Sussex, New Jersey

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to discuss the post-election summary analysis, approve meeting minutes and invoices, and address operational matters including a timeline for a new machine warehouse, new computers, and poll worker training. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and security matters. The public may comment on agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2026 meeting
• Approval of invoices #2485-2487 totaling $907.50 to Gary Kraemer, Attorney at Law
• Discussion of timeline for new machine warehouse (county decision pending)
• Discussion of new computers for back office
• Discussion of poll worker training schedule for late August at Sussex County Community College

Board of County Commissioners

At its July 8 meeting, the Sussex County Board of Commissioners adopted a series of resolutions authorizing multiple purchases and contracts. The most significant is the $260,625.14 purchase of a wheel loader for the Office of Fleet Management. Other approvals include radio communication equipment for the Sheriff’s Office ($94,639.60), a $145,627 medication‑assisted treatment contract, a $104,097 grant application for a crisis‑intervention program, and a $126,000 dump body and snow‑plow package.

• Wheel loader purchase for Fleet Management – $260,625.14 (JESCO INC.)
• Radio communication equipment for Sheriff’s Office – $94,639.60 (Atlantic Communications)
• FY27 Medication‑Assisted Treatment contract for Sheriff’s Office – $145,627.00
• Grant application to NJ Dept. of Law & Public Safety for SCIP – $104,097.00
• Single‑axle dump body, snow plow and salt spreader for Fleet Management – $126,000.00

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board will meet on July 6, 2026, primarily to consider and vote on Resolution #2026-05, a waiver request from Jeffrey and Vivian Coulson for property on CR 618 in Fredon Township. The board will also review and approve minutes from prior meetings and receive a division report. Public comment will be taken.

• Resolution #2026-05 for SPB2026-10 – Jeffrey & Vivian Coulson, Block 1002 Lot 18, CR 618 (MM 1-2), Fredon Twp. – waiver request
• Review and approval of minutes from June 1, 2026 (Planning Board) and June 15, 2026 (DRC)

Development Review Committee

This meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided. The next meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026.

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 2, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026.

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Advisory Committee will review and approve minutes from May, discuss correspondence regarding the FY2025 Highlands Conservation Act Grant Funding Opportunity, and consider resolutions for grants for a dozen municipalities including Byram, Fredon, Green, and others. There is no new business on the agenda. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom.

• Resolutions for grants for Byram, Fredon, Green, Hopatcong, Lafayette, Newton, Sussex County, Vernon, Wantage, Frankford, Franklin, and Stillwater
• Correspondence - FY2025 Highlands Conservation Act Grant Funding Opportunity

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23 meeting. It reviewed eleven trail grant proposals, gave a positive consensus and directed written resolutions for ten of them. The Sparta Iron Horse Heritage Trail Phase I application was not moved forward. All approved projects received a rubric score and will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Approved April 23, 2026 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved Byram Township Loop Trail grant (score 45)
• Approved Fredon Lodestar Park Trail grant (score 45)
• Approved Green Airport Road Trail grant (score 40)
• Approved Hopatcong Trails Maintenance grant (score 35)
• Approved Newton Multi‑Use Trail Improvements grant (score 45)
• Approved Wantage Papakating and Woodbourne Park Trail grant (score 45)
• Rejected Sparta Iron Horse Heritage Trail Phase I (no forward action)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will consider over two dozen resolutions, including the award of a $4.165 million contract for the Dennis Branch Library addition and renovations, and a $973,450 contract to replace Bridge X-03 on CR 565 in Wantage Township. The board will also vote on appointments to the Planning Board and Mental Health Board, and authorize various grants and purchases. Public comment periods are scheduled for both agenda items and general topics.

• Award of $4,165,000 contract for Dennis Branch Library addition and renovations to Westcraft Builders, Inc.
• Award of $973,450 contract for replacement of Bridge X-03 over Papakating Creek tributary on CR 565 in Wantage Township
• Purchase of four 2026 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles for the Sheriff's Office for $181,662
• Homelessness, homelessness prevention, and Code Blue services contract with NJ Department of Human Services for $278,260
• Appointment of Richard Marra as County Purchasing Agent for a three-year term

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will discuss 2028 reassessment plans for Fredon Township, Ogdensburg Borough, and Sparta Township. They will also hear rescheduled 2026 regular assessment appeal hearings and consider certification of property tax deductions for senior citizens and veterans. Specific appeal cases are scheduled for properties in Newton, Stanhope, Stillwater, and Vernon.

• 2028 Reassessment Discussion for Township of Fredon
• 2028 Reassessment Discussion for Borough of Ogdensburg
• 2028 Reassessment Discussion for Township of Sparta
• 2026 Regular Assessment Appeal Hearings (rescheduled)
• 2026 Certification of Property Tax Deductions for Senior Citizens and Veterans

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider several preliminary site plans and minor subdivisions. Key items include redeveloping a vacant lumber yard at 390 Rutherford Ave in Franklin Borough into a four-story, 41-unit multifamily building with 10 affordable units, as well as a proposal in Sussex Borough to convert a garage and home into three apartments. Other items involve minor subdivisions in Wantage and Hardyston townships, and a site plan in Hopatcong Borough for new homes and a commercial boat repair use.

• Preliminary site plan for 41-unit apartment building with 10 affordable units, ground-level parking, EV charging, and stormwater system at 390 Rutherford Ave, Franklin Borough (SPB2026-028)
• Preliminary site plan for conversion of garage and single-family home into three apartments in Sussex Borough (29(PSP)25)
• Preliminary site plan for demolition of four homes and construction of four new single-family homes plus commercial boat repair in Hopatcong Borough (26(PSP)24)
• Minor subdivision of a 28-acre lot to create one new lot and a remainder lot for future residential development in Wantage Township (SPB2026-029)
• Minor subdivision to create two lots and reverse a previous lot consolidation at a cemetery with mausoleum in Hardyston Township (SPB2026-030)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will consider a resolution on the Hunts Mill Farm SSAMP determination and review a site visit regarding a conflict at Stone Mountain Farms. The board also will vote on terminating the Joyce Mooney 8-year farmland preservation agreement. Routine items include approving May meeting minutes and hearing reports from Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

• Hunts Mill Farm SSAMP Determination Resolution
• Stone Mountain Farms site visit review (conflict resolution)
• Joyce Mooney 8 Year Farmland Preservation Auto Termination Resolution
• Four Seasons of Agriculture website update
• Correspondence: Special Occasion Events Annual Report, Sussex CPIG Funding Status

The board approved the Hunts Mill Farm Site Specific Agricultural Management Plan (SSAMP) to construct a 60x40 foot pole barn for agricultural equipment and livestock. They also memorialized Commercial Farm Certifications for Hunts Mill Farm and Amazing Grace Farm. In a conflict resolution, the board required Amazing Grace Farms to convert storage containers to agricultural storage and will request an extension from Fredon Township. Discussion on the Stone Mountain Farms conflict was heard but no formal decision was reached.

• Approved April 20, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Memorialized Hunts Mill Farm Commercial Farm Certification (4-0-2 abstain)
• Memorialized Amazing Grace Farm Commercial Farm Certification (6-0)
• Approved Hunts Mill Farm SSAMP for pole barn construction (5-0-1 abstain)
• Required Amazing Grace Farms convert storage containers to ag storage and board to seek extension letter from Fredon Twp. (6-0)
• Carried Barn View LLC SSAMP application to June 2026 meeting (no vote)
• Heard Stone Mountain Farms conflict resolution; no action taken
• Reviewed freeze crop damage and pesticide certification update (informational)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will vote to certify the official results of the June 2, 2026 Primary Election and approve processing of final Vote-by-Mail cured ballots. The board will also consider approving minutes from the June 9 meeting. No new business is listed.

• Certify June 2, 2026 Primary Official Election results to the Sussex County Clerk
• Processing and tabulating final Vote-by-Mail cured ballots for the June 2 Primary
• Motion to approve the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for agenda items (3 minutes per speaker)
• Executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 26-07, which mandates mandatory security screening, including metal detectors, for all visitors attending Board of County Commissioners meetings at the Administrative Center. The board will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions covering professional services contracts, grant awards, vehicle purchases, road closures, and infrastructure agreements.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 26-07 establishing mandatory security screening and metal detectors for visitors to Board meetings
• Professional services agreement with Annmarie Taggart, Esq. for prosecutor's office counsel not to exceed $67,800
• Acceptance of $274,820 Victims of Crime Act grant for victim witness advocacy (V-19-24)
• Purchase of three 2026 Chevy Trax from Pellegrino Chevrolet for $73,095.75
• Award of parking deck repairs at Judicial Center to NJ Strong Builders Construction for $64,138.99

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, as per the cancellation notice.

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will approve minutes from the June 5 meeting and process Vote-by-Mail, cured, and provisional ballots from the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. No new business is on the agenda. A public comment period and executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters are also scheduled.

• Motion to approve June 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Processing and tabulating Vote-by-Mail ballots for June 2 primary
• Processing and tabulating cured Vote-by-Mail ballots
• Processing and tabulating provisional ballots for the June 2 primary
• Executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved the minutes from the previous meeting and rejected 31 ballots from the June 2nd primary election. The board accepted 12 mail-in ballots and 77 provisional ballots while rejecting 22 mail-in ballots and 9 provisional ballots.

• Approved June 5, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes (Voice Vote)
• Rejected 22 mail-in ballots (12 no postmark, 10 late)
• Accepted 12 mail-in ballots (11 on time, 1 cured)
• Accepted 77 provisional ballots (1 regular, 72 VBM, 1 confidential, 3 sealed)
• Rejected 9 provisional ballots
• Adjourned meeting at 10:09 AM (Voice Vote)
• Next meeting scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026 at Noon

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from prior meetings and discuss processing of vote-by-mail ballots from the June 2, 2026 primary election. The board will also hear public comments and may enter executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters.

• Motion to approve minutes from April 14, May 12, May 19 executive sessions and June 2 board meeting
• Vote-by-Mail Processing for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election
• Election Updates discussion
• Public comment session for agenda items (3-minute limit)
• Motion to enter executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters

The Board approved the Executive Session minutes for April 14, May 12 and May 19, 2026, and the regular meeting minutes for June 2, 2026, all by voice vote. It reviewed 24 mail‑in ballots, rejected 23 and sent one for a signature mismatch cure. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved Executive Session minutes for April 14, 2026 (voice vote passed; Commissioner Scanlan abstained)
• Approved Executive Session minutes for May 12, 2026 (voice vote passed; Commissioner Scanlan abstained)
• Approved Executive Session minutes for May 19, 2026 (voice vote passed; Commissioner Scanlan abstained)
• Approved June 2, 2026 Board meeting minutes (voice vote passed)
• Rejected 23 mail‑in ballots and sent one for signature mismatch cure (board decision)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote passed unanimously)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting on June 2, 2026, the day of the Primary Election. The board will consider approving minutes from prior executive sessions and board meetings, discuss Election Day activities and vote-by-mail (VBM) processing for the June 2 Primary, and receive office updates.

• Approve minutes from April 14, May 12, and May 19 executive sessions and the May 26 board meeting
• Discussion of Election Day activities and VBM processing for the June 2 Primary Election
• Office updates under new business
• Public comment period for agenda items (3-minute limit)
• Motion to enter executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters

The Sussex County Board of Elections rejected 26 mail-in ballots during a morning meeting on primary day. The board also tabled approval of executive session minutes from April and May, and approved the May 26 regular meeting minutes. A total of 4,063 mail-in ballots had been received, with 238 flagged for further review and 52 cure letters sent.

• Tabled executive session minutes from April 14, May 12, and May 19, 2026 (voice vote passed)
• Approved regular meeting minutes from May 26, 2026 (voice vote passed)
• Rejected 26 mail-in ballots after board review
• Set next meeting for June 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board will approve the minutes from its May 4 and May 18 meetings. It will consider four appeal and waiver resolutions for specific parcels in Sussex, Hampton, Fredon, and Wantage townships. The board will also review and adopt an updated Sussex County Farmland Preservation Plan. The meeting concludes with public comments before adjournment.

• Review and approval of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of May 18, 2026 DRC minutes
• Resolution #2026-02 for John & Helen Kuperus Block, 101 Lots 1 & 3, CR 639, MM 1-2, Sussex Borough
• Resolution #2026-04 for 150 Hampton Twp., LLC, Block 3105 Lot 6, CR 519, MM 68-69, Hampton Township
• Adoption of Sussex County Farmland Preservation Plan Update

The board elected Carl Paladino as Chair Pro-Tem and approved the April 6, 2026 minutes. It also approved the Development Review Committee reports for April 20, 2026 and memorialized two resolutions. Finally, the board approved waivers for the 150 Hampton Township subdivision subject to engineering conditions.

• Elected Carl Paladino as Chair Pro-Tem (all Yes, Chris Carney abstained)
• Approved April 6, 2026 minutes (all Yes, Chris Carney abstained)
• Approved Development Review Committee reports for April 20, 2026 (all Yes)
• Memorialized Resolution 2026-01 for John Fisher (all Yes, Chris Carney abstained)
• Memorialized Resolution 2026-03 for Andover Organics LLC (Yes, Chris Carney and Alan Henderson abstained)
• Approved waivers for 150 Hampton Township subdivision (all Yes)

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for June 1, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The committee will reconvene on June 15, 2026.

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Advisory Committee met on May 28, 2026, in person and remotely. The agenda included approval of the April 23, 2026 minutes and a correspondence item regarding the NJDEP State Wildlife Action Plan. The primary new business item was a review and ranking of grant submissions from Byram, Fredon, Green, Hopatcong, Lafayette, Newton, Sparta, Sussex County, Vernon, Wantage, Frankford, Franklin, and Stillwater.

• Grant Submission Review and Ranking – evaluation of applications from 13 municipalities
• Correspondence – NJDEP State Wildlife Action Plan
• Review and Approval of Minutes – April 23, 2026

The committee approved a new project evaluation form to be used as a rubric for scoring trail grant applications. Members also heard grant presentations from Wantage, Hopatcong, Frankford, Stillwater, and Sussex County.

• Approved Minutes of March 26, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Draft Trails Grant Project Evaluation Form as the rubric for determining grant projects (unanimous)

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will hold a regular meeting to hear property assessment appeals for 20 municipalities. The appeals are scheduled over two days (May 28 and June 3, 2026) with specific municipalities assigned to each time slot. The board will also approve minutes from the April 15 meeting and handle any old or other business.

• Assessment appeal hearings scheduled for Stillwater, Byram, Wantage, Sussex Borough, Frankford, Lafayette, Montague, Hampton, Andover, Sparta, Ogdensburg, Fredon, Hopatcong, Vernon, Hamburg, Stanhope, Franklin, Newton, Hardyston, and Green townships
• Each municipality assigned a specific time slot and listed with its assessor and municipal attorney
• Minutes from the April 15, 2026 Reorganization/Regular Meeting to be approved
• Meeting begins with Open Public Meetings Act statement and flag salute

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners will vote on introducing Ordinance 26-07, which sets rules for visitors attending board meetings at the county administrative building. The board also considers nearly two dozen resolutions authorizing grants for senior services, job access transportation, energy assistance, and contracts for engineering, software, body cameras, and fleet fuel. Salary increases for non-union employees and new job titles are also proposed.

• Introduction of Ordinance 26-07 regulating visitors at the Sussex County Administrative Building
• Resolution authorizing a $240,000 NJ Transit Job Access and Reverse Commute grant
• Resolution authorizing $285,870 on-call engineering contract for CR 517 guide rail upgrades
• Resolution authorizing $54,360 purchase of body-worn camera software maintenance
• Resolution amending salary increases and new minimum salaries for non-union employees for 2026–2028

Board of Elections

The Board will approve the minutes from the May 19 and May 22, 2026 meetings. It will discuss vote‑by‑mail processing for the June 2, 2026 primary election, receive election updates, and then enter an executive session on personnel, legal, and security matters.

• Approve minutes of May 19, 2026 Board meeting
• Approve minutes of May 22, 2026 Emergency Board meeting
• Discuss vote‑by‑mail processing for June 2, 2026 primary election
• Receive election updates
• Executive session on personnel, legal, and security matters

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding an emergency meeting to consider approving an agreement for a consultant, effective immediately. No other business is listed. The meeting includes a public comment period and may move into executive session.

• Motion to approve an agreement for a consultant to the Board of Elections, effective immediately

The Board of Elections held an emergency meeting to discuss a proposed consultant agreement. The Board unanimously approved the hiring of Ellen Griffiths as a consultant.

• Approved agreement to hire Ellen Griffiths as consultant for up to 350 hours over six months with maximum compensation of $25,000 (Unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from its May 12 meeting and discuss vote-by-mail processing for the June 2, 2026 primary election. The board will also receive election updates, hold a public comment period, and may enter executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters.

• Motion to approve minutes of the May 12, 2026 Board meeting
• Vote-by-Mail Processing for the June 2nd, 2026 Primary Election
• Election Updates
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker on agenda items)
• Motion to enter Executive Session for personnel, legal, and security matters

The Board approved the minutes of the May 12 meeting (4-0-1, one abstention) and scheduled an additional meeting for June 9, 2026. Commissioner Alfaro noted she cannot attend the June 9 meeting. Staff reported 8,400 ballots mailed, 2,859 returned with no discrepancies in an audit; a public test of election equipment is set for May 21. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 meeting as amended (4-0-1, Lira abstained)
• Scheduled additional meeting on June 9, 2026 at 9:00am
• Commissioner Lira signed Certification for Ballot Counting Signature Verifications and Cure Guide Acknowledgement forms
• Noted vote-by-mail audit showed no discrepancies; another audit will be run next week
• Public test of election equipment scheduled for May 21; notice posted on county website
• Entered Executive Session for legal and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Exited Executive Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 11:09am (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing three applications: a minor subdivision for lot line adjustment in Stillwater Township, a preliminary site plan for a 40-unit multifamily building (including 6 affordable units) in Sparta Township, and a preliminary site plan for a 146-foot telecommunications tower in Vernon Township. All items are up for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• SPB2026-027: Minor subdivision to adjust lot lines among 3 residential lots in Stillwater Twp.
• SPB2026-019: Preliminary site plan for 40-unit multifamily building with 6 affordable units, parking, EV charging, and stormwater management in Sparta Twp.
• SPB2026-026: Preliminary site plan for a 146-ft telecommunications tower with fenced compound in Vernon Twp.

The Development Review Committee approved the preliminary site plan for a 146‑ft telecommunications tower in Vernon Township. It also approved, with comments, a 40‑unit multifamily housing project that includes six affordable units in Sparta Township. The minor subdivision lot‑line adjustment in Stillwater Township was only reviewed and no action was taken.

• Approved preliminary site plan for 146‑ft wireless tower (no vote tally provided)
• Approved preliminary site plan for 40‑unit multifamily housing with six affordable units, with comments (no vote tally provided)
• Reviewed minor subdivision lot‑line adjustment; no decision taken

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will consider commercial farm certifications, a farmland preservation application, and updates on Right to Farm cases. They will also hear a presentation on an Agricultural & Economic Development Center and review a site visit for White Horse Estate.

• Resolution for Hunts Mill Farm Commercial Farm Certification
• Resolution for Amazing Grace Farm Commercial Farm Certification
• Barn View LLC SSAMP update
• SADC Notice of Farmland Preservation Application – Van Wingerden in Wantage Township
• White Horse Estate, LLC site visit review & project notice

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board approved Hunts Mill Farm for commercial farm certification. The board also discussed a waiver request for Barn View, LLC's SSAMP application but did not take a final vote.

• Approved Hunts Mill Farm Commercial Farm Certification (5-1, 1 abstain)
• Tabled Barn View, LLC waiver request pending clarification on equine operation details

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will adopt the 2026 County Budget, appropriating $132,242,833.89 and authorizing $108,695,401.00 in tax revenue. Several bond ordinances will be finalized, including $1.2 million for Sussex County Community College and $2.823 million for other capital improvements. Additional resolutions will address health‑service contracts, grant applications, and temporary road closures. Contract awards for traffic equipment, modular retaining‑wall blocks, and other services will also be approved.

• Final adoption of the 2026 Sussex County Budget – $132,242,833.89 appropriated, $108,695,401.00 to be raised by taxation
• Bond Ordinance 26-01 – $1,200,000 appropriated for Sussex County Community College improvements, $1,150,000 bonds authorized
• Bond Ordinance 26-02 – $2,823,095 appropriated for various capital improvements, $2,681,000 bonds authorized
• Capital Ordinance 26-04 – $1,480,170 appropriated for road and bridge projects, $1,479,670 from NJ Department of Transportation grants
• Resolution A – authorizes continuation of agreement with AHS Hospital Corp./Newton Medical Center for behavioral and mental health services through March 31 2027

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council will hold a remote meeting with no new or old business. The agenda consists of routine reports from the SCMUA, Recycling Coordinator, Planning, and Health Department, as well as correspondence items including a DEP modified closure and post-closure plan approval for a landfill. No public hearings or decisions are scheduled.

• Review and approval of February 10, 2026 minutes
• SCMUA update and Recycling Coordinator report
• Correspondence: SW Facility Monthly Reports for SC SLF Site 1E (2)
• Correspondence: Ag Choice CAO-RDD Extension
• Correspondence: DEP Modified Closure & Post-Closure Plan Approval – HSL INC LANDFILL

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) voted to approve the minutes from January 13, 2026. No new business was decided; members discussed forming a Food Waste Reduction Strategy Sub-Committee and heard reports on waste tonnage and recycling grants. The meeting concluded without any formal motions on policy or funding.

• Approved January 13, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous roll-call)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections meets to approve security contracts and a file server upgrade ahead of the June 2 primary. Motions include $3,960 for Comet Security after-hours and Election Day services and $6,762.94 for a new server. The board will also discuss vote-by-mail processing and voter inquiry procedures.

• Approve minutes of April 14, 2026 meeting and executive session
• Approve Comet Security: $270 for close of registration, $690 for Election Day, $2,640 for early voting (reimbursable via grant), $360 for parking lot security at two sites
• Approve purchase of upgraded file server for $6,762.94
• Discussion of vote-by-mail processing for June 2, 2026 primary election
• Voter inquiry and agenda procedure discussion

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

This meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting June 4, 2026

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board will meet to approve minutes, review resolutions for three development applications, and consider three waiver requests for property improvements. The board will also receive a division report and open the floor for public comment.

• Resolution #2026-01 for John Fisher, Block 20 Lot 1, CR 630, Frankford Twp
• Resolution #2026-02 for John & Helen Kuperus, Block 101 Lots 1 & 3, CR 639, Sussex Borough
• Resolution #2026-03 for Andover Organics LLC, Block 7 Lot 8, CR 613, Andover Twp
• Waiver request SCPB# 30/25 for 150 Hampton Twp LLC, Block 3105 Lot 6, CR 519, Hampton Twp
• Waiver request SPB# 2026-010 for John & Vivian Coulson, Block 1002 Lot 18, CR 618, Fredon Twp

The Sussex County Planning Board conditionally approved a waiver request (SCPB#31(PSP)25) for John Fisher to allow parking within sight triangles at a professional office site at CR 630 and Route 206 in Frankford Township. The board also approved the February and March Development Review Committee reports and the minutes of the February 2, 2026 meeting. Two additional waiver requests were discussed but no votes were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Approved minutes of Feb 2, 2026 as presented (6-0)
• Approved Development Review Committee reports for Feb 17 and Mar 16, 2026 (6-0)
• Conditional approval of waiver SCPB#31(PSP)25 for John Fisher – parking in sight triangles, Frankford Township (6-0)

Development Review Committee

This notice cancels the Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is set for May 18, 2026.

• Meeting cancellation only; no agenda items discussed.

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will hold a reorganization and regular meeting. They will consider resolutions including the 100% ratio of assessed value to true value, late filing, custodian of records, and an educational stipend. The board will also appoint a president and vice president. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or projects mentioned.

• Resolution setting 100% ratio of assessed value to true value for property tax assessments
• Resolution approving 2026 educational stipend for board members
• Resolution designating custodian of records
• Resolution addressing late filing of tax appeals
• Appointment of president and vice president of the board

The Sussex County Board of Taxation approved a 2026/2027 meeting schedule, a resolution to set the county assessment ratio at 100%, and resolutions regarding late filing of appeals and the appointment of a records custodian. The board also approved a reassessment order for Hampton Township and discussed bringing Sparta Township, Fredon, and Ogdensburg before the board for reassessment orders.

• Approved 2026/2027 Annual Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution for Late Filing of Assessment Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved Melissa Rockwell as Custodian of Records (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to set County Level at 100% (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution for Educational Stipend (unanimous)
• Approved Order for Reassessment for Hampton Township (unanimous)
• Approved bringing Sparta Township, Fredon, and Ogdensburg before the board for reassessment orders (discussion)
• Ordered a new Chromebook for Commissioner Crabb (discussion)

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Advisory Committee will meet remotely to hear grant presentations from Wantage, Stillwater, Hopatcong, and Frankford. The committee will also review a draft Trails Grant Project Evaluation Form. No correspondence is listed. The meeting includes public comment.

• Grant presentation from Wantage
• Grant presentation from Stillwater
• Grant presentation from Hopatcong
• Grant presentation from Frankford
• Review of Draft Trails Grant Project Evaluation Form

The Sussex County Open Space Committee unanimously authorized sending a revised letter of support for the Save Our Bridge project. The committee also heard a presentation from Byram Township on a new trail grant and discussed updates to the grant ranking rubric to avoid bias.

• Approved minutes of February 26, 2026 (5-0)
• Authorized and sent letter of support for Save Our Bridge (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several bond ordinances totaling over $13.7 million, including $8.2 million for the Sussex County Career and Technical High School, $2.8 million for various capital improvements, $1.2 million for community college projects, and $1.48 million for road and bridge work (mostly state-funded). The board also will consider first readings of ordinances to reserve Newton Green and to establish rules of conduct for public meetings. A resolution authorizes the county to join a nationwide opioid settlement with remnant defendants. Numerous contracts and grant agreements are up for approval, including a $125,112 document management system and a $150,000 mosquito control spraying contract.

• Introduction of ordinance 26-03 appropriating $8,225,223 for Sussex County Career and Technical High School capital improvements
• Introduction of ordinance 26-04 appropriating $1,480,170 for road and bridge improvements (mostly from NJDOT grants)
• Resolution authorizing $125,112.35 for OnBase document management system maintenance with Naviant and Hyland Software
• Resolution authorizing participation in nationwide opioid settlement agreement with remnant defendants
• Introduction of ordinance 26-06 establishing rules of conduct and decorum for public meetings

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee will review seven development applications at its April 20, 2026 meeting. Items include minor subdivisions, preliminary and final site plans, and one cannabis-related commercial project. The committee will decide on approvals for a cannabis cultivation building with apartments, a large equipment storage yard, and multiple lot divisions.

• Final site plan for retail cannabis and cultivation building with 43 parking spaces in Andover Twp. (SPB2026-024)
• Preliminary site plan for a 24,318 sq ft building and 5 acres of impervious surface at an existing garden center in Andover Twp. (SPB2026-016)
• Minor subdivision of a 156.77-acre lot abutting Swartswood State Park in Hampton Twp. (30/25)
• Preliminary site plan for a 9,600 sq ft indoor horse riding arena in Fredon Twp. (SPB2026-010)
• Minor subdivision and preliminary site plan for a 6,012 sq ft commercial building with EV charging station in Green Twp. (SPB2026-009)

The Development Review Committee approved the final site plan for Andover Munsee Realty's retail and cannabis building, and approved a minor subdivision and commercial building proposal from Saks Properties with conditions. It disapproved the preliminary site plan for G4 Holdings' equipment storage yard, the minor subdivision for 150 Hampton Township, the indoor horse arena plan from High Hopes Farm, and the garage and sewage waiver proposal from Allgau Investments. The Sparta Township subdivision was only reviewed with comment and no decision was made.

• Approved SPB2026-024 (Andover Munsee Realty) final site plan with conditions
• Approved SPB2026-009 (Saks Properties) minor subdivision and commercial building with conditions
• Withheld approval SPB2026-016 (G4 Holdings) preliminary site plan, subject to conditions
• Disapproved 30/25 Hampton Twp. (150 Hampton Township) minor subdivision
• Disapproved SPB2026-010 (High Hopes Farm) preliminary site plan for indoor horse arena
• Disapproved SPB2026-018 (Allgau Investments) preliminary site plan and waivers for garage and sewage field

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will consider adopting the Comprehensive Farmland Preservation Plan draft as a resolution. The agenda also includes Right to Farm matters such as a Commercial Farm Certification for Hunts Mill Farm, an update/waiver request for Barn View, LLC, and conflict resolution requests from Amazing Grace Farms and Stone Mountain Farm. Other business includes reviewing appraisal responses for Wilson Taylor Farm and a project notice from White Horse Estate, LLC.

• Adoption of Comprehensive Farmland Preservation Plan draft - Resolution
• Commercial Farm Certification: Hunts Mill Farm
• SSAMP update/waiver request: Barn View, LLC
• Conflict resolution requests: Amazing Grace Farms, Stone Mountain Farm
• Wilson Taylor Farm Appraisal RFP responses; White Horse Estate, LLC project notice

The board approved the February 17, 2026 minutes. It voted to memorialize the Green Valley and Tranquility Farms SOE resolutions. Members unanimously supported farmland preservation applications for Hall, Danton (Wantage Township) and Jorritsma (Lafayette Township). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (4-yes votes)
• Memorialized Green Valley SOE Resolution (5-yes votes)
• Memorialized Tranquility Farms SOE Resolution (5-yes votes)
• Supported Hall, Danton farmland preservation application (unanimous)
• Supported Jorritsma farmland preservation application (unanimous)
• Emerged from executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will hold a regular meeting. Agenda includes approval of minutes from February 18, 2926, a discussion on the Township of Hampton Reassessment 2028, and review of the 2026 Final Equalization Table. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2926 (regular meeting)
• Discussion of Township of Hampton Reassessment 2028 (New Business)
• Review of 2026 Final Equalization Table (Other Business)

The Sussex County Board of Taxation approved applications for annual reassessment from Hamburg, Green, Hardyston, Newton, and Franklin. The board discussed the timeline for ordering a reassessment for Hampton Township, with President Fierro stating the order would likely be ready on May 15.

• Approved annual reassessment applications for Hamburg, Green, Hardyston, Newton, and Franklin (5-0)
• Discussed Hampton Township reassessment timeline; likely to order on May 15
• Discussed shared municipal tax mapping service with County; no decision made

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council is holding a remote public meeting on April 14, 2026. The agenda includes review of minutes, updates from the SCMUA and Recycling Coordinator, and reports from Planning and Health departments. Correspondence items include monthly reports for the SC SLF Site 1E, an Ag Choice CAO-RDD extension, and a DEP modified closure/post-closure plan approval for the HSL INC landfill. No new business is listed.

• DEP Modified Closure & Post-Closure Plan Approval for HSL INC LANDFILL
• SW Facility Monthly Reports for SC SLF Site 1E (2)
• Ag Choice CAO-RDD Extension
• SCMUA Update and Recycling Coordinator Reports
• Planning and Health Department Reports

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Voting Accessibility Committee will reorganize for 2026, elect a chair and secretary, and approve minutes from its April 2025 meeting. Members will also receive a final inspection status report on 2026 polling place accessibility assessments. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker on agenda items.

• Motion to reorganize the Voting Accessibility Committee Board
• Motion to elect Chairperson and Secretary
• Motion to approve meeting minutes from 4/15/2025
• Final inspection status report on 2026 polling place accessibility

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will vote on approving minutes from March and three vendor quotes: Delicato Transport for equipment transportation ($28,337 yearly), Election Systems & Software for Primary Election logic and accuracy testing and Election Day support ($16,125), and for Early Voting support ($13,500, reimbursable by state grant). The meeting includes a public comment period for agenda items.

• Motion to approve $28,337 yearly quote from Delicato Transport for equipment transportation for Primary and General elections
• Motion to approve $9,875 for Primary Election Logic and Accuracy testing support and $6,250 for Election Day support from Election Systems & Software (quote #A2605 and #A2773)
• Motion to approve $13,500 for June 2 Primary Early Voting project management support from Election Systems & Software, reimbursable by NJ State Early Voting Grant (quote #A2770)
• Motion to approve minutes of the March 13, 2026 Re-Org meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will introduce the 2026 County Budget for first reading and set a public hearing for May 13, 2026. The board also considers resolutions for mosquito control product purchases, wastewater management plan amendments, collective bargaining agreements, and various service contracts.

• Introduction of 2026 County Budget for first reading; public hearing scheduled May 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
• Purchase of larviciding/adulticiding products from ADAPCO Inc. for mosquito control: $75,000
• Final adoption of site-specific amendment to wastewater management plan for St. Paul's Abbey redevelopment in Andover Township
• Authorization for Elizabethtown Gas to implement temporary traffic control and closure on County Route 630 in Frankford Township
• Approval of collective bargaining agreements with CWA Local 1032 for non-supervisory and supervisory units for 2026-2028