Warren County public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several land conservation easements and budget insertions for state grants. The meeting includes awarding contracts for senior nutrition and professional services, as well as approving plans for county route resurfacing.
- Purchase of development easements for 497.26 net acres across Frelinghuysen, Washington, and Franklin Townships
- Bidding for 2024 resurfacing and rehabilitation of County Routes #519, #521, #616, #620, #621, #628, #630 Spur, #657, #676, and #679
- Budget insertion of $162,000 from the DEP Recycling Enhancement Act Grant and $134,783 from the Department of Children and Families
- Contract award to Chef’s, LLC for senior nutrition program equipment and supplies at an approximate yearly cost of $614,250
- Contract award to Phoenix Advisors for $8,000 for bond rating application consulting services
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a resolution to purchase a development easement covering approximately 45.92 net acres on the Scheer Farm in Blairstown Township. The meeting also includes several financial resolutions inserting state and transit grants into the 2025 budget, and multiple contract awards for human services, appraisal, and insurance services. Additional items cover appointments to various advisory councils and the creation of a full‑time administrative secretary position at the county correctional center.
- Resolution to purchase development easement on Scheer Farm, Block 1901 Lot 41, Blairstown Township (≈45.92 acres)
- Insertion of $285,000 NJ Transit grant into the 2025 budget
- Award of $35,194 contract to municipal alliances for human services (July 1 2025‑June 30 2026)
- Award of $140,659 contract extension WC2366C for youth programs (2026)
- Approval of professional insurance services contract with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield at $103.28 per employee per month
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several financial resolutions, including large insurance contracts and state funding allocations. They will adopt policy updates such as the Complete Streets Policy and revisions to Development Review Regulations. Additional resolutions address aging services, homelessness assistance, and utility easements. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and public comments.
- Award contract WC2577R to CVS Caremark for a prescription insurance program worth $3,200,000 (2026)
- Award contract to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey for a health insurance program worth $11,600,000 (2026)
- Insert $39,028 from the NJ Department of Children and Families into the 2025 budget (CSOC #26OLWR)
- Adopt the Complete Streets Policy as a new county resolution
- Authorize $949,474 for the 2026 Area Plan on Aging (contract DOAS26AAA021)
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will approve minutes from the October 8 meeting and adopt several financial resolutions, including two state grant insertions. They will accept a $200,000 contribution from Lopatcong Township for the Clifford Farm land preservation and authorize a land purchase contract with DAS Realty Inc. for property at 723 Route 57. Additional actions include naming insurance brokers, approving utility agreements, and awarding multiple contracts for county services.
- Insert $65,202 state grant (Dept. of Children & Families) into 2025 budget
- Insert $350,000 state grant (Arrive Together program) into 2025 budget
- Accept $200,000 Lopatcong Township contribution for Clifford Farm preservation
- Authorize contract with DAS Realty Inc. to acquire land at 723 Route 57, Greenwich Township
- Award $3,600 contract to French & Parrello Associates for environmental assessment of Block 3, Lots 11‑12, 723 Route 57
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will approve minutes from the September 24 meeting and adopt several financial resolutions that insert state grant money into the 2025 budget, including a $1,059,529 health and senior services award. The board will also authorize multiple contract awards, such as a $450,000 fuel oil purchase order and a $285,000 fire academy storage building expansion. Additional items include shared‑services agreements with the Pollution Control Financing Authority and appointments to the Mosquito Control Commission.
- Insertion of $1,059,529 state health grant (Dept. of Health & Senior Services) into 2025 budget
- Resolution authorizing $450,000 purchase order for fuel oil to Griffith‑Allied Trucking, LLC
- Award of $285,000 contract to De Sapio Construction for the Warren County Fire Academy storage building expansion
- Resolution approving shared services agreement with the Pollution Control Financing Authority for road salt and ice control
- Appointment of Dr. Vincent Zaccheo and Bradley Burke to the Warren County Mosquito Control Commission
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will approve minutes from the September 10 meeting and adopt several financial resolutions, including two state health grants totaling $433,057. They will consider multiple resolutions such as a land transfer to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, a new transportation program application for $3,782,068, and the creation of a county evacuation plan. A large number of contract extensions and change orders for county services, ranging from wastewater treatment to IT staffing, will also be authorized.
- Extension of the healthcare management services contract for the Warren County Correctional Center (Nov 1 2025 – Oct 31 2026) at $2,628,000
- Insertion of $203,433 state grant for public health emergency preparedness into the 2025 budget
- Insertion of $229,624 state grant for childhood lead exposure prevention into the 2025 budget
- Extension of the Warren County Educational Park wastewater treatment contract for 2026 at $85,380 yearly
- Resolution creating a full‑time supervising public works inspector position and abolishing a senior inspector role
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from recent meetings and insert several state‑funded allocations into the 2025 budget, including opioid settlement and health program funds. It will authorize multiple grant agreements and contracts, notably a $570,000 reverse‑commute program with NJ Transit and a $1.1 million rock‑salt purchase for the road department. Personnel resolutions will create and eliminate full‑time classified positions, and appointments to advisory councils and the community college board will be confirmed.
- Insert $289,475.76 opioid settlement funds and $448,880.43 total opioid settlement into 2025 budget
- Authorize $570,000 NJ‑Transit reverse‑commute (JARC) agreement (50% state, 50% county match)
- Award contract WC2547 for 15,000 tons of rock salt at $73.49/ton, total $1,102,350.00
- Award contract WC2550 for TASS agency office security at $43.47 unarmed and $45.10 armed hourly rates
- Create full‑time heavy equipment operator position and abolish motor broom driver position in Public Works
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several infrastructure contracts, budget insertions for state grants, and road closing requests. The meeting includes decisions on correctional facility services and emergency building repairs.
- Contract for Wayne Dumont Jr. Administration Building roof replacement to Safeway Contracting, Inc. for $499,000.00
- Emergency window replacement at Wayne Dumont Jr. Administration Building to D & E Window & Door not to exceed $91,888.00
- Budget insertions of $85,800.00 for critical incident model grant and $52,803.00 for homeless social services
- Engineering contracts for storm damage repair at Harmony Station Road ($41,805.00) and Lommason Glen Road ($241,955.00)
- Road closures for Belvidere Lions Club Halloween Parade on October 29, 2025
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will approve minutes from June, adopt several budget insertions for state and transit grants, and consider a series of contract awards and change orders, including a $5.23 M road resurfacing contract. Additional items include a planning services contract with the NJ Department of Children and Families, a change order for the 200th Bicentennial Celebration, and salary adjustments for Prosecutor’s Office personnel. The meeting also covers appointments, reports from county officials, and an executive session resolution.
- Award of $5,233,000.00 contract to Tilcon New York, Inc. for resurfacing County Routes #519, #625, #628, #632, #633, #638, #649 & #681 in Franklin, Frelighhuysen, Greenwich, Harmony, Pohatcong, Washington & White townships
- Insertion of $553,116.00 New Jersey Transit transportation grant into the 2025 budget
- Authorization of a $65,202.00 planning services contract with the NJ Department of Children and Families (plus $16,098.00 county match)
- Approval of change order #1 increasing the 200th Bicentennial Celebration event‑planning contract to $122,016.77
- Resolution approving 2025 salary adjustments for certain appointed personnel of the Prosecutor’s Office
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including the purchase of Clifford Farm (Block 86 Lot 67) in Lopatcong Township for farmland preservation. It will also vote on grant agreements with the NJ Department of Community Affairs totaling $7,420 for county welfare programs, and on various road‑work specifications and contract awards. Personnel appointments and resignations for county departments are also on the agenda.
- Resolution granting approval for fee‑simple acquisition of the Clifford Farm (approx. 107.23 acres) in Lopatcong Township for farmland preservation
- Resolution authorizing a $2,894 grant agreement with the NJ Department of Community Affairs for the 2025 Universal Service Fund
- Resolution authorizing a $4,526 grant agreement with the NJ Department of Community Affairs for the 2025 Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Resolution approving plans and specifications to advertise bids for resurfacing a portion of County Route #678 (South Main Street) in Phillipsburg (Contract #WC2544)
- Resolution awarding a $21,000 contract to Strunk‑Albert Engineering for an electrical service upgrade at the Warren County Correction Facility
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will consider several financial resolutions, including state grant insertions and multiple contract awards. Key items include salary reimbursement agreements, a letter of agreement for substance‑use disorder services, and contracts for public safety dispatch center upgrades. The meeting also addresses appointments to advisory councils and personnel changes within the county.
- Insertion of $33,000 state health grant into the 2025 budget
- Resolution approving $196,701 salary reimbursement agreement with Rutgers Cooperative Extension
- Award of $60,140 contract to Tuway Communications for public safety dispatch center upgrades
- Purchase order of $232,497.82 to Xybix Systems for dispatch center upgrades under NJ State Contract #83922
- Purchase order of $250,685.12 to Reed Systems for two dump truck bodies for the Road Department
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including a $325,525 grant from the New Jersey Youth Justice Commission for the Department of Human Services. The agenda also includes approvals of multiple contracts for engineering, roof replacement, and fire alarm upgrades, as well as personnel changes and appointments to county committees. Minutes from prior meetings will be approved before the board adjourns.
- Resolution to accept and execute grant agreements #SCP-25-PS-21, SCP-25-PM-21, FC-25-21 totaling $325,525 for youth justice services
- Resolution authorizing a contract modification for professional engineering services to remove the Bloomsbury Dam, increasing the contract to $21,900
- Resolution declaring an emergency and authorizing up to $399,849 for exterior envelope repairs to the Wayne Dumont, Jr. Administration Building
- Resolution authorizing an agreement with Morris County for youth shelter housing and services
- Resolution amending approval to purchase development easements on the McEvoy #1 and #2 farms totaling 84.618 and 20.090 surveyed acres
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several financial resolutions, including state fund insertions for public‑safety telecommunications and opioid settlement distribution. Commissioners will consider a $620,000 New Jersey Transit job‑access reverse‑commute grant application. The meeting also includes authorizations for right‑of‑way agreements, contract awards, and personnel salary actions.
- Insert $140,467 from the State of NJ Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services for PSAP upgrades and consolidation
- Consider $620,000 Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) grant application ($310,000 state funds, $310,000 local match)
- Authorize agreement with Elizabeth Gas for right‑of‑way on County Route #517, Allamuchy Road, Allamuchy Township
- Award contract to Garden State Laboratories, Inc. for water analysis ($12,925)
- Award $184,000 contract to Michael Baker International for a hazard mitigation plan for the Department of Public Safety
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding contracts for courthouse interior renovations and public safety communications upgrades, along with various grant applications and personnel appointments.
- Awarding contract for Warren County Courthouse interior renovations
- Awarding contract for Warren County Public Safety microwave path upgrades
- Resolution authorizing $33,000 grant for Medicare assistance program
- Resolution authorizing $105,194 grant for substance use prevention
- Resolution reappointing Kim Francisco as Chief Financial Officer
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider inserting over $1.5 million in state and transit funds into the 2025 budget. The meeting includes votes on various infrastructure agreements, road closures for utility work, and several equipment and service contracts.
- Budget insertions totaling $1,538,381.08 from NJ Transit and state departments
- Contract for two 2024 Kenilworth T480 dump trucks for $276,244.45
- Purchase of 2025 Ford F550 for $60,991.75 and 2025 Ford T350 for $56,311.00
- Contract for professional electrical engineering for the County Correctional Facility for $21,000.00
- Road closures on County Route 667 and County Route 620 for Elizabethtown Gas Company work
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2025 county and library budgets, as well as the county tax levy limits. The board is also deciding on a capital improvement ordinance and various service contracts.
- Capital Improvement Ordinance 2025-A appropriating $14,358,688.00 from the General Capital Fund
- Contract for election ballot printing with Reliance Graphics estimated at $100,000.00
- NJ Transit grant agreement for $730,488.00 for the Department of Human Services
- Purchase of a 2025 Ford Utility Interceptor for Warren County Corrections for $43,223.00
- Architectural services for Southwest Library Branch buildings in Stewartsville for $23,500.00
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contract awards for county services and infrastructure. The meeting includes approvals for road rehabilitation bids and the appointment of a new library director.
- Bids for resurfacing and rehabilitation of County Routes #519, #625, #628, #632, #633, #638, #649, and #681
- Contract for office supplies with W.B. Mason Company Inc. estimated at $250,000.00
- Purchase of two 2024 Ford Expedition XL 4x4s from Ciocca Ford of Flemington for $106,150.10
- Subcontract agreement for FY2025 subregional transportation planning in the amount of $99,740
- Grant application for a gang, gun and narcotics task force totaling $178,420.00
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will consider an ordinance authorizing $14,358,688 in capital improvements from the general capital fund. Commissioners will also adopt the 2025 county budget, including the annual tax levy and a levy for the county library. Additional items include resolutions to exceed tax‑levy limits, establish a cap bank, and approve several contracts ranging from legal services to a bicentennial event.
- Ordinance authorizing $14,358,688 for capital improvements from the Warren County General Capital Fund
- Resolution adopting the 2025 county budget and annual tax levy
- Resolution to exceed county tax‑levy limits and establish a cap bank per N.J.S.A.40A:4‑45.14
- Contract WC2514R awarding $99,680 to MES Event Services, LLC for the Warren County Bicentennial Event on June 28 2025
- Contract awarding $86,450 to Van Cleef Engineering Associates for construction inspection services on multiple county routes
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will consider several financial resolutions, including multiple contract awards and purchase orders. Items include a $348,600 re‑roofing contract for the Hope Garage, engineering and architectural services contracts, and software licenses for the Election Board. The agenda also contains personnel resolutions creating and abolishing full‑time positions, and easement agreements for County Route #626 on Lommason Glen Road.
- Resolution awarding contract WC2456 to Hance Construction, Inc. for re‑roofing the Warren County Hope Garage ($348,600)
- Resolution awarding contract WC2507R for building energy modeling services at the Warren County Library (Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch) ($6,550)
- Resolution authorizing purchase orders to Election Systems & Software, LLC for license and software maintenance for election machines ($92,985)
- Resolution authorizing easement agreements between private owners and the County for County Route #626, Lommason Glen Road, Township of White (two separate agreements)
- Resolution creating a full‑time Field Representative for Senior Citizens Programs and abolishing a full‑time Supervisor Senior Citizens Outreach position within the Department of Human Services
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will approve a series of resolutions, including large grant acceptances and contract awards. Key actions include awarding a $2,301,476 workers‑compensation and multi‑line insurance contract, approving grant funding for public‑safety 9‑1‑1 upgrades, and adopting the FY 2025 Human Services budget. The board will also authorize land acquisitions and submit additional grant applications.
- Award contract WC2503R for workers‑compensation and multi‑line insurance, up to $2,301,476
- Accept $140,467 grant for Next Generation 9‑1‑1 and GIS system upgrades
- Approve FY 2025 Human Services budget application for $8,218,421
- Authorize acquisition of Block 5 Lot 16 in Knowlton Township
- Authorize grant application for scour protection measures on county bridges
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will receive an overview of the 2025 budget proposals from the CFO/Administrator. They will then review the proposals, including a wrap‑up, capital‑allocation calculations, and personnel requests. No specific approvals or actions are listed beyond discussion.
- Overview of 2025 budget proposals by CFO/Administrator
- Review of 2025 budget proposals – wrap‑up
- CAP (capital‑allocation) calculations review
- Personnel requests review
Board of County Commissioners
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget session on January 11, 2025. Commissioners will hear an overview of the 2025 budget proposals from the CFO/Administrator. They will then review the proposed budgets for land preservation, engineering, public works, the warden’s office, public safety and the prosecutor. The meeting includes public comment and may include an executive session.
- Overview of 2025 budget proposals by CFO/Administrator
- Review of 2025 budget proposals for Land Preservation, Engineering, Public Works, Warden, Public Safety, and Prosecutor
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contracts for senior services, infrastructure, and county land leases. The meeting includes proposals for road rehabilitation across multiple townships and the appointment of a new Director of Engineering.
- Agreement with NJ Transit for senior and disabled transportation assistance totaling $1,203,406.08
- Bids for resurfacing and rehabilitation of County Routes 519, 521, 623, 625, 629, 631, 646, 655, 667, and 683
- Contract for security fencing around the Warren County Courthouse parking area for $197,000.00
- Purchase order for a new county phone system from RingCentral, Inc. for $73,947.00
- Emergency authorization for boiler replacement at the Belvidere Roads Garage not to exceed $29,900.00
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget session to receive an overview of 2025 budget proposals from the CFO and Administrator. The board will review specific proposals for several county departments and institutions.
- Review of Human Services budget proposal
- Review of Information Systems budget proposal
- Review of Community College budget proposal
- Review of Technical School budget proposal
- Review of Library budget proposal