Series 2025
• Appoint Ricky Nunn to Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority
• Approve FY25 Local Freight Impact Fund Grant for Camplain Road Truck Safety ($250,000)
• Approve FY25 Local Freight Impact Fund Grant for Camplain Road Preservation ($150,000)

The Township Committee approved a consent agenda including a $6,968,000 general improvement bond issue, annual salary adjustments for municipal employees, and various appointments. They also introduced a salary range ordinance for a public hearing on February 11, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and public comments.

• Approved $6,968,000 General Improvement Bonds, Series 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 annual salaries and wages for municipal employees (unanimous)
• Approved release of $82.10 planning escrow to TJC Homes for Hidden Brook project
• Approved one-time stipends of $1,500 each to Shelly Capell and Everett Smith
• Appointed Ricky Nunn to Municipal Utilities Authority (term to 1/31/2030)
• Appointed members to OEM Council for 2025
• Authorized police participation in DLA 1033 program for excess military equipment
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-01 amending salary ranges (public hearing Feb 11)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a reorganization meeting followed by a regular meeting on January 9, 2025. The board will consider two major site plan applications: one for an 80,000-square-foot industrial building at 303 Amwell Road and another for a 130,418-square-foot warehouse on Weston Road. Both applications involve public hearings and formal action may be taken.

• 303 Amwell Road (JMJ4 ABEEL LLC): preliminary and final major site plan for 80,000 sq ft industrial building, CDZ Zone
• Weston RD, LLC (Guastella): preliminary and final major site plan for 130,418 sq ft warehouse, I-1 Zone and Airport Hazard Zone Overlay
• Draft 2024 Planning Board Annual Report to be considered
• Meeting minutes from December 5, 2024 to be approved
• Reorganization meeting at 7:00 p.m. followed by regular meeting

The Planning Board denied the Weston RD, LLC application for a 130,418-square-foot warehouse on Weston Road, citing concerns about the loss of a tenant, traffic, stormwater, and consistency with the Master Plan. The board also approved the 2024 Annual Report with an amendment to note absent members' eligibility, and adjourned the 303 Amwell Road application to June 12, 2025.

• Denied Weston RD, LLC warehouse application (7-0, with 1 recusal)
• Approved 2024 Planning Board Annual Report as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned 303 Amwell Road application to June 12, 2025, with TOD extended to June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a reorganization meeting to swear in new members and elect officers, followed by a regular meeting where it may take formal action on zoning applications. The board will also consider resolutions to ratify its selection process, appoint attorneys and engineers, and adopt the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Oath of office for newly appointed members including Mayor John Ciccarelli and Committeeman Shawn Lipani
• Resolution extending professional services agreement with T&M (2020 Contract)
• Applications for preliminary/final major site plan approval at 303 Amwell Road (JMJ4 ABEEL LLC) and Weston Road (Weston RD, LLC)
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
• Adoption of 2025 meeting schedule and rules of order

The Planning Board held its annual reorganization meeting, electing Carl Suraci as Chairman, Robert Peason as Vice Chairman, and Patricia Smith as Secretary. The board unanimously approved the 2025 meeting schedule and adopted resolutions appointing Eric M. Bernstein as Board Attorney, Mark Mayhew as Board Engineer, David J. Samuel as Alternate Engineer, and Michael Lombardozzi as Court Reporter, along with other administrative policies. No substantive land-use applications were considered.

• Elected Carl Suraci as 2025 Planning Board Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Robert Peason as Vice Chairman (9-0, Peason abstained)
• Elected Patricia Smith as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Appointed Eric M. Bernstein as Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Mayhew as Board Engineer (unanimous)
• Appointed David J. Samuel as Alternate Board Engineer (unanimous)
• Adopted Rules of Order, official newspapers, and administrative procedures (unanimous)

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee holds its first 2025 meeting to certify election results, swear in the new mayor and deputy mayor, and adopt routine rules and appointments. No substantive policy decisions or new spending are listed on the agenda.

• Certification of November 5, 2024 General Election results
• Oath of Office for 2025 Mayor and Deputy Mayor
• Resolution Adopting the Rules of Order for 2025
• Resolution Authorizing 2025 Community Development Committee appointments
• Resolution Authorizing Award of 2025 Video Services contract to Fuerza Strategy Group