{ "city": "Ramsey", "state": "New Jersey", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/ramseynj.com/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-07", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Library Board of Trustees", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-2132", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Environmental Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-2131", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Recreation Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-2133", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council to consider development agreement assignment for 425 Island Road", "summary": "The Ramsey Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 12-2026, which amends mid-block crosswalk regulations. The consent agenda includes resolutions to assign a development agreement for 425 Island Road from Claremont Properties to US Homes, ratify a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 469 (2026–2029), and approve liquor license renewals. Two new ordinances are introduced: one on invasive plant control and another on compensation. Appointments to the Rescue Squad and Zoning Board are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-2130", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Shade Tree Commission", "headline": "Tree removal applications at 33 Momar Dr and 36 Refy Ave to be considered", "summary": "The Shade Tree Commission will vote on tree removal applications for two residential properties, review site and landscape plans, and discuss violations of tree removal permits. Residential and commercial site inspections, including spring plantings for 2027, are also on the agenda. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-2125", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-2129", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Pool Commission", "headline": "Pool registration payments rise to $830k in 2026", "summary": "The Ramsey Pool Commission will review registration figures showing 2026 payments of $830k, up from $690k in 2025, and receive committee reports including the Swim Across America event. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled on this agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-2128", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2122", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Recreation Commission", "headline": "Procedural meeting with reports and public comment", "summary": "This is a routine meeting of the Ramsey Recreation Commission with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: pledge, attendance, minutes approval, public comment, reports from staff and commissioners, and unfinished/new business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-2124", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Ramsey Board of Health to hold regular meeting with routine reports", "summary": "This meeting is largely procedural, covering standard items such as approval of minutes, reports from committees on codes, site plans, public water supply, public health, health education, inspections, abatement orders, vital statistics, financials, ambulance services, conferences, and council updates. No specific actions, ordinances, or financial amounts are detailed in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-2126", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Library Board of Trustees", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-2121", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Final vote on $584,000 capital equipment and vehicle purchases", "summary": "The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 13-2026, authorizing $584,000 for capital improvements including vehicles, emergency equipment, and park improvements. They will also introduce Ordinance 12-2026 amending mid-block crosswalk regulations. Consent resolutions include payment of $5.9M in bills and renewal of a liquor license with conditions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-2119", "minutes_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-2119", "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Environmental Commission", "headline": "Environmental Commission to discuss Complete and Green Streets ordinance", "summary": "The Ramsey Environmental Commission will hear a presentation from Chris Nowell on Complete and Green Streets and discuss a related ordinance. Commissioners will provide updates on various projects including bikeway plantings, farmers' market, Suraci Pond maintenance, and Sustainable Jersey grants. The meeting also includes reports on food waste recycling, styrofoam collection, and a plastic toys collection event. New business includes cancellation of the July meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2134", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Library Board of Trustees", "headline": "Library Board to consider ACH and procurement card procedures, enter closed session", "summary": "The Ramsey Free Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly approve proposals for ACH (automated clearing house) and procurement card procedures. The board will also enter closed session to review personnel policies and procedures draft. Other business includes approval of minutes, treasurer's report, bill lists, and director's report.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-2120", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-2118", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council to award $954,500 contract for Finch Park pickleball/basketball courts", "summary": "The Mayor and Council will vote on a consent resolution awarding a $954,500 contract to Classic Turf Co. for reconstructing basketball and pickleball courts at Finch Park. Two ordinances will be introduced: one amending mid-block crosswalk regulations, and another authorizing $584,000 for capital equipment and vehicles. The council will also consider a request for a Eucharistic procession on Main Street and Wyckoff Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-2117", "minutes_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-2117", "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Shade Tree Commission", "headline": "Tree removal application at 68 Prospect St and Okonite landscape plan review", "summary": "The Ramsey Shade Tree Commission will consider a tree removal application for 68 Prospect St (Block 4905, Lot 12.1). They will also review a landscape plan for Okonite at 102 Hilltop Rd (Block 3702, Lots 6,7,8). The commission will discuss communications regarding walnut trees at 425 Island and hear updates on spring plantings for 2026 and 2027.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-2135", "minutes_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-2135", "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Zoning board to formalize two variance approvals", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Adjustment will memorialize resolutions approving variances for two properties: 417 Elizabeth Ave and 22 Oxford Court. No public hearings or new business are scheduled. The next meeting is June 17, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-2114", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Pool Commission", "headline": "Pool Commission reviews 2026 registration, revenue up from 2025", "summary": "The Pool Commission will discuss registration statistics and payments for the 2026 season, reporting 2,141 resident members and total revenue of $695,640, up from $588,000 in 2025. Sub-committees will report on activities, bylaws, swim team, and facilities.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-2115", "minutes_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-2115", "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-2102", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Recreation Commission", "headline": "Ramsey Recreation Commission meets for routine business", "summary": "This is a standard procedural meeting of the Ramsey Recreation Commission with no specific action items listed. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from staff and commissioners.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-2110", "minutes_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-2110", "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Board of Public Works", "headline": "Board to discuss PFAS treatment and water infrastructure projects", "summary": "The Ramsey Board of Public Works is holding a regular meeting with reports from the engineer, operations, and management. Key topics include the lead service line replacement project, Arrow Road treatment facility, and PFAS compliance. A resolution for payment of vouchers is on the agenda for approval.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-2109", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Ramsey Board of Health holds routine meeting with standard reports", "summary": "The Ramsey Board of Health is meeting for a regular agenda that includes announcements, approval of minutes, and updates from committees. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine administrative and reporting items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-2127", "minutes_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-2127", "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council to consider $305k contract for Finch Park basketball and pickleball court lighting", "summary": "The Ramsey Mayor and Council will vote on a consent resolution that includes contracts for Independence Day entertainment, a $305k Finch Park court lighting project, a $138k DPW garage building, and a grant application for Myrtle Avenue and Mechanic Street improvements. The agenda also includes acceptance of a water department resignation and block party requests.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-2103", "minutes_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-2103", "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Environmental Commission", "headline": "Environmental Commission hears updates on grants, recycling, and projects", "summary": "This is largely a procedural meeting with updates from commissioners and Green Team members on ongoing projects. No major decisions or new ordinances are on the agenda; the only new business is a possible cancellation of the July meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-2104", "minutes_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-2104", "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Library Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board will review copier contract proposals and update laptop policy", "summary": "The Ramsey Free Public Library Board will discuss and decide on new copier service contracts and a draft update to the laptop usage policy. Additional items include a request for Fourth of July library hours, a closed‑session review of a personnel manual draft, and various consent resolutions. The meeting also features routine reports and public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-2105", "minutes_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-2105", "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Okonite Co. – site plan, minor subdivision, soil movement at 102 Hillside Rd", "summary": "The Ramsey Planning Board will consider a resolution for The Okonite Company's site plan, minor subdivision, and soil movement at 102 Hillside Road. The board also has several site plan waiver requests from five businesses. A public hearing for Alejandro & Andrea Frezza at 24 Grant Street has been carried to the next meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-2101", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Design Review Board", "headline": "Design Review Board to consider Holiday Inn Express renovation at 946 Route 17 North", "summary": "The Ramsey Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting on April 28, 2026. The primary item is an application for the Holiday Inn Express Renovation at 946 Route 17 North, with no site plan submitted. The board will also vote on minutes from the March 24 meeting and take public and board comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-2094", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ramseynj.com/AgendaCenter" } ] }