{
 "city": "Rockaway",
 "state": "New Jersey",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rockawaytownship.org/",
 "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": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board to decide on four variance requests including two public hearings",
   "summary": "The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will consider two resolutions and hold two public hearings. Resolutions involve a D variance for Brookes at 554 Mt. Hope Ave and a C variance (new dwelling, setbacks & impervious coverage) for Seifert at 1 Sunnyside Lane. Public hearings will address a preliminary/final site plan with C & D variances for Amaya at 488 Mt. Hope Road and a C variance (new dwelling, steep slopes) for Takier at 93 W Lake Shore Drive.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1019",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board to hear 5 variance applications, including new dwellings and site plan",
   "summary": "The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for several variance applications, including a new single-family dwelling, a deck rear-yard setback, and a preliminary/final site plan with multiple variances. The board will also approve minutes from May 19 and address public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1017",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review ban on data centers in all zoning districts",
   "summary": "The Rockaway Township Planning Board will consider a referral from the Township Clerk regarding Ordinance O-26-23, which would amend the land use code to designate data centers as a prohibited use in all zoning districts. The board must issue a consistency report within 35 days. Also on the agenda is a resolution for a minor site plan with a variance for Cibao Meat Products at 92 Green Pond Road. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1018",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider banning data centers in all zoning districts",
   "summary": "The council will introduce two ordinances: one to prohibit data centers townwide (O-26-23) and another to amend food and beverage regulations (O-26-24). They will also vote on adopting ordinances for ADA improvements funded by a $73,963 grant, a water filtration easement from Fox Crest HOA, and procedural changes. A consent agenda includes liquor license renewals, a tax refund, a grant application for Circle Drive improvements, a developer's agreement amendment at 1076 Green Pond Road, and sales of surplus property and a liquor license.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1016",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt $401,812.81 ordinance for pedestrian safety near schools",
   "summary": "The Rockaway Township Council will consider several ordinances, including a $401,812.81 pedestrian safety and connectivity project near Copeland Middle and Stony Brook Elementary schools. It will also adopt ordinances for ADA building improvements, sewer and water code amendments, and licensing standards for body art establishments. Additional items include approval of May 12 meeting minutes and a consent agenda of resolutions on fireworks, tax refunds, and budget revenue items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1015",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1015",
   "source": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board to consider variance for new home on Lyonsville Road",
   "summary": "The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on several variance applications, including a new single-family dwelling on Lyonsville Road. Decisions will be made on 'C' and 'D' variances for properties on Mt. Hope Avenue, Carrell Street, and Pawnee Avenue.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1014",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $401K pedestrian safety grant near schools",
   "summary": "The Rockaway Township Council will consider introducing three ordinances, including one for pedestrian safety and connectivity improvements near Copeland Middle and Stony Brook Elementary schools, appropriating $401,812.81 from a federal-aid grant. Another ordinance would amend sewer and water regulations, and a third would regulate body art establishments. The council will also vote on adopting ordinances on farmers markets and parks, and act on a consent agenda that includes a shared-services agreement for five Class III special law enforcement officers with the school board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1013",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1013",
   "source": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board to vote on duplex variance at 46 Pawnee Ave and hear variance for new home",
   "summary": "The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will vote on two resolutions for variance applications and hold a public hearing for a new variance request. The resolutions include a minor subdivision with variances for a duplex at 46 Pawnee Ave (BOA #25-01) and a \"D\" variance at 554 Mt. Hope Ave (BOA #25-16). The public hearing is for a \"C\" variance for a new single-family dwelling at 6 Lyonsville Road (BOA #26-03). The board will also discuss a letter request to adjourn and reconsider the 46 Pawnee Ave case.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-1012",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-1012",
   "source": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Rockaway Township Council to adopt 2026 municipal budget and several bond ordinances",
   "summary": "The Council will meet to adopt the 2026 municipal budget, including an ordinance to establish a cap bank. Additionally, the body will consider various bond ordinances for township improvements, water supply systems, and road repairs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-1011",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-1011",
   "source": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Public hearing on variance for new duplex at 46 Pawnee Ave",
   "summary": "The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on BOA #25-01. The agenda item concerns a minor subdivision with a C and D variance for a new duplex at 46 Pawnee Avenue, Block 21501, Lot 18. The board will consider whether to approve the variance request.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-1009",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-1009",
   "source": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Hearings for minor site plans with 'C' variances at 92 and 822 Green Pond Road",
   "summary": "The Rockaway Township Planning Board will hold public hearings on two minor site plan applications with 'C' variances: PB#2563 for a generator at 92 Green Pond Road, and PB#2559 for R K & Sons, INC at 822 Green Pond Road. The board will also consider approving previous meeting minutes and escrow resolutions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-1010",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-1010",
   "source": "https://www.rockawaytownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}