Water & utilities in New Jersey local government
What New Jersey city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
453 New Jersey meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Jersey with the most water & utilities activity
- Ridgewood, NJ (32)
- Ramsey, NJ (20)
- Vineland, NJ (19)
- Millville, NJ (18)
- Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (16)
- Middlesex County, NJ (16)
- Clinton, NJ (15)
- Sussex, NJ (15)
- Brielle, NJ (14)
- Collingswood, NJ (14)
- East Orange, NJ (14)
- Lodi, NJ (13)
Latest matching meetings
Paramus Mayor and Council to vote on budget limits and new borough ordinances
The Mayor and Council will consider several ordinances, including regulations for fats, oils, and grease in the sewer system and a 2026 budget appropriation limit increase. The body will also discuss the 2025 Audit and review various personnel appointments and tax refunds.
Borough authorizes $1.309 million bond for sewer plant sand filter project
The council will consider Ordinance No. 1498-26, which amends Chapter 217 to create a property tax exemption for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. It will also consider Ordinance No. 1499-26, a bond ordinance that appropriates $1,309,000 and authorizes the issuance of $1,309,000 in bonds to fund…
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…
Bond Ordinance BO-1-2026 authorizes $2.8 million for borough improvements
The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will consider a series of ordinances, resolutions, and contract awards. Key items include a bond ordinance authorizing $2,808,773 in appropriations and $2,668,334 in bonds, and a professional services contract for the Canterbury Drive and Shenandoah Drive water main replacement…
Mantoloking to hold public hearing on stormwater management ordinance
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 18 regarding stormwater management and controls. The body will also consider a bond ordinance to reappropriate $187,163.27 and cancel $662,257.74.
Hamilton Council considers $18.2 million in bonds for capital and sewer improvements
The Town Council is reviewing several large-scale funding ordinances for infrastructure and wastewater systems. The meeting also includes a wide range of grant applications, contract renewals, and a proposal to acquire land for affordable housing.
Board of Public Works to discuss proposed 2026 water rates
The Board of Public Works will review reports on water and sewer infrastructure projects and regulatory compliance. The Borough Administrator will present proposed water rates for 2026. The board will also consider a resolution for the payment of vouchers.
Borough Council considers over $2.5 million in capital improvements and water main work
The Borough Council will vote on ordinances to fund water main replacements and various capital improvements. The body is also discussing the acquisition of real property at Block 33902, Lot 21. Other items include board appointments and budget adjustments for special revenue.
Council considers water main replacements and capital improvement bonds
The Borough Council will consider several ordinances, including funding for water main replacements and various capital improvements. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding affordable housing manuals, public health mutual aid, and budget adjustments.
Bond ordinance to fund standpipe water tank repair ($1.176 M)
The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on a bond ordinance that appropriates $1,176,500 and issues $1,117,675 in general improvement bonds to repair and renovate a standpipe water storage tank. Several ordinances will be introduced for first reading, including amendments to the Trees code, speed limits and…
Board will vote on a variance, an appeal, and a stormwater plan amendment
The Freehold Township Planning Board will consider a variance application (VAR# 019-24) for 100 Commerce Drive by New Roc NJ Holdings, LLC. It will also consider an appeal to the Zoning Officer determination (PLNG# 01-26) for 3 Iroquois Drive by Barry Rozen. A public hearing and resolution will be held to amend the…
Village Council to approve $4.7 M water main contract and $728 k water bond
The Ridgewood Village Council will consider several water‑related contracts, including a $4,723,000 award for 2026 distribution main improvements and a $500,000‑per‑year lease of tank space at Glen Avenue. The council will also adopt the Water Capital Bond Ordinance that appropriates up to $728,000 for storage tank…
City Council approves $694,600 contract for White Slough water facility services
The council will adopt a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with West Yost & Associates, Inc. of Davis for regulatory compliance and permitting at the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility, valued at $694,600. It will also adopt Ordinance No. 2048 amending mobile food vending regulations…
Council to award $4.7M water main contract, introduce bond ordinance
The council will vote on a consent agenda awarding a $4.7M contract for 2026 distribution main improvements and introducing a water capital bond ordinance for storage tank renovations and corrosion control. Other actions include approving a $500k/year lease for a Glen Avenue water tank, a $464k contract for South…
Township Committee to approve $6.2 M bond for capital improvements
The Freehold Township Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a rent‑control amendment, a $6,229,072 bond ordinance for general capital projects, and a $966,000 bond for water and sewer upgrades. It will also act on a right‑of‑way dedication to Monmouth County and a sale of a parcel to a…
Council will hold a hearing on the proposed ordinance to open new streets in Brielle
The council will hear a proposed amendment to Chapter Sixteen of the borough code titled “Openings in New Streets.” It will also introduce and pass on first reading ordinances to amend Chapter Twenty (Land Use) and Chapter Twenty‑One (Zoning) to limit impervious surfaces on building lots, and to authorize execution of…
Council to vote on water/sewer rate changes and Washington Ave grant apps
The council will vote on a resolution amending water and sewer rates (Resolution 26-239) and approve grant applications for Washington Avenue improvements in two segments. They will also hear a presentation on 'Skip the Stuff' from the Environmental Commission and consider a consent agenda covering contracts, grants…
Chatham Council to discuss water rates and road improvement grants
The Borough Council will consider several resolutions including amendments to the water and sewer fee schedule. The meeting also includes proposals for NJDOT grant applications regarding Washington Avenue improvements.
City to adopt $3 million bond ordinance for Winchester Avenue sewer replacement
The Ventnor City Commission will adopt two bond ordinances: one for $1,270,000 to fund fire department equipment and vehicles, and another for $3,000,000 to finance Phase 1 of the Winchester Avenue sanitary sewer main replacement. The meeting also includes the adoption of a financial‑agreement ordinance with Ventnor…
Borough Council to consider $566,586.60 bond for police, fire, and sewer projects
The Borough Council will hold public hearings on a bond ordinance for equipment and road improvements and a fee change for construction permits. The body will also review grant revenue and special event permit applications.
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…
Council will vote on water system contracts and a storage‑tank capital bond ordinance
The Ridgewood Village Council met on July 8, 2026 via Zoom and telephone. The agenda included multiple water‑related actions such as contracts for SCADA programming, distribution main improvements, and a Water Capital Bond Ordinance for storage‑tank renovations and corrosion control. The council also considered…
Council to vote on $3.97M loan for water main replacement
The Clinton Town Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $3.97 million construction loan from the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank for a water main replacement project, a water capacity reservation for a 12-unit affordable housing development on West Street, and a grant application for Fairview Avenue…
$8M PFAS bond, $3.5M lead line bonds up for vote
The council will introduce two bond ordinances totaling $11.5 million for water/sewer utility improvements: $8 million for PFAS remediation and $3.5 million for lead service line replacement. Also on the agenda are a yard waste collection ordinance amendment, a resolution authorizing a deer management contract with…
Council to vote on rejecting bids for 10th Ave drainage project
The Manville Borough Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single resolution: rejecting all bids received for the 10th Avenue Intersection Drainage Improvements project. The meeting also includes public comment and routine procedural items.
Sussex Water Quality committee meeting cancelled
The Sussex County Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 2, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026.
Council to waive bid process and approve $324,620 power cable purchase
The Lodi City Council will adopt a series of resolutions authorizing purchases, contract agreements, and large utility billing write‑offs. Items include waiving the bid process for a $324,620 power cable for the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility, approving a $165,000 professional services contract with…
Council to consider $2.9M bond ordinance for capital improvements
The South River Borough Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2026-15, which appropriates $2,921,000 and authorizes $1,805,000 in bonds for sanitation, police and fire equipment, sewer upgrades, and improvements to the Veterans Drive Athletic Field. The agenda also includes second‑reading hearings…
Council to consider $11M PFAS bond and $3.5M lead line replacement
The Borough Council holds a work session, voting on a liquor license renewal and a settlement agreement, and discussing yard waste changes, a deer management agreement, and an RFP for police facilities. The tentative regular agenda includes bond ordinances for $11M in PFAS remediation and $3.5M for lead service line…
Ventnor to authorize $3M sewer project loan
The Ventnor City Commission will consider a $3 million bond ordinance for the first phase of the Winchester Avenue sanitary sewer main replacement project. The body will also authorize an application for a short-term construction loan from the New Jersey I-Bank to finance the work.
Bellmawr Council to vote on $2.7 million capital equipment bond and 2026 budget
The Borough Council will hold a public hearing and final adoption of the amended 2026 Municipal Budget. The body is also considering several bond ordinances for capital improvements and the establishment of a Recreation Committee and Youth Sports Code of Conduct.
Committee to discuss FEMA floodplain issues and stormwater permit
The Point Pleasant Beach Green Team Advisory Committee and Environmental Commission will hold a joint meeting on June 25, 2026. Items include review of April 2026 minutes, officer and committee reports, and discussions on the Stormwater MS4 Permit, FEMA Community Rating System, and floodplain issues. The Green Team…
Environmental Commission to discuss Stormwater MS4 permit, FEMA floodplain rating
The Point Pleasant Beach Environmental Commission will review and discuss several environmental initiatives at its June 25, 2026 meeting. Key discussions include the Stormwater MS4 Permit, the FEMA Community Rating System, and landscape requirements for plot and subdivision plans. The commission will also consider…
Public hearing on Lakewood watershed inventory report
The Lakewood Township Committee will hold a public hearing on the Watershed Inventory Report for the Ocean County watershed map. The consent agenda includes releasing performance guarantees for multiple developers, renewing numerous liquor licenses, authorizing grant applications for road improvements (East Kennedy…
Council to vote on 2026 budget and bond ordinance for public works
The Borough Council will vote on the 2026 municipal budget and a bond ordinance to fund road improvements, police and fire equipment, and sewer utility projects. The body will also hold public hearings on a budget cap ordinance and a construction permit reinstatement fee.
Council to award contracts for vehicles, water projects, and social worker
The Village Council will hold a public workshop to discuss and authorize multiple budget and operations items, including professional services contracts for water hydraulic modeling and energy consulting, vehicle purchases, a social worker contract, and a procurement card pilot program. The meeting also includes a…
Council authorizes $445,000 emergency appropriation for property revaluation
The Emerson Borough Council will adopt several ordinances, including a new affordable housing fee and a $445,000 emergency appropriation for a comprehensive property revaluation. It will also approve routine resolutions such as a right‑of‑entry agreement with Veolia Water, a grant application for Kinderkamack Road…
Paramus Council to adopt 2026 municipal budget
The Mayor and Council will hold a public meeting to consider adopting the 2026 municipal budget (Resolution 26-06-386) and several ordinances, including new regulations for fats, oils, and grease in the sewer system. The agenda also includes resolutions authorizing up to $141,921 for a light installation on a new…
Council to vote on $2.967M bond for capital improvements
The Morristown Town Council holds a regular meeting including a public hearing on the Special Improvement District 2026 Budget Adoption. Among regular business, the council will introduce ordinances to permit instructional kitchens, set elected official and management compensation, and clarify truck parking weight…
Council hearing on $60,000 capital ordinance for Mamie Moon Eco‑Path improvements
The Brielle Mayor and Council will consider a capital ordinance that appropriates $60,000 for improvements to the Mamie Moon Memorial Eco‑Path. They will also introduce an ordinance to amend Chapter Sixteen of the borough code concerning openings in new streets. A consent agenda includes routine items such as a…