Township Committee — June 9, 2026
The Committee introduced the construction fee ordinance (#2598) and a salary ordinance (#2600), accepted two Somerset County FIFA World Cup grants ($164,100.00 and $50,000.00) and extended the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead lease to December 31, 2060, all 5-0. Three people spoke.
- Government
- Environment
- Taxes
Meeting recording
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What happened
What the record shows
All five members were present: Asay, Hodges, McNally, Tompkins and Mayor Duarte McCarthy. There was no executive session. Every vote below was 5-0 (aye Asay, Hodges, McNally, Tompkins, Duarte McCarthy).
Proclamations honored St. James School’s 60th anniversary; the township’s history, for the nation’s 250th anniversary, presented to David Becker, chairman of the 250 Anniversary Committee; and Eagle Scouts Sean Griffin, Chase Lynch and Aarya Parthiban, whose projects built boardwalks for the Environmental Education Center.
Ordinances introduced (hearings June 23)
- #2598, amending the construction fee schedule in Chapter 12, after the May 26 tabling. The minutes print no fee amounts at introduction.
- #2600, amending Salary Ordinance #2455 for compensation from July 1, 2026.
Resolutions
The consent agenda included:
- #2026-0289 and #2026-0290, accepting Somerset County grants of $164,100.00 (FFY26 FIFA World Cup Grant Program) and $50,000.00 (World Cup Community Initiative, for public events) and adding them to the 2026 budget. See budget and taxes.
- #2026-0300, a fifth amendment to the lease with the Friends of the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead, Inc. at 450 King George Road, extending it ten years to December 31, 2060. See parks and recreation.
- #2026-0296, a Ventrac tractor with snow blower and V-blade for Public Works, not to exceed $30,360.40.
- Two tax refunds to CoreLogic for taxes paid in error on exempt properties, a mechanic and a truck driver for Public Works, and the bill list.
The May 26 minutes were approved.
Public comment
Three people spoke. Todd Edelstein of Riverside Drive spoke about the consent agenda. Sue Trapp of N. Maple Avenue thanked Public Works for the clean-up on N. Maple Avenue after the previous weekend’s storm. John Crane of Decker Street recognized volunteer board and commission members, naming the 250 Anniversary Committee, the Sewerage Authority and the Environmental Commission.
Records
- Minutes (township document page)
- Agenda (township document page)
- Video on the township’s YouTube channel. This page follows the Committee’s minutes.