Pennington Council set to vote on $8M PFAS water bond; Environmental Commission reviews solar and lighting ordinances
Pennington Borough Council is scheduled to vote August 3 on an $8,000,000 bond ordinance for PFAS remediation and water/sewer improvements, the largest dollar item across recent and upcoming town meetings. The same meeting includes a vote on zoning amendments tied to the 2026 Master Plan.
Borough Council: Water infrastructure bonds under review
The Council's July 27 agenda listed two major water utility bond ordinances. Ordinance #2026-24 would authorize $8,000,000 in bonds for PFAS remediation and water/sewer improvements. Ordinance #2026-25 would authorize $3,500,000 in bonds for lead service line remediation and replacement. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so no vote outcomes are available.
The July 27 agenda also included Ordinance #2026-26, proposing zoning amendments based on the May 13, 2026 Master Plan, along with Resolution 2026-7.10 to extend the grace period for third-quarter tax payments and Resolution 2026-8.5 authorizing hunting as part of the deer management program.
August 3 Council meeting: Scheduled votes
The upcoming August 3 Borough Council meeting includes votes on several ordinances and resolutions:
- **Ordinance 2026-24**: $8,000,000 bond for PFAS remediation and water/sewer improvements
- **Ordinance 2026-26**: Zoning amendments to implement 2026 Master Plan recommendations
- **Ordinance 2026-27**: New escrow fee requirements for redevelopers
- **Ordinance 2026-28**: Amendment to the 2025 bond ordinance for street milling and overlaying
- **Resolution 2026-8.7**: Purchase of a Caterpillar backhoe loader under a Sourcewell contract
The $3,500,000 lead service line bond ordinance listed on the July 27 agenda does not appear on the August 3 agenda.
Environmental Commission: Lighting, solar, and habitat items
The Environmental Commission met July 20 to discuss its role in providing input on proposed lighting and solar ordinance amendments stemming from the Master Plan. The agenda also included an update on a regional resilience planning grant from the NJDEP, a bat and firefly habitat initiative update, the 2025 Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report, and a Community Energy Plan progress update. Minutes have not yet been published, so no actions or recommendations are confirmed.
Historic Preservation Commission: Meeting canceled
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026, was canceled due to a lack of business. No items were listed.
Coming up
- **Borough Council** — August 3, 2026: Votes scheduled on the $8,000,000 PFAS remediation bond, Master Plan zoning amendments, redeveloper escrow fees, a street paving bond amendment, and a backhoe loader purchase. Residents interested in water infrastructure spending and zoning changes may want to attend.
- No other public meetings are listed in the next 14 days based on the available agendas.