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Tue Aug 18, 2026

City Council

Council to adopt ordinance banning additional uses, accept $900K dredging grant

The Stafford Township Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2026-22, which adds new prohibited uses to the township code. The council will also vote on a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions, including accepting a $900,000 grant from the Ocean Wind Pro-NJ Grantor Trust for dredging projects, a $71,248.14 opioid settlement grant, and a $1,236,986.80 flood mitigation grant. The meeting includes a proclamation for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and approval of bills totaling $13,961,440.90.

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Page | - 1 - STAFFORD TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 18, 2026 Mayor Robert Henken calls the Stafford Township Council Meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag and the reading of the Open Public Meeting Statement. Time: 7:00 PM OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT “This meeting is called pursuant to provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act; adequate public notice has been given by publication of this meeting in the official Township newspaper, posted on the municipal bulletin board and on the Township website. Proper notice having been given the Municipal Clerk is directed to include this statement in the minutes of this meeting.” ROLL CALL: Council President LaRocca Councilwoman Mower Councilwoman Otte Councilman Esposito Councilman DarConte Councilman Fossa Mayor Henken PROCLAMATION ➢ “TURN THE TOWNS TEAL” National Campaign for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month ORDINANCE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 2026-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STAFFORD, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 211-4.1 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE, ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL PROHIBITED USES” Mayor Henken to open public comment Mayor Henken to close public comment Motion to Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-22 on 2nd Reading: Second: ROLL CALL: Council President LaRocca Councilwoman Mower Councilwoman Otte Councilman Esposito Councilman DarConte Councilman Fossa …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026

City Council

Council votes on $19.7M in bills and introduces cannabis/data center ban ordinance

The Stafford Township Council is approving $19,698,181.94 in township bills and adopting a consent agenda that includes contracts for park improvements, an ambulance, and sewer engineering. The body is also introducing Ordinance No. 2026-22, which prohibits cannabis operations and data centers in the township, with a second reading scheduled for August 18, 2026. Additionally, the council is certifying its review of the 2025 annual audit.

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✓ Decided: Council introduces ordinance banning cannabis and data centers in Stafford

The council introduced Ordinance 2026-22 on first reading, which would prohibit cannabis businesses and data centers township-wide, with a public hearing set for August 18. The council also adopted the 2025 audit with an unmodified opinion, approved a consent agenda including multiple contracts and grants, and heard extensive public comment on the state-mandated property reassessment.

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Page | - 1 - STAFFORD TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JULY 21, 2026 Mayor Robert Henken calls the Stafford Township Council Meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag and the reading of the Open Public Meeting Statement. Time: 7:00 PM OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT “This meeting is called pursuant to provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act; adequate public notice has been given by publication of this meeting in the official Township newspaper, posted on the municipal bulletin board and on the Township website. Proper notice having been given the Municipal Clerk is directed to include this statement in the minutes of this meeting.” ROLL CALL: Council President LaRocca Councilwoman Mower Councilwoman Otte Councilman Esposito Councilman DarConte Councilman Fossa Mayor Henken AUDIT REVIEW WORKSHOP ➢ 2025 Township of Stafford Audit Workshop: Jerry Conaty, CPA, RMA, Holman Frenia Allison Mayor Henken opens public comment Mayor Henken closes public comment RESOLUTION NO. 2026-261 Certifying all members of the governing body have reviewed, as a minimum, the sections of the annual audit entitled “Comments and Recommendations” Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-261: Second ROLL CALL: Council President LaRocca Councilwoman Mower Councilwoman Otte Councilman Esposito Councilman DarConte Councilman Fossa Mayor Henken ORDINANCE FIRST READING & INTRODU …
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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 2026 Mayor Robert Henken called the Stafford Township Council Meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag and the reading of the Open Public Meeting Statement. Time: 7:00 PM. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT “This meeting is called pursuant to provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act; adequate public notice has been given by publication of this meeting in the official Township newspaper, posted on the municipal bulletin board and on the Township website. Proper notice having been given the Municipal Clerk is directed to include this statement in the minutes of this meeting.” ROLL CALL: Councilman LaRocca Present Councilwoman Mower _ Present Councilwoman Otte Present Councilman Esposito Present Councilman DarConte Present Councilman Fossa Present Mayor Henken Present AUDIT REVIEW WORKSHOP 2025 Township of Stafford Audit Workshop: Jerry Conaty, CPA, RMA, Holman Frenia Allison. Mr. Jerry Conaty presented the 2025 Township Audit. Mr. Conaty reported that the audit was filed timely with the State of New Jersey and that the Township received an unmodified opinion, which is the best opinion that can be given. He reviewed the Township 8 fund balance, noting that the current fund balance increased by approximately $800,000.00, bringing the total fund balance to approximately $29.6 million. He also reported that the Water and Sewer Utility had favorable results, with fund balance increasing by approximately $424,000.00, bringing t …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026

City Council

Council to adopt no-parking ordinance and approve $11.85M in bills

The Stafford Township Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2026-21, which amends the no-parking schedule in the township code. The consent agenda includes numerous routine resolutions, such as liquor license renewals, budget amendments, contracts, and personnel actions. The council will also approve payment of township bills totaling $11,850,709.77.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts no-parking ordinance, approves $11.85M in bills

The Stafford Township Council adopted Ordinance 2026-21, adding no-parking restrictions on East Bay Avenue, and approved a consent agenda including liquor license renewals, budget amendments, contracts, and personnel actions. The council also approved payment of township bills totaling $11,850,709.77. Public comment raised concerns about rent increases at Summit West, an over-55 community.

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Page | - 1 - STAFFORD TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JUNE 23, 2026 Mayor Robert Henken calls the Stafford Township Council Meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag and the reading of the Open Public Meeting Statement. Time: 7:00 PM OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT “This meeting is called pursuant to provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act; adequate public notice has been given by publication of this meeting in the official Township newspaper, posted on the municipal bulletin board and on the Township website. Proper notice having been given the Municipal Clerk is directed to include this statement in the minutes of this meeting.” ROLL CALL: Council President LaRocca Councilwoman Mower Councilwoman Otte Councilman Esposito Councilman DarConte Councilman Fossa Mayor Henken PROCLAMATION ➢ Declaring August 21 as Stafford Blue Zone Day ➢ Honoring United States Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer Matthew Whitlow ORDINANCE SECOND READING, PUBLIC COMMENT & ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 2026-21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STAFFORD, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 201 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” SO AS TO AMEND SECTION 201-20, ENTITLED “SCHEDULE I. NO PARKING” Mayor Henken to open public comment Mayor Henken to close public comment Motion to Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-21 on 2nd Reading: Second: ROLL CALL: Council President LaRocca …
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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 23, 2026 Council President Owen LaRocca calls the Stafford Township Council Meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag and the reading of the Open Public Meeting Statement. Time: 7:00 PM OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT “This meeting is called pursuant to provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act; adequate public notice has been given by publication of this meeting in the official Township newspaper, posted on the municipal bulletin board and on the Township website. Proper notice having been given the Municipal Clerk is directed to include this statement in the minutes of this meeting.” ROLL CALL: Councilman LaRocca Present Councilwoman Mower _ Present Councilwoman Otte Present Councilman Esposito Present Councilman DarConte Present Councilman Fossa Present Mayor Henken Absent PROCLAMATIONS > Council President LaRocca read and presented a proclamation to Matthew Holland, RDN proclaiming August 21 as Blue Zone Day here in Stafford Township. Mr. Holland, a Registered Dietary Nutritionist acknowledged the many nutrition and wellness programs the Township offers and mentioned on August 21 is the Blue Zone Breakfast and presentation at the Stafford Recreation Center offering healthy foods and health screenings. > Council President LaRocca read and presented a proclamation honoring United States Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer Matthew Whitlow. During his three-year assignment at Station Barnegat Light Senior Chief Petty O …
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