South River public meetings in 2025

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances regarding rental property codes and fees. They will also consider a long-term tax exemption agreement for a 14-unit rental project at 25 Main St.

• Ordinance 2025-29: Tax exemption and payment in lieu of taxes for 25 Main St., South River Urban Renewal, LLC
• Ordinance 2025-30: Amendments to Borough Code Chapter 262 'Rental Properties'
• Ordinance 2025-31: Amendments to Chapter 155 'Fees' regarding rental property fees
• Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2025A-1 for $12,981,000
• Resolution 2025-339: Purchase and installation of an inclusive playground at Volunteer Memorial Park

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2025‑29, granting a long‑term tax exemption to 25 Main St. South River Urban Renewal, LLC for its four‑story mixed‑use rental development. The council also adopted Ordinance 2025‑30, amending Chapter 262 of the Borough Code to require landlord registration with a $75 fee, effective Jan 1 2026. Motions to waive the full reading and to close the public hearing on the tax‑exemption ordinance were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑29 granting tax exemption to 25 Main St. Urban Renewal LLC
• Approved the Financial Agreement attached to Ordinance 2025‑29
• Waived full reading of Ordinance 2025‑29 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Ordinance 2025‑29 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑30 amending Chapter 262 Rental Properties
• Established landlord registration fee of $75.00
• Set registration renewal period Jan 1‑Jan 31 each year, effective Jan 1 2026

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

The South River Planning Board will hold public hearings on three land use applications. The board will also discuss redevelopment studies for the Albourne Woods and Wojie Way areas.

• Application to construct 6 townhouses at 330 Old Bridge Turnpike (GE Real Estate Development LLC)
• Application for minor subdivision at 2 Muravski Ct (Tioumbelekchieff)
• Application for use variance for basement religious instruction at 49 Reid Street (Garden State Christian Church)
• Resolution PB–2025–19 regarding Trap Rock Industries
• Redevelopment study discussions for Albourne Woods and Wojie Way areas

The Planning Board approved file PB-2025-22, granting Garden State Christian Church a use variance to hold Sunday school in its basement. The motion was moved by Mr. Hare, seconded by Ms. Adelino, and passed with votes in favor from Adelino, M. Almeida, Byrne, Frost, Hare, Zammit, Bodak; Councilman Giannakopoulos abstained. The board also approved resolution PB-2025-19 for Trap Rock Industries. Additionally, the board carried two subdivision applications (PB-2025-21 and PB-2025-18) to future meetings and made procedural motions to close and open the public floor and to adjourn.

• Approved variance for Garden State Christian Church (PB-2025-22) – motion passed, Giannakopoulos abstained
• Approved resolution for Trap Rock Industries (PB-2025-19) – motion passed, Guindi, Hare, Giannakopoulos abstained
• Carried Tioumbelekchieff subdivision application (PB-2025-21) to Jan 13 2026 meeting
• Carried GE Real Estate Development subdivision application (PB-2025-18) to Feb 10 2026 meeting
• Motion to close floor to public passed by voice vote
• Motion to open floor to public passed by voice vote
• Motion to adjourn passed by voice vote

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

The Planning Board will consider a minor site plan approval and six D variances for a property on Whitehead Avenue. The board will also vote on resolutions for properties on Thomas Street, New Street, and Old Bridge Turnpike.

• Minor site plan approval and six D variances for Trap Rock Industries at 369 Whitehead Avenue
• Resolution PB–2025–16 for Salvatore Artiaco at 27 Thomas Street
• Resolution PB–2025–17 for Justin Rusin–Smalley at 53 New Street
• Resolution PB–2025–11 for Nurturing Leaves, LLC at 700 Old Bridge Turnpike
• Minor Subdivision application for 2 Muravski Ct (noted as will not be heard)

The Planning Board approved three individual resolutions (PB-2025-16, PB-2025-17, PB-2025-11) by unanimous roll‑call. It also approved the minor site‑plan application for Trap Rock Industries (PB-2025-19) with a 6‑0 vote, granting six D variances. The subdivision application PB-2025-21 was scheduled for a public hearing on December 9, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved resolution PB-2025-16 for Salvatore Artiaco (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved resolution PB-2025-17 for Justin Rusin‑Smalley (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved resolution PB-2025-11 for Nurturing Leaves, LLC (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Trap Rock Industries minor site‑plan (PB-2025-19) with six D variances, 6‑0 vote
• Scheduled Tioumbelekchieff subdivision hearing (PB-2025-21) for Dec 9, 2025
• Closed public portion of Trap Rock meeting, motion passed by voice vote
• Closed public portion of general meeting, motion passed by voice vote
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 pm, motion passed by voice vote

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes from its September 8, 2025 meeting. It will also consider proposals for winter recreation activities. The board will discuss plans for spring recreation activities.

• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (Resolution 2025-09)
• Discussion of winter recreation activities
• Discussion of spring recreation activities

The board noted that registration is open for wrestling, basketball and yoga for winter 2025. They mentioned exploring interest in a beginner chess class for 2026, with an instructor already consulted. Baseball sign‑ups will open early for the 2026 spring season, and prices will be reviewed to cover costs. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Mayor & Council

The South River Borough Council will take first‑reading votes on three ordinances, including a tax‑exemption agreement for a mixed‑use project at 25 Main St. The council will also consider a consent agenda covering routine resolutions such as a vehicle lift purchase, a contract with CDM Smith, and a temporary suspension of parking meters. An executive session will be held to discuss litigation matters. Public comment and mayoral appointments are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2025‑29: Adopt financial agreement and tax exemption for 25 Main St. Urban Renewal, LLC project
• Ordinance 2025‑30: Amend Chapter 262 of the Borough Code to require landlord registration with a $75 fee
• Ordinance 2025‑31: Amend Chapter 155 (Fees) relating to rental property fees
• Consent Resolution 317: Authorize purchase of a vehicle lift for the Department of Public Works
• Consent Resolution 318: Award contract to CDM Smith for professional services

The borough council read Ordinance 2025-29, which would grant a long‑term tax exemption to 25 Main St. Urban Renewal, LLC, and Ordinance 2025-30, which amends the Rental Properties chapter of the borough code. No votes or approvals were documented for either ordinance. The meeting otherwise consisted of routine items and a missed GoNetSpeed presentation.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-29 (tax exemption) – no vote recorded
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-30 (rental code amendment) – no vote recorded

Board of Health

The South River Board of Health will review reports and old‑business items including the Food Bank, Animal Control/TNR, Event Planning, Operation RAM, and Frost on the Pumpkin. They will consider the Animal Control/TNR funding of $1,212.09 (with $1,208.84 for TNR and $3.25 for the Pet Pantry) and a total amount of $162,614.65 shown in the financial report. New business consists of public comments before adjournment.

• Animal Control/TNR funding $1,212.09 ($1,208.84 TNR, $3.25 Pet Pantry)
• Food Bank program discussed
• Operation RAM discussed
• Frost on the Pumpkin event discussed
• Monthly Financial Report shows total $162,614.65

The Board of Health approved the meeting minutes and accepted both the September registrar and health inspector reports unanimously. A motion to approve a new event instructor passed with all members in favor except Larissa Kolbik. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted September registrar report (unanimous)
• Accepted September health inspector sanitation report (unanimous)
• Approved new event instructor (all in favor except Larissa Kolbik)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on six ordinances, including changes to parking fines and mercantile licenses. The body will also consider a consent agenda containing 27 resolutions regarding contracts, permits, and budget transfers.

• Ordinance 2025-24: Proposed truck parking fines of $400 for first offense, $800 for second, and $1,000 for third
• Ordinance 2025-25: Amending mercantile license expiration to two years
• Ordinance 2025-23: Deleting a handicapped parking location on Albert Street
• Resolution 303: Emergency contract award to High Energy, Inc
• Resolution 311: Emergency contract award to Prime Power Electrical Services, Inc.

The South River Borough Council waived full readings and held no public hearing for six ordinances. Each ordinance was adopted after a second reading. The measures amend handicapped parking locations, parking fine amounts, license renewal periods, license fees, Blue Acres property restrictions, and the membership of the Economic Committee.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-23 deleting a handicapped parking location on Albert Street (Ayes: Balazs, DeSantis, Dziemian, Giannakopoulos, Ciulla; Nays: Balazs, Gurchensky)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-24 setting parking fines at $400, $800 and $1,000 for successive offenses (Ayes: Balazs, DeSantis, Dziemian, Giannakopoulos, Ciulla; Nays: Balazs, Gurchensky)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-25 establishing two‑year license terms and renewal deadlines (Ayes: Balazs, DeSantis, Dziemian, Giannakopoulos, Ciulla; Nays: Balazs, Gurchensky)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-26 setting license fees: $75 initial, $50 transfer, $25 replacement, $25 renewal (Ayes: Balazs, DeSantis, Dziemian, Giannakopoulos, Ciulla; Nays: Balazs, Gurchensky)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-27 prohibiting storage of property or vehicles on Blue Acres open‑space land (Ayes: Balazs, DeSantis, Dziemian, Giannakopoulos, Ciulla; Nays: Balazs, Gurchensky)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-28 redefining Economic Committee membership to five voting members plus a non‑voting secretary (Ayes: Balazs, DeSantis, Dziemian, Giannakopoulos, Ciulla; Nays: Balazs, Gurchensky)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will discuss comments received at South River Day, including public and member feedback. Members noted a need for EDC business cards and will consider inviting the mayor to the next meeting. The agenda also includes planning the calendar for the upcoming year, such as a spring farmer’s market.

• Review feedback from South River Day event
• Consider creating EDC business cards
• Plan invitation of the Mayor to the next meeting
• Discuss calendar for next year, including a spring farmer’s market
• Public and member comment period

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

The South River Planning Board will consider three public applications. A site‑plan approval is sought for a Class 5 cannabis retail store at 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, Block 73, Lot 4.01. Two variance requests are on the agenda: a garage construction variance for 27 Thomas Street, Block 148, Lot 16, and a bulk fence variance (approximately 11 ft high, 2½ ft setback) for 53 New Street, Block 224, Lot 3. The board will also review minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting.

• PB‑2025‑11 – Site‑plan approval for Class 5 cannabis retail at 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, Block 73, Lot 4.01 (Nurturing Leaves, LLC).
• PB‑2025‑16 – Variance for new garage construction at 27 Thomas Street, Block 148, Lot 16 (Salvatore Artiaco).
• PB‑2025‑17 – Bulk fence variance (≈11 ft high, 2½ ft setback) at 53 New Street, Block 224, Lot 3 (Justin Rusin‑Smalley).

The board approved three applications: a garage variance for Salvatore Artiaco, a fence variance for Justin Rusin‑Smalley, and a site‑plan for Nurturing Leaves LLC cannabis retail. Each motion carried unanimously with a 9‑0 vote. The meeting minutes were also approved by voice vote and the board adjourned at 7:55 pm.

• Approved garage variance for Salvatore Artiaco (9-0)
• Approved fence variance for Justin Rusin‑Smalley (9-0)
• Approved site‑plan for Nurturing Leaves LLC cannabis retail (9-0)
• Approved regular meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 pm (voice vote)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Borough Council held a special meeting on October 2, 2025 and moved to an executive session. The public was excluded under Section 8 of Chapter 231, Public Law 1975 to discuss pending litigation. The council may take formal action after the confidential discussion.

• Resolution 2025-285 authorizing an executive session
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation (confidential)

The Borough Council convened a special meeting with no agenda items or presentations. Council members voted to close public comment, then resolved to hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation. After the executive session the council reconvened, adjourned the meeting, and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Motion to close public comment – approved (all in favor)
• Resolution to hold executive session on pending litigation – approved (vote not specified)
• Motion to reconvene to public session – approved (vote not specified)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – approved (all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are considering several ordinances, including changes to traffic laws, mercantile licenses, and property maintenance. The body is also voting on a series of consent resolutions regarding police equipment and municipal contracts.

• Proposed ordinance 2025-24 increasing truck parking fines to $400 for first offense, $800 for second, and $1,000 for third
• Proposed ordinance 2025-23 to remove a handicapped parking space on Albert Street
• Proposed ordinance 2025-25 setting a two-year validity period for mercantile licenses
• Resolution 2025-279 authorizing the purchase of police vehicles
• Resolution 2025-283 authorizing a shared service agreement with East Brunswick

The Borough Council read the titles of Ordinances 2025‑23 through 2025‑28 and moved to a second reading on each. Votes were recorded with individual council members marked, but the minutes do not list a clear tally of aye, nay, abstain, or absent counts. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Ordinance 2025‑23 (handicapped parking amendment) second‑reading motion (vote details not specified)
• Ordinance 2025‑24 (parking fines amendment) second‑reading motion (vote details not specified)
• Ordinance 2025‑25 (licensed trades license term amendment) second‑reading motion (vote details not specified)
• Ordinance 2025‑26 (license fee schedule amendment) second‑reading motion (vote details not specified)
• Ordinance 2025‑27 (Blue Acres property restrictions) second‑reading motion (vote details not specified)
• Ordinance 2025‑28 (Economic Committee membership amendment) second‑reading motion (vote details not specified)

Economic Development Commission

The commission is reviewing the End of Summer event and discussing participation for South River Day on October 11. Members are also planning focus areas for next year, including business outreach and pamphlets.

• Review of End of Summer event
• Planning for South River Day on October 11
• Proposed 2026 goals: pamphlets, business visits, and property owner involvement

The Economic Development Commission thanked members for the End of Summer Event and talked about using easels for future displays. They noted only two meetings remain this year and began planning a focus for next year, including possible pamphlets, business walks, and inviting the mayor to a meeting.

Board of Health

The South River Board of Health will review the August 2025 minutes and reports. It will discuss old‑business items including the Food Bank expense of $166,864.22 and other small‑scale costs. The meeting will also open a period for public comments before adjourning.

• Food Bank $166,864.22
• Animal Control/TNR $1,062.09
• Event Planning $17.74
• Operation RAM $1,199.89
• Frost on the Pumpkin $2,986.15

The Board of Health approved the August 2025 meeting minutes after a single amendment. It accepted the August 2025 registrar report and the health inspector’s sanitation report. The meeting was then adjourned. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted August 2025 registrar report (unanimous)
• Accepted August 2025 health inspector sanitation report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from August 12, 2025, and consider resolutions for three specific addresses. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Resolution PB–2025–01: 37 Levinson Ave.
• Resolution PB–2025–02: 23 Levinson Ave.
• Resolution PB–2025–14: 109 Water Street

The board approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved three development resolutions: PB-2025-01 for Shamdai Khan (37 Levinson Ave, Block 332, Lot 7.03), PB-2025-02 for Joao Rocha (23 Levinson Ave, Block 332, Lots 13 and 14), and PB-2025-14 for 109 South River, Inc. (109 Water St, Block 153, Lot 3). With no public comment, the board voted to close the meeting to the public and adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved PB-2025-01 for Shamdai Khan, 37 Levinson Ave (unanimous)
• Approved PB-2025-02 for Joao Rocha, 23 Levinson Ave (unanimous)
• Approved PB-2025-14 for 109 South River, Inc., 109 Water St (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to the public (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (voice vote, all in favor)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board reviewed upcoming winter activities such as wrestling, basketball, volleyball, Zumba, yoga, and competitive cheer. They considered holding the Halloween event on October 18 or October 25 and discussed possible locations. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Economic Development Commission

The commission outlined details for the End of Summer Event on August 22, including a project display table and volunteer help from several members. Cultural Arts and Heritage requested a table for all committees, similar to the summer event. A letter to the Mayor and Council was noted as forwarded to the Land Use Committee with no response yet. Members discussed outreach to property owners and reviewed two grant programs: Small Business Improvement Grant and Small Business Lease Grant.

Board of Health

The South River Board of Health will review monthly reports on vital statistics, retail food inspections, and public health complaints. The agenda lists financial figures for food bank operations and animal control.

• Food Bank operations: $170,021.46
• Animal Control/TNR expenses: $1,062.09
• Retail food inspections at 56 Main St. and 60 Main St.
• Public health complaints at 7 Melrose Place and 65 Ferry Street
• Animal bite investigations and court cases for unlicensed dogs

The Board approved the July 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved the July 2025 registrar and health inspector sanitation reports, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 registrar report (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 health inspector sanitation report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council adopted four consent resolutions. It authorized a $1,612,331 payment to the school district for operating expenses. It approved a contract with the South River Sewer and Water Association covering 2024‑2026. It authorized an auction of abandoned vehicles and granted a special events permit for a parish picnic on September 14, 2025.

• Resolution 2025-249 – authorize requisition of $1,612,331 for school operating expenses (vote tally not recorded)
• Resolution 2025-250 – approve agreement with South River Sewer and Water Association (Jan 1 2024‑Dec 31 2026) (vote tally not recorded)
• Resolution 2025-251 – authorize public auction of listed abandoned vehicles (vote tally not recorded)
• Resolution 2025-252 – approve special events permit for St. Mary’s Holy Name Society picnic on Sep 14 2025 with conditions (vote tally not recorded)

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

The South River Planning Board approved resolutions for applications PB-2025-15 (Buffalino & Larkin), PB-2025-13 (696 Old Bridge Turnpike LLC), PB-2025-08 (Whitehead Ave LLC), and PB-2025-05 (Marques & Zargo). The board also approved the D‑variance for Joao Rocha (PB-2025-02) to construct a two‑family dwelling with a 7‑to‑0 vote. The minutes do not record a final vote on the cannabis retail application PB-2025-14.

• Approved resolution for PB-2025-15 (4 Wilbur St.)
• Approved resolution for PB-2025-13 (696 Old Bridge Turnpike LLC)
• Approved resolution for PB-2025-08 (Whitehead Ave LLC) to dismiss without prejudice
• Approved resolution for PB-2025-05 (Marques & Zargo) to dismiss without prejudice
• Approved PB-2025-02 variance for Joao Rocha (2‑family residential) 7‑0 vote
• Decision on PB-2025-14 (109 Water Street cannabis retail) not recorded

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council approved the promotion of John Kenney to Lieutenant and Paul Muszynski to Sergeant in the South River Police Department, both effective August 1 2025. The council votes were recorded as shown in the minutes. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Promotion of John Kenney to Lieutenant approved (vote recorded as: Councilwoman Balazs – 2nd, Ayes; Council President Ciulla – 2nd, Absent; others – no vote recorded)
• Promotion of Paul Muszynski to Sergeant approved (vote recorded as: Councilwoman Balazs – 2nd, Ayes; Council President Ciulla – 2nd, Absent; others – no vote recorded)

Mayor & Council

The council passed Ordinance 2025-22, establishing a five‑member Redevelopment Advisory Committee, with all members voting in favor. It also approved Resolution 2025-214 to requisition $3,302,376 for school operating expenses. Additional resolutions authorized a $2,950 NJDOT application and renewed the borough's prescription‑coverage contract.

• Created Redevelopment Advisory Committee (unanimous approval)
• Approved Resolution 2025-214 to requisition $3,302,376 for school monies (5‑1 vote)
• Approved Resolution 2025-215 authorizing $2,950 for NJDOT Transportation Trust Fund application (5‑1 vote)
• Approved Resolution 2025-216 renewing prescription plan with Benecard Services (5‑1 vote)
• Appointed Katlin Vargo as alternate to Cultural Arts & Heritage Commission and Land Use Board
• Closed public hearing on Ordinance 2025-22 (unanimous approval)

Economic Development Commission

The commission welcomed new member Bobby Brown and adopted a bylaw amendment stating that missing three consecutive meetings could result in forfeiture of a position. The group also discussed drafting a letter on downtown signage ordinance and contacting NJEDA about grant eligibility. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Welcomed new member Bobby Brown
• Adopted attendance rule: missing three consecutive meetings may forfeit a position
• Assigned Danielle to research signage ordinance and draft a letter to the Mayor and Council
• Assigned Amin to contact Kathy at NJEDA regarding grant eligibility for business owners
• Discussed bringing back restaurant week (deferred for future discussion)

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously approved the June 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously accepted the June 2025 registrar report and the health inspector’s sanitation report. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted June 2025 registrar report (unanimous)
• Accepted June 2025 health inspector sanitation report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

The South River Planning Board approved the amended storage site plan for 696 Old Bridge Turnpike (PB‑2025‑13) by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a new single‑family dwelling variance for 4 Wilbur Street (PB‑2025‑15) by an 8‑0 vote. The application for an addition to 37 Levinson Avenue (PB‑2025‑01) was carried over to the August 12 meeting without further notice.

• Approved PB‑2025‑13 (696 Old Bridge Turnpike) – 7‑0 vote
• Approved PB‑2025‑15 (4 Wilbur Street) – 8‑0 vote
• Carried PB‑2025‑01 (37 Levinson Avenue) to Aug 12 meeting – unanimous

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council approved Ordinance 2025‑17, amending Chapter 258 of the Borough Code to add Article XI on lead‑based paint inspections for residential rental dwellings. The new article sets inspection requirements, owner responsibilities, fees, and certification procedures. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑17 amending Chapter 258 to add lead‑based paint inspection requirements for rental dwellings

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the May 2025 meeting minutes. It also accepted the May registrar and health inspector sanitation reports. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted May 2025 registrar report (all in favor)
• Accepted May 2025 health inspector sanitation report (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

The Planning Board approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Mayor Guindi and a second by Ms. Zammit, with a voice vote. A motion to close the meeting to the public was passed unanimously by voice vote, resulting in no public comment. The board then adjourned the meeting at 6:10 pm by voice vote.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Closed public hearing, no public comment (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 pm (voice vote)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board approved separate summer recreation time slots: younger children 8 am‑12 pm and older children 12:15 pm‑2:15 pm, with report cards required for grade and residency verification. Fireworks were scheduled for Friday, August 22 with a rain‑date on Saturday, August 23, a carnival theme, a DJ, and a Booster Club concession stand. The Varga Park upgrade was confirmed as approved. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Adopted split summer recreation times for younger (8‑12 pm) and older (12:15‑2:15 pm) kids
• Required submission of report cards for grade and residency confirmation
• Scheduled fireworks for Friday, August 22 with rain‑date Saturday, August 23
• Set carnival theme with DJ for fireworks event
• Authorized Booster Club to operate concession stand at fireworks
• Confirmed approval of Varga Park upgrade

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council approved Ordinance 2025‑13 to sell unused EMS equipment to the Milltown Rescue Squad for $1. It also adopted Ordinance 2025‑14 prohibiting the planting and cultivation of bamboo within the borough. Ordinance 2025‑15 amended the animal code to assign enforcement to the Board of Health, Animal Control Officer, and Police Department. Ordinance 2025‑16 removed a loading‑zone restriction on Maple Street. All motions were adopted with all council members voting in favor and no public comments were received.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑13 (sale of EMS equipment for $1) – all in favor
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑14 (bamboo planting prohibited) – all in favor
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑15 (animal code enforcement assigned) – all in favor
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑16 (deleted Maple Street loading‑zone restriction) – all in favor

Board of Health

The board unanimously approved the April 2025 meeting minutes. It also accepted the April registrar report and the April health‑inspector sanitation report. No new business or public comments were taken up. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted April 2025 registrar report (all in favor)
• Accepted April 2025 health inspector sanitation report (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

The board approved a variance allowing Andre Marques to reduce the Northern Street setback to 5 feet for solar panels on his dwelling (vote 7‑0). It also approved the PB‑2025‑10 resolution for the 25 Main Street block and ratified the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Procedural motions to close the meeting to the public and to adjourn were adopted by voice vote.

• Approved variance for Andre Marques solar panel setback (7‑0)
• Approved PB‑2025‑10 resolution for 25 Main Street block
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Closed meeting to the public (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 pm (voice vote)

Mayor & Council

The council adopted Resolution 2025-150 to read the 2025 budget by title only. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-10, amending the handicapped parking schedule, and Ordinance 2025-11, revising recreation program fees. Public hearings on the budget and both ordinances were closed after no public comment.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-150 to read the budget by title only (certified adopted)
• Closed public hearing on the 2025 municipal budget (motion all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-10 amending handicapped parking locations (adopted 5-5-25)
• Closed public hearing on Ordinance 2025-10 (motion all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-11 revising recreation program fee schedule (adopted 5-5-25)
• Closed public hearing on Ordinance 2025-11 (motion all in favor)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the February 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑1 vote. They unanimously accepted the February‑March 2025 registrar report and the February‑March 2025 health inspector sanitation report. No new business was taken and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (4-1)
• Accepted February‑March 2025 registrar report (unanimous)
• Accepted February‑March 2025 health inspector sanitation report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

The Planning Board appointed a new board attorney, engineer, and consulting planner, all approved unanimously. The board voted 7‑2 to find that res judicata does not apply to the Joao Rocha variance (PB‑2025‑02). It then approved the Daniel Andre redevelopment project (PB‑2025‑07) with a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved appointment of Board Attorney Lombardi & Lombari, Thomas Barlow (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Board Engineer CME Associates, Bruce Koch (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Board Consulting Planner Bignell Planning Consultants, Todd Bletcher (unanimous)
• Approved that res judicata does not apply to PB‑2025‑02 (7‑2)
• Approved PB‑2025‑07 redevelopment application for Daniel Andre (9‑0)
• Motion to close public hearing on PB‑2025‑02 approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Motion to close public hearing on PB‑2025‑07 approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 9 pm approved (unanimous voice vote)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board approved St. Mark’s green area as the Egg Hunt site and scheduled a rain date for Good Friday evening. Age groups were divided with younger children (8‑12) and older children (12:15‑2:15). The Fishing Derby will be held at Dailey’s due to construction at Grekoski Park. The Parks and Recreation department announced it now has an Instagram account.

• Approved Egg Hunt location at St. Mark’s green area and rain date on Good Friday evening
• Approved age split for Egg Hunt: younger kids 8‑12, older kids 12:15‑2:15
• Approved Fishing Derby location at Dailey’s for this year
• Announced Parks & Recreation Instagram account

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2025-09, amending Chapter 350 of the zoning code to delete Subsection (G) “Restoration”. The council also approved the municipal budget for fiscal year 2025 (Resolution 2025-123) and introduced Ordinances 2025-10 and 2025-11 at first reading. A proclamation designating April 13‑19, 2025 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week was issued, and a presentation on a lead‑paint inspection program was given.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-09 amending zoning (deleting Subsection G) – adopted
• Motion to waive full reading of Ordinance 2025-09 – passed
• Motion to close public hearing on Ordinance 2025-09 – passed
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-10, first reading by title only
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-11, first reading by title only
• Adopted Resolution 2025-123 accepting 2025 municipal budget
• Proclaimed National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 13‑19, 2025)
• Presented LEW Environmental lead‑paint inspection program (no vote recorded)