Lindenwold, New Jersey

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will consider several development applications, including a major site plan with use variance for Determing's Market at 506 E. Gibbsboro Rd, as well as minor site plans for Sepser Group, The Liv N Room, and Laurel Hill Apartments. The board will also discuss appointing Kathleen McGill Gaskill as conflict solicitor and review variances for two residential properties.

• JLUB-26-2: Amended preliminary and final major site plan with use variance for Determing's Market at 506 E. Gibbsboro Rd
• JLUB-26-4: Minor site plan with use variance for Sepser Group at 614 S. White Horse Pike
• JLUB-26-5: Minor site plan with change of use, bulk variance, and design waiver for The Liv N Room at 10 S. White Horse Pike
• JLUB-26-7: Minor site plan with bulk variance for Laurel Hill Apartments at 800 Chews Landing Road
• Appointment of Kathleen McGill Gaskill, Esq. as conflict solicitor for the board

Borough Council

The council will introduce an ordinance expanding police authority at construction sites (first reading) and hold public hearings on multiple second-reading ordinances affecting certificates of occupancy, municipal liens, nuisance abatement, and turn prohibitions. The meeting includes an executive session for legal updates and personnel, administering oaths to six new police officers, and approval of bills and minutes. A consent agenda covers liquor license renewal, an LED lighting purchase for athletic facilities, and NJDOT state aid grant applications.

• First reading of Ordinance 2026:24 amending police duties (Chapter 296-30) to authorize traffic control at construction sites
• Second reading/public hearing for Ordinance 2026:15 requiring a certificate of occupancy each time a residential dwelling changes ownership
• Second reading/public hearing for Ordinance 2026:16 requiring current owner to maintain occupancy certificate regardless of prior owner's failure
• Resolution 2026:120 authorizing purchase of LED light structure system for athletic facility through ESCNJ co-op
• Resolution 2026:119 renewing liquor license for 2026-2027

Joint Land Use Board

The Lindenwold Joint Land Use Board will hold a regular meeting on May 28, 2026, to review several land-use applications. Old business includes a 90-day extension for ARCR Home Builders. New business features a preliminary/final amended major site plan for Determing's Market at 506 E. Gibbsboro Road, along with other site plans, variances, and changes of use. The public may comment during the open meeting portion.

• JLUB-26-2: Determing's Market, Inc. – preliminary/final amended major site plan and use variance for Block 72, Lots 12, 15 & 16 at 506 E. Gibbsboro Rd
• JLUB-26-4: Sepser Group, LLC – minor site plan/change of use for Block 145, Lot 14.02 at 614 S. White Horse Pike
• JLUB-26-5: The Liv N Room – minor site plan/variance/change of use for Block 120, Lot 3 at 10 S White Horse Pike
• JLUB-26-6: Elyse & Shanita Quarles – variance for Block 79, Lot 4 at 535 Chestnut Avenue
• JLUB-26-7: Laurel Hill Apartments, LLC – site plan/variance for Block 239, Lot 10 at 800 Chews Landing Road

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold public hearings and consider second reading of three ordinances: a cap bank ordinance permitting a 3.5% budget increase ($627,884.03), a repeal of development fee regulations, and a salary schedule update for Public Works/Sewer Teamsters #676 employees. They will also introduce several first-reading ordinances amending code chapters on certificates of occupancy, emergencies, municipal liens, and turn prohibitions. The meeting includes adoption of the 2026 budget and a consent agenda with shared service agreements, vehicle purchases, and a $302,013 final payment for paving.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2026:12 to exceed budget appropriation limits by up to 3.5% ($627,884.03) and establish a cap bank
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2026:13 repealing Chapter 150 development fee regulations
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2026:14 setting 2026-2030 hourly salaries for Public Works/Sewer Teamsters #676 (e.g., Truck Driver I starts at $33.54/hr)
• Resolution 2026:117 adoption of the Borough of Lindenwold 2026 budget
• Consent agenda includes shared service agreement for school resource officers, traffic signal at US 30 & United States Avenue, purchase of a 2025 Mack trash truck, and a $302,013 final payment to Think Pavers Hardscaping

The council adopted the 2026 municipal budget (Resolution 2026:117) by a 5-0 vote after a public hearing where residents raised questions about grant writing, animal control costs, foreclosed properties, and flock cameras. The council also approved several ordinances on second and first reading, including a cap bank ordinance and amendments to development fees, public works salaries, and various code sections. A consent agenda of 15 resolutions was approved, covering shared service agreements with the school board, equipment purchases (trash truck, dump truck, CCTV system), and a change order for road improvements.

• Adopted 2026 budget (Resolution 2026:117) (5-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinances: cap bank, development fees, public works salary (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of ordinances 2026:15–2026:23 (certificates of occupancy, emergencies, liens, turn prohibitions, etc.) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 15 resolutions including shared service agreements, equipment purchases, traffic signal agreement (5-0)
• Approved change order for Carver Avenue improvements (Resolution 2026:116) (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 8, 2026 regular and executive sessions (5-0)
• Authorized closed executive session for legal updates and personnel (Resolution 2026:101) (5-0)

Joint Land Use Board

The Lindenwold Joint Land Use Board will hold a regular meeting to review several land-use applications, including a preliminary/final site plan for Deterding's Market at 506 E. Gibbsboro Road, and resolutions for minor subdivisions and variances. The board will also vote on master plan consistency resolutions for four ordinances (2026-8 through 2026-11). Public comment will be heard before adjournment.

• Preliminary/final site plan for Deterding's Market, Inc. at 506 E. Gibbsboro Road (Block 72, Lots 12, 15 & 16)
• Extension of time request for ARCR Home Builders LLC to file a subdivision deed (Block 164, Lots 1 & 9)
• Minor subdivision/variance application by Sensico Investments at 223 Cypress Ave (Block 132, Lot 2)
• Minor site plan waiver/change of use by Kuber Ganga of Lindenwold LLC at 211 E Gibbsboro Rd Unit A (Block 243, Lot 4)
• Master plan consistency resolutions for Ordinances 2026-8, 2026-9, 2026-10, and 2026-11

The Board approved the meeting minutes from March 26, 2026, and passed three specific resolutions. The Board also approved the master plan consistency resolution for four ordinances.

• Approved March 26, 2026 minutes (Unanimous, Mayor Roach abstained)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-25-10 (Unanimous, Mayor Roach abstained)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-26-01 (Unanimous, Mayor Roach abstained)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-26-03 (Unanimous, Mayor Roach abstained)
• Approved Master Plan Consistency Resolution for Ordinances 2026-8, 2026-9, 2026-10, and 2026-11 (Unanimous, Mayor Roach abstained)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will introduce the 2026 municipal budget and hold public hearings on several second-reading ordinances, including one to allow cannabis establishments in the B-2 zone. A first-reading ordinance would exceed the state budget cap by up to 3.5% ($627,884.03) and establish a cap bank. The consent agenda includes a Teamsters Union contract and a request to extend an NJDOT bikeway project deadline.

• Introduction of 2026 municipal budget (Resolution 2026:93, requires majority vote)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026:8 to allow cannabis establishments in B-2 zone
• First reading of Ordinance 2026:12 to exceed budget appropriation limits and create a cap bank (up to 3.5% increase, $627,884.03)
• First reading of Ordinance 2026:13 to repeal development fee sections (Chapter 150, Article II)
• Consent agenda includes a Teamsters Union contract (Resolution 2026:94) and NJDOT bikeway project extension (Resolution 2026:95)

The council entered an executive session to discuss legal updates and personnel. It approved payment of bills and the prior meeting minutes. Several ordinances were approved, including a budget cap bank, development‑fee changes, and a cannabis‑establishment zoning amendment. The 2026 municipal budget was introduced and approved, along with a series of consent‑agenda resolutions such as a Teamsters contract and the appointment of a housing inspector.

• Approved executive session on legal updates and personnel (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes from previous meetings (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 2026:12 (budget cap bank) first reading (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 2026:13 (development fees) first reading (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 2026:8 (cannabis establishments zoning) second reading (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved 2026 municipal budget introduction (Resolution 2026:92) (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent‑agenda resolutions 94‑100, including Teamsters contract and housing inspector appointment (5-0, 1 absent)