Historic preservation in New Jersey local government
What New Jersey city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
572 New Jersey meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Jersey with the most historic preservation activity
- Cape May, NJ (43)
- Medford Lakes, NJ (36)
- Ridgewood, NJ (31)
- South Orange Village, NJ (28)
- Moorestown, NJ (26)
- Westfield, NJ (25)
- Red Bank, NJ (25)
- Summit, NJ (24)
- Tenafly, NJ (23)
- Boonton, NJ (23)
- Westwood, NJ (21)
- Sussex, NJ (17)
Latest matching meetings
CADB to decide Right to Farm eligibility for Sandy Creek LLC
The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to decide on a Right to Farm commercial farm eligibility determination for Sandy Creek LLC in Springfield Township, and to consider a motion supporting SADC preservation of Gates Farm in Pemberton Township. The board will also hear presentations on SADC…
Commission discusses Lifeboat Station 105 open house and 2026/2027 grant plans
The Point Pleasant Beach Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the status of the Lifeboat Station 105 open house, including building condition and potential café tenants. The agenda includes a reading of the Historical Ordinance Plan by Bill Elwell and plans for obtaining grant money for 2026/2027. The…
Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission to discuss community night and website update
The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss new business items, including a Community Night and a website update. The agenda also includes updates from the council liaison and public comment. No formal decisions or specific projects are listed.
Historic Preservation Commission to review 107 Changebridge Road application
The Montville Township Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a review of a Section 106 application for 107 Changebridge Road and a potential nomination for Olde Colonie Estates. The agenda is largely procedural, with updates on ongoing discussions and subcommittee…
HPC to hold designation hearing for 625 Lenox Ave.
The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on the designation of 625 Lenox Ave. as a historic site. The commission will also review an informal demolition request for 122 Eaglecroft Road and provide advisory input on 535 Highland Ave. Old business includes recapping the de-designation…
Historic Preservation Commission to review ADU at 20 Elm Court
The South Orange Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting to review an application for an attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 20 Elm Court, and to hold a hearing on local landmark designations. The commission will also discuss subcommittee updates, including the Prospect Street surveying…
Planning Board to review shed, siding, porch, and tree house variance applications
The Medford Lakes Planning Board is holding its regular meeting to review several applications, including a historic district porch postponement, a siding material waiver, an oversized shed, and a bulk variance for a tree house. The board will also consider a resolution for the tree house variance and a bill for…
Commissioners to set salaries, approve soccer stadium deal
The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and final adoption on a resolution fixing commissioners' salaries. The board will also consider a consent agenda with numerous resolutions, including a stadium license and commercial rights term sheet for soccer at the new Edison stadium…
Paramus Council to consider rezonings, historic rules, and multiple contracts
The Paramus Mayor and Council will hold a public meeting with a full agenda including two ordinance introductions (a zoning map change and historic preservation rules), final adoption of two ordinances, and a large consent agenda of resolutions covering payments, contracts, appointments, and personnel actions. The…
Commission discusses cemetery organization, holiday tree plan, and new member resolution
The Historic Preservation Commission will approve June minutes and discuss the organization of the cemetery, a carriage ride, and a card reader. The agenda also includes a holiday tree plan and a request for a resolution regarding a new member.
Trenton landmarks panel to review facade, sign, and renovation work at 7 properties
The Trenton Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 19, 2026, to review applications for exterior changes to historic properties. New business includes sign and facade work at 250 Tyler Street, a home renovation at 273 Tyler Street, door and window replacement at 222 E. Hanover St, and…
Pennington Historic Preservation Commission to review storefront fills at 24 N. Main St.
The Pennington Historic Preservation Commission will meet on August 18, 2026, via Zoom. The agenda includes a public comment period, approval of June minutes, and a review of application #26-004 for storefront fills at 24 N. Main Street. The commission will also discuss several other items, including a signage…
Agriculture board to review farmland preservation, right-to-farm cases
The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to review minutes, hear reports, and discuss farmland preservation and right-to-farm matters. The agenda includes updates on preservation applications, a grant application, and conflict resolutions for local farms. No major decisions are listed; most items are…
Historic Preservation Commission to vote on 8 final approvals, including McHugh Group and Crown Castle fiber projects
The Cape May Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2026, to consider resolutions for final approval on eight properties, including a McHugh Group project at 1101 New York Avenue and three Crown Castle Fiber LLC right-of-way requests. The commission will also review conceptual…
Trenton Historic Preservation Commission meeting cancelled
The regular meeting of the City of Trenton Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00 PM on Microsoft Teams.
Council to consider removing historic landmark status at 18 Stoneleigh Park
The Westfield Town Council is holding a conference meeting and regular meeting on August 11, 2026, with a full agenda of resolutions, ordinances, and public hearings. Key items include a public hearing on an ordinance to remove the historic landmark designation from 18 Stoneleigh Park, a hearing on adding handicapped…
Franklin Township Committee to hold public hearing on 2026 budget
The Franklin Township Committee will hold public hearings on the 2026 municipal budget and an ordinance to use unexpended bond proceeds for capital improvements. They will also vote on a series of resolutions, including hiring two DPW laborers, accepting a gym equipment donation, and approving farmland preservation…
Historic Preservation Commission reviews five applications
The Ridgewood Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review five applications for changes to historic properties, including a residence, a commercial sign, and a façade color change. The agenda also includes adoption of the July 13, 2026 minutes and routine administrative items.
Historic Commission to review vinyl siding application and color standards
The Medford Lakes Historic Commission is holding its regular meeting to review one historic district application for vinyl siding, discuss new business on approved material colors, and revisit old business on the historic preservation and land development chapters. The meeting includes public comment and standard…
Boonton Historic Preservation Commission to review siding applications
The Boonton Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review two siding applications, discuss public outreach and ordinance violations, and receive a town council report. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and phone.
Board approves $7.4M loan guarantee for Readington Township infrastructure
The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners will vote on multiple loan guarantees for municipal projects, grants for tourism and historic preservation, and contracts for county services. The meeting also includes proclamations, public comment, and personnel actions.
Planning Board to review dental practice expansion and new 10-unit housing
The Planning Board will consider site plans for a dental practice expansion and the addition of two stories to a building for 10 dwelling units. The board will also review a proposal to remove the historic landmark designation from 18 Stoneleigh Park.
HPC workshop to align on revised historic design standards
The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting for an alignment workshop only; no formal action will be taken. Discussion will focus on revising the HPC's Historic Design Standards and application materials, and clarifying the adoption process for those changes.
Historic Preservation Commission to review Olde Colonie Estates nomination
The Montville Township Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of prior minutes, subcommittee reports, and old business. A notable item is the review of a perspective nomination for the Olde Colonie Estates and Condursos. The commission will also discuss proposed…
Cherry Hill Council to vote on zoning change, contracts, and property liens
The Cherry Hill Township Council will hold its regular meeting on July 27, 2026, preceded by a caucus session. The council will consider a zoning ordinance amendment on second reading, several resolutions including contract awards for road striping and historic preservation, and property maintenance liens. Public…
Historic Preservation Commission reviews porch and facade changes in Bridgeton
The Bridgeton Historic Preservation Commission will meet on July 27, 2026, to review and potentially approve changes to front porches, paint colors, and other exterior alterations at ten properties. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including minutes approval, public comments, and an NJEDA grant discussion.
Commission to review demolition and de-designation requests
The Historic Preservation Commission will review a garage demolition and a request for de-designation. The body will also issue a resolution regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property on W. Dudley Ave.
Agricultural Development Board to review farmland preservation and approvals
The Cape May County Agricultural Development Board will meet to approve resolutions for Willow Creek Winery and Rea’s Farm. The board will also review a farmland preservation application for the Sayre Family property.
Historic Preservation Commission reviews pending application for 264 Main Street
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The body is reviewing an old business item regarding Family Laundry at 264 Main Street, where the applicant has not yet provided required information on additional work.
Ridgefield Park Historic Preservation Commission holds routine meeting with no new business
The Historic Preservation Commission met on July 23, 2026, to conduct procedural business including roll call, approval of previous minutes, and public comments. No new business was submitted, and old business regarding a laundry facility at 264 Main Street remained unresolved due to lack of applicant follow-up.
Historic Preservation Commission meeting on July 21, 2026
The commission will review committee reports and various historic nominations. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Harts Corner Schoolhouse, Mershon Tavern, and several unfinished property nominations.
Historic Preservation Commission meeting canceled
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.
Historic Preservation Commission to vote on two final approvals and review 20+ applications
The Cape May Historic Preservation Commission will consider final approval for two properties (918 Stockton Avenue and 1122 Washington Street), review conceptual approvals for three projects, and act on over 20 applications for changes to historic and non-contributing structures. The agenda also includes a public…
Historic Preservation Commission reviews updates on schoolhouse and monument sign
The Freehold Township Historic Preservation Commission meets to review old business, including updates on the West Freehold Schoolhouse restoration and a bid for porch replacement, and discusses new business such as design ideas for a monument electronic sign at Oakley.
Board will discuss Right to Farm issues, including certification and conflict resolution
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…
Historic Preservation Commission to review 257 Warwick Avenue application
The South Orange Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular meeting with a mostly procedural agenda. The main substantive items are a subcommittee update on the Prospect Street surveying process and an application for review at 257 Warwick Avenue. Public comments will be taken, and the next meeting is…
Moorestown Historic Preservation Commission July 16 meeting cancelled
The Moorestown Township Historic Preservation Commission has cancelled its meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall Council Chambers. The notice provides no further details or agenda items.
Planning Board reviews variance applications for tree house and oversized shed
The Medford Lakes Planning Board will consider several applications, including a bulk variance for a tree house setback and location (Barr/Randall) and a bulk variance for an oversized shed (McDonough). It will also review historic district applications for a patio roof, a steel‑log simulated siding material waiver, a…
Westwood Historic Preservation Commission to review 63 Jefferson Ave submission
The commission will review a submission for 63 Jefferson Ave and discuss the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding. The body is also managing a list of sites for future historic designation and reviewing budget items.
Commission to review porch project at 633-635 Washington Street
The Hackettstown Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting. The body will also review an application regarding a porch at 633-635 Washington Street.