North Caldwell boards weigh $2.8M bond ordinance, water main contract, and development applications
The North Caldwell Mayor and Council are scheduled to consider a $2.8 million bond ordinance for borough improvements and a contract for the Canterbury Drive and Shenandoah Drive water main replacement project at their July 21 meeting, according to the published agenda. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been released, so the outcomes of these items are not yet confirmed.
Mayor & Council — July 21
The agenda lists Bond Ordinance BO-1-2026, which would authorize $2,808,773 in appropriations and $2,668,334 in bonds for borough improvements. If adopted, the ordinance would allow the borough to borrow funds for capital projects; the specific projects to be funded are not detailed on the agenda.
Resolution R-127-2026 would award Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. a contract for bid and construction services on the Canterbury Drive and Shenanoah Drive water main replacement project. The dollar value of the contract is not listed on the agenda.
Two fee-related ordinances are scheduled for second-reading public hearings:
- Ordinance O-12-2026, which amends and supplements uniform construction code fees.
- Ordinance O-14-2026, which amends and supplements zoning permit fees.
Resolution R-125-2026 would approve submission of a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for Gould Avenue Road Improvements under the Local Transportation Projects Fund.
Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet known which of these items were approved, rejected, or tabled.
Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 15
The Zoning Board of Adjustment was scheduled to review an application from Palazzone for the property at 10 Norwood Terrace (Block 301, Lot 2). The agenda also listed a memorialization for Vricella/Beresky/Builders Edge Holdings, LLC at 19 Squire Hill Road (Block 1905, Lot 11). A memorialization typically formalizes a board's prior decision in writing.
The agenda noted that no new testimony would be accepted after 10:00 PM. Minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting were also slated for approval. No outcomes are available because minutes from the July 15 meeting have not yet been published.
Planning Board — July 20
The Planning Board was scheduled to hold a preliminary hearing on an application submitted by Toll NJ 1 LLC. The agenda also included approval of meeting minutes, consideration of resolutions and memorializations, and a public comment period. No other specific projects or contracts were listed.
As with the other meetings this period, minutes have not been published, so the result of the preliminary hearing is not yet known.
What this means for residents
The bond ordinance and water main contract, if adopted, would affect borough borrowing and infrastructure work on Canterbury Drive and Shenandoah Drive. The fee ordinances could change what residents and builders pay for construction code and zoning permit services. The grant application for Gould Avenue Road Improvements, if approved and awarded, could bring state funding to that project. Residents should watch for published minutes to learn what was decided.
Coming up
No meetings are listed on the calendar for the next 14 days. Residents should check the borough's official postings for any newly scheduled or special meetings.