{ "city": "Lakewood", "state": "NJ", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/pub-lakewood/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Committee Meeting", "headline": "Lakewood Committee to vote on Medical Village zoning, sidewalk/road bids, and property sales", "summary": "The Lakewood Township Committee is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda of resolutions, including performance guarantee releases, bid awards for sidewalk and roadway projects, and a payroll services contract. The committee will also hold public hearings on three ordinances: adding a Medical Village zoning district, granting a utility easement on Hughes Avenue, and authorizing the sale of a portion of Block 480 Lot 1 on Wood Avenue. No ordinances are scheduled for first reading.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=48b94e22-52b8-4e03-976d-0ea8ef620b15&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=48b94e22-52b8-4e03-976d-0ea8ef620b15&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Committee Meeting", "headline": "Lakewood Committee sets public hearing for municipal budget and zoning changes", "summary": "The Lakewood Township Committee will approve minutes and a consent agenda of resolutions, including the release of performance bonds for various construction projects and the awarding of professional services contracts. The meeting also includes the first reading of ordinances for a utility easement, a private land sale, and a proposed zoning addition for a 'Medical Village'.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3ec70041-ba0f-468b-9a94-3ef28ad5f39d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3ec70041-ba0f-468b-9a94-3ef28ad5f39d&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee hears objection to Lake Terrace liquor license renewal", "summary": "The Lakewood Township Committee is holding a special meeting to hear an objection to the renewal of Plenary Retail Consumption License 1514-33-048-001 for Lake Terrace Manager, LLC. A resolution regarding the renewal is on the consent agenda. Public comment is invited via WebEx, email, or phone.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d1106259-2570-4f41-a809-d737e0400097&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d1106259-2570-4f41-a809-d737e0400097&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Committee Meeting", "headline": "Public hearing on Lakewood watershed inventory report", "summary": "The Lakewood Township Committee will hold a public hearing on the Watershed Inventory Report for the Ocean County watershed map. The consent agenda includes releasing performance guarantees for multiple developers, renewing numerous liquor licenses, authorizing grant applications for road improvements (East Kennedy Blvd, Williams St, Henry St), awarding bids for 2025 Roadway Improvements Phases 2A and 2B to S&G Paving, and adopting a Community Energy Plan. First-reading ordinances include traffic changes on Massachusetts and Payne Avenues, an alcohol license amendment, tax cancellation for Congregation Mesifta Atereth Mordechai, vacating Beaumont Street, and accepting a land donation on Brill Street, Ferndale Avenue, and Wayne Street.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=205fdbfb-f475-4444-92e7-c1643122dd1a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=205fdbfb-f475-4444-92e7-c1643122dd1a&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Committee Meeting", "headline": "Lakewood to approve affordable housing spending plan and bus terminal safety project", "summary": "The committee will vote on a consent agenda of 33 resolutions covering routine financial and administrative matters. Notable items include approving the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Spending Plan, awarding a bid for bus terminal pedestrian safety improvements, and supporting the HELPER Act for housing for public employees.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5fc1ce91-f3df-4352-8245-aec351247c33&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5fc1ce91-f3df-4352-8245-aec351247c33&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to vote on narcotics strike force pact and July 4 drone show", "summary": "The Lakewood Township Committee will consider a large consent agenda including approval of a shared services agreement with Ocean County for the Narcotics Strike Force, a drone show for Independence Day at Lake Carasaljo, and numerous performance bond releases. Also up for vote are an emergency contract extension for shuttle liaison and authorizations for tax refunds and disabled veteran exemptions.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a5b310a6-0852-4a05-94a5-3282c9bfbf83&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a5b310a6-0852-4a05-94a5-3282c9bfbf83&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-12", "body": "Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee approves budget transfers and traffic light agreements", "summary": "The Lakewood Township Committee will consider approving the release of performance bonds for various road restoration projects and authorizing traffic signal agreements with Ocean County. The agenda also includes authorizing budget transfers, a shared services agreement for a SWAT team, and a contract with the Jersey Shore Blue Claws.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=859ccfb0-ceb3-4b4a-9246-b5e23362c58e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=859ccfb0-ceb3-4b4a-9246-b5e23362c58e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-05", "body": "Committee Meeting", "headline": "Lakewood Committee to release performance bonds and approve contracts", "summary": "The Lakewood Township Committee will meet to approve a consent agenda including the release of performance bonds for various construction projects, the award of road improvement and snow removal contracts, and the issuance of amusement licenses. The meeting will also include the first reading of ordinances regarding tax cancellations for specific properties.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=95c0041f-4d24-4526-a3b4-34b233af55e0&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=95c0041f-4d24-4526-a3b4-34b233af55e0&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-15", "body": "Committee Meeting", "headline": "Public hearing on Watershed Inventory Report Phase 1", "summary": "The Lakewood Township Committee will hold a public hearing on the draft 2026 Watershed Inventory Report Phase 1 before a January 2026 filing deadline. The committee will then vote on a consent agenda of 33 resolutions dealing with performance guarantee releases, professional service contracts, tax cancellations and refunds, and an emergency contract for a shuttle bus liaison.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=89c317ca-9165-4ab8-b148-2c9be5ab4c9f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-lakewood.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=89c317ca-9165-4ab8-b148-2c9be5ab4c9f&lang=English" } ] }