Development & economy in New Jersey local government
What New Jersey city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
873 New Jersey meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Jersey with the most development & economy activity
- East Orange, NJ (109)
- Woodbridge, NJ (45)
- Middlesex County, NJ (38)
- Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (30)
- Clifton, NJ (27)
- Freehold, NJ (26)
- Burlington County, NJ (24)
- Eatontown, NJ (23)
- Ridgewood, NJ (20)
- Sussex, NJ (19)
- Chatham, NJ (19)
- Vineland, NJ (19)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Board approves multiple subdivision and site plan applications
The board will review and vote on several land development applications. Approved items include the Daniels Way subdivision, River Road site plans, Willows at Eastampton, The Knowles Farm, and 2nd Street Properties, with conditional approvals and waivers where noted. The meeting also includes routine reports…
Council to amend downtown plan to allow mixed‑use fuel stations with residences
The Washington Borough Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions at its July 21 meeting. Items include a $290,000 road improvement ordinance, a proposed amendment to the Downtown Redevelopment Plan to permit mixed‑use automobile fuel stations with convenience stores and residential units, and ordinances…
Planning Board to consider site plan waiver for warehouse at Pulaski and Paterson
The Planning Board will review a Site Plan Waiver Application submitted by Direct Property Management, LLC for a warehouse/storage project located at 15 Pulaski Avenue (Block 41, Lot 13) and 191 Paterson Avenue (Block 41, Lot 15). The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes from the June 16…
Board to consider mixed-use project at 369-375 Broadway with retail and 20 apartments
The Long Branch Planning Board will reorganize its membership, swearing in two new members and electing a chair, vice‑chair, and secretary. It will review three development applications: a 3‑story, 4‑family residential building at 336 Ocean Boulevard; a two‑story office/warehouse at 163 Washington Street; and a…
Public hearing on Puleo Construction site plan and multiple site plan waivers
The Ramsey Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site‑plan, subdivision and soil‑movement application submitted by Puleo Construction LLC for 290 Airmount Avenue, Block 4401, Lot 27. The board will also review site‑plan waiver requests from Chateau Health & Aesthetics LLC, Pink Art 123 Inc., Nordstrom, Inc…
Planning Board to approve mixed‑use and commercial site plans on Grand Avenue
The Englewood Planning Board will hold hearings to consider preliminary and final site‑plan approvals for two projects on Grand Avenue: a seven‑story mixed‑use building at 9‑19 Grand Avenue and a two‑story commercial addition with a skywalk at 310‑320 Grand Avenue. The board will also consider a resolution for a…
Board to consider adopting a new zoning map and amending Chapter 54
The Planning Board will review a zoning‑map consistency memorandum and a referral memorandum dated July 15, 2026. It will consider Ordinance O‑26‑03, which amends Chapter 54 and adopts a new zoning map for the township. The board will also hold public hearings on three minor subdivision and site‑plan proposals. These…
Committee reviews 41-lot residential subdivision and several commercial site plans
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.
Planning Board to consider two large residential development proposals
The Roseland Planning Board will review two major site‑plan appeals: one for a 325‑unit mixed‑use project at 7 Becker Farm Road and another for a 265‑unit residential building at 4 Becker Farm Road. The board will also discuss Ord 18‑2026, which proposes an escrow fee for C‑variance applications involving one‑ and…
Board will consider amending the Monmouth Mall Redevelopment Plan ordinance
The Planning Board will discuss Ordinance 15-2026, which proposes changes to the Monmouth Mall Redevelopment Plan. It will also memorialize a site plan with variances for a property at 9 Highway 36, Block 2304 Lot 64. Additionally, the board will review a request to extend the map filing date for the Old Orchard…
Planning Board to consider 4‑story mixed‑use River Road development with 100 units
The Chatham Planning Board will review Application #26‑01, a preliminary and final major site plan for a proposed four‑story mixed‑use building at 29‑39 River Road. The project includes 100 residential units and ground‑floor retail space. Board members will discuss the submitted plans, engineering reviews, and related…
Board will consider a use variance for The White Sands Ocean Front Resort
The Board will first approve the minutes from the April 16, 2026 meeting. It will then review Application 2026-19, a request by The White Sands Ocean Front Resort to obtain a use variance for a multi‑use hotel, spa, restaurant/banquet and a private residence at 1201‑1205 Ocean Avenue. The public may comment on this…
Zoning Board to hear variance request for 4-story multifamily building
The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to consider a variance request for a new 4-story residential building at 109 W Englewood Ave. The applicant seeks relief from multiple zoning requirements including height, density, and parking.
Public hearing for 142-144 Halsted Street development
This special Planning Board meeting includes public hearings for proposed developments at 142 and 144 Halsted Street, with documents from Halsted Street Dev LLC. No other items are listed beyond the hearing-related files.
Agency to purchase property at 169-171 W. Main Street
The Rahway Redevelopment Agency will consider a purchase agreement for a property on W. Main Street. The body is also reviewing a professional services agreement for planning and an amendment to legal service fees.
Board will consider a 233 Fulton St multifamily housing variance request
The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was cancelled, so pending items were carried over to the next meeting on August 19, 2026. The board will review a rezoning and variance application for 233 Fulton Street to replace an existing building with a three‑story, six‑unit multifamily structure. It will also consider a…
Historic Preservation Commission reviews site plans and demolition applications
The Commission will review several advisory items including a revised mixed-use building plan for Beechwood Road and residential development at River Road. The agenda also includes demolition permits for properties on Mountain Avenue and Shunpike Road, alongside discussions regarding historic site verification…
Zoning Board to review residential developments and subdivisions
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for residential projects on Aston Terrace and McElroy Avenue. The board will also review applications for two-family dwellings and a 24-unit residential development.
Lodi Improvement Committee to discuss City Council presentation and 2026 activities
The committee will discuss an update presentation for the City Council and review task assignments for its 2026 annual activities. The body will also determine topics for upcoming August and September meetings.
Planning Board to review variance and subdivision requests
The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board will consider three land-use applications. These include requests for variance relief for home additions and pools, and one minor subdivision application.
Ordinance for 11 Marshall Street Phase II redevelopment lease considered
The Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-05, authorizing a lease agreement with the Passaic County Improvement Authority for the 11 Marshall Street Phase II Redevelopment Project. A separate public hearing will address proposed expenditures for the 2026 Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic…
Planning Board to receive reports on past site plan actions
This meeting of the Burlington County Planning Board is primarily procedural, including approval of minutes and reports on past land development reviews and performance guarantees. The board will hear reports on three site plans from the June 9 meeting, including a disapproval and two conditional approvals. No new…
Review of seven development applications including warehouses and subdivisions
The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee will meet via conference call on July 14, 2026, to discuss seven site plan and subdivision applications. The items include three warehouse projects in Burlington Township, a subdivision in Eastampton, two properties in Moorestown, and a wireless infrastructure…
Council to vote on denying cannabis cultivation license, $150K land purchase
The Vineland City Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances, including the purchase of 2040 Maple Avenue for $150,000 for recreational use and the acquisition of 1467 Spring Road. The Council will also vote on first-reading ordinances for property acquisition, compensation plan changes, and traffic…
Discuss redevelopment study for Block 1106 lots on Charman Ave/Warwick Rd
The Planning Board will consider a redevelopment study for Block 1106, covering lots 16‑20 located on Charman Avenue and Warwick Road. The study is being presented by First Step Capital, LLC. No other business items are listed on the agenda.
Manville Council considers economic committee restructuring and various resolutions
The Borough Council is considering an ordinance to restructure the Economic Development Committee. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding developer escrow fees, tax remittance extensions, and affordable housing spending plans.
Commission reviews sign and exterior changes for three local businesses
The Historic Preservation Commission will review applications for signage and exterior modifications. The body will consider changes to awnings, paint, and signs for businesses on Prospect Street, Garber Square, and E. Ridgewood Avenue.
East Orange Council to consider $11.6 million in refunding bonds
The City Council is holding public hearings and final votes on two bond ordinances to restructure debt and fund deferred charges. The body will also consider ordinances to prohibit data centers and amend land use and redevelopment plans.
Westfield Board of Adjustment reviews residential setback and construction variances
The Westfield Board of Adjustment will hear multiple zoning variance appeals for property modifications that currently conflict with local land use rules. These hearings cover carried, new, and continued requests for swimming pools, second-floor additions, driveways, and outdoor structures. The board's decisions will…
Planning Board will review minutes, a resolution, and multiple development applications
The Millville Planning Board will consider the minutes from its May 11, 2026 meeting. It will consider Resolution #10‑2026PB submitted by Charlotte Lacivita. The board will also review three development applications: “My Great Space” and two applications from PD Millville Redeveloper. The agenda also includes other…
Emerson Land Use Board to review setbacks and signage for Shop Rite Plaza
The Municipal Land Use Board will review several applications for property additions and zoning variances. The board is considering requests for setbacks and impervious coverage at residential sites and signage and parking at the Shop Rite Plaza.
Planning Board to review residential additions and zoning variances
The Planning Board will consider several residential applications for additions, garages, and sheds that require zoning variances. The board will also review signage for a local business and process resolutions for four properties.
Zoning Board to review mixed-use and residential projects on Broad and Elizabeth Ave
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is reviewing site plans for several residential and commercial developments. The board will consider proposals for mixed-use buildings and parking modifications. Some items are listed for final resolution.
Council to amend Monmouth Mall plan to permit veterinary offices
The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 15-2026, which amends the Monmouth Mall Redevelopment Plan to add veterinary offices as an allowed use. The meeting also includes several consent‑agenda resolutions: redeeming tax sale certificates, releasing escrow funds for Tesla Inc., approving…
Town approves up to $3.97 million construction loan notes for water main replacement
The Clinton Town Council met on July 8, 2026 to consider a series of resolutions and reports. It approved a water capacity reservation of 2,160 gallons per day for a multi‑family development at 6 West Street. The Council authorized the submission and execution of grant application MA‑2027‑00057 to the New Jersey…
Board will vote on a 9‑unit apartment project at 54 Holdsworth Court
The Passaic Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to consider several land‑use applications, including a two‑story, nine‑unit apartment building at 54 Holdsworth Court (R‑3 zone). The board will also review a five‑story mixed‑use development at 181 Jefferson Street and an accessory dwelling unit at 102 Spring…
Public hearing on minor subdivision for two new homes at 14 Water Street, Colonia
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision and bulk variances at 14 Water Street, Colonia, proposing to demolish an existing dwelling and construct two new 4-bedroom homes. The board will also receive presentations on non-condemnation redevelopment study areas for multiple properties in…
DRC reviews indoor sports complex and subdivision waiver in Lower Township
The Development Review Committee is meeting to review two projects in Lower Township. The agenda includes a proposal for a recreational sports complex and a request for a subdivision waiver.
Zoning Board to consider converting doctor's office into school at 135 Passaic Ave
The Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on July 1, 2026, to consider five zoning applications, including a request to convert a doctor's office and upper-floor residence into a school at 135 Passaic Avenue. The board will also vote on approving minutes from six prior meetings and will…
Millville seeks $350k UEZ grant for business district improvements
The City Commission will consider several resolutions authorizing applications for Urban Enterprise Zone grants totaling over $750,000, including $350,000 for business district improvements Phase 3 and $152,878 for the FY2027 administration budget. Also on the agenda: first reading of an ordinance to add handicapped…