Middlesex public meetings in 2025

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a special meeting to consider several routine personnel resolutions, including hiring a part-time fire subcode inspector, reinstating a substitute electrical subcode inspector, and hiring a substitute plumbing inspector. The agenda also includes acceptance of standing reports and a public comment period. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 191-2025: Hire Karl W. McAleer as part-time Fire Subcode Inspector
• Resolution 192-2025: Reinstate Robert Vandenberg as Substitute Electrical Subcode Inspector
• Resolution 193-2025: Hire Jeffrey Burke as Substitute Plumbing Inspector
• Resolution 194-2025: Acceptance of Standing Reports

The Borough Council unanimously approved four resolutions: hiring Karl W. McAleer as part-time Fire Subcode Inspector at $14,500/year, reinstating Robert Vandenberg as substitute Electrical Subcode Inspector at $55/hour, hiring Jeffrey Burke as substitute Plumbing Inspector at $55/hour, and accepting Al Kriney's rejoining the Fire Department. Public comments raised concerns about hiring processes and nepotism allegations, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved hiring Karl W. McAleer as Part-Time Fire Subcode Inspector at $14,500/year (unanimous)
• Approved reinstating Robert Vandenberg as substitute Electrical Subcode Inspector at $55/hour (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Jeffrey Burke as substitute Plumbing Inspector at $55/hour (unanimous)
• Accepted standing reports including Al Kriney rejoining the Fire Department (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing and final adoption of Ordinance 2153-25, which amends administrative fees for police extra-duty jobs. The consent agenda includes hiring and salary actions, liquor license renewals, and various approvals. The meeting also includes an executive session on litigation and personnel matters.

• Ordinance 2153-25 amending Chapter 80, Article II, Section 75 on administrative fees for police extra-duty jobs
• Resolution 169-2025 hiring Lauren Frisoli as Administrative Assistant at $50,000/year
• Resolution 170-2025 renewal of liquor licenses for 2025-2026
• Resolution 181-2025 and 183-2025 advancing two police officers to Class G at $76,810/year
• Resolution 185-2025 permitting alcohol at Middlesex Elk's Car Show at Mountain View Park on June 29

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2153-25, setting police extra-duty job fees at $100 per hour for road jobs with a four-hour minimum and $15 per hour for vehicle use. Four personnel resolutions were removed from the consent agenda and defeated 1-5: hiring Lauren Frisoli as Clerk's Office Administrative Assistant, hiring Karl W. McAleer as Part-Time Fire Subcode Inspector, reinstating Robert Vandenberg as substitute Electrical Subcode Inspector, and hiring Jeffrey Burke as substitute Plumbing Inspector. The remaining consent agenda, including liquor license renewals, sewer bill waivers, and 2025 salary schedules, was adopted unanimously. A planned executive session on American Water litigation and the Zoning & Code Enforcement Director position was withdrawn.

• Adopted Ordinance 2153-25 setting police extra-duty fees: $100/hr road jobs, $15/hr vehicle, 4-hour minimum (6-0)
• Defeated hiring Lauren Frisoli as Clerk's Office Administrative Assistant at $50,000/year (1-5)
• Defeated hiring Karl W. McAleer as Part-Time Fire Subcode Inspector at $14,500/year (1-5)
• Defeated reinstating Robert Vandenberg as substitute Electrical Subcode Inspector at $55/hr (1-5)
• Defeated hiring Jeffrey Burke as substitute Plumbing Inspector at $55/hr (1-5)
• Approved consent agenda including 2025-2026 liquor license renewals, sewer bill waivers, and 2025 salary schedule (6-0)
• Approved payment of claims (6-0)
• Executive session on American Water litigation and Zoning & Code Enforcement Director withdrawn

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a special remote meeting to consider a consent agenda of resolutions, including approving a memorandum of agreement with three employee unions and contracting with EB Employee Solutions for HRA services. No public discussion is scheduled except for a public portion at the end.

• Resolution 163-2025: Approve MOA with USWU Local 255 (DPW and White Collar) and PBA Local 181
• Resolution 164-2025: Authorize Business Associate Agreement with EB Employee Solutions, LLC
• Resolution 165-2025: Authorize Account Service Agreement with EB Employee Solutions, LLC
• Resolution 166-2025: Appoint EB Employee Solutions, LLC (The Difference Card) for HRA services
• Resolution 167-2025: Authorize HRA Plan Document effective September 1, 2025

At a special remote meeting on June 3, 2025, the Middlesex Borough Council unanimously adopted a consent agenda of five resolutions concerning employee health benefits. The resolutions authorize the mayor to execute a memorandum of agreement with PBA Local 181, USWU Local 255 (DPW Unit), and USWU Local 255 (White Collar Unit) to implement the Difference Card effective September 1, 2025, and to enroll in NJD/FRE 2035 with a Health Reimbursement Program for 2025. The council also approved agreements with EB Employee Solutions, LLC and appointed it to provide HRA services, with a fully funded Health Reimbursement Account of $14,720 per employee. Councilmen Jeremiah Carnes and Kenneth Griggs were absent; no public comments were received.

• Adopted consent agenda of five resolutions (4-0, Carnes and Griggs absent)
• Approved Resolution 163-2025: memorandum of agreement with PBA Local 181, USWU Local 255 (DPW Unit), and USWU Local 255 (White Collar Unit) for Difference Card effective September 1, 2025 and NJD/FRE 2035 enrollment
• Approved Resolution 164-2025: business associate agreement with EB Employee Solutions, LLC for access to protected health information
• Approved Resolution 165-2025: account service agreement with EB Employee Solutions, LLC for the Difference Card Program effective September 1, 2025
• Approved Resolution 166-2025: appointed EB Employee Solutions, LLC (The Difference Card) to provide HRA services from September 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with a fully funded HRA of $14,720 per employee
• Approved Resolution 167-2025: authorized the mayor to execute the HRA Plan Document effective September 1, 2025

Borough Council

The Middlesex Borough Council will hold its regular meeting on May 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building. The council will introduce an ordinance to amend administrative fees for police officers and vehicles on extra-duty jobs, and hold a public hearing on a proposal to vacate Aubrey Place and part of Hale Place. Routine resolutions include hiring a part-time code enforcement director, approving a clinical service agreement with Rutgers University, and renewing amusement machine licenses.

• Ordinance 2153-25 to amend police extra-duty job fees
• Ordinance 2152-25 to vacate Aubrey Place and part of Hale Place
• Resolution 151-2025 hiring Matthew B. Dillingham as part-time Director of Code Enforcement and Zoning at $50/hour
• Resolution 147-2025 approving clinical service agreement with Rutgers University (July 2025–June 2026)
• Resolution 149-2025 approving 2025/2026 amusement machine licenses (expire 5/31/2026)

The Borough Council ratified a Memorandum of Understanding with PBA Local No. 181 covering police officers' employment terms from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029. It also approved a new employee health benefits arrangement using the Difference Card program and a Health Reimbursement Account of $14,720 per employee, effective August 1, 2025. The council adopted an ordinance vacating Aubrey Place and a portion of Hale Place, and introduced an ordinance updating fees for off-duty police officers. Councilman Carnes was absent; Councilman Dotey recused himself from two votes.

• Ratified PBA Local 181 Memorandum of Understanding, contract effective Jan 1, 2025–Dec 31, 2029 (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with PBA Local 181 and USWU Local 255 units for Difference Card and HRA program effective Aug 1, 2025 (4-0, Dotey recused)
• Approved $14,720 fully funded Health Reimbursement Account per employee via EB Employee Solutions/Difference Card, Aug 1–Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2152-25 vacating Aubrey Place and a portion of Hale Place (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2153-25 setting off-duty police fees at $100/hour for road jobs, $15/hour vehicle use (unanimous, first reading)
• Approved hiring Matthew B. Dillingham as part-time Director of Code Enforcement and Zoning at $50/hour (unanimous)
• Approved $8,715.53 purchase of Municipal Court recording system replacement equipment from BIS Digital (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Summer Playground Staff hires at rates from $15.49 to $22.00/hour (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025 municipal budget, introduce an ordinance to vacate Aubrey Place and part of Hale Place, and hold public hearings on sewer code amendments, police age eligibility, and a tax exemption for disabled veterans. The agenda also includes several routine resolutions and workshop discussions on invasive species and towing/massage ordinance amendments.

• Resolution 127-2025 to adopt the 2025 municipal budget
• Ordinance 2152-25 to vacate Aubrey Place and a portion of Hale Place
• Ordinance 2150-25 to lower police officer age eligibility to 18
• Resolution 138-2025: $55,969.19 for pole banner brackets, banners, and holiday decor
• Resolution 134-2025: Apply for NJDOT grant for Route 28 streetscape and pedestrian safety

The Borough Council unanimously adopted the 2025 municipal budget totaling $24,865,085.07, which includes $24,047,461.07 for municipal purposes and $817,624.00 for the minimum library tax. The Council also unanimously adopted three ordinances: amending sewer user charges to remove exemptions for public schools, lowering the police officer minimum age from 21 to 18, and creating a property tax exemption policy for disabled veterans and surviving spouses. Additionally, the Council introduced an ordinance to vacate Aubrey Place and a portion of Hale Place, and approved a consent agenda including the retirement of Police Captain Craig Comiskey and the hiring of two part-time sanitation employees.

• Adopted 2025 municipal budget of $24,865,085.07 (unanimous)
• Adopted sewer ordinance removing public school exemption from user charges (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance lowering police officer minimum age to 18 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance creating disabled veterans/surviving spouses tax exemption policy (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to vacate Aubrey Place and part of Hale Place (unanimous, public hearing 5/27/2025)
• Accepted retirement of Police Captain Craig Comiskey effective June 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Hired Carlos Gonzalez-Martinez and Benjamin Perone as part-time sanitation employees (unanimous)
• Approved $55,969.19 purchase of pole banner brackets and holiday décor (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will introduce three ordinances amending the municipal code on sewers, police officer age eligibility, and a tax exemption policy for disabled veterans and surviving spouses. They will also hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance update for the M-Municipal zone. The agenda includes appointments, proclamations, consent resolutions, and a workshop on vacating Aubrey Place and Hale Place.

• Ordinance 2149-25 amending sewer chapters 332-41 and 332-52
• Ordinance 2150-25 lowering police officer age eligibility to 18
• Ordinance 2151-25 creating tax exemption policy for disabled veterans and surviving spouses
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2148-25 updating M-Municipal zone
• Resolution 124-2025 promoting Tyler Gronau to Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement at $75,000/year

The Borough Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2148-25, rezoning the former Grace Christian Fellowship Church property at 1190 Mountain Avenue (Block 219, Lot 1) from the M-Municipal zone to R-75 Single-Family Residential. The council also gave first reading to three ordinances: amending sewer user classes and exemptions, lowering police officer eligibility age from 21 to 18, and creating a tax exemption policy for disabled veterans and surviving spouses. Additionally, the council approved the promotion of Tyler Gronau to full-time Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement at $75,000 annually, effective September 2, 2025, with a 4-1 vote (Councilman Dessino dissenting).

• Adopted Ordinance 2148-25 rezoning 1190 Mountain Avenue to R-75 residential (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2149-25 amending sewer user classes and exemptions (unanimous first reading)
• Introduced Ordinance 2150-25 lowering police officer minimum age to 18 (unanimous first reading)
• Introduced Ordinance 2151-25 creating disabled veteran/surviving spouse tax exemption policy (unanimous first reading)
• Approved Resolution 124-2025 promoting Tyler Gronau to full-time Zoning & Code Enforcement Director at $75,000 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 119-2025 reimbursing $75 late fees to six Board of Health licensees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 120-2025 reimbursing $150 to Family Dollar Stores for erroneous license fee (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 121-2025 disallowing six senior citizen/disabled person tax deductions totaling $1,500 (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Middlesex Borough Council will meet on April 8, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key items, including an ordinance to update the M-Municipal Zone, the introduction of the 2025 municipal budget, and the extension of the police chief's contract. The meeting will also include appointments to committees, fee waivers for volunteer fire responders, and the issuance of general obligation bonds.

• Ordinance 2148-25 to amend Chapter 420 (Zoning) for the M-Municipal Zone
• Ordinance 2147-25 to add fee waivers for volunteer fire responder organizations
• Resolution 111-2025 for $5,470,000 in general obligation bonds
• Resolution 108-2025 to extend Police Chief Matthew Geist's contract for seven months
• Resolution 114-2025 to authorize fire company coin toss events at S. Lincoln Avenue and Route 28

The Council adopted the 2025 municipal budget with a 2.5% tax levy increase and approved a new ordinance waiving certain fees for volunteer first responders. The body also authorized the issuance of up to $5.47 million in general obligation bonds to refinance short-term debt.

• Introduced 2025 Municipal Budget with total general appropriations of $24,865,085.07 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2147-25 to waive certain fees for volunteer first responder organizations (Unanimous)
• Approved issuance of General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $5,470,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2148-25 to rezone Block 219, Lot 1 to Single-Family Residential (Unanimous)
• Extended Police Chief Matthew Geist's contract through February 15, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Authorized shared services recycling agreement with MCIA through March 30, 2028 (Unanimous)
• Appointed George Georgoulas to Cultural & Arts Committee and Kevin Redzinski to Film Committee (Unanimous)
• Authorized tax cancellation for Block 110 Lot 4 based on 100% Disabled Veteran status (Unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council unanimously adopted an ordinance to waive certain municipal fees for active volunteer fire, rescue, and emergency management members, including recreation, permit, and inspection fees. It also adopted ordinances to vacate a portion of Grove Avenue and to exceed the state budget cap by 3.5% for 2025. The council approved several resolutions, including a developer's agreement for sewer service at 700 South Avenue and an emergency temporary appropriation of over $6 million.

• Adopted Ordinance 2147-25 to waive fees for volunteer first responders (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2142-25 vacating a portion of Grove Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2146-25 to exceed budget cap by 3.5% for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 95-2025 for developer's agreement at 700 South Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 99-2025 for emergency temporary appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 100-2025 accepting DPW resignation with $985.53 payout (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 101-2025 to pay all claims (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 102-2025 to enter executive session (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council introduced an ordinance to exceed the state's 2.5% municipal budget cap, allowing a 3.5% increase for the 2025 budget. The council also unanimously adopted three ordinances: amending the Municipal Alliance Committee bylaws, permitting contractor storage yards in certain zones, and merging the Beautification Committee into the Culture and Arts Committee. All votes were unanimous with six council members present.

• Introduced Ordinance 2146-25 to increase 2025 budget cap to 3.5% (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2143-25 amending Municipal Alliance Committee bylaws (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2144-25 permitting contractor storage yards in IND and HI zones (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2145-25 merging Beautification Committee into Culture and Arts Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $109,228.24 purchase of fire safety gear (Resolution 86-2025)
• Approved $10,621.49 purchase of large frame tent (Resolution 87-2025)
• Approved hiring Mayensi Recinos as administrative assistant at $50,000 (Resolution 90-2025)
• Approved advancing Police Officer Daniel Gurell to Class H at $69,130 (Resolution 89-2025)

Borough Council

The Middlesex Borough Council will hold its regular meeting to introduce and vote on ordinances, including amendments to property maintenance rules and committee responsibilities. Multiple resolutions will be considered, such as contract changes, tax lien redemptions, and personnel actions. The meeting includes a public portion for resident comments at the end.

• Ordinance 2142-25 to vacate a portion of Grove Avenue
• Ordinance 2143-25 to amend the Municipal Alliance Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse code
• Ordinance 2144-25 to update contractor storage yard regulations
• Ordinance 2145-25 to merge Beautification Committee duties into the Culture and Arts Committee
• Resolution 74-2025 to approve a $63,262.63 decrease in a NJDOT contract for Douglass Lane, Rutgers Lane, and Princeton Drive

The Borough Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2141-25, which rewrites the borough's rules for unsafe structures to follow state standards, including emergency demolition authority. It also gave unanimous first readings to four ordinances: vacating part of Grove Avenue, amending the Municipal Alliance bylaws, adding contractor storage yard rules, and folding the Beautification Committee into the Culture and Arts Committee. The council approved a consent agenda of routine resolutions, including a $63,262.63 decrease to the Douglass Lane/Rutgers Lane/Princeton Drive road contract, and accepted two employee resignations. A proposed ordinance on invasive plants was discussed but not acted on; the council decided to invite the Environmental Commission to a future meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2141-25 on unsafe structures (6-0)
• First reading, Ordinance 2142-25 vacating part of Grove Avenue (6-0)
• First reading, Ordinance 2143-25 amending Municipal Alliance bylaws (6-0)
• First reading, Ordinance 2144-25 adding contractor storage yard rules (6-0)
• First reading, Ordinance 2145-25 merging Beautification Committee into Culture and Arts Committee (6-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 cutting road contract by $63,262.63 to $360,632.37 (consent, 6-0)
• Accepted resignations of Carmen Modica and Alex Augusztin; appointed Kelsey Meixner Deputy Registrar (consent, 6-0)
• Tabled invasive plants ordinance; invited Environmental Commission to discuss

Borough Council

The Borough Council will introduce an ordinance aligning local property maintenance rules with state unsafe-structure regulations, and will vote on several resolutions including a software contract, tax lien redemption, liquor license transfer, and HUD funds. The agenda also includes workshop discussions on Hometown Heroes banners and a Culture and Arts/Beautification Committee, plus an executive session on police chief contract negotiations.

• Ordinance 2141-25 amending property maintenance code for fire-damaged structures
• Resolution 63-2025: one-year CivicPlus agenda software agreement
• Resolution 64-2025: tax title lien redemption for Block 6, Lot 2.02
• Resolution 66-2025: liquor license transfer from Uncle Activo LLC to Hinos Bros LLC
• Resolution 68-2025: approval of 2025 HUD funds

The Borough Council introduced Ordinance 2141-25, which amends the property maintenance code to adopt state regulations for remediating unsafe structures, and scheduled a public hearing for February 25, 2025. The Council also approved resolutions including the 2025 HUD funds totaling $63,854, a person-to-person and place-to-place transfer of a liquor license to Hinos Bros LLC, and a one-year agreement with CivicPlus for agenda software. Additionally, the Council gave consensus to draft ordinances to vacate a strip of Grove Avenue right-of-way and to amend bylaws to conform to County Drug Alliance bylaws.

• Introduced Ordinance 2141-25 on unsafe structures (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 HUD funds totaling $63,854 (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license transfer to Hinos Bros LLC (unanimous)
• Approved one-year CivicPlus agreement (unanimous)
• Approved tax title lien redemption of $4,286.74 plus premium (unanimous)
• Approved GCSUD grant application for $9,978 (unanimous)
• Returned performance guarantees to 400 Market Street LLC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 28, 2025 (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on a NJDEP Green Acres grant application and vote on a consent agenda containing routine resolutions, including purchases, contracts, and grant applications. Notable items include a $55,056.50 door access system purchase, a $11,084.05 Taser purchase, and a resolution committing to Round 4 affordable housing obligations. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes and an executive session for personnel and contract negotiations.

• Public hearing on NJDEP Green Acres grant application
• Resolution 45-2025: $55,056.50 purchase of door access systems for Borough Hall and Police Headquarters
• Resolution 54-2025: $11,084.05 purchase of 2 Taser 7 bundles for Police Department
• Resolution 56-2025: Commitment to Round 4 affordable housing obligations
• Resolution 44-2025: MOU with Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office for specialized investigative equipment

The Borough Council held a public hearing and approved submitting a $75,325 Green Acres grant application for Victor Crowell Park improvements, with a matching share from the Borough. The Council also adopted a resolution committing to Round 4 affordable housing obligations (14 present need, 81 prospective need) and authorized filing a declaratory judgment action. Several other resolutions were adopted, including purchases for door access systems and Tasers, and the hiring of a part-time Electrical Sub-Code Official.

• Approved Green Acres grant application for Victor Crowell Park (unanimous)
• Committed to Round 4 affordable housing obligations: 14 present need, 81 prospective need (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of door access systems for Borough Hall and Police HQ for $55,056.50 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 Taser 7 bundles for Police Department for $11,084.05 (unanimous)
• Hired Timothy Kiniery as part-time Electrical Sub-Code Official at $17,500 for 2025 (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Capital Benefits, LLC as Risk Manager for health insurance consulting (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive pay of $3,976 to Marie Filik for Recreation assistance (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 2008 Ford Crown Victoria from Police to Construction Department (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Middlesex Borough Council is holding its annual reorganizational meeting to swear in council members, appoint the borough attorney and other professional services, and adopt routine resolutions for 2025. The agenda is largely procedural, covering appointments, committee assignments, and standard administrative authorizations.

• Resolution 1-2025: Appointment of Christopher M. Corsini as Borough Attorney for 2025
• Resolution 2-2025: Appointment of Suplee, Clooney & Company as Borough Auditor for 2025
• Resolution 38-2025: Contract for Public Relations and Design Consulting Services to Positive Solutions for $33,300.00 per year
• Resolution 27-2025: Authorizing $25.00 fee per tax sale notice for delinquent taxes
• Resolution 37-2025: Appointing Joseph DeScenza and John Madden to Housing and Community Development Committee

The Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in Councilmen DeScenza and Griggs, and unanimously approving a series of resolutions appointing professional services for 2025, including the borough attorney, auditor, engineer, and others. The council also adopted a temporary budget of $8,297,941.67 for general operations and $100,000 for the swim pool utility, and approved various administrative measures such as meeting dates and a buy-local policy.

• Swore in Councilmen DeScenza and Griggs
• Appointed Christopher M. Corsini as Borough Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Suplee, Clooney & Company as Borough Auditor (unanimous)
• Appointed Colliers Engineering & Design as Borough Engineer (unanimous)
• Adopted temporary budget of $8,297,941.67 for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Endorsed Buy Local Policy (unanimous)
• Approved all professional service appointments (unanimous)