Roseland, New Jersey

Borough Council

The Roseland Borough Council will hold a public meeting including an executive session, swearing in a new police officer, introducing five ordinances, and adopting numerous resolutions. The bond ordinances authorize borrowing for equipment, police vehicles, and municipal building improvements. The council will also consider several contracts, including engineering services, and approve a bill list of over $1.1 million.

• Swearing in of Patrol Officer Austin Cantone (Resolution 203-2026)
• Introduction of bond ordinances 25-2026 ($133,286), 26-2026 ($252,357), and 28-2026 ($524,490) for equipment, police vehicles, and building improvements
• Introduction of Ordinance 29-2026 to add rental fees for the Roseland Community Center
• Approval of Resolution 208-2026 for Boswell Engineering surveying services at Morristown & Erie Railroad near Davenport Avenue ($28,300)
• Approval of Resolution 213-2026 for Boswell Engineering water tank construction management ($125,754)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a major site plan for a mixed use development at 7 Becker Farm Road. The board will also review a proposed escrow fee ordinance regarding impervious coverage limitations.

• Major Site plan approval for 325-unit mixed use residential complex at 7 Becker Farm Road
• Review of Ord 18-2026: Proposed Escrow fee for C Variance applications

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Roseland Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two variance appeals and consider resolutions on three previous appeals, including a denial of a major site plan for two additional apartments over podium parking at 38 Roseland Avenue. Formal action may be taken on all items.

• Resolution to deny appeal #25-05 for two apartments over podium parking at 38 Roseland Avenue
• Public hearing on appeal #26-03 for C variance to install AC units at 11 Glen Avenue (30-ft setback vs 50-ft required)
• Public hearing on appeal #26-04 for C variance on improved coverage (49.9% vs 35% allowed) at 75 Roosevelt Street
• Resolution on appeal #25-08 for D-use variance for prefab garage at 363 Eagle Rock Avenue
• Resolution on appeal #26-02 for C variance on side yard setback (21.87 ft vs 35 ft) for addition at 15 Ridge Road

Camp Wyanokie Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting. Members discussed dam leakage, bridge renovations, and the return of the Northeast campsite for use. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes of 4/8/26 meeting (4-0-1)
• Decided to return Northeast campsite to use for camping

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several resolutions, including awarding a $203,400 contract for replacing the pedestrian footbridge over Foulerton Brook in Bond Force Memorial Park, and a $33,450 contract for sanitary sewer flow monitoring. Other items include hiring seasonal staff, adopting assistance manuals for HOA fees and rental assistance, and accepting the resignation of the Police Director.

• Award bid to CMS Construction, Inc. for pedestrian footbridge replacement in Bond Force Memorial Park - $203,400
• Approve proposal from Boswell Engineering for sanitary sewer flow monitoring for main pump station improvements - $33,450
• Amend fire department and first aid squad garage improvements contract, increasing not to exceed by $7,031
• Adopt HOA Fee Assistance Manual and Rental Assistance Manual
• Accept resignation of Police Director Livio Cioffi effective June 12, 2026

The council appointed members to a District Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee. It approved a $518,148.87 bill list and eight resolutions covering staff hires, contracts for engineering services, a footbridge replacement, and fee adjustments. The council also accepted the resignation of Police Director Livio Cioffi effective June 12, 2026 and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved District Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee appointments (2-0 voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 193-2026 bill list for $518,148.87 (3-0 voice vote)
• Approved eight resolutions covering staff hires, contracts, and fee changes (3-0 voice vote)
• Accepted resignation of Police Director Livio Cioffi effective June 12, 2026 (3-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:18 PM (3-0 voice vote)

Borough Council

The Roseland Borough Council will hold public hearings on ordinances amending traffic stop intersections and administrative organization. The council will also consider a bond ordinance reappropriating funds for water tanks, introduce salary ordinances for non-union employees and mayor/council, and vote on resolutions including a shared service agreement for construction code and a road improvements contract. Proclamations and appointments are also on the agenda.

• Public hearings on Ordinance No. 16-2026 (traffic stop intersections) and No. 17-2026 (administrative organization)
• Bond Ordinance No. 20-2026 reappropriating $145,478 and supplementing $130,000 for water tanks
• Resolution No. 188-2026 awarding $220,180.45 bid to LaForza Construction for Cortlandt Street and Fourth Avenue improvements
• Resolution No. 175-2026 authorizing renewed shared service agreement with Verona for construction code through December 31, 2029
• Introduction of ordinances setting salaries for non-union employees (No. 22-2026) and mayor/council (No. 23-2026)

Planning Board

The Roseland Planning Board holds a regular meeting, including a public hearing for Appeal #25-04 by Beckett Roseland Urban Renewal, LLC seeking major site plan approval for a 325-unit mixed-use residential complex at 7 Becker Farm Road. The board will also approve minutes, consider resolutions, and handle general business.

• Public hearing for Appeal #25-04: 325-unit mixed-use residential complex at 7 Becker Farm Road (block 30.01, lot 13)
• Approval of minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting
• Consideration of resolutions
• General business discussion

Borough Council

The Roseland Borough Council will hold a caucus meeting on May 5, 2026, with an executive session before the open session. Resolutions include approving a $429,766.93 bill list, authorizing up to $24,000 for HVAC repairs, hiring an accounts receivable clerk, accepting a $510 donation of a pitching rubber for the Harrison Softball Field, and establishing a new intermural 3-on-3 summer basketball league with fees. Also scheduled are appointments to advisory committees.

• Resolution 170-2026: Authorizing HVAC repairs up to $24,000 via Union County Co-Op Contract
• Resolution 164-2026: Approving April 29, 2026 bill list of $429,766.93
• Resolution 167-2026: New intermural 3-on-3 summer basketball league with fee establishment
• Resolution 171-2026: Hiring Patricia Mielnicki as Accounts Receivable Clerk effective June 1, 2026
• Resolution 169-2026: Accepting donation of pitching rubber for Harrison Softball Field ($510)

The Council approved a bill list totaling $429,766.93 and passed several resolutions regarding infrastructure, staffing, and recreation. Two committee appointments were made for Brittany Krstinovski. The body also authorized HVAC repairs and the hiring of an Accounts Receivable Clerk.

• Approved April 29, 2026 bill list of $429,766.93 (6-0)
• Appointed Brittany Krstinovski to Safe Walking and Cycling Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Appointed Brittany Krstinovski to Beautification Committee (4-0)
• Approved $19,930.00 final payment to Colonnelli Brothers for 2025 pipeline work (6-0)
• Approved $3,000.00 for Boswell Engineering to prepare FY2027 grant application (6-0)
• Approved hiring of 2026 SCRAM staff (4-0)
• Approved HVAC repairs via Pennetta Industrial Automation exceeding $24,000.00 (6-0)
• Approved hiring of Patricia Mielnicki as Accounts Receivable Clerk (6-0)

Borough Council

The Roseland Borough Council will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2026 municipal budget, along with resolutions to approve bills, ratify salaries, and award contracts. Four ordinances are up for introduction with public hearings set for May 26, including amendments to traffic stop intersections and land development escrow fees. A bond ordinance reappropriates $145,478 and appropriates an additional $130,000 for water tank acquisition.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2026 municipal budget (Resolution Nos. 151-153-2026)
• Bond Ordinance 20-2026: Reappropriates $145,478 and issues $130,000 in bonds for water tank acquisition
• Introduction of Ordinance 16-2026 amending Chapter 7 (Traffic) stop intersections
• Resolution 156-2026: Award bid to Suburban Sports Group for recreation sports assignor services — $72,175
• Resolution 161-2026: Approve $76,300 proposal from Boswell Engineering for sanitary sewer evaluation on Eagle Rock and Locust Avenues

The council adopted the 2026 municipal budget via Resolution 153-2026 in a 6-0 vote. It also adopted Ordinance 13-2026 appropriating $8,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for building improvements. Six ordinances were introduced, including a bond ordinance reappropriating $130,000 for water tank acquisition. The council approved nine resolutions covering contracts, services, and a donation.

• Adopted 2026 municipal budget via Resolution 153-2026 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 13-2026 appropriating $8,000 for building improvements (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 16-2026 amending stop intersections in traffic chapter (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 17-2026 amending administrative organization (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 18-2026 establishing escrow fee for 'C' variance applications (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 20-2026 bond ordinance for water tank acquisition, $130,000 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 154-2026 paying bills totaling $56,016.56 (6-0)
• Approved nine resolutions including contract awards, engineering services, and a donation (6-0)

Planning Board

The Roseland Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on March 16, 2026. The primary item is a public hearing on appeal #25-04, seeking major site plan approval for a 325-unit mixed-use residential complex at 7 Becker Farm Road (block 30.01, lot 13). The board may also take action on minutes, resolutions, and other general business.

• Public hearing on appeal #25-04: Major Site Plan for a 325-unit mixed-use residential complex at 7 Becker Farm Road (block 30.01, lot 13), continued from March 16, 2026

The board held a public hearing for a proposed 325-unit residential development and restaurant. The applicant presented site plans, engineering details, and requests for minor variances regarding lighting and signage. No final vote on the application was recorded.

• Approved minutes from March 9th special regular meeting (voice vote)
• Accepted Paul Winters as an expert in civil engineering

Borough Council

The Roseland Borough Council will hold a public hearing and potentially adopt an ordinance to exceed state budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. The council will also vote on numerous resolutions, including awarding contracts for road improvements ($469,230.69 and $262,919.21), a change order on the municipal building project ($192,268.01 increase), and an emergency temporary budget. Committee discussions are scheduled on proposed public events, stop signs at Cooper Avenue, and no parking on Eagle Rock Avenue.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 15-2026 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Resolution No. 130-2026: Award $469,230.69 bid for 2025/2026 Municipal Road Improvements Project to DLS Contracting
• Resolution No. 131-2026: Award $262,919.21 bid to La Forza Construction for Choctaw Way and ADP Boulevard
• Resolution No. 149-2026: Increase contract by $192,268.01 for Roseland Municipal Building and Site Improvements Project (adjusted total $2,187,338.01)
• Resolution No. 124-2026: Emergency Temporary Budget

The Council adopted Ordinance No. 15-2026 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. They approved 27 resolutions, including significant contracts for road improvements and municipal building projects. Several board and committee appointments were also confirmed.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 15-2026 to exceed budget appropriation limits (6-0)
• Approved $469,230.69 contract to DLS Contracting for road improvements
• Approved $262,919.21 contract to La Forza Construction LLC for Choctaw Way and ADP Boulevard
• Approved $192,268.01 contract increase for municipal building and site improvements (Total: $2,187,338.01)
• Appointed Leslie Harmony to Affordable Housing Board and Kevin Osorio to Safe Walking and Cycling Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Appointed Joseph Petrarca to Community Interfaith Council (6-0)
• Approved bill lists totaling $982,729.59 (6-0)
• Accepted resignation of Fire Official Paul Bilancia (6-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Roseland Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on three development applications. The board may vote on requests including major site plan approval with variances for two new apartments at 38 Roseland Avenue, a use variance for a detached garage at 363 Eagle Rock Avenue, and a side yard setback variance at 150 Passaic Avenue.

• Appeal #25-05: S&S at Roseland LLC seeks major site plan approval with C&D variances to build two apartments over podium parking at 38 Roseland Avenue (Block 43, Lot 6), carried from March 9, 2026 meeting.
• Appeal #25-08: 363 Green Valley Holdings LLC requests D-Use Variance for a detached prefab garage to serve a previously approved landscaping business at 363 Eagle Rock Avenue (Block 30.01, Lot 3).
• Appeal #26-01: Josiv Krstinovski requests C Variance for a 20-foot side yard setback where 35 feet is required in R-1 zone for a proposed addition at 150 Passaic Avenue (Block 12, Lot 14).
• Approval of minutes from March 9, 2026 meeting.

The Board held a hearing regarding an application by S and S at Roseland LLC to construct two additional apartments. No final decision was recorded; the meeting concluded after hearing testimony from objectors and an expert planner.

• Admitted historical planning records into the record with limitations
• Admitted Exhibit O1 into the record excluding page three
• Admitted Exhibit O2 into the record excluding pages three, six, and seven