Little Silver public meetings in 2025

Mayor & Council

The Little Silver Borough Council will hold a public hearing to consider amending traffic ordinances to add a stop sign at the intersection of Carlile Terrace and North Sunnycrest Drive. The body will also authorize agreements with the Fair Share Housing Center and Real Foursome, LLC to resolve affordable housing disputes.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #907-25 to add stop sign at Carlile Terrace and North Sunnycrest Drive
• Resolution authorizing mediation agreement with Fair Share Housing Center
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Real Foursome, LLC to resolve housing plan challenge
• Approval of $12,484.31 quote for weather-resistant shelter at Little Silver Railroad Transit Station
• Approval of $25,000 interfund transfer from gasoline and petroleum products

The Borough Council adopted a new stop sign at Carlile Terrace and North Sunnycrest Drive. It also approved resolutions authorizing a mediation agreement with Fair Share Housing Center and an agreement with Real Foursome LLC to limit a development to 17 units. Several finance items were approved, including payment of bills, a $40 tax‑sale certificate redemption, and a $12,484.31 shelter quote for the railroad station.

• Approved new stop sign at Carlile Terrace & North Sunnycrest Drive (all Ayes)
• Approved mediation agreement with Fair Share Housing Center (all Ayes)
• Approved Real Foursome LLC agreement for 17‑unit development (all Ayes)
• Approved payment of bills (consent agenda)
• Approved redemption certificate for $40 sewer charge (consent agenda)
• Approved signatory authorization for Willow/Sycamore DEP project (consent agenda)
• Approved escrow refunds of $500 each for two parcels (consent agenda)
• Approved $12,484.31 quote for weather‑resistant shelter at railroad station (consent agenda)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several residential and commercial development requests, including a proposal to replace a building at 50 Church Street with a 6,674 square foot structure. The board will also review requests for home construction, garage extensions, and a boat house expansion.

• 50 Church Street: Proposal to demolish existing building for a 6,674 sq ft, 3-story structure
• 633 Little Silver Point Road: Request to expand boat house to 1,011 sq ft with habitable upper floor
• 138 Queens Drive South: Request to construct a 3,627 sq ft two-story home
• 21 Rosslyn Court: Request for garage and mudroom extensions
• 67 Woodbine Ave: Extension request for Phase II garage, pool, and driveway work

The Planning Board granted an extension for Stephen and Gina Gill's Phase II project until Jan. 11, 2027. It dismissed the Jadevaia fence application without prejudice. The board approved variances for Charlie Messano's new home and Brian Sliwinski's garage and second‑floor addition. It also carried the Fifty Church Street variance to Jan. 8, 2026 without re‑noticing and approved the November 6 minutes.

• Approved extension for Gill project to Jan. 11, 2027
• Dismissed Jadevaia fence application without prejudice
• Approved Charlie Messano 3,627‑sq‑ft home variance
• Approved Brian Sliwinski garage/mudroom/second‑floor variance
• Carried Fifty Church Street variance to Jan. 8, 2026 without re‑noticing
• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes

Mayor & Council

The Little Silver Borough Council will introduce an ordinance to add a stop sign at the intersection of Carlile Terrace and North Sunnycrest Drive. The meeting also includes approval of payments, a budget transfer, and several resolutions for park improvements and communications upgrades.

• Ordinance #907-25: New stop sign at Carlile Terrace and North Sunnycrest Drive
• Resolution: Approving $1,898.00 for communications upgrades at Woman's Club and DPW Yard
• Resolution: Approving $2,746.43 for ADA-compliant changing table at Sickles Park
• Resolution: Increasing bid threshold to $53,000 and quote threshold to $7,950
• Resolution: Rejecting proposals for Two River Basketball League referee services

The council adopted Ordinance #90, amending Chapter 10A of the borough's traffic schedules to add a new stop sign at the intersection of Carlile Terrace and North Sunnycrest Drive. Councilwoman Giblin moved, Councilman Brennan seconded, and the motion passed with all ayes.

• Approved Ordinance #90 adding new stop sign at Carlile Terrace & North Sunnycrest Drive (all ayes)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are deciding on several personnel appointments and public safety contracts. The meeting includes votes on a new police officer, a CFO re-appointment, and equipment for emergency dispatch and road repair.

• Hiring of Steven Camacho as a probationary Police Officer
• Re-appointment of Craig R. Marshall as Director of Finance, CFO and Treasurer
• Contract of $12,879.00 to BayComm Inc. for emergency notification system enhancements
• Contract of $33,155.72 to Gridless Power Corporation for cameras for shared dispatch services
• Contract of $12,921.00 to Seal Master for an asphalt heater for pothole repairs

The Little Silver Borough Council approved several personnel and budget items, including hiring a new police officer and re‑appointing the CFO. It also approved a sole‑source contract for a $12,879 emergency notification system upgrade. Additional approvals covered a police equipment program, a public works promotion, and the Open Space grant of $220,708.

• Approved hiring of Police Officer Steven Camacho (all Ayes)
• Approved re‑appointment of Craig R. Marshall as CFO (term 2026‑2029)
• Approved promotion of Lawrence D. Harrington to Public Works Recycling Foreman
• Approved renewal of Little Silver Police Department’s CY 2026 1033 program
• Approved sole‑source contract with BayComm Inc. for $12,879 emergency notification system upgrade
• Approved payment of bills (Resolution R#2025-189)
• Approved Open Space grant of $220,708 for Markham complex improvements
• Approved open enrollment for borough employee health benefits

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a special meeting to discuss a proposed townhome development. The project, proposed by Gated Investments, includes affordable housing units.

• Public hearing for townhome project at 1 Willow Avenue/Sycamore Avenue (Gated Investments)

The board heard presentations from the architect, engineers, and residents about the proposed Gated Investments townhome development at 1 Sycamore Avenue. Members asked questions regarding signage, parking, variances, storm‑water management, and landscaping. No vote, approval, denial, or formal action was recorded in the minutes.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several applications for new home construction and residential remodeling. The meeting includes requests for variances regarding lot area, setbacks, and floor area ratios.

• Signage requests for Gated Investments LLC (333 Willow Drive) and BLS Kitchen (521 Prospect Ave)
• Request to construct a new 3,627 square foot home at 138 Queens Drive South
• Remodeling request for 29 Silverwhite Road including a finished basement, sunroom, and patio
• Request for a second floor addition, first floor addition, and pool at 62 Mitchell Place
• Request to construct a new two-story home at 128 Parker Avenue

The Board approved a use variance for Margo Rappel’s 29 Silverwhite Road remodel, allowing a finished basement, bilco doors, sunroom, patio and related setbacks despite exceeding several zoning standards. It also approved signage for BLS Kitchen at 521 Prospect Ave and approved the Salsido second‑floor addition and pool at 62 Mitchell Place, as well as the Aitkens new two‑story home at 128 Parker Ave. Several other applications were postponed or tabled, including a temporary sign for Gated Investments LLC and the Charlie Messano new‑home project. All motions were adopted by voice vote with all members in favor.

• Approved Margo Rappel variance for remodel at 29 Silverwhite Rd (voice vote)
• Approved BLS Kitchen sign at 521 Prospect Ave (voice vote)
• Approved David and Angel Salsido second‑floor addition and pool at 62 Mitchell Place (voice vote)
• Approved Daniel and Caroline Aitkens new two‑story home at 128 Parker Ave (voice vote)
• Approved resolutions for Eric Gatti and Jennifer Pantaleo at 371 Branch Ave (voice vote)
• Tabled Gated Investments LLC temporary sign at 333 Willow Drive to Nov 13 (voice vote)
• Postponed Charlie Messano new‑home application to next month without re‑noticing (voice vote)
• Carried Savin & Cabezas request to Jan 8 with re‑notice (voice vote)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are considering a shared services agreement for the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office to serve as the Borough's Public Safety Dispatch Point. The body is also reviewing a state grant application to help fund the implementation of these services.

• Shared services agreement for public safety dispatch with a 2026 fee of $152,400.00
• Grant application to the State of New Jersey LEAP program for $362,055.79
• Contract for $56,104.80 for milling, paving, and striping at Sickles Park
• Proposed executive session regarding personnel matters

The council approved a shared services agreement with the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division to serve as Little Silver’s public safety dispatch point. The borough’s grant application for a LEAP grant was approved for submission to the State. A consent agenda approved payment of bills and a $56,104.80 contract for parking lot work at Sickles Park. The council also approved an executive session on personnel matters and the conditional hiring of Steven Camacho as a probationary police officer.

• Approved shared services agreement for public safety dispatch (R#2025-182)
• Approved submittal of LEAP grant application to State (R#2025-183)
• Approved payment of bills (R#2025-184) as part of consent agenda
• Approved $56,104.80 contract for Sickles Park parking lot work (R#2025-185)
• Approved executive session on personnel matters (R#2025-186)
• Approved conditional hiring of Steven Camacho, Probationary Police Officer (R#2025-187)

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #906-25 to accept a perpetual drainage easement on the property at 9 Carriage House Lane from West End‑KB LLC for a nominal consideration of one dollar. The meeting also includes consent‑agenda resolutions to re‑appoint the municipal clerk, approve a $45,972 paving contract for the Little Silver Railroad Station parking lot, insert a $50,000 Netflix Studios grant into the 2025 budget, and adopt an updated Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. An executive session will be convened for matters related to collective negotiations.

• Ordinance #906-25: acceptance of a drainage easement at 9 Carriage House Lane (consideration $1) with West End‑KB LLC
• Resolution re‑appointing Kevin J. Burke, Jr. as municipal clerk for a three‑year term (Oct 12 2025‑Oct 11 2028)
• Resolution approving a $45,972 contract with Fiore Asphalt Paving for milling, paving and striping the east parking lot at the Little Silver Railroad Station
• Resolution requesting approval to insert a $50,000 Netflix Studios Osprey Grant into the 2025 budget
• Resolution adopting the updated Borough Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual

The Little Silver Borough Council met to discuss objections to the borough's affordable‑housing proposal and the possible multi‑unit development at 100 Grant Place, as well as traffic concerns related to the site. Public comments were heard from nearby residents. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing to update salary ranges for non-union employees. The body will also consider a drainage easement for a property on Carriage House Lane and several infrastructure contracts.

• Ordinance #905-2025: Updating salary ranges for non-union employees
• Ordinance #906-25: Drainage easement at 9 Carriage House Lane (Block 83, Lot 3.02)
• Contract for Borough Hall replacement generator from Foley Incorporated: $61,145.00
• Contract for pedestrian flashing beacons and sidewalk safety from Quality Construction Corp: $156,597.00
• Change orders for Precise Construction at Sickles Park and Woman's Club: $13,575.00 and $74,580.00

The council approved the block party requests for October 18 (rain date October 19) after the mayor asked for comments and none were offered. The public hearing for Ordinance #2025-905 was opened and closed unanimously. No other substantive votes were recorded; remaining items were discussed or pending.

• Approved block party requests for Laurel Drive, Amelia Circle and Willow Drive (no vote recorded)
• Opened Ordinance #2025-905 public hearing – all ayes
• Closed Ordinance #2025-905 public hearing – all ayes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several property requests, including a use variance for a home expansion. The board is also reviewing a request for an existing fence and gate.

• Request for addition, two-car garage, pool, and deck at 371 Branch Ave.
• Use variance request for floor area ratio at 371 Branch Ave. (requires 5 of 7 votes)
• Approval request for an existing front yard fence and electric gate at 671 Little Silver Road
• Resolutions for 154 N. Lovett Ave.
• Resolutions for 50 Crest Drive

The board approved the September 4 minutes by voice vote. It carried a motion to dismiss the fence permit application without prejudice, allowing a 60‑day period without re‑noticing. The board also carried a motion concerning the variance request for 371 Branch Ave and approved resolutions for Peter Demato (154 N. Lovett Ave.) and James and Jill Drummond (50 Crest Drive). The meeting adjourned at 8:06 P.M.

• Approved September 4 minutes (voice vote)
• Dismissed fence permit application without prejudice (motion carried)
• Carried motion on variance request for 371 Branch Ave (details not specified)
• Approved resolution for Peter Demato, 154 N. Lovett Ave. (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for James and Jill Drummond, 50 Crest Drive (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 P.M. (unanimous voice vote)

Mayor & Council

The Little Silver Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Bond Ordinance #904‑2025, which would authorize $75,750 of debt and increase the Open Space Trust Fund appropriation by $124,250 toward a $2,000,000 inclusive playground at Sickles Park. The council will also discuss a possible shared service with Oceanport and a private vendor for temporary debris management, and review a letter about postponing paving on Paag Lane/Circle. Several consent‑agenda resolutions will be considered, including grant applications for the Parker Homestead historic marker and a $5,000 state grant for inclusive recreation field trips.

• Bond Ordinance #904‑2025: authorize $75,750 debt and add $124,250 to Open Space Trust Fund for Sickles Park inclusive playground (total $2,000,000).
• Discussion of a shared service with the Borough of Oceanport and a private vendor for temporary debris management during major weather events.
• Letter received about postponing paving on Paag Lane/Circle due to ongoing construction.
• Resolution supporting a grant application for Parker Homestead historical markers from the New Jersey Historical Commission.
• Resolution approving a $5,000 grant application to the NJ Department of Community Affairs for inclusive field trips for children with disabilities.

The Borough Council adopted a bond ordinance authorizing $75,750 in bonds and a $124,250 appropriation from the Open Space Trust for a $2,000,000 inclusive playground at Sickles Park. The Council also approved a $225,000 contribution from the affordable‑housing trust to support three Habitat for Humanity homes on Birch Avenue. A shared‑service debris‑management agreement with Oceanport was approved to proceed pending Attorney Bennett’s review, and the Council voted to install a historic‑style composite sign at Borough Hall and consider a similar sign at the Women’s Club. The Council agreed to defer the Paag Lane/Circle paving portion of the 2025 road program to 2026 and to add a new Styrofoam recycling container through a shared‑services deal with Middletown.

• Adopted bond ordinance for Sickles Park inclusive playground ($2,000,000 total) (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 per building ($225,000 total) Habitat for Humanity funding from affordable‑housing trust
• Agreed to move forward with shared‑service debris‑management agreement with Oceanport, pending attorney review
• Approved installation of a period‑specific composite sign at Borough Hall and study a similar sign at the Women’s Club
• Decided to defer Paag Lane/Circle paving portion to 2026 pending bids
• Authorized addition of a Styrofoam recycling container via shared services with Middletown

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to discuss the potential procurement of a property and building located at 88 Birch Avenue. This location is being considered for use by the Department of Public Works.

• Discussion of property procurement at 88 Birch Avenue for Department of Public Works

The council discussed acquiring the property at 88 Birch Avenue for the Department of Public Works and agreed to obtain an appraisal and draft an acquisition ordinance, but no formal vote or approval was recorded. No decision was made on financing or contract terms. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous voice vote.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Mayor & Council

The Little Silver Borough Council met on September 8, 2025. Members volunteered for a planning‑zoning review committee and discussed a possible shared debris‑management agreement with Oceanport, but no votes were taken. The council also heard public hearings on affordable‑housing and townhouse‑zone ordinances, yet no approval votes were recorded.

Planning Board

The Board approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting by voice vote. Two items were carried over to the October 2 meeting: the Gatti/Pantaleo variance with re‑noticing and the Jadevaia matter without re‑noticing. Motions were carried on both the Peter Demato demolition/reconstruction request and the Drummond garage and addition request.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Carried Eric Gatti & Jennifer Pantaleo variance to Oct 2 meeting with re‑noticing
• Carried Frank & Denise Jadevaia item to Oct 2 meeting without re‑noticing
• Motion carried on Peter Demato demolition/reconstruction application
• Motion carried on James and Jill Drummond garage and addition application

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council is considering new ordinances to increase affordable housing requirements and create a new townhouse zone. The council will also vote on a public hearing to extend permitted hours for door-to-door solicitation.

• Ordinance #902-2025: Sets a flat 20% affordable housing requirement for all residential developments of 5+ units
• Ordinance #903-2025: Proposes a new TH-2 Townhouse Zone at 321, 327 & 333 Willow Drive
• Ordinance #2025-901: Extends door-to-door solicitation cutoff time to 9:00 p.m.
• Contract: $10,453.13 to Uline for replacement outdoor benches
• Grant: Application for $304,000 from Monmouth County for Markham Place Athletic Complex improvements

The council confirmed the 25 mph speed limit on Willow Street is now in effect and will add electronic signage. Council members agreed to develop protocols and launch a borough YouTube channel for meeting videos. Funding was confirmed for an additional crossing‑guard post at Markham and Prospect, and two block‑party requests were found to have complete paperwork.

• 25 mph speed limit on Willow Street implemented (Council agreement)
• Council to work with police to install electronic signage for the speed limit change
• Proceed with developing protocols and launching a borough YouTube channel
• Funding approved for an additional crossing‑guard post at Markham and Prospect
• Block‑party request for Woodbine Ave. (Sept 20‑21) paperwork confirmed as complete
• Block‑party request for Lisa Court (Aug 24) paperwork confirmed as complete

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved PNE, LLC’s request to install two signs on its Oceanport Avenue property. It also approved Matthew Pebole’s addition and interior renovation at 42 Edgewood Avenue, conditional on moving an existing shed. The variance request for Eric Gatti and Jennifer Pantaleo’s project at 371 Branch Avenue was postponed to September 4, 2025. No decision was recorded for the Pirates Cove Road demolition and new‑home application.

• Approved signage request for PNE, LLC at 115 Oceanport Ave (motion carried)
• Approved Matthew Pebole addition at 42 Edgewood Ave, conditional on shed relocation (motion carried)
• Deferred Eric Gatti & Jennifer Pantaleo variance request at 371 Branch Ave to Sep 4, 2025 (motion carried)
• No decision recorded for Savin & Cabezas demolition/new‑home application at 7 Pirates Cove Rd

Planning Board

The Little Silver Planning Board carried motions to approve several residential permits, an extension resolution, a capital‑improvement project for the high school, and a signage request. It also dismissed an incomplete fence application. All actions were recorded as motions carried, with a few members abstaining on specific items.

• Approved Tricia and Keith Nelson residential permit (R‑1 Zone) – motion carried
• Approved William and Jacqueline Reich residential permit (R‑3 Zone) – motion carried
• Approved Extension Resolution for Jayson Laido (R‑2 Zone) – motion carried; Mr. Burke abstained
• Approved RBRHS capital‑improvement project (archway gate, pavilion, pavers, gates) – motion carried; Councilman Galante abstained
• Approved signage request for CMC Classic Cars, LLC (B‑1 Zone) – motion carried
• Dismissed Frank & Denise Jadevaia fence application as incomplete – motion carried
• Approved Alyssa Carr addition and variance (R‑3 Zone) – motion carried
• Approved John and Ashley Cuffari second‑story addition (R‑3 Zone) – motion carried

Mayor & Council

The council heard a presentation from the Little Silver Tree Preservation Commission on an erosion issue affecting the creek near Willow Drive and Prospect Avenue. Members discussed a proof‑of‑concept plan to plant willow and dogwood live stakes and wildflower seeds to reduce erosion. No formal motion was made, and no vote or approval was recorded.

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council approved a resolution to hire Joseph R. Camilleri as a full‑time police officer, assigning him badge #155 effective immediately. Council members swore him in after a brief introduction by Chief Halpin. The council also voted to suspend and later resume regular order of business, each motion passing unanimously.

• Approved hiring of Joseph R. Camilleri as full‑time police officer (resolution R#2025-116)
• Suspended regular order of business (all Ayes)
• Resumed regular order of business (all Ayes)

Mayor & Council

The Little Silver Borough Council approved an executive session to discuss contract negotiations, personnel matters and potential litigation (Resolution R#2025-114). The council also approved a contract with Cross Over Networks for IT management and support services (Resolution R#2025-115). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved executive session on contract negotiations, personnel matters, potential litigation (R#2025-114)
• Approved IT Management Services contract with Cross Over Networks (R#2025-115)

Planning Board

The board voted to open a public hearing on Little Silver's Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The hearing was opened by Chairman Perfetto after the unanimous vote. No formal adoption of the housing plan or other resolutions was recorded.

• Opened public hearing on housing element (motion by Mihlon, seconded by Loftus, vote: all Ayes)

Planning Board

The Board approved the June 5 minutes and granted a one‑year extension for the 2 Daniel Drive project. It deferred the Jadevaia fence request to the July meeting, and carried motions approving the Nelson house reconstruction and the Reich second‑story addition. Several individual resolutions for properties on Paag Circle, Amelia Circle and Amelia Circle were also approved.

• Approved May 1 minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Granted one‑year retroactive extension for 2 Daniel Drive (motion carried)
• Deferred Jadevaia fence application to July 17 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved Tricia and Keith Nelson reconstruction application (motion carried)
• Approved William and Jacqueline Reich second‑story addition (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for Mark R. Aikins, 1 Paag Circle (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for Jane & Stuart Clark, 65 Amelia Circle (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for Rommel Castro and Neva Jocelyn Tice, 23 Amelia Circle (motion carried)

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council approved Officer Scott Lorenson's promotion to Sergeant. It also adopted resolutions honoring the Woman’s Club 105th anniversary and supporting Pride Awareness Month. The council opened and later closed a public hearing on the municipal park improvement grant application.

• Approved promotion of Officer Scott Lorenson to Sergeant (R#2025-104) – motion passed (no vote recorded)
• Approved resolution recognizing the 105th Anniversary of The Woman’s Club (R#2025-105)
• Approved resolution supporting Pride Awareness Month (R#2025-106)
• Suspended regular order of business (motion by Councilwoman Giblin, second by Councilwoman Vilardi, vote: all ayes)
• Opened public hearing on the Municipal Park Improvement Grant application (motion by Councilman Faherty, second by Councilwoman Giblin, vote: all ayes)
• Closed public hearing (motion by Councilwoman Vilardi, second by Councilwoman Giblin, vote: all ayes)
• Resumed normal order of business (motion by Councilman Brennan, second by Councilwoman Giblin, vote: all ayes)

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council unanimously approved an executive session for contract negotiations and potential litigation (Resolution 2025‑102). A Planning Board motion was also approved unanimously. The Council rejected the existing IT Management Services quotes to seek clarification and new quotes (Resolution 2025‑103). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved executive session on contract negotiations and potential litigation (R#2025-102) – all ayes
• Planning Board motion approved – all ayes
• Councilman Faherty motion approved – all ayes
• Rejected IT Management Services quotes for clarification (R#2025-103) – all ayes

Mayor & Council

The council and mayor discussed possible projects to submit for the Monmouth County Open Space Recreational Grant for CY 2025, including improvements at Santelle Park and the Markham School baseball fields, courts, and basketball facilities. No formal resolution, vote, or approval was recorded; the discussion remained exploratory.

Mayor & Council

The council and planning board approved Resolution R#2025-094, creating an executive session to discuss contract negotiations and potential litigation. The motion was made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilwoman Vilardi, and received unanimous approval. The meeting then resumed regular business and was adjourned.

• Approved executive session on contract negotiations and potential litigation (Resolution R#2025-094) – unanimous
• Resumed normal order of business – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Mayor & Council

The Little Silver Borough Council voted all ayes to adopt Resolution R#2025-074 recognizing the 8U Mid‑Monmouth Girls Basketball team and Resolution R#2025-075 recognizing the 3rd Grade Boys Basketball team. The council also approved motions to suspend and then resume regular order of business, each by unanimous vote. A motion to open the public hearing on Ordinance #897‑25 (traffic‑schedule amendment) passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted Resolution R#2025-074 recognizing the 8U Mid‑Monmouth Girls Basketball team (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution R#2025-075 recognizing the 3rd Grade Boys Basketball team (All Ayes)
• Approved motion to suspend regular order of business (All Ayes)
• Approved motion to resume regular order of business (All Ayes)
• Approved motion to open public hearing on Ordinance #897‑25 (All Ayes)

Planning Board

The Little Silver Planning Board approved the D’Amore application to be re‑noticed at a future date, approved the Jadevaia application without re‑notice, and granted three‑month and one‑year extensions for two R‑1 zone properties. The board also approved a variance and permit for a new single‑family residence at 23 Amelia Circle and adopted resolutions for three separate property owners. All motions were carried by voice vote.

• Approved re‑notice for Joseph & Michelle D’Amore application (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Frank & Denise Jadevaia application without re‑notice (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved three‑month extension for Mark R. Aikins (June 5 – Sept 5 2025) (voice vote)
• Approved one‑year extension for Jane & Stuart Clark (June 6 2025 – June 6 2026) (voice vote)
• Approved variance and permit for Rommel Castro & Neva Jocelyn Tice single‑family residence (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adopted resolutions for Jerry & Justine Baker, West End KB LLC, and Anthony Tamburri (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of the April 3 2025 meeting (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 PM by unanimous voice vote

Mayor & Council

The Little Silver Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution to hold an executive session for discussion of contract negotiations and potential litigation (R#2025-72). After the executive session, the council unanimously approved a motion to resume regular business. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved executive session on contract negotiations and potential litigation (R#2025-72) – unanimous vote
• Approved motion to resume regular order of business after executive session – unanimous vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous voice vote

Mayor & Council

The council reviewed moving the polling locations for districts 3 and 5 from the fire/EMS building to the Little Silver Woman’s Club, confirming county approval. They also debated options for replacing the borough hall electronic sign, including moving it to the Woman’s Club, but no vote or final action was recorded. Several ordinance introductions were presented for future public hearings, but none were adopted at this meeting.

Mayor & Council

The council approved an executive session on personnel and contract matters, with all members voting aye (Resolution R#2025-068(b)). A resolution to enter into a shared services agreement with Shrewsbury was discussed but was not acted upon.

• Approved executive session on personnel and contract negotiations (all ayes)
• Shared services agreement with Shrewsbury not acted upon

Mayor & Council

The council voted unanimously to open the public hearing on Ordinance #896-25, which updates parking fees at the Little Silver Railroad Station. The hearing was later closed by another unanimous vote. A motion to approve the ordinance on second and final reading was introduced, but no vote outcome was recorded. The NJ Transit Management and Operation Agreement was discussed but not voted on.

• Opened public hearing on Ordinance #896-25 (all ayes)
• Closed public hearing on Ordinance #896-25 (all ayes)
• Motion to approve Ordinance #896-25 on second and final reading introduced (vote not recorded)
• Discussed NJ Transit Management and Operation Agreement (no vote)

Planning Board

The board carried a series of motions, approving extensions, sign changes, and variances for several properties. It granted West End KB LLC permission to demolish the existing house at 9 Carriage House Lane and build a new two‑ to four‑story residence. Additional approvals included a second‑story addition for 440 Prospect Avenue and various signage and fence requests. All actions were approved by voice vote.

• Approved extension for Jerry & Justine Baker, 120 Little Silver Parkway (R‑3) – motion carried
• Approved repurposing of existing sign for Coba Yoga, 74 Oceanport Ave (B‑1) – motion carried
• Approved replacement of street sign and addition of building sign for DBL, Inc., 115 Oceanport Ave (B‑1) – motion carried
• Carried forward fence variance discussion for Frank & Denise Jadevaia to May 1 without re‑noticing – motion carried
• Approved demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new 2‑4 story home for West End KB LLC, 9 Carriage House Lane – motion carried
• Approved variances for Anthony Tamburri’s second‑story and garage addition at 440 Prospect Ave – motion carried
• Approved resolutions for Paul Chalifour (Parish of St. John) and Debra & Mike Feaser – motion carried
• Approved Bell Tower Properties, LLC request for 44 Church Street (B‑1) – motion carried

Mayor & Council

The Little Silver Borough Council voted unanimously to approve an executive session on matters covered under potential litigation (Resolution #25-057). They also voted unanimously to rescind Resolution #25-051, which had cancelled a contract with Comcast (Resolution #25-058). No other formal actions were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved executive session on potential litigation (R#25-057) – all ayes
• Approved rescission of Comcast contract cancellation resolution (R#25-058) – all ayes