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North Caldwell public meetings in 2025

32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to hear three applications and approve minutes

The North Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to hear three applications for variances and approve the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. The public can join the meeting in person at Borough Hall or virtually via a provided link.

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✓ Decided: Board approved variances for 63 Estella Avenue addition

The Zoning Board unanimously approved the variance application for 63 Estella Avenue, adding several stipulations to correct setbacks and impervious coverage. It also unanimously approved the variance for 207 Smull Avenue with conditions on sidewalk extension, landscaping, and setback correction. The board approved the Glasser memorialization with four affirmative votes and four abstentions, and ratified the October 15, 2025 minutes with five affirmative votes and two abstentions.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council will vote on a shared services agreement for school‑year special law enforcement officers

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will consider several items, including a shared services agreement with the Board of Education to provide Class III Special Law Enforcement Officers for the 2025‑2026 school year. They will also discuss a blasting ordinance, a Fair Share Housing mediation agreement, and a use request for Walker Park. Several budget‑related resolutions and ordinance ratifications will be acted on during the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved a shared services agreement for school police officers

The council approved a series of resolutions, including the employment of a new police officer, the adoption of temporary‑use and communications‑officer ordinances, and a shared‑services agreement to provide Class III special law‑enforcement officers to the North Caldwell Board of Education for the 2025‑2026 school year. It also approved budget transfers, emergency appropriations, and recognized holiday displays at Walker Park. All actions were adopted unanimously with six affirmative votes.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

Planning Board

North Caldwell Planning Board to meet December 15

The Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review materials related to the Green Brook Old Mill Bridge. The agenda includes a witness list and technical exhibits regarding cut and fill.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council to approve road‑improvement change order and several billing ordinances

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will consider three ordinances that amend water billing, sewer billing, and animal control fees, and one ordinance that sets compensation for communications officers for 2025‑2028. They will also vote on a resolution authorizing a change order with AJM Contractors, Inc. for road improvements on Fox Run, Sleepy Hollow Court, and Jasmine Place. Additional consent‑agenda items include a payment resolution, hiring of seasonal recreation soccer referees, and a professional services contract for construction inspection on the East Greenbrook Road resurfacing project.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new water billing ordinance, clarifying penalties

The council unanimously adopted three ordinances updating water billing, sewer billing, and animal control fees. It also approved several resolutions, including payment of bills, a change order for road improvements (3‑1‑1), hiring part‑time recreation soccer referees, and a contract for East Greenbrook Road resurfacing (4‑0‑1). Additionally, a resident’s request to park an RV in the borough lot was granted.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board agenda includes multiple project documents for review

The North Caldwell Planning Board will meet on November 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm in person and via video conference. The agenda consists of a series of PDF packets covering project renderings, easements, color elevations, toll introductions, and other planning materials. No specific decisions or votes are listed in the agenda text.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council to approve professional services contract for police HQ design study

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will consider several resolutions, including a contract with Solutions Architecture for additional facilities evaluation, design study, and budget analysis of the police department headquarters. They will also vote on budget transfers, payment of outstanding bills, a collective bargaining agreement for public safety communications officers, and a change order for road improvements on Fox Run, Sleepy Hollow Court, and Jasmine Place. All items are on the consent and non‑consent agendas for the November 11 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple budget and public safety contracts, including police HQ design study

The council approved Resolution R-167-2025 to pay outstanding bills with six affirmative votes, while one member recused on a specific bill. A consent agenda of seven resolutions (R-168 through R-174) was approved unanimously, covering budget transfers, funding for a police headquarters design study, a contract with Solutions Architecture, a collective bargaining agreement, hiring part‑time dispatchers, and a temporary use agreement. Resolution R-173-2025 for a road improvement change order was tabled to the next meeting. The council also approved Resolution R-175-2025 to hold a closed‑session meeting on litigation.

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Sun Nov 9, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council to award contract for police HQ design study and budget analysis

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will consider several items, including funding for a police department facilities design study, a collective bargaining agreement for communications officers, and a request for temporary workspace access for a stream remediation project. The council will vote on multiple resolutions, notably a budget transfer, a professional services contract with Solutions Architecture for the police headquarters design study, and a change order for road improvements on Fox Run, Sleepy Hollow Court, and Jasmine Place. An ordinance to ratify a temporary use agreement will also be introduced for a second reading.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Mayor & Council

✓ Decided: Council approved joining NJ Solutions Joint Insurance Fund and key ordinances

The council approved Resolution R‑166‑2025 to join the NJ Solutions Joint Insurance Fund (5‑1 vote). It also adopted several ordinances amending water billing, sewer billing and animal control fees, each set for a second reading on Nov. 25. Additional resolutions were approved for road improvements, a public works contract, personnel policies, civil‑rights affirmation and municipal consent for Verona Township’s wastewater project. The meeting minutes from September were ratified.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board continues review of Glasser application for 61 Beachmont Terrace

The North Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment will continue reviewing the Glasser application for 61 Beachmont Terrace (Block 2002, Lot 27). The board will also consider memorializations for Rotoli at 15 Squire Hill Road (Block 1905, Lot 9) and DiVincenzo at 2 Oxford Road (Block 1107, Lot 7). Minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting will be approved.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council to approve contract for Canterbury & Shenandoah water main replacement

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will discuss several agenda items, including a best practices inventory, the 2024 municipal audit, and personnel manual updates. They will consider the Verona Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrades and additional proposals for the Canterbury and Shenandoah water main replacement. The council will vote on an Animal Control Service Fees ordinance and a Water Billing ordinance. A resolution will authorize a professional services contract with Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. for funding assistance, land surveying, engineering design, and permitting for the Canterbury and Shenandoah water main projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approved contract for water‑main projects and several audit resolutions

The council adopted a professional‑services contract with Suburban Consulting Engineers for the Canterbury Drive and Shenandoah Drive water‑main replacement projects. It also certified the 2024 annual audit, approved the audit corrective‑action plan, and authorized payment of outstanding bills. A temporary street closure and a closed‑session meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Planning Board

North Caldwell Planning Board schedules conference meeting

The Planning Board will meet to discuss general items, resolutions, and applications. The scheduled application for Toll NJ LLC has been requested for adjournment until November 17, 2025.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council to vote on authorizing a small wireless communications right‑of‑way agreement

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will discuss a Halloween road closure request and the Walker Park use fee schedule. Two ordinances will be heard: one amending officer compensation and another authorizing a small wireless communications facilities right‑of‑way agreement. A resolution will be adopted to approve payment of bills, and raffle and bingo license applications will be considered.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted ordinance permitting a small wireless communications facility right‑of‑way

The Borough Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 0-9-2025 to amend annual compensation for certain officers and employees. It also approved Ordinance 0-10-2025 authorizing a small wireless communications facilities right‑of‑way agreement by a 4‑1 vote. Additionally, the council approved Resolution R-152-2025 for payment of bills (5‑0, one recusal) and unanimously approved three raffle/bingo license applications.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Board will consider three zoning applications and approve minutes

The North Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment will review three variance applications for 15 Squire Hill Road, 2 Oxford Road, and 61 Beachmont Terrace. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two variance applications with conditions

The Zoning Board approved the Rotoli pool variance, reducing the pool size and adding storm‑water measures, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved the DiVincenzo driveway and retaining‑wall variance, imposing conditions such as limiting impervious coverage to 38.7% and adding a timber guiderail, with the motion carried. No other applications were decided at this meeting.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council to award contract for water main replacements on Canterbury and Shenandoah Drives

The Mayor and Council will discuss sanitary sewer manhole inserts and the Walker Park House. The body is deciding on a professional services contract for water main replacement design and a raffle license application.

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✓ Decided: Council approved payment of bills, authorized closed session, and approved raffle license

The council approved Resolution R-149-2025 to pay outstanding bills with six affirmative votes, while Councilman Tilton recused on the Boswell Engineering portion. A raffle license for the West Essex Cheerleading Booster 50/50 raffle was approved unanimously. The council also authorized a closed‑session meeting for litigation matters (Resolution R-151-2025) with six unanimous votes. Two items—the Canterbury/Shenandoah water main design and a professional services contract with Suburban Consulting Engineers—were tabled for future consideration.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Planning Board

North Caldwell Planning Board to discuss 659 Mountain Ave.

The Planning Board will hold a conference meeting to discuss an item regarding 659 Mountain Ave. ahead of a public hearing on October 20, 2025. An application for Toll NJ LLC has been adjourned to October 6, 2025, at the applicant's request.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board approved memorialization for Little Brook Montessori School

The Zoning Board approved three memorialization resolutions—for Little Brook Montessori School, Joffe, and Shah—each with six affirmative votes and one abstention. The board also approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting with the same vote count. The pool and spa variance application was postponed to the September 17, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Mayor & Council

North Caldwell to discuss wireless antenna agreement and Liberty Park improvements

The Mayor and Council will consider a right-of-way agreement for small wireless communications facilities and a contract for Liberty Park Field House reconstruction. The body will also introduce an ordinance to amend officer and employee compensation.

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✓ Decided: Council approved two new picnic tables at Walker Park

The Council approved Eagle Scout Sam Awad's proposal to build and install two picnic tables at Walker Park. The Mayor announced the closure of borough offices and trash collection for the Labor Day holiday and promoted upcoming community events. The Council also approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting unanimously.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves variance for Little Brook Montessori preschool

The Zoning Board approved the application from Little Brook Montessori, LLC to open a for‑profit preschool in the lower‑level classroom of Notre Dame Church. The motion, made by Vice Chairman Paulo and seconded by Ms. Dooskin, passed with seven affirmative votes and no dissent. Approval was granted with specific traffic‑flow conditions, signage variance, and a requirement that the premises be used by the for‑profit entity and comply with all agency regulations.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

Mayor & Council

✓ Decided: Council adopted a $2 million water‑utility bond ordinance

The council unanimously adopted Bond Ordinance BO‑2‑2025, authorizing $2,000,000 in bonds for water‑utility improvements. It also adopted Bond Ordinance BO‑3‑2025 for $1,151,514 of improvements and Ordinance O‑7‑2025 approving an easement with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline. The meeting minutes were approved with five votes and one abstention, and public comment was closed unanimously.

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Wed Jun 18, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board adjourned Montessori school variance application for further notice

The North Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment heard the D1 use and sign variance request for Little Brook Montessori at 359 Central Avenue. After discussion of parking, traffic flow, and the need for notice to Essex County, the Chairman suggested the application be adjourned to obtain proper county notice and address drop‑off concerns. No vote was recorded and the variance was not approved at this meeting.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Mayor & Council

✓ Decided: Council approved three bond ordinances for water and infrastructure projects

The council unanimously approved three bond ordinances to finance water utility improvements and other capital projects, and approved an easement-use agreement with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company that includes a $7,500 fee. A consent agenda containing eight resolutions—covering a shared‑services agreement with the West Essex Regional School District, employment of special law‑enforcement officers, a water‑bank note up to $3.2 million, revenue items for drunk‑driving enforcement and recycling, and two liquor‑license renewals—was also approved. All motions received five affirmative votes.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Mayor & Council

✓ Decided: Council approved multiple contracts and resolutions, including a generator contract

The North Caldwell Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 0-5-2025 to amend officer compensation. It approved Resolution R-101-2025 for payment of bills (5 votes, with Councilman Tilton recused on Boswell Engineering). The council also unanimously approved several consent‑agenda resolutions covering a generator contract, water‑system services, on‑street parking, tax bill mailing, and a swim‑team coach hire. An executive‑session resolution (R-109-2025) to negotiate the Just Jersey Food Truck Festival contract was also approved unanimously.

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Wed May 21, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Zoning board hears variance request for 165 Grandview Ave, no decision made

The North Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment reviewed a variance application for 165 Grandview Avenue. The board heard testimony from the applicant, an engineer, and members of the public, and discussed technical and zoning issues. No vote or formal decision was recorded before the meeting adjourned.

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Tue May 13, 2025

Mayor & Council

✓ Decided: Approved funding for Amelia Street and Rickland Drive repaving

The council approved funding for several capital projects, including repaving Amelia Street and Rickland Drive using NJDOT grant money, a $100,000 design allocation for Park Place stream‑erosion repairs, and purchases of radios, hoses and network equipment. It also approved building‑grounds upgrades such as a vehicle‑maintenance lift and a scanner/plotter, and recreation fence and net repairs. Items like the police headquarters rug and tile request, the dispatch‑equipment upgrade, the Liberty Field parking lot reconstruction, and the Smull Avenue sidewalk project were tabled. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Tue May 13, 2025

Mayor & Council

✓ Decided: North Caldwell adopts its 2025 municipal budget

The council unanimously adopted the 2025 Municipal Budget and approved an amendment to the capital budget. All items on the consent agenda—including water rate changes, a tax‑lien redemption, an interlocal payroll agreement, pool staffing and concessions, fireworks monitor stipends, and raffle licenses—were approved. A resolution to pay outstanding bills was passed, with Councilman Tilton recusing himself on the Boswell Engineering items. The body also authorized a closed‑session meeting and adjourned the meeting.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Mayor & Council

✓ Decided: Council adopted new towing ordinance and approved several resolutions

The council adopted Ordinance 0‑4‑2025, amending the borough code to adopt Chapter 100 on towing, with a unanimous vote. It also approved the 2025 Essex County Hazard Mitigation Plan, reappointed the municipal humane law enforcement officer, and authorized a closed‑session meeting to discuss water rates and the Green Brook Country Club agreement. Minutes from prior meetings were approved and a resolution on bill payments was removed from the consent agenda for individual consideration.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Mayor & Council

✓ Decided: Council held procedural votes; no capital budget decisions made

The Mayor and Council met for a Special Capital Budget session on April 22, 2025. Motions to open and close public comment were each approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously with six affirmative votes. No capital budget projects were approved, denied, or tabled.

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Wed Apr 9, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board heard variance applications but took no final action

The Zoning Board of Adjustment reviewed two variance applications, including a detailed proposal for a kitchen and bedroom addition at 1 Fairview Drive. A motion was made to approve the Fairview Drive application with stipulations, but no vote or final decision was recorded. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

Mayor & Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved the 2025 municipal budget

The Borough Council approved the 2025 municipal budget (Resolution R-76-2025) with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved several consent‑agenda items, including payment of bills, school‑tax deferrals, a mowing contract, and a lease for a wireless communications antenna (the latter passed 4‑2). The contract for youth and adult tennis clinics was tabled, and the mayor vetoed Ordinance O-3-2025 that would have allowed Verizon to install small‑cell antennas on new poles.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

Mayor & Council

✓ Decided: Council approved a Verizon wireless facilities right-of-way agreement

The Borough adopted Ordinance O-3-2025 authorizing a small wireless communications facilities right‑of‑way agreement with Verizon. It also adopted Ordinance O-4-2025 amending the towing code and set a second‑reading hearing for April 22, 2025. Several consent‑agenda resolutions covering budget transfers, a finance staff appointment, a budget deadline extension, bill payments and a professional services contract were approved. The minutes from the February meetings were also approved.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board approved Gesualdo variances with required plan revisions

The Zoning Board approved the Gesualdo application for front‑yard and side‑yard setbacks, adding three specific stipulations. The Board also approved a memorialization for 26 Cypress Avenue and corrected the February 15 minutes. The Prima Properties application was postponed to the April 9 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025

Mayor & Council

✓ Decided: Council approved resolution to hold closed session on employee compensation

The council unanimously adopted Resolution R-69-2025 A authorizing a closed‑session meeting on personnel employee compensation, with five affirmative votes. Public comment was opened and closed by unanimous motions. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous five‑vote motion.

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