{
 "city": "Lincoln Park",
 "state": "New Jersey",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/lincolnpark.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hear waiver request for 85 Pine Brook Road",
   "summary": "The board will consider a waiver request tied to Variance Application #2026-04, Floodplain Encroachment Application FPE 2026-03, and Grading Permit G26-03 by Shelter for Needy, Inc. for property at 85 Pine Brook Road. They will also vote on approving minutes from February, April, May, and June meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-992",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Continued hearing for major site plan at 193 Main Street",
   "summary": "The Lincoln Park Planning Board will meet on June 18, 2026, to approve minutes from five prior meetings and consider several development applications. Key items include a continued public hearing for a major site plan and variance application at 193 Main Street, and a minor subdivision application for 18 Nakomis Path. Multiple waiver requests related to site plans and grading permits are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-990",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council introduces $2.25M bond for capital improvements, water main replacement",
   "summary": "The council is considering two bond ordinances: one for $2,249,600 for various capital improvements and acquisitions, and another for $300,000 for water main replacements, financed through bond issuance. Other items include liquor license renewals, a fee waiver for Lincoln Park Day, approval of the event date, escrow releases, sale of surplus property, grant applications, and a contract with Donnelly Energy for energy upgrades. Proclamations for Lincoln Park Night Out, Pride Month, and Eagle Scouts are also scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-991",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board to consider time extension for 36 Alpine Drive site plan",
   "summary": "The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a one-year time extension for a major site plan and variance application by Evangelical Mission and Seminary International at 36 Alpine Drive. The board will also deliberate a variance application by Ardian Asani for 34 Square Place and approve past meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-989",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "One-year extension request for variance at 36 Alpine Drive",
   "summary": "The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve meeting minutes from January 13, February 10, April 14, and May 12, 2026 (if available). It will consider a one‑year time extension for Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan #385 and Variance Application #2024-10 submitted by Evangelical Mission and Seminary International, Inc. on Block 33201, Lot 20 (36 Alpine Drive). The board will also memorialize the resolution adopted on June 10, 2025 regarding this extension.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-988",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to vote on zoning map amendment and major site plan",
   "summary": "The Lincoln Park Planning Board will consider a resolution for a major site plan application at 234 Main Street and take action on Ordinance #16-26, which amends the zoning map. The board will also hold a public hearing for a minor subdivision at 18 Nakomis Path and continue a hearing for a major site plan and variance application at 193 Main Street. Additionally, minutes from previous meetings are scheduled for approval.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-985",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on developer's agreement for multi-tenant building addition on Comly Road",
   "summary": "The council will introduce an ordinance to amend the zoning map and vote on several resolutions, including a developer's agreement with Lincoln Park Plaza Associates for a 14,034 sq ft building addition at 261 Comly Road and adjacent lots. The agreement covers site improvements, parking, demolition of dwellings, and a $46,950 fill credits purchase. Also up for approval are a waiver of water and sewer fees for a Blue Acres property and authorization of pay bills.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-987",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-987",
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council introduces zoning map amendment, waives Blue Acres water fees",
   "summary": "The Borough Council introduced Ordinance 16-26 to adopt a revised Zoning Map dated March 20, 2026, replacing the current map. The council also considered resolutions to authorize payment of bills and to waive $69.45 in water and sewer fees for a property at 79 Woodlawn Road acquired under the NJDEP Blue Acres Program. Minutes from previous meetings were approved.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-986",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Variance public hearing at 34 Square Place; time extension for 36 Alpine Drive",
   "summary": "The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Variance Application #2023-05 for property at 34 Square Place. The board will also consider a one-year time extension request related to Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan #385 and Variance Application #2024-10 for 36 Alpine Drive by Evangelical Mission and Seminary International, Inc. Minutes from prior meetings in January, February, and April 2026 will be approved if available.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-984",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council authorizes tax refunds for disabled veterans",
   "summary": "The Borough Council is considering a resolution to authorize property tax adjustments and refunds for four properties owned by 100% permanently disabled veterans. The resolution would cancel and refund first-quarter 2026 taxes and cancel second-quarter 2026 taxes for each property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-983",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-983",
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Health Director presents 2025 annual report to Council",
   "summary": "The Borough Council will hear the Health Department's annual report for 2025, presented by Director Marissa Granovsky. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily a presentation and discussion of the report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-982",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-982",
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on repealing Apartment Set-Aside I Overlay Zone",
   "summary": "The governing body is considering introducing an ordinance to repeal the Apartment Set-Aside I Overlay Zone (AS-I) and amend land development regulations and the zoning map. Other action items include adopting ordinances to exceed budget appropriation limits, accept a property donation at 31 Dehart Street, and authorize rights-of-way agreements with Comcast. Resolutions cover acceptance of a grant, sale/donation of surplus property, tax refunds to disabled veterans, and purchases including telescoping bleachers for $80,705 and a fire truck.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-981",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-981",
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to repeal affordable housing overlay zone and adopt 2026 budget",
   "summary": "The council will introduce an ordinance to repeal the Apartment Set-Aside I Overlay Zone, eliminating affordable housing set-aside requirements in that zone. They will also vote on adoption of ordinances including a cap bank ordinance to exceed budget limits, acceptance of a donated property at 31 DeHart Street, and rights-of-way agreements with Comcast. Resolutions include purchasing a fire truck, two banks of telescoping bleachers for $80,705, and applying for a Morris County trail construction grant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-980",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-979",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Continued hearing on major site plan for 193 Main Street",
   "summary": "The Lincoln Park Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a major site plan and variance application for 193 Main Street, also involving a floodplain encroachment request. The board will also consider a resolution for a separate major site plan at 234 Main Street and approve minutes from prior meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-978",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Public hearing on variance for 34 Square Place",
   "summary": "The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Variance Application #2023-05 for a property at 34 Square Place. The board will also consider a waiver request for three properties on Pine Brook Road and discuss an expired variance approval for Pine Brook Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-977",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lincolnpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}