Sussex, New Jersey

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026 has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The committee will reconvene on August 27, 2026.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several infrastructure contracts, including roadway engineering and traffic striping. The body is also reviewing FY2026 trail grant applications for multiple municipalities and approving various federal and state grant applications.

• On-call engineering services for Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. in the amount of $489,912.00
• Traffic striping and pavement markings from Denville Line Painting, Inc. for $711,481.41
• FY2026 Trails Grant applications for Byram, Frankford, Franklin, Fredon, Green, Hopatcong, Lafayette, Stillwater, Newton, Vernon, and Wantage
• Contracts for fire suppression and fire alarm services not to exceed $250,000.00 each
• Temporary traffic control measures for gas main installation on CR 611 and sewer upgrades on CR 621

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing five preliminary site plans and one major subdivision proposal. These items include new office buildings, a diesel repair expansion, and solar energy projects.

• Preliminary Major Subdivision for 41 new residential lots in Andover Twp. (Tranquility Ridge)
• Preliminary Site Plan for an 8,877 sq. ft. Franklin Mutual Insurance Co. office and 60-car lot in Sparta Twp.
• Preliminary Site Plan for a 13,000 sq. ft. Hammer & Steel Global, LLC office/maintenance building in Lafayette Twp.
• Preliminary Site Plan for three solar canopy arrays at Vernon Township High School
• Preliminary Site Plan for a diesel repair business addition and rental unit in Sandyston Twp.

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will review June 15 minutes, receive a report from Rutgers Cooperative Extension, and discuss Right to Farm matters such as commercial farm certification, the SSAMP program, and a conflict resolution case involving Amazing Grace Farms. New business includes a review of the farmland preservation process, and old business covers an update on the Four Seasons of Agriculture program. The meeting will also include public comment and an executive session.

• Commercial Farm Certification (Right to Farm)
• SSAMP (Right to Farm)
• Conflict Resolution – Amazing Grace Farms (Right to Farm)
• Farmland Preservation Process Review (New Business)
• Four Seasons of Agriculture Update (Old Business)

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will review and potentially approve 2026 municipal tax rates and correct a judgment for the Township of Montague. The agenda lists previous meeting dates and minutes.

• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• 2026 Municipal Tax Rates
• Correct Judgment — Township of Montague (Block 17, Lot 7.03)

Solid Waste Advisory Council

La reunión del Consejo Asesor de Residuos Sólidos de Sussex County programada para el 14 de julio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. La próxima reunión está programada para el 11 de agosto de 2026.

• Reunión cancelada; no se realizaron gestiones

Board of County Commissioners

En su reunión del 8 de julio, la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Sussex adoptó una serie de resoluciones que autorizan múltiples compras y contratos. La más significativa es la compra de $260,625.14 de un cargador frontal para la Office of Fleet Management. Otras aprobaciones incluyen equipo de comunicación por radio para la Sheriff’s Office ($94,639.60), un contrato de tratamiento asistido por medicamentos de $145,627, una solicitud de subvención de $104,097 para un programa de intervención en crisis y un paquete de caja basculante y quitanieves de $126,000.

• Compra de cargador frontal para Fleet Management – $260,625.14 (JESCO INC.)
• Equipo de comunicación por radio para Sheriff’s Office – $94,639.60 (Atlantic Communications)
• Contrato de Tratamiento Asistido por Medicamentos FY27 para Sheriff’s Office – $145,627.00
• Solicitud de subvención al NJ Dept. of Law & Public Safety para SCIP – $104,097.00
• Caja basculante de eje sencillo, quitanieves y esparcidor de sal para Fleet Management – $126,000.00

Board of Elections

La Junta Electoral del Condado de Sussex llevará a cabo una reunión regular para discutir el análisis resumido posterior a las elecciones, aprobar las actas de las reuniones y las facturas, y abordar asuntos operativos, incluyendo el cronograma para un nuevo almacén de máquinas, computadoras nuevas y la capacitación de los trabajadores electorales. Se ha programado una sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal, legales y de seguridad. El público puede comentar sobre los puntos de la agenda.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 12 de junio de 2026
• Aprobación de las facturas #2485-2487 por un total de $907.50 a Gary Kraemer, Attorney at Law
• Discusión del cronograma para el nuevo almacén de máquinas (decisión del condado pendiente)
• Discusión de nuevas computadoras para la oficina administrativa
• Discusión del cronograma de capacitación de trabajadores electorales para finales de agosto en Sussex County Community College

Development Review Committee

Esta reunión ha sido cancelada. No se discutirá ni decidirá ningún punto. La próxima reunión está programada para el 20 de julio de 2026.

Planning Board

La Junta de Planificación del Condado de Sussex se reunirá el 6 de julio de 2026, principalmente para considerar y votar sobre la Resolución #2026-05, una solicitud de exención de Jeffrey y Vivian Coulson para la propiedad en CR 618 en Fredon Township. La junta también revisará y aprobará las actas de reuniones anteriores y recibirá un informe de división. Se aceptarán comentarios del público.

• Resolución #2026-05 para SPB2026-10 – Jeffrey & Vivian Coulson, Block 1002 Lot 18, CR 618 (MM 1-2), Fredon Twp. – solicitud de exención
• Revisión y aprobación de las actas del 1 de junio de 2026 (Planning Board) y del 15 de junio de 2026 (DRC)

The Sussex County Planning Board approved the updated Farmland Preservation Plan. The board also approved the May 4, 2026 meeting minutes and the Development Review Committee reports. It memorialized Resolutions 2026‑02, 2026‑04, and 2026‑06 and tabled Resolution 2026‑010. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Development Review Committee reports (unanimous)
• Memorialized Resolution 2026‑02 for John & Helen Kuperus (unanimous)
• Memorialized Resolution 2026‑04 for 150 Hampton Twp., LLC (unanimous)
• Memorialized Resolution 2026‑06 for Allgau Investments, LLC (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2026‑010 for John & Vivian Coulson (postponed)
• Approved Sussex County Farmland Preservation Plan Update (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

La reunión del Comité Asesor de Política de Calidad del Agua del Condado de Sussex, programada para el 2 de julio de 2026, ha sido cancelada. No se trataron ni decidieron temas. La próxima reunión está programada para el 6 de agosto de 2026.

Open Space Committee

El Comité Asesor de Espacios Abiertos del Condado de Sussex revisará y aprobará las actas de mayo, discutirá la correspondencia relativa a la Oportunidad de Financiamiento de Subvenciones de la Ley de Conservación de Highlands para el año fiscal 2025, y considerará resoluciones de subvenciones para una docena de municipios, incluidos Byram, Fredon, Green y otros. No hay asuntos nuevos en la agenda. La reunión se lleva a cabo de forma remota a través de Zoom.

• Resoluciones de subvenciones para Byram, Fredon, Green, Hopatcong, Lafayette, Newton, Sussex County, Vernon, Wantage, Frankford, Franklin y Stillwater
• Correspondencia - Oportunidad de Financiamiento de Subvenciones de la Ley de Conservación de Highlands para el año fiscal 2025

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

La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Sussex considerará más de dos docenas de resoluciones, incluyendo la adjudicación de un contrato de $4.165 millones para la ampliación y renovaciones de la Biblioteca Dennis Branch, y un contrato de $973,450 para reemplazar el Puente X-03 en CR 565 en Wantage Township. La junta también votará sobre nombramientos para la Junta de Planificación y la Junta de Salud Mental, y autorizará diversas subvenciones y compras. Se han programado periodos de comentarios públicos tanto para los puntos del orden del día como para temas generales.

• Adjudicación de un contrato de $4,165,000 para la ampliación y renovaciones de la Biblioteca Dennis Branch a Westcraft Builders, Inc.
• Adjudicación de un contrato de $973,450 para el reemplazo del Puente X-03 sobre el tributario de Papakating Creek en CR 565 en Wantage Township
• Compra de cuatro vehículos Ford Police Interceptor 2026 para la Oficina del Sheriff por $181,662
• Contrato de servicios de falta de vivienda, prevención de la falta de vivienda y Code Blue con el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de NJ por $278,260
• Nombramiento de Richard Marra como Agente de Compras del Condado por un término de tres años

Board of Taxation

La Junta de Impuestos del Condado de Sussex discutirá los planes de reevaluación de 2028 para Fredon Township, Ogdensburg Borough y Sparta Township. También escucharán audiencias de apelación de evaluación regular de 2026 reprogramadas y considerarán la certificación de deducciones de impuestos sobre la propiedad para ciudadanos mayores y veteranos. Hay casos de apelación específicos programados para propiedades en Newton, Stanhope, Stillwater y Vernon.

• Discusión de la Reevaluación de 2028 para Township of Fredon
• Discusión de la Reevaluación de 2028 para Borough of Ogdensburg
• Discusión de la Reevaluación de 2028 para Township of Sparta
• Audiencias de Apelación de Evaluación Regular de 2026 (reprogramadas)
• Certificación de 2026 de Deducciones de Impuestos sobre la Propiedad para Ciudadanos Mayores y Veteranos

The Board voted to approve reassessment orders for Fredon Township, the Borough of Ogdensburg, and Sparta Township. It also appointed new municipal assessors for Green, Stillwater, Byram, and Ogdensburg. The 2026 regular assessment appeals for several municipalities were recorded and archived. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved reassessment orders for Fredon, Ogdensburg, and Sparta (motion by Conway, seconded by Ecke, all in favor)
• Appointed Brian Townsend as Assessor for Township of Green, replacing Penny Holenstein
• Appointed Scott Holzhauer as Assessor for Stillwater, replacing Ms. Holenstein
• Appointed Aaron Wilson as Assessor for Township of Byram, replacing Ms. Holenstein
• Appointed Kristen Umansky as Assessor for Borough of Ogdensburg
• Recorded and archived 2026 regular assessment appeals for Andover Township, Newton, Stanhope, Stillwater, and Vernon (available at 3 Spring Street, Suite 301, Newton, NJ 07860)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Crabb, seconded, all in favor)

Agriculture Development Board

La Junta de Desarrollo Agrícola del Condado de Sussex considerará una resolución sobre la determinación del SSAMP de Hunts Mill Farm y revisará una visita al sitio con respecto a un conflicto en Stone Mountain Farms. La junta también votará sobre la terminación del acuerdo de preservación de tierras agrícolas de 8 años de Joyce Mooney. Los puntos rutinarios incluyen la aprobación de las actas de la reunión de mayo y la recepción de informes de la Extensión Cooperativa de Rutgers.

• Resolución de Determinación del SSAMP de Hunts Mill Farm
• Revisión de la visita al sitio de Stone Mountain Farms (resolución de conflictos)
• Resolución de Terminación Automática del Acuerdo de Preservación de Tierras Agrícolas de 8 Años de Joyce Mooney
• Actualización del sitio web de Four Seasons of Agriculture
• Correspondencia: Informe Anual de Eventos de Ocasiones Especiales, Estado de Financiamiento de Sussex CPIG

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)

Development Review Committee

El Comité de Revisión de Desarrollo considerará varios planes preliminares de sitio y subdivisiones menores. Los puntos clave incluyen el redesarrollo de un patio de madera vacante en 390 Rutherford Ave en Franklin Borough en un edificio multifamiliar de cuatro pisos y 41 unidades con 10 unidades asequibles, así como una propuesta en Sussex Borough para convertir un garaje y una casa en tres apartamentos. Otros puntos involucran subdivisiones menores en los municipios de Wantage y Hardyston, y un plan de sitio en Hopatcong Borough para nuevas viviendas y un uso comercial de reparación de botes.

• Plan preliminar de sitio para un edificio de apartamentos de 41 unidades con 10 unidades asequibles, estacionamiento en la planta baja, carga de vehículos eléctricos y sistema de aguas pluviales en 390 Rutherford Ave, Franklin Borough (SPB2026-028)
• Plan preliminar de sitio para la conversión de un garaje y una casa unifamiliar en tres apartamentos en Sussex Borough (29(PSP)25)
• Plan preliminar de sitio para la demolición de cuatro casas y la construcción de cuatro nuevas casas unifamiliares más un negocio comercial de reparación de botes en Hopatcong Borough (26(PSP)24)
• Subdivisión menor de un lote de 28 acres para crear un lote nuevo y un lote remanente para futuro desarrollo residencial en Wantage Township (SPB2026-029)
• Subdivisión menor para crear dos lotes y revertir una consolidación de lotes previa en un cementerio con mausoleo en Hardyston Township (SPB2026-030)

The Development Review Committee approved three preliminary site plans and one minor subdivision, subject to conditions. One application was approved with comment.

• Approved 390 Rutherford Ave, LLC preliminary site plan (Sussex Borough) with comment
• Approved 390 Rutherford Ave, LLC preliminary site plan (Franklin Borough) with comment
• Approved Church of Immaculate Conception minor subdivision (Hardyston Twp.) with comment
• Approved Farmside Real Estate preliminary site plan (Sussex Borough) subject to conditions
• Withheld approval for Bear Pond Cottages preliminary site plan (Hopatcong Borough)

Board of Elections

La Junta de Elecciones del Condado de Sussex votará para certificar los resultados oficiales de las Elecciones Primarias del 2 de junio de 2026 y aprobará el procesamiento de las boletas corregidas finales de Voto por Correo. La junta también considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 9 de junio. No se enumeran asuntos nuevos.

• Certificar los resultados oficiales de las Elecciones Primarias del 2 de junio de 2026 al Sussex County Clerk
• Procesamiento y tabulación de las boletas corregidas finales de Voto por Correo para las primarias del 2 de junio
• Moción para aprobar las actas de la reunión del 9 de junio de 2026
• Periodo de comentarios públicos para los puntos del orden del día (3 minutos por orador)
• Sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal, legales y de seguridad

The Sussex County Board of Elections met on June 12, 2026, to approve previous meeting minutes and process mail-in ballots from the June 2nd Primary Election. Following a review of 22 mail-in ballots by Front Office Supervisor Jaclyn Pierson, the Board rejected 21 ballots—three received after the deadline and 18 with unreturned cure letters—and accepted one timely ballot. The Board then voted to certify the official election results dated June 12, 2026, to the Sussex County Clerk.

• Approved the June 9, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes via voice vote.
• Rejected 21 mail-in ballots from the June 2nd Primary Election (3 received after deadline; 18 cure letters not returned).
• Accepted 1 mail-in ballot from the June 2nd Primary Election.
• Certified the June 2, 2026, Primary Official Election results to the Sussex County Clerk via roll call vote.
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:24 PM.

Board of County Commissioners

La Junta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y una votación final sobre la Ordenanza 26-07, que establece el control de seguridad obligatorio, incluyendo detectores de metales, para todos los visitantes que asistan a las reuniones de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado en el Administrative Center. La junta también votará sobre una agenda de consentimiento de resoluciones que cubre contratos de servicios profesionales, adjudicaciones de subvenciones, compra de vehículos, cierres de carreteras y acuerdos de infraestructura.

• Adopción final de la Ordenanza 26-07 que establece el control de seguridad obligatorio y detectores de metales para los visitantes a las reuniones de la Junta
• Acuerdo de servicios profesionales con Annmarie Taggart, Esq. para asesoría de la oficina del fiscal que no excederá los $67,800
• Aceptación de una subvención de $274,820 de la Victims of Crime Act para la defensa de testigos víctimas (V-19-24)
• Compra de tres 2026 Chevy Trax de Pellegrino Chevrolet por $73,095.75
• Adjudicación de las reparaciones del estacionamiento en el Judicial Center a NJ Strong Builders Construction por $64,138.99

Board of Elections

La Junta Electoral del Condado de Sussex aprobará las actas de la reunión del 5 de junio y procesará las boletas de voto por correo, boletas corregidas y provisionales de las elecciones primarias del 2 de junio de 2026. No hay asuntos nuevos en la agenda. También están programados un período de comentarios públicos y una sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal, legales y de seguridad.

• Moción para aprobar las actas de la reunión del 5 de junio de 2026
• Procesamiento y tabulación de boletas de voto por correo para las primarias del 2 de junio
• Procesamiento y tabulación de boletas de voto por correo corregidas
• Procesamiento y tabulación de boletas provisionales para las primarias del 2 de junio
• Sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal, legales y de seguridad

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

Solid Waste Advisory Council

La reunión del Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council programada para el 9 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. La próxima reunión está programada para el 14 de julio de 2026, según el aviso de cancelación.

Board of Elections

La Junta de Elecciones del Condado de Sussex considerará la aprobación de las actas de reuniones anteriores y discutirá el procesamiento de las boletas de voto por correo de las elecciones primarias del 2 de junio de 2026. La junta también escuchará comentarios del público y puede entrar en sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal, legales y de seguridad.

• Moción para aprobar las actas de las sesiones ejecutivas del 14 de abril, 12 de mayo, 19 de mayo y la reunión de la junta del 2 de junio
• Procesamiento del Voto por Correo para las Elecciones Primarias del 2 de junio de 2026
• Discusión de actualizaciones electorales
• Sesión de comentarios públicos para los puntos del orden del día (límite de 3 minutos)
• Moción para entrar en sesión ejecutiva por asuntos de personal, legales y de seguridad

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

La Junta Electoral del Condado de Sussex se reunirá el 2 de junio de 2026, el día de las Elecciones Primarias. La junta considerará la aprobación de las actas de sesiones ejecutivas y reuniones de la junta anteriores, discutirá las actividades del Día de las Elecciones y el procesamiento del voto por correo (VBM) para las Primarias del 2 de junio, y recibirá actualizaciones de la oficina.

• Aprobar las actas de las sesiones ejecutivas del 14 de abril, 12 de mayo y 19 de mayo y de la reunión de la junta del 26 de mayo
• Discusión de las actividades del Día de las Elecciones y el procesamiento de VBM para las Elecciones Primarias del 2 de junio
• Actualizaciones de la oficina bajo nuevos negocios
• Periodo de comentarios públicos para los temas de la agenda (límite de 3 minutos)
• Moción para entrar en sesión ejecutiva por asuntos de personal, legales y de seguridad

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

La Junta de Planificación del Condado de Sussex aprobará las actas de sus reuniones del 4 y 18 de mayo. Considerará cuatro resoluciones de apelación y exención para parcelas específicas en los municipios de Sussex, Hampton, Fredon y Wantage. La junta también revisará y adoptará una actualización del Plan de Preservación de Tierras Agrícolas del Condado de Sussex. La reunión concluye con comentarios públicos antes del cierre.

• Revisión y aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 4 de mayo de 2026
• Revisión y aprobación de las actas del DRC del 18 de mayo de 2026
• Resolución #2026-02 para John & Helen Kuperus Block, 101 Lots 1 & 3, CR 639, MM 1-2, Sussex Borough
• Resolución #2026-04 para 150 Hampton Twp., LLC, Block 3105 Lot 6, CR 519, MM 68-69, Hampton Township
• Adopción de la actualización del Plan de Preservación de Tierras Agrícolas del Condado de Sussex

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

La reunión del Comité de Revisión de Desarrollo de Sussex County programada para el 1 de junio de 2026 fue cancelada. No se consideraron puntos del orden del día. El comité se reunirá nuevamente el 15 de junio de 2026.

Board of Taxation

La Junta de Impuestos del Condado de Sussex llevará a cabo una reunión regular para escuchar apelaciones de tasación de propiedades de 20 municipios. Las apelaciones están programadas durante dos días (28 de mayo y 3 de junio de 2026) con municipios específicos asignados a cada horario. La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 15 de abril y atenderá cualquier asunto antiguo u otro negocio.

• Audiencias de apelación de tasación programadas para Stillwater, Byram, Wantage, Sussex Borough, Frankford, Lafayette, Montague, Hampton, Andover, Sparta, Ogdensburg, Fredon, Hopatcong, Vernon, Hamburg, Stanhope, Franklin, Newton, Hardyston, y los municipios de Green
• Cada municipio tiene asignado un horario específico y figura con su tasador y abogado municipal
• Actas de la Reunión de Reorganización/Regular del 15 de abril de 2026 para ser aprobadas
• La reunión comienza con la declaración de la Ley de Reuniones Públicas Abiertas y el saludo a la bandera

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 1, 2026 regular/reorganization meeting. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 2:51 PM. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 1, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the May 28, 2026 meeting at 2:51 PM (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

El Comité Asesor de Espacios Abiertos del Condado de Sussex se reunió el 28 de mayo de 2026, de forma presencial y remota. La agenda incluyó la aprobación de las actas del 23 de abril de 2026 y un elemento de correspondencia relacionado con el Plan de Acción para la Vida Silvestre del Estado del NJDEP. El principal punto de asuntos nuevos fue la revisión y clasificación de las solicitudes de subvención de Byram, Fredon, Green, Hopatcong, Lafayette, Newton, Sparta, Sussex County, Vernon, Wantage, Frankford, Franklin y Stillwater.

• Revisión y Clasificación de Solicitudes de Subvención – evaluación de solicitudes de 13 municipios
• Correspondencia – Plan de Acción para la Vida Silvestre del Estado del NJDEP
• Revisión y Aprobación de Actas – 23 de abril de 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 County Commissioners

La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Sussex votará sobre la presentación de la Ordenanza 26-07, que establece reglas para los visitantes que asistan a las reuniones de la junta en el edificio administrativo del condado. La junta también considera casi dos docenas de resoluciones que autorizan subvenciones para servicios para personas mayores, transporte de acceso al empleo, asistencia energética y contratos de ingeniería, software, cámaras corporales y combustible de flota. También se proponen aumentos salariales para empleados no sindicalizados y nuevos títulos de puestos de trabajo.

• Presentación de la Ordenanza 26-07 que regula a los visitantes en el Sussex County Administrative Building
• Resolución que autoriza una subvención de $240,000 de NJ Transit Job Access and Reverse Commute
• Resolución que autoriza un contrato de ingeniería bajo demanda de $285,870 para mejoras de la guía de seguridad de CR 517
• Resolución que autoriza la compra de $54,360 para el mantenimiento del software de cámaras corporales
• Resolución que modifica los aumentos salariales y los nuevos salarios mínimos para empleados no sindicalizados para 2026–2028

Board of Elections

La Junta aprobará las actas de las reuniones del 19 y 22 de mayo de 2026. Discutirá el procesamiento del voto por correo para las elecciones primarias del 2 de junio de 2026, recibirá actualizaciones electorales y luego entrará en una sesión ejecutiva sobre asuntos de personal, legales y de seguridad.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión de la Junta del 19 de mayo de 2026
• Aprobar las actas de la reunión de emergencia de la Junta del 22 de mayo de 2026
• Discutir el procesamiento del voto por correo para las elecciones primarias del 2 de junio de 2026
• Recibir actualizaciones electorales
• Sesión ejecutiva sobre asuntos de personal, legales y de seguridad

Board of Elections

La Junta de Elecciones del Condado de Sussex llevará a cabo una reunión de emergencia para considerar la aprobación de un acuerdo para un consultor, con efecto inmediato. No se enumeran otros asuntos. La reunión incluye un período de comentarios públicos y puede pasar a una sesión ejecutiva.

• Moción para aprobar un acuerdo para un consultor de la Junta de Elecciones, con efecto inmediato

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

La Junta Electoral del Condado de Sussex considerará la aprobación de las actas de su reunión del 12 de mayo y discutirá el procesamiento del voto por correo para las elecciones primarias del 2 de junio de 2026. La junta también recibirá actualizaciones electorales, llevará a cabo un período de comentarios públicos y podría entrar en sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal, legales y de seguridad.

• Moción para aprobar las actas de la reunión de la Junta del 12 de mayo de 2026
• Procesamiento del Voto por Correo para las Elecciones Primarias del 2 de junio de 2026
• Actualizaciones electorales
• Período de comentarios públicos (3 minutos por orador sobre los temas de la agenda)
• Moción para entrar en Sesión Ejecutiva por asuntos de personal, legales y de seguridad

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

El Comité de Revisión de Desarrollo está revisando tres solicitudes: una subdivisión menor para el ajuste de límites de lotes en Stillwater Township, un plan preliminar de sitio para un edificio multifamiliar de 40 unidades (que incluye 6 unidades asequibles) en Sparta Township, y un plan preliminar de sitio para una torre de telecomunicaciones de 146 pies en Vernon Township. Todos los puntos están sujetos a discusión o decisión en esta reunión.

• SPB2026-027: Subdivisión menor para ajustar los límites de lotes entre 3 lotes residenciales en Stillwater Twp.
• SPB2026-019: Plan preliminar de sitio para un edificio multifamiliar de 40 unidades con 6 unidades asequibles, estacionamiento, carga de vehículos eléctricos y gestión de aguas pluviales en Sparta Twp.
• SPB2026-026: Plan preliminar de sitio para una torre de telecomunicaciones de 146-ft con recinto cercado en 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

La Junta de Desarrollo Agrícola del Condado de Sussex considerará certificaciones de granjas comerciales, una solicitud de preservación de tierras agrícolas y actualizaciones sobre casos del Derecho a la Agricultura. También escucharán una presentación sobre un Centro de Desarrollo Agrícola y Económico y revisarán una visita al sitio de White Horse Estate.

• Resolución para la Certificación de Granja Comercial de Hunts Mill Farm
• Resolución para la Certificación de Granja Comercial de Amazing Grace Farm
• Actualización de Barn View LLC SSAMP
• Aviso de SADC de Solicitud de Preservación de Tierras Agrícolas – Van Wingerden en Wantage Township
• Revisión de visita al sitio y aviso de proyecto de White Horse Estate, LLC

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

La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Sussex adoptará el Presupuesto del Condado para 2026, asignando $132,242,833.89 y autorizando $108,695,401.00 en ingresos fiscales. Se finalizarán varias ordenanzas de bonos, incluyendo $1.2 millones para el Sussex County Community College y $2.823 millones para otras mejoras de capital. Resoluciones adicionales abordarán contratos de servicios de salud, solicitudes de subvenciones y cierres temporales de carreteras. También se aprobarán adjudicaciones de contratos para equipos de tráfico, bloques modulares de muros de contención y otros servicios.

• Adopción final del Presupuesto de Sussex County 2026 – $132,242,833.89 asignados, $108,695,401.00 a recaudar mediante impuestos
• Ordenanza de Bonos 26-01 – $1,200,000 asignados para mejoras del Sussex County Community College, $1,150,000 en bonos autorizados
• Ordenanza de Bonos 26-02 – $2,823,095 asignados para diversas mejoras de capital, $2,681,000 en bonos autorizados
• Ordenanza de Capital 26-04 – $1,480,170 asignados para proyectos de carreteras y puentes, $1,479,670 provenientes de subvenciones del NJ Department of Transportation
• Resolución A – autoriza la continuación del acuerdo con AHS Hospital Corp./Newton Medical Center para servicios de salud conductual y mental hasta el 31 de marzo de 2027

Board of Elections

La Junta Electoral del Condado de Sussex se reúne para aprobar contratos de seguridad y una actualización del servidor de archivos antes de las primarias del 2 de junio. Las mociones incluyen $3,960 para servicios fuera de horario y del Día de las Elecciones de Comet Security y $6,762.94 para un nuevo servidor. La junta también discutirá el procesamiento del voto por correo y los procedimientos de consulta de los votantes.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión y la sesión ejecutiva del 14 de abril de 2026
• Aprobar Comet Security: $270 para el cierre del registro, $690 para el Día de las Elecciones, $2,640 para la votación anticipada (reembolsable mediante subvención), $360 para seguridad del estacionamiento en dos sitios
• Aprobar la compra de un servidor de archivos actualizado por $6,762.94
• Discusión sobre el procesamiento del voto por correo para las elecciones primarias del 2 de junio de 2026
• Discusión sobre el procedimiento de agenda y consultas de los votantes

Solid Waste Advisory Council

El Consejo Asesor de Residuos Sólidos del Condado de Sussex llevará a cabo una reunión remota sin asuntos nuevos ni pendientes. La agenda consiste en informes rutinarios de la SCMUA, el Coordinador de Reciclaje, Planificación y el Departamento de Salud, así como artículos de correspondencia que incluyen la aprobación de un plan de cierre y post-cierre modificado del DEP para un vertedero. No hay audiencias públicas ni decisiones programadas.

• Revisión y aprobación de las actas del 10 de febrero de 2026
• Actualización de la SCMUA e informe del Coordinador de Reciclaje
• Correspondencia: Informes Mensuales de Instalaciones de Residuos Sólidos para SC SLF Site 1E (2)
• Correspondencia: Extensión de Ag Choice CAO-RDD
• Correspondencia: Aprobación del Plan de Cierre y Post-Cierre Modificado del DEP – 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)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

Esta reunión ha sido cancelada. La próxima reunión está programada para el 4 de junio de 2026. No se discutieron ni decidieron puntos.

• Reunión cancelada; próxima reunión el 4 de junio de 2026

Planning Board

La Junta de Planificación del Condado de Sussex se reunirá para aprobar actas, revisar resoluciones de tres solicitudes de desarrollo y considerar tres solicitudes de exención para mejoras de propiedades. La junta también recibirá un informe de división y abrirá el espacio para comentarios públicos.

• Resolución #2026-01 para John Fisher, Block 20 Lot 1, CR 630, Frankford Twp
• Resolución #2026-02 para John & Helen Kuperus, Block 101 Lots 1 & 3, CR 639, Sussex Borough
• Resolución #2026-03 para Andover Organics LLC, Block 7 Lot 8, CR 613, Andover Twp
• Solicitud de exención SCPB# 30/25 para 150 Hampton Twp LLC, Block 3105 Lot 6, CR 519, Hampton Twp
• Solicitud de exención SPB# 2026-010 para 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

Este aviso cancela la reunión del Comité de Revisión de Desarrollo del Condado de Sussex programada para el 4 de mayo de 2026. No se discutieron ni decidieron puntos. La próxima reunión está programada para el 18 de mayo de 2026.

• Solo cancelación de la reunión; no se discutieron puntos de la agenda.

Board of Taxation

La Junta de Impuestos del Condado de Sussex llevará a cabo una reunión de reorganización y ordinaria. Considerarán resoluciones que incluyen la relación del 100% del valor tasado respecto al valor real, la presentación tardía, el custodio de registros y un estipendio educativo. La junta también nombrará a un presidente y un vicepresidente. La agenda es mayormente procedimental y no se mencionan montos específicos en dólares ni proyectos.

• Resolución que establece la relación del 100% del valor tasado respecto al valor real para las tasaciones del impuesto sobre la propiedad
• Resolución que aprueba el estipendio educativo de 2026 para los miembros de la junta
• Resolución que designa al custodio de registros
• Resolución que aborda la presentación tardía de apelaciones fiscales
• Nombramiento del presidente y vicepresidente de la junta

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

El Comité Asesor de Espacios Abiertos del Condado de Sussex se reunirá de forma remota para escuchar presentaciones de subvenciones de Wantage, Stillwater, Hopatcong y Frankford. El comité también revisará un borrador del Formulario de Evaluación del Proyecto de Subvención de Senderos. No se enumera correspondencia. La reunión incluye comentarios del público.

• Presentación de subvención de Wantage
• Presentación de subvención de Stillwater
• Presentación de subvención de Hopatcong
• Presentación de subvención de Frankford
• Revisión del borrador del Formulario de Evaluación del Proyecto de Subvención de Senderos

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

La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Sussex llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre varias ordenanzas de bonos que suman más de $13.7 millones, incluyendo $8.2 millones para la Sussex County Career and Technical High School, $2.8 millones para diversas mejoras de capital, $1.2 millones para proyectos del colegio comunitario y $1.48 millones para obras de carreteras y puentes (financiadas mayormente por el estado). La junta también considerará las primeras lecturas de ordenanzas para reservar Newton Green y para establecer reglas de conducta para las reuniones públicas. Una resolución autoriza al condado a unirse a un acuerdo nacional sobre opioides con demandados remanentes. Numerosos contratos y acuerdos de subvenciones están pendientes de aprobación, incluyendo un sistema de gestión de documentos de $125,112 y un contrato de fumigación para el control de mosquitos de $150,000.

• Introducción de la ordenanza 26-03 que apropia $8,225,223 para mejoras de capital de la Sussex County Career and Technical High School
• Introducción de la ordenanza 26-04 que apropia $1,480,170 para mejoras de carreteras y puentes (mayormente de subvenciones de NJDOT)
• Resolución que autoriza $125,112.35 para el mantenimiento del sistema de gestión de documentos OnBase con Naviant y Hyland Software
• Resolución que autoriza la participación en el acuerdo nacional de liquidación de opioides con demandados remanentes
• Introducción de la ordenanza 26-06 que establece reglas de conducta y decoro para las reuniones públicas

Agriculture Development Board

La Junta de Desarrollo Agrícola del Condado de Sussex considerará la adopción del borrador del Plan Integral de Preservación de Tierras Agrícolas como una resolución. La agenda también incluye asuntos del Derecho a la Agricultura, tales como una Certificación de Granja Comercial para Hunts Mill Farm, una solicitud de actualización/exención para Barn View, LLC, y solicitudes de resolución de conflictos de Amazing Grace Farms y Stone Mountain Farm. Otros asuntos incluyen la revisión de respuestas de tasaciones para Wilson Taylor Farm y un aviso de proyecto de White Horse Estate, LLC.

• Adopción del borrador del Plan Integral de Preservación de Tierras Agrícolas - Resolución
• Certificación de Granja Comercial: Hunts Mill Farm
• Solicitud de actualización/exención de SSAMP: Barn View, LLC
• Solicitudes de resolución de conflictos: Amazing Grace Farms, Stone Mountain Farm
• Respuestas a la RFP de tasación de Wilson Taylor Farm; aviso de proyecto de White Horse Estate, LLC

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)

Development Review Committee

El Comité de Revisión de Desarrollo del Condado de Sussex revisará siete solicitudes de desarrollo en su reunión del 20 de abril de 2026. Los puntos incluyen subdivisiones menores, planes de sitio preliminares y finales, y un proyecto comercial relacionado con el cannabis. El comité decidirá sobre las aprobaciones para un edificio de cultivo de cannabis con apartamentos, un patio de almacenamiento de equipos grandes y múltiples divisiones de lotes.

• Plan final del sitio para la venta minorista de cannabis y edificio de cultivo con 43 espacios de estacionamiento en Andover Twp. (SPB2026-024)
• Plan preliminar del sitio para un edificio de 24,318 sq ft y 5 acres de superficie impermeable en un centro de jardinería existente en Andover Twp. (SPB2026-016)
• Subdivisión menor de un lote de 156.77 acres colindante con Swartswood State Park en Hampton Twp. (30/25)
• Plan preliminar del sitio para una arena de equitación cubierta de 9,600 sq ft en Fredon Twp. (SPB2026-010)
• Subdivisión menor y plan preliminar del sitio para un edificio comercial de 6,012 sq ft con estación de carga de vehículos eléctricos en 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

Board of Taxation

La Junta de Tributación del Condado de Sussex llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria. La agenda incluye la aprobación de las actas del 18 de febrero de 2926, una discusión sobre la Reevaluación 2028 del Municipio de Hampton y la revisión de la Tabla de Ecualización Final de 2026. No se enumeran otros elementos sustanciales.

• Aprobación de las actas del 18 de febrero de 2926 (reunión ordinaria)
• Discusión de la Reevaluación 2028 del Municipio de Hampton (Nuevos Negocios)
• Revisión de la Tabla de Ecualización Final de 2026 (Otros Negocios)

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

Board of Elections

El Comité de Accesibilidad de Votación del Condado de Sussex se reorganizará para 2026, elegirá un presidente y un secretario, y aprobará las actas de su reunión de abril de 2025. Los miembros también recibirán un informe final sobre el estado de las evaluaciones de accesibilidad de los centros de votación para 2026. El comentario público está limitado a tres minutos por orador sobre los puntos de la agenda.

• Moción para reorganizar la Junta del Comité de Accesibilidad de Votación
• Moción para elegir al Presidente y al Secretario
• Moción para aprobar las actas de la reunión del 4/15/2025
• Informe final sobre el estado de la inspección de la accesibilidad de los centros de votación para 2026

Board of Elections

La Junta Electoral del Condado de Sussex votará sobre la aprobación de las actas de marzo y tres cotizaciones de proveedores: Delicato Transport para el transporte de equipos ($28,337 anuales), Election Systems & Software para las pruebas de lógica y precisión de las Elecciones Primarias y soporte el Día de las Elecciones ($16,125), y para el soporte de Votación Anticipada ($13,500, reembolsable mediante una subvención estatal). La reunión incluye un período de comentarios públicos para los puntos del orden del día.

• Moción para aprobar la cotización anual de $28,337 de Delicato Transport para el transporte de equipos para las elecciones Primarias y Generales
• Moción para aprobar $9,875 para el soporte de pruebas de Lógica y Precisión de las Elecciones Primarias y $6,250 para el soporte del Día de las Elecciones de Election Systems & Software (cotizaciones #A2605 y #A2773)
• Moción para aprobar $13,500 para el soporte de gestión del proyecto de Votación Anticipada del 2 de junio de Election Systems & Software, reembolsable mediante la NJ State Early Voting Grant (cotización #A2770)
• Moción para aprobar las actas de la reunión de Re-Org del 13 de marzo de 2026

Solid Waste Advisory Council

El Consejo Asesor de Residuos Sólidos del Condado de Sussex llevará a cabo una reunión pública remota el 14 de abril de 2026. La agenda incluye la revisión de actas, actualizaciones de la SCMUA y del Coordinador de Reciclaje, e informes de los departamentos de Planificación y Salud. Los elementos de correspondencia incluyen informes mensuales para el SC SLF Site 1E, una extensión de Ag Choice CAO-RDD y la aprobación de un plan de cierre/post-cierre modificado del DEP para el vertedero HSL INC. No se enumeran nuevos asuntos.

• Aprobación del Plan de Cierre y Post-Cierre Modificado del DEP para HSL INC LANDFILL
• Informes Mensuales de la Instalación de Residuos Sólidos para SC SLF Site 1E (2)
• Extensión de Ag Choice CAO-RDD
• Actualización de SCMUA e Informes del Coordinador de Reciclaje
• Informes de los Departamentos de Planificación y Salud

Board of County Commissioners

La Junta de Comisionados del Condado presentará el Presupuesto del Condado de 2026 para la primera lectura y programará una audiencia pública para el 13 de mayo de 2026. La junta también considera resoluciones para la compra de productos de control de mosquitos, enmiendas al plan de gestión de aguas residuales, convenios colectivos y diversos contratos de servicios.

• Presentación del Presupuesto del Condado de 2026 para la primera lectura; audiencia pública programada para el 13 de mayo de 2026 a las 6:00 PM
• Compra de productos de larvicida/adulticida de ADAPCO Inc. para el control de mosquitos: $75,000
• Adopción final de la enmienda específica del sitio al plan de gestión de aguas residuales para la remodelación de St. Paul's Abbey en Andover Township
• Autorización para que Elizabethtown Gas implemente el control temporal de tráfico y el cierre de la County Route 630 en Frankford Township
• Aprobación de convenios colectivos con CWA Local 1032 para las unidades no supervisoras y supervisoras para 2026-2028

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board will consider four waiver requests for properties in Frankford Township, Sussex Borough, and Andover Township. It will also conduct courtesy reviews of two county pole‑barn projects in Frankford Township. No other business is listed for this meeting.

• Waiver Request SCPB#31(PSP)25 – John Fisher, Block 20 Lot 1, CR 630, Frankford Township
• Waiver Request SCPB#28(CSS)25 – John & Helen Kuperus, Block 101 Lots 1 & 3, CR 639, Sussex Borough
• Waiver Request SCPB#29(PSP)25 – Farmside Real Estate LLC, Block 101 Lot 4, CR 639, Sussex Borough
• Waiver Request SCPB#20(PSP)25 – Andover Organics, LLC, Block 7 Lot 8, CR 613, Andover Township
• Courtesy Review SPB#2026-021 – Sussex County Sheriff Pole Barn and Modular Offices Project, Block 21 Lot 4, CR 655, Frankford Township

The Planning Board reappointed Jennifer Johnson as a full member, elected new officers, appointed a Development Review Committee, and approved the revised 2026 meeting‑date resolution. Several prior minutes and a corrected land‑development resolution were also approved. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Reappointed Jennifer Johnson as full member (term until Dec 31 2027)
• Elected Concetto Formica as Chair (6 yes, 1 abstain) – motion carried
• Elected John Sheldon as Vice‑Chair (6 yes, 1 abstain) – motion carried
• Elected Carl Paladino as Secretary (6 yes, 1 abstain) – motion carried
• Appointed Steve Liss, John Sheldon, Concetto Formica to Development Review Committee (unanimous) – motion carried
• Approved 2026 SCPB Meeting Date Resolution (7 yes) – motion carried
• Memorialized corrected Resolution No. 2025‑08 for Lara & Tana Allen (5 yes) – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous) – motion carried

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for April 6, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for April 20, 2026.

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 2, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2026.

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Advisory Committee will meet on March 26, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the Commissioner Meeting Room. The agenda includes a grant presentation from Byram Township, a grant application from Vernon, and a discussion to rank grant proposals. The committee will also review an old‑business item, a support letter for the Save Our Bridge effort.

• Grant presentation – Byram Township
• Vernon grant application
• Grant ranking discussion
• Review of Save Our Bridge support letter

The committee approved the December 18, 2025 minutes unanimously. It voted to decline pursuing the 19‑acre wetland parcel in Franklin Borough and will send a letter to the owner stating no interest. Members agreed to issue a new letter supporting the restoration of the Cranberry Lake footbridge. The meeting was opened to public comment and then adjourned.

• Approved Dec 18 2025 minutes (unanimous Yes)
• Declined Franklin Borough acquisition (4‑0‑1 abstention)
• Decided to send OSC support letter for Cranberry Lake footbridge restoration
• Opened meeting to public comment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will adopt a series of resolutions, including authorizing contracts, grant applications, and other expenditures. Key actions include approving a $1,798,031.64 contract to replace Bridge X‑43 on County Road 651, and authorizing multiple grant and service agreements. The board will also consider emergency temporary appropriations for the 2026 operating budget. Public comment periods and an executive closed session are scheduled as part of the meeting.

• Award of contract to replace Sussex County Bridge X‑43 on CR 651 (Unionville Road) for $1,798,031.64
• Resolution authorizing a $130,000 amendment to the Ronetco Supermarkets grocery supply agreement
• Resolution authorizing $338,478 (including $193,883 grant and $144,595 county match) for environmental health services
• Resolution authorizing $154,104 (federal share $123,281 and county match $30,823) for the VOCA sexual assault response team grant
• Resolution authorizing $136,157.83 for HVAC services for an air cooler chiller at the historic courthouse

The Board approved the agenda as amended after a motion and second. It adopted proclamations for MS Awareness Week (March 8‑14, 2026), Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action (April 1, 2026), and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April). A motion to open the floor for public comment was passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda as amended (motion moved by Deputy Director DeGroot, seconded by Commissioner Henderson)
• Adopted proclamation of March 8‑14, 2026 as MS Awareness Week
• Adopted proclamation of April 1, 2026 as Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action
• Adopted proclamation of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Approved motion to open floor for public comment (unanimous affirmative vote)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing two minor subdivision applications. These include a lot line adjustment in Wantage Township and a proposal to create two conforming lots in the Town of Newton.

• Minor subdivision for Michael Cecchini in Wantage Township (Lot 135, 6.01, 6.31, 6.32) involving a lot line adjustment and conservation easements
• Minor subdivision for Spring Meadow Estates, LLC in Town of Newton (Lot 24.02, 9) to create two conforming lots with single family homes

The committee reviewed a minor subdivision and lot‑line adjustment for Michael Cecchini in Wantage (lots 6.31 and 6.32). It also reviewed a minor subdivision of Lot 9 for Spring Meadow Estates in Newton. No approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded, leaving the applications pending further action.

• Reviewed Wantage Town Block Lot minor subdivision and lot‑line adjustment (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed Newton Town Lot 9 minor subdivision (no vote recorded)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will discuss agenda items including the review of the Right to Farm process, two Farmland Preservation applications, and a new Four Seasons of Agriculture web application. The meeting also includes reports from Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a site visit to White Horse Estate, and resolutions for Green Valley and Tranquility Farms. Public comment and an executive session will follow the business items.

• Right to Farm Process Review
• SADC Notice of Farmland Preservation Application – Hall, Danton, Wantage Township
• SADC Notice of Farmland Preservation Application – Jorritsma, Lafayette Township
• Four Seasons of Agriculture Web Application
• White Horse Estate, LLC site visit scheduled for March 18

At the February 17 meeting, the board approved the Special Occasion Event applications for Green Valley Farms and Tranquillity Farms. The board also voted to decline jurisdiction over the complaint against Jamna Farms and formally approved the minutes from the January 20 meeting. The board entered and exited executive session without taking further action, and then adjourned.

• Approved Green Valley Farms and Tranquillity Farms SOE applications (5-0)
• Declined jurisdiction on Jamna Farms complaint (4-0)
• Approved January 20, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Moved into executive session to discuss litigation (unanimous)
• Emerged from executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will reorganize its leadership, elect a Chairperson and Secretary, and designate the county webpage as the official site for public notices. It will also approve the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting and a $1,999.00 payment for an annual Election Systems & Software subscription. Additional items include scheduling polling‑place inspections due May 1 and noting upcoming committee and election‑related meetings.

• Motion to reorganize the Board of Elections and elect Chairperson and Secretary
• Motion to designate the County webpage as the official site for public notices
• Motion to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2026 meeting
• Motion to approve payment of $1,999.00 to Election Systems & Software for annual subscription (3/22/26‑3/22/27)
• Polling place inspections required to be returned to the office by May 1

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved a reorganization, electing Howard Burrell as chairperson and Jerry Scanlan as secretary. The board also designated the county webpage as the official site for public notices and set meeting dates for the upcoming year. Additional actions included approving the February 10 minutes, a draft letter for the Sparta polling place request, a $1,999 software subscription payment, and entering an executive session.

• Reorganized Board of Elections (voice vote, unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Howard Burrell as Chairperson (voice vote, unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Jerry Scanlan as Secretary (voice vote, unanimous)
• Designated County webpage as official site for public notices (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous; Commissioner Carew abstained)
• Approved draft letter for Sparta Polling Place Request (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved $1,999 payment for Election Systems & Software annual subscription (roll call vote, unanimous)
• Entered executive session per N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) (voice vote, unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including appointing two commissioners to regional boards, authorizing a conditional waiver for Elizabethtown Gas to work on County Route 517 during the winter moratorium, and approving state grant funds of $135,000 and $3,603 for environmental and health projects. The board will also adopt contracts for a $147,220 generator replacement, a website redesign extension, and the rejection of bids for a gravity retaining wall. Public comment periods and routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda are scheduled.

• Appointment of Commissioner Jack DeGroot to the Lake Musconetcong Regional Planning Board (term begins immediately, expires Dec 31 2026)
• Appointment of Bernard Kotchkowski as Chairman of the Sussex County Construction Board of Appeals for 2026
• Authorization of a conditional waiver for Elizabethtown Gas Company to open County Route 517 during the winter work moratorium
• Approval of a $135,000 grant agreement with the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Grant ID GSSN2025-000005)
• Award of a $147,220 contract to Horn Electrical Contracting for generator replacement at the Office of Emergency Management

The Board voted to approve the agenda with the added Item 11. A motion to open the floor for public comment was approved, allowing brief remarks from residents. The floor was subsequently closed by a second motion, ending the public comment period.

• Approved agenda (including Item 11) – unanimous approval
• Opened floor for public comment – unanimous approval
• Closed floor for public comment – unanimous approval

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for March 10, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued
• Next meeting scheduled for April 14, 2026

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 5, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered at this time. The next meeting is set for April 2, 2026.

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2026.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for April 6, 2026

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for March 2, 2026 was cancelled in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. No agenda items were considered. The committee will reconvene on March 16, 2026.

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Advisory Committee will consider a potential land acquisition in Franklin Borough and receive an update on the Cranberry Lake foot bridge. The meeting will also present the 2026 Grant Project Notice Sheet, an announcement, and a webinar. Additionally, the committee will discuss administration of the Open Space Trust Fund. No old business is scheduled.

• Potential acquisition – Franklin Borough
• Cranberry Lake foot bridge update
• 2026 Grant Project Notice Sheet, announcement, and webinar
• Open Space Trust Fund administration discussion

The committee approved the September 25, 2025 minutes, adopted its 2026 meeting schedule, and adopted the amended 2026 Trails Grant Schedule. It also opened and then closed the meeting to public comment before adjourning.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (3 Yes, 1 Abstain) – motion carried
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (4 Yes) – motion carried
• Approved 2026 Trails Grant Schedule (4 Yes) – motion carried
• Opened meeting to public comment (4 Yes) – motion carried
• Closed meeting to public comment (4 Yes) – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting (4 Yes) – motion carried

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution to raise the CY 2026 budget by 3.5%, adding $2,551,652.35 and creating a cap‑bank allowance. They also confirmed two appointments to the County Technical School Board of Education and the Planning Board. Several contracts were authorized, including an employee assistance program for $10,437 and GIS data services for $79,980. Additional financial actions included paying bill lists and adopting other resolutions.

• Adopted resolution to increase CY 2026 budget by 3.5% ($2,551,652.35) and establish a cap‑bank allowance
• Appointed Steven Sugar to the Board of Education of the Sussex County Technical School (term ends Oct 31, 2029)
• Appointed Natalie Buccieri as first alternate member of the Sussex County Planning Board (term ends Dec 31, 2027)
• Authorized $10,437 contract with Alliance Work Partners for an employee assistance program (Mar 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027)
• Authorized $79,980 purchase of CityWorks GIS data development and support from Civil Solutions

The Commissioners approved the meeting agenda unanimously. They opened and then closed the public hearing on the budget‑cap resolution without discussion. The resolution limiting the 2026 county budget increase to 3.5% and creating a 2% cap bank was adopted with four yes votes (Director Space, Commissioners Carney, Henderson, and Deputy Director DeGroot) and one absentee. The Board also authorized the Clerk to post and advertise the adopted resolution.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on budget‑cap resolution (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on budget‑cap resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted budget‑cap resolution limiting increase to 3.5% (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized Clerk to advertise the adopted resolution (unanimous)
• Opened floor for public comment (unanimous)
• Closed floor for public comment (unanimous)

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will consider approval of the January 21, 2026 meeting minutes, discuss municipal tax maps, and address other routine business items.

• Approval of minutes from the January 21, 2026 regular meeting
• Discussion of municipal tax maps
• Open Public Meetings Act statement
• Flag salute
• Roll call

The Board of Taxation voted to accept the minutes from the January 21, 2026 regular meeting, with all members in favor. No other motions were adopted; the board discussed a potential shared tax‑map service, upcoming farmland application changes, and pending state legislation, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved Jan 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will review applications for State of Emergency (SOE) status for Green Valley Farms and Tranquillity Farms. The board will also note the Green Light approval for Wilson Taylor Farm and provide an update on the White Horse Estate site visit. Additional items include a Right to Farm commercial certification for Jamna Farms and a forum on the USDA Meat & Poultry Expansion Program.

• Green Valley Farms – SOE Application & Resolution
• Tranquillity Farms – SOE Application & Resolution
• Wilson Taylor Farm – Green Light Approval
• Duddy – White Horse Estate, LLC – Site Visit Update
• Right to Farm – Commercial Farm Certification (Jamna Farms Resolution)

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board closed nominations and elected a chair and vice‑chair, approved the December 2025 minutes, and approved First Chair Farms' commercial farm certification. It dismissed the Los Perez Ranch and Jamna Farm applications without prejudice and voted to support two farmland‑preservation easement requests. All motions were carried unanimously or with recorded affirmative votes.

• Closed nominations and elected Peter Southway as Chair (unanimous)
• Closed nominations and elected Brian Hautau as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2025 minutes (3‑0 affirmative)
• Approved Commercial Farm Certification for First Chair Farms (5‑0 affirmative)
• Dismissed Los Perez Ranch application without prejudice (3‑0 affirmative)
• Dismissed Jamna Farm application without prejudice (5‑0 affirmative)
• Supported SADC easement request for White Horse Estate LLC (5‑0 affirmative)
• Supported SADC easement request for AF & EJF, LLC in Stillwater Township (5‑0 affirmative)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review several applications, including preliminary site plans for retail and daycare projects, a combined minor subdivision for age‑restricted apartments, and a final major subdivision for the Balmoral Estates Phase 3. The committee will also consider a lot‑line adjustment and warehouse proposal in Sussex Borough. Each item will be discussed for possible approval or further action.

• Preliminary site plan for Hampton Twp.: redevelop vacant car dealership into 2 retail spaces and 2 drive‑thru restaurants with 73 new parking spaces.
• Preliminary site plan for Sparta Main St.: construct a 10,754 sq ft daycare center with 54 parking spaces, EV‑ready spots, permeable asphalt and synthetic turf.
• Combined minor subdivision and site plan for Abbey Omega Urban Renewal, LLC: 2 new lots for group homes, 107‑unit age‑restricted apartment building (including 16 affordable units), pickle‑ball court, dog park, and stormwater system in the Abbey Redevelopment Overlay Zone.
• Final major subdivision for Balmoral Estates Phase 3 (Hardyston Twp.): subdivide a 78‑acre lot into 11 new lots, 10 for single‑family homes, with one lot retained for wetlands and utility easements.
• Combined minor subdivision and site plan in Sussex Borough: lot‑line adjustment transferring 1.292 acres, removal of storage trailers, construction of a 5,000 sq ft warehouse with dock and ramp, and two residential apartments above existing buildings.

The Development Review Committee approved the final major subdivision for Balmoral Estates Phase 3, dividing a 78‑acre lot in Hardyston Township into 11 new lots, with ten slated for single‑family homes and one wetland lot left undeveloped. The committee also disapproved the combined minor subdivision and preliminary site plan submitted by John & Helen Kuperus, which proposed a lot‑line adjustment, a 5,000‑sq‑ft warehouse, and two residential apartments above existing buildings. No other items were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Final Major Subdivision for Balmoral Estates Phase 3 (Hardyston Twp.)
• Disapproved Combined Minor Subdivision & Preliminary Site Plan (Sussex Boro.)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions, including reappointments to the Disability Services Advisory Council and the appointment of the Clerk as custodian of core county records. Several contract authorizations are presented, such as a $55,800 architectural services agreement and a $130,195.56 waste‑management contract extension. A key item is the resolution to apply for a $430,962 Federal Transit Administration grant to fund senior and disabled transit services for fiscal year 2028. Additional resolutions cover transportation contracts with Hardyston and Vernon townships and a $250,000 insurance‑fraud reimbursement program.

• Reappointment of Jennifer Braun, Patti Nugent, and Dawn Penna to the Disability Services Advisory Council (terms through Dec 31 2028)
• Appointment of Linda Miller, Clerk of the Board, as custodian of core county government records
• Authorization of a $55,800 professional services agreement with E I Associates for architectural services
• Authorization of a $130,195.56 contract extension with Waste Management of New Jersey for solid waste and recyclables collection
• Resolution to apply for a $430,962 Federal Transit Administration grant for senior and disabled transportation services (Jan 1 2028‑Dec 31 2028)

The Board approved the meeting agenda as amended, with all members present voting affirmative. Item 14L was postponed to a future meeting for correction. Motions to open and then close the public comment floor were each adopted unanimously.

• Approved agenda as amended (all members present voted affirmative)
• Item 14L tabled to a future meeting for corrections
• Motion to open public comment floor approved (all members present voted affirmative)
• Motion to close public comment floor approved (all members present voted affirmative)

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council will meet remotely on February 10, 2026. The council will review and approve the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting and discuss a new Food Waste Reduction Strategy amendment. Reports will be given by the SCMUA, the Recycling Coordinator, the Planning department, and the Health Department, and monthly solid‑waste facility reports will be received. No old business or formal decisions are listed.

• Discussion of Food Waste Reduction Strategy amendment (New Business)
• Review and approval of January 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• SCMUA update report
• Recycling Coordinator report
• Monthly solid waste facility report for C.E.C.S.

The council voted to appoint Bill Eaves as Chair and Mike Busniak as Vice‑Chair for 2026. The meeting schedule for 2026 and the minutes of April 8 2025 were approved. Motions to open and then close the meeting to public comment were both carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

• Bill Eaves appointed Chair (unanimous vote, Eaves abstained)
• Mike Busniak appointed Vice‑Chair (unanimous vote, Busniak and Eaves abstained)
• Approved 2026 Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 8 2025 (unanimous)
• Motion to open meeting to public comment carried unanimously
• Motion to close meeting to public comment carried unanimously
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will vote to approve the January 13, 2026 meeting minutes. It will review the status of numerous 2024 executive session minutes. The board will continue discussion of a request to locate a polling place in Sparta. It will also consider the proposed 2026 meeting schedule and receive legislative updates.

• Motion to approve the January 13, 2026 Board of Elections meeting minutes
• Discussion of status of 2024 executive session minutes (dates from 3/14/24 to 12/10/24)
• Continued discussion of the Sparta polling place request
• Review of the 2026 proposed meeting schedule
• Legislative updates

The Board approved the January 13, 2026 regular meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It also accepted the listed 2024 Executive Board meeting minutes, again by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved January 13, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted 2024 Executive Board meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 was cancelled. The next meeting is planned for March 5, 2026.

• Meeting scheduled for Feb 5, 2026 cancelled; next meeting set for March 5, 2026

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for February 2, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 17, 2026.

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board adopted a resolution establishing its regular monthly meeting dates for 2026 and the meeting location at the Commissioner Meeting Room, Sussex County Administrative Center, One Spring Street, Newton. It also designated the New Jersey Herald and New Jersey Sunday Herald for required public notices, set the bulletin board in the Administrative Center hallway as the posting site, and instituted a $1.00 charge for each mailed notice to individuals, with media notices mailed free of charge.

• Adopted the 2026 schedule of monthly meetings (e.g., Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 2, etc.)
• Designated the Commissioner Meeting Room, Sussex County Administrative Center, One Spring Street, Newton as the meeting venue
• Named The New Jersey Herald and The New Jersey Sunday Herald as newspapers for required notices
• Set the hallway bulletin board at the Administrative Center as the public posting location for notices
• Established a $1.00 fee per mailed notice to individuals; media notices mailed free

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board will review and vote on an appeal and waiver request (Resolution No. 2025-08) for two lots in Sparta Township. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss a revised resolution setting the 2026 SCPB meeting date. New business includes presentation of the 2025 Annual Land Development Standards Report and the 2025 Municipal & County Demographic Reports.

• Appeals and Waiver Request: Resolution No. 2025-08, SCPB# 32/22, Lara & Tana Allen, Block 29001, Lots 102 & 104, C.R. 620, M.M. 3-4, Sparta Township
• Review and approval of minutes from the December 1, 2025 Planning Board meeting
• Review and approval of DRC minutes from December 15, 2025 and January 20, 2026
• Unfinished Business: Revised 2026 SCPB Meeting Date Resolution
• New Business: 2025 Annual Land Development Standards Report and 2025 Municipal & County Demographic Reports

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting and the Development Review Committee reports. A motion was made and seconded to approve waivers for SCPB #32/22 (Larry & Tana Allen) with conditions on right‑turn, left‑turn and no backing onto County Road. The minutes do not record the vote outcome for that waiver motion.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (5‑Yes, 0‑No)
• Approved Development Review Committee reports (5‑Yes, 0‑No)
• Motion to approve waivers for SCPB #32/22 was made and seconded (vote result not recorded)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners will adopt several resolutions, including reappointing two members to the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority for five‑year terms. It will also authorize a $15,714 grant to improve the network and firewall of the Sheriff’s 9‑1‑1 communications center. Additional actions include a $55,800 architectural services contract and a $203,634.65 on‑call engineering services agreement for bridge projects.

• Reappointment of Ronald Petillo to the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (5‑year term, $5,000 salary)
• Reappointment of John H. Wesley to the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (5‑year term, $5,000 salary)
• Authorization of a $15,714 grant for network/firewall improvement of the Sheriff’s 911 communications center
• Professional services agreement for architectural services with E I Associates for $55,800
• On‑call engineering services contract for bridge rehabilitation (Bridge X‑43) with Van Cleef Engineering for $203,634.65

The Board unanimously approved the agenda as amended. A motion to open the floor for public comment was approved, but no members presented comments. The Board then unanimously approved a motion to close the public comment period. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Opened public comment floor (unanimous)
• Closed public comment floor (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will approve the minutes from its December 17, 2025 meeting. It will then move to new and other business items, though no details are listed. Finally, the board will address an old‑business item: a resolution from the Township of Byram.

• Approve minutes of the December 17, 2025 regular meeting
• Consider Township of Byram resolution (old business)

The Board voted to accept the December 17, 2025 minutes with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the regular meeting was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Approved December 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, review minutes, and consider resolutions regarding farm certification and farmland preservation applications in Stillwater and Hardyston Townships.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Review and approval of December 20, 2026 minutes
• Resolution for Los Perez Ranch
• Farmland Preservation Application for Stillwater Township
• Farmland Preservation Application for Hardyston Township

The board approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting after a motion by Billy Marotta and a second by Caleb Orr, with both members voting yes. The commercial farm certification application for First Chair Farms was postponed to the January meeting pending additional information. No formal action was taken on the Barn View LLC request, which remained under discussion.

• Approved Oct 20, 2025 minutes (motion by Billy Marotta, seconded by Caleb Orr, vote carried)
• Deferred First Chair Farms commercial farm certification application to January meeting

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider four development applications. It will review a final site plan and subdivision for a lot line adjustment on Route 206 in Hampton Township to accommodate commercial uses and parking. It will also consider a preliminary site plan for a 172‑foot telecommunications tower with a decorative windmill by Verizon Wireless in Fredon Township, an office expansion with ADA van parking in Frankford Township, and a conversion of a house and garage into three apartments with new parking in Sussex Borough.

• Final Site Plan & Subdivision – Route 206 Northbound, Hampton Township (lots 25.03, 25.04, 25.10) – lot line adjustment for commercial development and parking; includes drive aisle widening, grading, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Preliminary Site Plan – 172‑ft telecommunications tower with decorative windmill, equipment and generator, Fredon Township, Cello Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, located in Scenic Corridor Zone.
• Preliminary Site Plan – 780 sq ft expansion of professional office building and addition of an ADA van parking space, Frankford Township, John Fisher.
• Preliminary Site Plan – conversion of an existing home and garage into three separate apartments with five new parking spaces, Sussex Borough, Farmside Real Estate, LLC.

The Development Review Committee reviewed four applications. One application (Route 206 Northbound, LLC) was reviewed with comment but no decision was recorded. The other three applications – Cello Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, John Fisher, and Farmside Real Estate, LLC – were each disapproved. No approvals or vote tallies were noted in the minutes.

• Disapproved Cello Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless telecommunications tower proposal
• Disapproved John Fisher office expansion and ADA van parking proposal
• Disapproved Farmside Real Estate conversion of home and garage into three apartments

Board of County Commissioners

Board of Elections

Solid Waste Advisory Council

Solid Waste Advisory Council

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting remotely on January 8, 2026. Members will elect a chairperson and vice‑chairperson, approve minutes from the August 8 and December 4, 2025 meetings, and consider correspondence concerning the NJ Highlands applicability determination for Veolia Water New Jersey, Inc. at 2 Toboggan Trail, Vernon Township. The agenda also includes updates on Vernon Township’s water management plan and a site‑specific amendment for St. Paul’s Abbey.

• Nomination and election of chairperson
• Nomination and election of vice‑chairperson
• Review and approval of minutes from August 8 2025 and December 4 2025
• Correspondence: NJ Highlands applicability determination notice for Veolia Water New Jersey, Inc., 2 Toboggan Trail, Vernon Township
• Old Business: Vernon Township Water Management Plan municipal chapter status update

The committee approved the full schedule of Policy Advisory Committee meetings for 2026 by a vote of all in favor. Keith Gourlay and Bill Eaves were nominated to serve on the Chair and Vice Chair nominating committee, and the motion carried with all members voting Yes. Motions to open and then close the meeting to public comment both carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:15 p.m.

• Schedule of 2026 PAC meetings approved (all in favor)
• Keith Gourlay and Bill Eaves nominated to Chair/Vice Chair nominating committee (motion carried, all voted Yes)
• Motion to open meeting to public comment carried unanimously
• Motion to close meeting to public comment carried unanimously
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried unanimously)

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board announced that the meeting scheduled for January 5, 2026 has been cancelled under the Open Public Meetings Act. The next meeting is set for February 2, 2026. No other agenda items were listed.

• Meeting scheduled for January 5, 2026 cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for February 2, 2026

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee announced that the meeting scheduled for January 5, 2026 will not be held. The committee set the next meeting for January 20, 2026. No other agenda items were listed.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting scheduled for Jan 20, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for its annual reorganization. The provided agenda contains only the date, time, and location of the meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda that includes several resolutions. Key actions were the adoption of a $34,934,532.82 temporary operating budget for the county, separate temporary budgets for the Library Fund ($2,008,261) and Social Services Fund ($1,848,343), and the appointment of the Board Director and Deputy Director for 2026. The meeting also swore in new commissioners, the sheriff, and the county administrator, and set the regular meeting schedule for 2026.

• Resolution adopting a $34,934,532.82 temporary operating budget for the county
• Resolution adopting a $2,008,261 temporary budget for the Library Fund
• Resolution adopting a $1,848,343 temporary budget for the Social Services Fund
• Resolution appointing the Board Director for 2026
• Resolution appointing the Board Deputy Director for 2026

The Board of County Commissioners appointed Jill Space as Director for 2026 with a unanimous 5‑yes vote and named Jack DeGroot Deputy Director with a 4‑yes, 1‑no vote. The meeting agenda was approved unanimously. New members Jill Space, David J. Silverthorne, Michael F. Strada, and Christina Marks were sworn into their three‑year terms.

• Jill Space appointed Director of the Board (5‑yes, 0‑no)
• Jack DeGroot appointed Deputy Director of the Board (4‑yes, 1‑no)
• Agenda approved (5‑yes, 0‑no)
• Jill Space sworn in as Commissioner (3‑year term)
• David J. Silverthorne sworn in as Commissioner (3‑year term)
• Michael F. Strada sworn in as Sheriff (3‑year term)
• Christina Marks sworn in as Administrator (3‑year term)