Hunterdon County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special teleconference meeting. The primary action is to consider a resolution authorizing 2025 budget transfers recommended by the Chief Financial Officer.

• Resolution authorizing 2025 Budget Transfers

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several contracts, including equipment for law enforcement and health services for employees. The body is also reviewing budget transfers and various board appointments.

• Purchase of automatic license plate readers from Flock Group Inc. for up to $180,873.00
• 2026 Early Voting Grant appropriation of $350,000.00
• Historic Preservation Grant for the Reading-Large House in Flemington Borough up to $36,800.00
• Contract with Hunterdon Medical Center for employee occupational health services up to $35,000.00
• Contract with Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. for advisory compensation study up to $25,000.00

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $4,900,000 bond ordinance to fund the Emergency Services Training Center. They will also adopt a $900,000 capital ordinance to purchase the property at 41 Bonetown Road in Raritan Township and adopt an ordinance establishing Environmental Health Service Fees. Additional items include approvals of municipal grants for park improvements, historic preservation and land acquisition, and procurement contracts for snowplows, Live Scan services, library furniture, and firefighting foam. The meeting will also confirm appointments such as the County Chief Financial Officer and members of the Senior, Disabilities and Veterans Advisory Council.

• Adoption of Bond Ordinance 2025-19, appropriating $4,900,000 and authorizing $4,666,666 bonds for the Emergency Services Training Center.
• Adoption of Capital Ordinance 2025-20, appropriating $900,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund to purchase 41 Bonetown Road, Raritan Township.
• Adoption of Ordinance 2025-21, establishing Environmental Health Service Fees charged by the County Health Department.
• Approval of municipal grant to Lebanon Borough for Holjes Sheppard Memorial Park improvements, up to $86,685.31.
• Approval of requisition #R25-7295 with Reed Systems LTD for snowplows, up to $119,382.06.

The Board adopted Bond Ordinance 2025‑19, authorizing $4,666,666 in bonds to fund the Emergency Services Training Center. It also approved a $900,000 capital purchase of 41 Bonetown Road, authorized the 2025 budget transfers, and adopted several grant resolutions for parks, historic preservation and open‑space projects. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Bond Ordinance 2025‑19, authorizing $4,666,666 in bonds (unanimous)
• Adopted Capital Ordinance 2025‑20 for 41 Bonetown Road, appropriating $900,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized 2025 Budget Transfers as recommended by the CFO (unanimous)
• Adopted Amended Ordinance 2025‑03 for hazardous‑materials cost recovery (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑21 establishing Environmental Health Service Fees (unanimous)
• Approved $86,685.31 municipal grant to Lebanon Borough for Holjes Sheppard Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 municipal grant to Raritan Township for Dvoor Farm bank barn restoration (unanimous)
• Approved $186,000 Open Space Acquisition Assistance Grant to Tewksbury Land Trust for 100 Acre Wood (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will convene to approve budget transfers, a contract for the 2026 audit, and a grant for the statewide respite care program. The meeting also includes proclamations and a consent agenda covering personnel changes and road improvement grant applications.

• Resolution authorizing 2025 Budget Transfers
• Contract award for 2026 audit ($124,125)
• Grant for statewide respite care program ($184,000)
• Contract for shelter services ($108,640)
• Grant applications for road and bridge reconstruction

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will vote on Bond Ordinance 2025-19, appropriating $4,900,000 and authorizing $4,666,666 in bonds for the Emergency Services Training Center. It will also consider a capital purchase of the 41 Bonetown Road property for $900,000 and adopt an ordinance setting new environmental health service fees. Additional items include grant appropriations totaling $226,300 and several contract awards for transit vans, a culvert reconstruction, and other services.

• Bond Ordinance 2025-19: $4,900,000 for Emergency Services Training Center, $4,666,666 bond issuance
• Capital Ordinance 2025-20: $900,000 from Capital Improvement Fund for 41 Bonetown Road property
• Ordinance 2025-21: Establishes Environmental Health Service Fees for County health services
• Resolution approving contract with Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Inc. for two transit vans, up to $196,142
• Resolution approving contract with Grade Construction for reconstruction of County Culvert L-1, up to $1,905,426.98

The Hunterdon County Board entered executive session and unanimously approved several grant appropriations, a $4.9 million bond ordinance for an Emergency Services Training Center, and a $900,000 capital purchase of 41 Bonetown Road. It also approved multiple contract awards, authorized a disaster‑debris agreement with Asbritt, Inc., and confirmed appointments and consent‑agenda items.

• Entered executive session (unanimous: Lanza, Van Doren, Kuhl, Soloway; absent Rich)
• Approved $41,228 LINCS grant appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $4,900,000 bond ordinance for Emergency Services Training Center (unanimous)
• Approved $900,000 capital ordinance to purchase 41 Bonetown Road property (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Inc. for two transit vans up to $196,142 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement with Asbritt, Inc. for disaster debris response (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Debbie Voria to County Human Services Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including claims register and meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners will consider approving $1 million in municipal parks and recreation grants, as well as two open space acquisition grants totaling $472,227 for properties in Raritan and East Amwell Townships. The agenda also includes routine approvals for personnel, contracts, and speed limit changes.

• Resolution approving $1 Million in Municipal Parks & Recreation Grants
• Resolution approving $120,000 open space acquisition grant for DiSomma property
• Resolution approving $297,227 open space acquisition grant for Princeton Research property
• Resolution approving $149,778.03 for Vesta next generation 9-1-1 system upgrade
• Resolution approving $180,826 contract modification for Flemington Area Food Pantry

The Board approved a $1 million Municipal Parks & Recreation Grant program and three open‑space acquisition assistance grants totaling about $472,000. It also authorized two procurement contracts for a 9‑1‑1 system upgrade ($149,778.03) and IT ServiceNow software ($71,453.62). Additionally, the Board adopted speed‑limit changes on County Route 517 and approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting.

• Approved $1 million Municipal Parks & Recreation Grants (Yes: John Lanza, Shaun Van Doren, Jeff Kuhl, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway; No: none; Abstain: none)
• Approved Open Space Acquisition Grant for DiSomma property up to $120,000 (Yes: John Lanza, Shaun Van Doren, Jeff Kuhl, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway; No: none; Abstain: none)
• Approved Open Space Acquisition Grant for Bless Dream property up to $55,000 (Yes: John Lanza, Shaun Van Doren, Jeff Kuhl, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway; No: none; Abstain: none)
• Approved amendment for Princeton Research property grant up to $297,227 (Yes: John Lanza, Shaun Van Doren, Jeff Kuhl, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway; No: none; Abstain: none)
• Approved Requisition #R25-4931 for Vesta 9‑1‑1 system upgrade up to $149,778.03 (Yes: John Lanza, Shaun Van Doren, Jeff Kuhl, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway; No: none; Abstain: none)
• Approved Requisition #R25-6388 for IT ServiceNow software up to $71,453.62 (Yes: John Lanza, Shaun Van Doren, Jeff Kuhl, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway; No: none; Abstain: none)
• Approved speed‑limit changes on County Route 517 (Yes: john Lanza, Jeff ~<uhi, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway; No: none; Abstain: Shaun Van Doren)
• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (Yes: John Lanza, Shaun Van Doren, Jeff Kuhl, Susan Soloway; No: none; Abstain: Zachary Rich)

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving over $3.5 million in contracts for maintenance, construction, and technology, along with several ordinances and personnel policy amendments.

• Contract award for Justice Center renovations up to $2.75 million
• Approval of $75,665 HSAC Grant for 2025-2026
• Resolution to adopt Ordinance 2025-18 regarding overtime compensation
• Contract award for South County Park improvements up to $180,240
• Approval of Personnel Policy amendments regarding harassment and domestic violence

The Board approved a $2.75 million contract with Pal‑Pro Builders to renovate the Hunterdon County Justice Center. It also authorized the Director to sign the New Jersey Highlands branding agreement and adopted seven grant appropriations totaling $1.1 million. In addition, the Board approved ten procurement contracts ranging from copier services to a $1.94 million network upgrade.

• Approved $2.75 M Justice Center renovation contract (4-0)
• Approved $1.94 M Route 12 network and firewall upgrade contract (4-0)
• Approved $212,363.72 fuel tank purchase for Everittstown Garage (4-0)
• Approved $247,587.50 fuel tank removal/installation at Everittstown Garage (4-0)
• Approved $180,240 engineering design services for South County Park (4-0)
• Approved $16,500 Medical Director Services contract with Hunterdon Medical Center (4-0)
• Approved $157,400 landscape maintenance contract with J Oliva Enterprises (4-0)
• Approved $49,182.71 copier maintenance contract with Superior Office Systems (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will enter an executive session, adopt several proclamations, and approve a $500,000 Local Law Enforcement Grant award. It will also approve a contract with Drill Construction Co. Inc. for the Arboretum addition and renovations, not to exceed $5,677,000. Additional resolutions include multiple purchasing contracts, a $3,500 economic development grant to the Borough of Flemington, and the acceptance of the 2024 county audit.

• Resolution authorizing $500,000.00 Local Law Enforcement Grants
• Resolution approving a contract up to $5,677,000.00 for Arboretum addition and renovations with Drill Construction Co. Inc.
• Resolution approving a calcium chloride snow‑and‑ice control contract up to $43,840.00 with Riverside Construction Materials
• Resolution approving a $3,500.00 Economic Development Grant to the Borough of Flemington
• Resolution authorizing the County to apply for NJDOT grant for resurfacing County Route 514

The Board adopted a resolution to enter executive session. The motion was made by Shaun Van Doren, seconded by Jeff Kuhl, and passed with three votes in favor and none against. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of commissioner reports on a bicycle plan, veterans activities, and a new vocational high school.

• Resolution entering executive session approved (Yes: John Lanza, Shaun Van Doren, Jeff Kuhl; No: none; Absent: Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss various purchasing requisitions, including network infrastructure and mowers. The body is also considering a grant for the Township of East Amwell and an ordinance regarding overtime compensation for the Division of Vehicle Services.

• Network infrastructure replacement for Commissioners Conference Room not to exceed $73,898.25
• Two mowers from Storr Tractor Company, each not to exceed $61,415.51
• Sample ballots for the 2025 General Election from Colorsource Inc. not to exceed $55,000.00
• $10,000.00 Economic Development Grant to Township of East Amwell for municipal website upgrades
• Introduction of Ordinance 2025-18 permitting overtime compensation for the Division of Vehicle Services

The Board unanimously approved the Emergency Operations Plan for the Department of Public Safety. It also approved four purchasing requisitions for mowers, election ballots, and network equipment, a $10,000 economic development grant to East Amwell, and the appointment of Benjamin Sosidka as a Project Manager.

• Approved Emergency Operations Plan for Department of Public Safety (5-0)
• Approved requisition #R25-5403 with Storr Tractor Co. for mower purchase up to $61,415.51 (5-0)
• Approved requisition #R25-5405 with Storr Tractor Co. for mower purchase up to $61,415.51 (5-0)
• Approved requisition R25-5463 with Colorsource Inc. for sample ballots up to $55,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved requisition R25-5516 with Software House International for network upgrade up to $73,898.25 (5-0)
• Authorized $10,000 Economic Development Grant to Township of East Amwell for website upgrade (5-0)
• Approved hire and unclassified appointment of Benjamin Sosidka as Project Manager (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several budget appropriations, equipment purchases, and an ordinance. Items include grant appropriations for stormwater and bicycle facilities, multiple large procurement contracts, and the creation of the Hunterdon County Improvement Authority. The meeting also features proclamations, public comments, and routine consent agenda approvals.

• Approving $150,000 grant appropriation for the Highlands Council Stormwater Management Plan
• Approving $4,800 grant appropriation for the Highlands Council Bicycle Facilities Plan
• Approving purchase of Hydrostatic Boom Mowers from Atmax Equipment Company, not to exceed $532,904.37
• Approving installation of a fiber network at the Route 12 Complex with Crown Castle Fiber LLC, not to exceed $478,640.00
• Adopting Ordinance 2025-17 to create the Hunterdon County Improvement Authority

The Board approved Ordinance 2025-17, establishing the Hunterdon County Improvement Authority. It also approved three grant appropriations totaling $164,800 and two planning actions related to water quality and farmland preservation. Several equipment purchase contracts were authorized, including a $532,904.37 hydrostatic boom mower contract. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-17 authorizing the Creation of the Hunterdon County Improvement Authority (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 Highlands Council Stormwater Management Plan Grant (5-0)
• Approved $4,800 Highlands Council Bicycle Facilities Plan Grant (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 FY26 Creative Aging Initiative Grant (5-0)
• Approved addition of Bloomsbury Wastewater Management Plan to Upper Delaware Water Quality Management Plan (5-0)
• Approved preliminary Farmland Preservation application for Block 25, Lots 16.05 & 16.06 in Delaware Township (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Hydrostatic Boom Mowers up to $532,904.37 (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider and vote on several capital projects, including a $5 million ordinance to fund the North Campus construction for the Polytech Career and Technical School and a $1.3 million ordinance for improvements to the Route 12 County Complex. It will also award contracts such as a $2.74 million bridge replacement on Kuhl Road, a $337,215 traffic‑stripe painting contract, and an electricity generation supply bid to WGL Energy Services at $0.11346/kWh for Group 1 and $0.07247/kWh for Group 2. Additional items include multiple grant appropriations ranging from $2,300 to $1,026,850.50 and the adoption of the County Social Media Policy and creation of the Improvement Authority.

• Capital Ordinance 2025-15: $5,000,000 for North Campus construction at Polytech Career and Technical School
• Capital Ordinance 2025-16: $1,300,000 for improvements to the Route 12 County Complex
• Contract award County Bid 2025-15: Replacement of County Bridge Q‑48 on Kuhl Road, up to $2,743,626.50
• Electricity generation supply service bid award to WGL Energy Services Inc. at $0.11346/kWh (Group 1) and $0.07247/kWh (Group 2)
• Grant approvals: $1,026,850.50 Section 5311 Grant and $10,000 Creative Aging Initiative grant

The Board approved awarding County Bid 2025-08 to WGL Energy Services, projecting $810,925 in savings. It adopted Capital Ordinance 2025-15, allocating $5,000,000 for the North Campus Construction Project at the Hunterdon County Vocational School. The Board also approved eight grant appropriations and several proclamations recognizing community members and organizations.

• Approved award of County Bid 2025-08 to WGL Energy Services (5‑5 vote)
• Adopted Capital Ordinance 2025-15, appropriating $5,000,000 for vocational school project (5‑5 vote)
• Introduced Capital Ordinance 2025-16, appropriating $1,300,000 for Route 12 improvements (5‑5 vote)
• Approved Grant Resolutions #1‑8 for various county programs (5‑5 vote)
• Approved proclamation honoring Kathy Vieth as 2025 Volunteer of the Year (5‑5 vote)
• Approved proclamation honoring Mark Brubaker as 2025 Distinguished 4‑H Alumnus (5‑5 vote)
• Approved recognition of Eagle Scout Carter Gordon (5‑5 vote)
• Approved recognition of Eagle Scout Lucus Beyers (5‑5 vote)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several capital ordinances and contract awards for infrastructure and public safety. The meeting includes proposals for school construction, road complex improvements, and bridge replacements.

• Proposed $5,000,000 appropriation for North Campus Construction Project at Polytech Career and Technical School
• Proposed $1,300,000 appropriation for Route 12 Complex improvements
• Contract award not to exceed $3,204,048 for Replacement of County Bridge E-243 on Van Lieus Road
• Contract award not to exceed $685,100 with Morton Salt Inc. for rock salt
• Proposed $8,518,670.83 budget amendment for the Hunterdon County Library

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on multiple infrastructure projects, including road resurfacing and bridge painting. The body is also reviewing several grant appropriations for the 2025 budget and a farmland preservation application in Raritan Township.

• Contract for resurfacing County Route 635 in Bethlehem and Hampton for $1,931,139.00
• Slurry seal for County Route 523 with Asphalt Paving Systems for $1,531,066.05
• Surface treatment of County Route 617 in Franklin Township for $1,198,891.00
• Bridge painting contract with United Painters, Inc. for $457,000.00
• Budget appropriations for grants including a $275,000.00 Mobility Management Grant

The Board unanimously approved a $1,531,066.05 contract for micro‑surfacing County Route 523 and also approved micro‑surfacing contracts for Routes 626 & 641 ($435,424.39) and Route 633 ($138,419.67). It adopted grant appropriations of $162,000 for the 2023 Recycling Enhancement Act, $90,800 for the FY2025 ARRIVE Together grant, and $275,000 for the 2022 Section 5310 Mobility Management grant. The Board approved a farmland preservation application for the Malavasi Family Farm, accepted ten soccer goals donated by the Hunterdon Football Club for Deer Path Park, and approved an IT consulting contract with Gartner Inc. for $51,173.33.

• Approved micro‑surfacing contract for County Route 523 (up to $1,531,066.05) (unanimous, Shaun Van Doren absent)
• Approved micro‑surfacing contracts for County Routes 626 & 641 ($435,424.39) and Route 633 ($138,419.67) (unanimous, Shaun Van Doren absent)
• Approved appropriation of $162,000 for the 2023 Recycling Enhancement Act Grant (unanimous, Shaun Van Doren absent)
• Approved appropriation of $90,800 for the FY2025 ARRIVE Together Critical Incident Model Grant (unanimous, Shaun Van Doren absent)
• Approved appropriation of $275,000 for the 2022 Section 5310 Mobility Management Grant (unanimous, Shaun Van Doren absent)
• Approved farmland preservation application for the Malavasi Family Farm, Block 12 Lot 20, Raritan Township (unanimous, Shaun Van Doren absent)
• Approved acceptance of ten soccer goals donated by Hunterdon Football Club for Deer Path Park (unanimous, Shaun Van Doren absent)
• Approved IT consulting services contract with Gartner Inc. (up to $51,173.33) (unanimous, Shaun Van Doren absent)

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will adopt several bond ordinances authorizing more than $20 million for capital improvements, including roadway, bridge and other infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes resolutions to appropriate grant funds for programs such as the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Flood Warning System Phase 2 and the Operation Helping Hand grant. Proclamations recognizing local individuals and organizations are scheduled, and the board will confirm a number of seasonal hires and appointments.

• Adoption of Bond Ordinance 2025-05, appropriating $3,276,500 and authorizing $3,112,675 in bonds for various capital improvements
• Adoption of Bond Ordinance 2025-06, appropriating $5,850,000 and authorizing $5,557,500 in bonds for roadway improvements
• Resolution to appropriate $880,200 for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Flood Warning System Phase 2 Grant
• Resolution approving a municipal grant of up to $53,984.89 to Holland Township for historic preservation of the Rigel Ridge Grandstands and pool improvements
• Resolution appointing Lauren Van Metre to the Hunterdon County Human Services Advisory Council (term through June 2 2028)

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners adopted three bond ordinances authorizing $3.28 M for capital projects, $5.85 M for roadway work, and $7.42 M for bridge and culvert improvements. The Board also approved twelve grant appropriations totaling $1,522,145.17 for programs ranging from body‑armor funding to flood‑warning systems. All motions passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against.

• Adopted Bond Ordinance 2025-05 for $3,276,500 capital improvements (5‑0)
• Adopted Bond Ordinance 2025-06 for $5,850,000 roadway improvements (5‑0)
• Adopted Bond Ordinance 2025-07 for $7,420,000 bridge and culvert improvements (5‑0)
• Approved Grant Resolutions #1‑12 totaling $1,522,145.17 (5‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several grant appropriations, contract awards, and planning resolutions. Major items include a $1,525,250 contract for Echo Hill Pond Dam rehabilitation in Clinton and multiple grant requests totaling over $2 million. The board will also consider appointments to advisory councils and approve routine consent agenda items.

• Approve $1,525,250 contract for Echo Hill Pond Dam Rehabilitation in the Township of Clinton to Kalogridis Contracting LLC
• Approve $131,575 contract for replacement of stone veneer and caps at County Bridge Q-178 in the Township of Raritan to Reivax Contracting Corp.
• Approve $858,779.73 appropriation for the 2025 SCDRTAP Casino Revenue Grant
• Approve $200,000 NJ-JARC agreement for the Department of Human Services (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026)
• Authorize amendment to the Upper Raritan Water Quality Management Plan for the Walter and Kathleen Cook Site

The Board voted unanimously to appropriate funds for seven county grant programs, including the State Homeland Security Program and the Local Arts Program. It also passed a resolution recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote and one commissioner absent.

• Approved $134,054.68 State Homeland Security Program Grant (4-0)
• Approved $55,000.00 Emergency Management Agency Assistance Grant (4-0)
• Approved $209,511.00 Comprehensive Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Grant (4-0)
• Approved $45,000.00 County History Partnership Program Grant (4-0)
• Approved $200,000.00 Local Arts Program Grant (4-0)
• Approved $42,850.00 County Innovation Program Grant (4-0)
• Approved recognition of May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2025 County Budget and adopt resolutions authorizing capital improvements, including road, bridge, and library projects. The board will also approve funding for open space acquisitions and transportation agreements.

• Public Hearing on 2025 County Budget
• Adoption of 2025 County Budget ($8,838,636.42 to be raised)
• Bond Ordinances for capital improvements ($3.3M to $7.4M)
• Open Space Acquisition Grants ($101,000 to $305,235)
• Transportation Agreement with NJ Transit ($343,750)

The Board entered an executive session and unanimously approved three transportation agreements: a $343,750 non‑operating mobility management agreement, a $321,659 operating assistance agreement, and a grant increase to $17,300 for veteran transportation. It also adopted multiple proclamations honoring VE‑Day, One Voice of Hunterdon, Older Americans Month, and the Federal Twist Vineyard tasting room opening.

• Approved resolution to enter executive session (5-0)
• Approved $343,750 Non‑Operating Mobility Management Agreement with NJ Transit (5-0)
• Approved $321,659 Operating Assistance Agreement with NJ Transit (5-0)
• Approved increase of veteran transportation grant to $17,300 (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation honoring the 80th Anniversary of VE‑Day (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing One Voice of Hunterdon award (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation naming May as Older Americans Month (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing Federal Twist Vineyard tasting room opening (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contract awards for road and bridge repair materials and the creation of a local law enforcement grant program. The meeting includes various personnel appointments and requests for community events on county property.

• Contract awards for road and bridge materials: Stavola Construction Materials LLC ($250,900), Gibraltar Rock Inc. (up to $121,550), Trap Rock Industries LLC (up to $63,100), Green Rock Recycling LLC (up to $30,000), and Herman’s Trucking Inc. (up to $29,700)
• Contract with PMC Associates for radio dispatch workstations for the Mobile Command Unit (up to $71,563.03)
• Creation of the 2025 Hunterdon County Local Law Enforcement Grant Program
• Final payment of $21,155.61 to CMS Construction Inc. for the replacement of Bridge ED-262 on Dunkard Church Road
• Appointment of Ruth Cooper, Angela Fields, and Dan Bush to various county advisory councils and commissions

The Board approved the creation of the 2025 Hunterdon County Local Law Enforcement Grant Program. It also approved five purchasing resolutions for road and bridge maintenance materials (4‑0‑1) and a $71,563.03 contract for radio dispatch workstations (unanimous). Several advisory council appointments and multiple staff hires were confirmed unanimously.

• Authorized creation of the 2025 Local Law Enforcement Grant Program (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved Purchasing Resolutions #1‑5 for road/bridge materials (4‑0‑1, Rich abstained)
• Approved $71,563.03 contract with PMC Associates for radio dispatch workstations (unanimous 5‑0)
• Appointed Ruth Cooper to the Senior, Disabilities and Veterans Advisory Council (unanimous 5‑0)
• Appointed Angela Fields to the Human Services Advisory Council (unanimous 5‑0)
• Appointed Dan Bush as Member and Secretary of the Shade Tree Commission (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved hire of Benjamin Crans as Inspector, Mosquito Extermination (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved hire of Anna Suarez as Librarian 1 for the County Library (unanimous 5‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will introduce the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and consider several high-value infrastructure and service contracts. The meeting also includes various personnel appointments and grant acceptances.

• Introduction of the Fiscal Year 2025 Hunterdon County Budget
• Contract with Riverview Paving, Inc. for County Route 620 resurfacing in Readington not to exceed $1,998,997.64
• Electrical supplies for South County Park Fairgrounds not to exceed $213,339.34
• Contract with Meals on Wheels in Hunterdon, Inc. for Congregate Nutrition program allocating $213,000.00
• Grant of $90,800.00 for the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office ARRIVE Together program

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $1,998,997.64 contract with Riverview Paving to resurface and improve County Route 620 in Readington. It also authorized a $213,000 Meals on Wheels nutrition contract, a $90,800 ARRIVE grant for the prosecutor’s office, and a $15,000 veteran‑transport grant. In addition, the board confirmed several appointments, hires and provisional promotions, and adopted the FY 2025 budget by title pending a public hearing on May 6.

• Approved $1,998,997.64 contract with Riverview Paving for County Route 620 resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $213,000 Meals on Wheels Congregate Nutrition contract (5-0)
• Approved $90,800 ARRIVE Together Critical Incident Model Program sub‑award (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 veteran transportation grant with Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (5-0)
• Approved $60,930 requisition with PMC Associates for portable radios (5-0)
• Approved $213,339.34 requisition with Cooper Electrical Supply for South County Park Fairgrounds (5-0)
• Approved appointment of six individuals to commissions and advisory councils (5-0)
• Approved multiple hires and provisional promotions for county departments (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will adopt several ordinances, approve contracts, and appropriate funds. Items include a $1 million grant for municipal parks and recreation, a $165,000 contract with Orion’s Home Healthcare, and new rates for Heron Glen Golf. The meeting also features public hearings on hazardous‑materials cost recovery and budget‑cap authority.

• Resolution authorizing FY25 Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program with $1 million from the Open Space Trust Fund
• Resolution approving Orion’s Home Healthcare contract up to $165,000 for community‑based services (2025‑2027)
• Ordinance 2025‑02 adopting Heron Glen Golf rates for 2025
• Ordinance 2025‑03 establishing procedures for recovery of hazardous‑materials emergency response costs
• Resolution approving requisition #R25-1954 with Skylands Area Fire Equipment & Training LLC for turnout gear, not to exceed $56,149.20

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a series of resolutions, including a $900,000 FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant to elevate two homes in Stockton, and a $65,211.85 FEMA sub‑grant for flood‑related roadway and bridge warning systems. Additional items include contracts for a tourism marketing campaign, library furniture, 911 dispatch software maintenance, and a generator for the Route 12 communications tower, as well as a $500,000 allocation for a Municipal Law Enforcement Equipment Grant. The agenda also sets a public hearing date for Ordinance 2025‑02 (Heron Glen Golf Rates) and confirms several personnel appointments and routine consent‑agenda items.

• Approval of $900,000 FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant for Stockton home elevations
• Authorization of $65,211.85 FEMA sub‑grant for flooded roadway/bridge warning systems
• Contract approval for library furniture up to $59,594.45
• Contract approval for 911 dispatch software maintenance up to $84,479.00
• Allocation of $500,000 for Municipal Law Enforcement Equipment Grant

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to apply for a $2.6 million FEMA BRIC grant to repair the Westcott Drive (CR‑600) and Sand Hill Road (CR‑612) intersection. It will also approve several contracts and ordinances, including a $162,000 NJDEP grant, multiple procurement contracts, and budget‑related ordinances for the Justice Complex. Additional items include proclamations, updates from the sheriff and health department, and routine appointments and consent‑agenda approvals.

• Resolution authorizing a $2.6 million FEMA BRIC grant application for Westcott Drive (CR‑600) and Sand Hill Road (CR‑612) intersection repairs
• Resolution approving acceptance of a $162,000 NJDEP Recycling Enhancement Act grant
• Purchasing resolutions for VMWare software (up to $53,099.52), MXI Environmental Services (up to $118,800), Ascendient Healthcare (up to $80,000), and Michael Baker International for the Bicycle Plan (up to $200,000)
• Ordinance 2025‑03 authorizing exceedance of budget appropriation limits and establishment of a cap bank
• Ordinance 2025‑01 bond ordinance for improvements to the Hunterdon County Justice Complex

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will vote on the 2025 Temporary Budget Extensions, several grant awards, and multiple procurement contracts. A major item is a professional services contract with Colliers Engineering & Design Inc. for stormwater mapping on County roads, valued at $297,215. Additional contracts include material testing, geotechnical assessment, and vehicle purchases for the LINK Transportation System.

• Resolution to approve the 2025 Temporary Budget Extensions
• Resolution to approve a $297,215 contract with Colliers Engineering & Design Inc. for stormwater mapping services
• Resolution to award a contract to Key-Tech for material testing services up to $30,000
• Resolution to award a contract to French & Parrello Associates for geotechnical assessment up to $35,000
• Resolution to approve a $300,000 purchase of vehicles for the County LINK Transportation System

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the introduction of a bond ordinance for Justice Center improvements and new golf rates for Heron Glen. The body is also reviewing several grant applications for arts and park trails, as well as various personnel appointments.

• Introduction of Bond Ordinance 2025-01 for Hunterdon County Justice Center Improvements
• Introduction of Ordinance #2025-02 regarding Heron Glen Golf Rates for 2025
• Agreement with New Jersey Transit Corporation for SCDRTAP funding of $858,779.73
• Contract with Garden State Tree Management for Turkey Top Preserve tree removal not to exceed $48,000.00
• Grant application for approximately $100,000.00 to improve the Arboretum educational trail

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will convene to swear in new members and reorganize the board. The agenda includes resolutions to approve the 2025 temporary budget, set meeting dates, and establish salaries for county employees and bargaining units.

• Swearing in of new County Commissioner Susan J. Soloway
• Swearing in of new County Commissioner Jeff Kuhl
• Approval of 2025 temporary budget
• Approval of 2025 salaries for county employees and bargaining units
• Approval of amended County Policy #2005-02 regarding vehicle use