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Where these documents come from

The official link comes first, and it is the one to cite. Everything here is published by Bridgewater Township, Somerset County, the State of New Jersey, a federal agency or a court. Their copy is the authoritative version.

We do not edit, redact or re-typeset anything. If anything on this page ever disagrees with the township's copy, the township's copy is right and we want to know: info@localwhy.org.

Affordable housing

The Fourth Round housing plan, the court case behind it, and the developments that carry it.

  • Bridgewater Township

    Notice of Adoption of Ordinance 26-17: quitclaim deed, Block 520, Lot 17

    The township's legal notice, dated Oct. 16, 2026, titled "Notice of Adoption of Ordinance 26-17 - Authorizing a Quit Claim Deed." The ordinance releases affordability controls on about 16 apartments at Block 520, Lot 17 whose 30-year deed restriction expired in June 2026. The township's Resolution #26-10-15-218 records the adoption on Oct. 15, 5-0. LocalWhy has not yet reviewed the notice text.

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    The Council introduced the ordinance on Oct. 1, 2026, 5-0; Administrator Michael Pappas said current residents who still meet income limits may keep their reduced rents.

  • Superior Court of New Jersey 10 pages

    Consent Order Final Compliance Certification, SOM-L-186-25 (April 15, 2026)

    Judge William G. Mennen's order certifying Bridgewater's Fourth Round plan, on the joint request of the township and Fair Share Housing Center: obligations of 130 (rehabilitation) and 421 (new construction), 438.5 credits, and repose from exclusionary-zoning and builder's-remedy suits from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2035.

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    • Paragraph 3: the ten-year certification and repose, subject to revocation on motion.
    • Paragraph 4: the Prior Round (713), Third Round (1,414) and Fourth Round (130 and 421) figures.
    • Paragraph 8 (page 7): how the 421 is met, totaling 370 credits plus 68.5 bonus credits, 438.5.
    • Paragraph 9: yearly reporting and the midpoint review as of July 1, 2030 for inclusionary sites without preliminary site plan approval.
    • The recitals: the Dec. 2, 2025 settlement, the Jan. 12, 2026 order, and the dismissed challenges of Bridgewater KDP, LLC and 821 Bridgewater, LLC.

    The posted copy is a scan.

  • Superior Court of New Jersey 176 pages

    Certification of Alexander G. Fisher, Esq.: implementing ordinances, spending plan and manuals (SOM-L-186-25)

    The township attorney's certification filing Bridgewater's Fourth Round implementing items with the court: the R-10A, RMDU-26, AH-1, AH-2 and AH-3 zoning ordinances, the affordable housing and development fee ordinance, the trust-fund spending plan, the affirmative marketing plan and three operating manuals.

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    • The zoning texts: Ordinance 25-24 (AH-3, Cornell Boulevard: 11 affordable units, 3 stories and 38 feet; 4 disabled-veteran units, 2.5 stories and 35 feet; adopted Dec. 17, 2025, effective Jan. 6, 2026) and Ordinances #26-02 to #26-04 (up to 128, 340 and 140 units; adopted March 5, 2026).
    • The spending plan: a $2,400,783.32 balance at Sept. 30, 2025, $10,007,441.99 in projected revenue to 2035, and up to $600,000 toward buying the Cornell Boulevard lot.
    • The court order cited: a “January 9, 2026 Order”; the April 15, 2026 consent order cites an order of Jan. 12, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance #26-01: affordable housing and development fee ordinance

    Adopts an affordable housing ordinance and development fee ordinance under the Fair Housing Act, the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls and N.J.A.C. 5:99. Introduced Feb. 19, 2026; adopted March 5, 2026, 5-0, with no public speakers.

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    • Affordability rules for units in the township: income mix, bedroom distribution and controls.
    • Development fees paid into the affordable housing trust fund.
    • A municipality-wide mandatory set-aside of 20% for developments (other than detached single-family homes) of five or more new units created through a rezoning, variance, redevelopment plan or rehabilitation plan at six or more units per acre; it does not apply to sites and zones the housing plan names.

    The adopted text is reproduced in the township attorney’s March 10, 2026 certification to the court; LocalWhy read it there.

  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance #26-02: RMDU-26 zone at 520 Route 22 East (KRE)

    Extends the RMDU-26 multifamily zone to Block 400, Lot 7.06 at 520 Route 22 East for an inclusionary family rental development of up to 128 units with at least 28 affordable units (a minimum 21% set-aside). Adopted March 5, 2026, 5-0; effective March 25, 2026.

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    • The unit cap: a maximum of 128 residential units.
    • Height: 4 stories and 48 feet for buildings with residential units.
    • The set-aside: at least 21% affordable, with a share of very-low-income units.

    Former Councilman Filipe Pedroso spoke at the hearing; see the March 5, 2026 minutes. The adopted text is reproduced in the township attorney’s March 10, 2026 certification to the court; LocalWhy read it there.

  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance #26-03: AH-2 zone at 1400 Frontier Road

    Creates the AH-2 Affordable Housing Zone on Block 711, Lot 7 at 1400 Frontier Road for an age- restricted development of up to 340 units, 70 of them affordable senior rentals, plus a five- bedroom supportive group home. Adopted March 5, 2026, 5-0; effective March 25, 2026.

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    • Age restriction: the zone is for age-restricted multifamily housing.
    • The unit cap and height: 340 units; 4 stories and 52 feet.
    • The set-aside: 22% based on credits, with no fewer than 70 affordable units and one five-bedroom group home.

    The adopted text is reproduced in the township attorney’s March 10, 2026 certification to the court; LocalWhy read it there.

  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance #26-04: AH-1 zone at Bridgewater Plaza, 250 Route 28

    Creates the AH-1 Affordable Housing Zone on Block 170, Lot 4.02 at 250 Route 28 for an inclusionary family rental development of up to 140 units with at least 31 affordable units (a minimum 22% set-aside). Adopted March 5, 2026, 5-0; effective March 25, 2026.

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    • The unit cap and height: 140 units; 4 stories and 50 feet.
    • The set-aside: at least 22% affordable family rentals, with a share of very-low-income units.
    • The site: Councilman Ring noted at the hearing that the project repurposes an existing office building.

    The adopted text is reproduced in the township attorney’s March 10, 2026 certification to the court; LocalWhy read it there.

  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance 25-24: AH-3 zone at Route 202/206 and Cornell Boulevard

    Repeals and replaces the AH-3 Affordable Housing Zone on Block 406, Lot 2.01 for up to 11 affordable multifamily units (3 stories, 38 feet) and 4 units of disabled-veteran housing (2.5 stories, 35 feet), with buffering and access standards from the 2025 Master Plan Re-examination Report. Adopted Dec. 17, 2025; effective Jan. 6, 2026.

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    • The recitals: Ordinance 25-15 created the zone (first reading Aug. 7, adopted Aug. 21, 2025); this ordinance follows the Planning Board’s 2025 re-examination report.
    • Two building types: 11 multifamily affordable units on at least 40,000 square feet and 4 disabled-veteran units on at least 25,000 square feet.
    • Neighbor protections: a landscape buffer and fencing next to single-family homes, and driveways at least 20 feet from any adjacent residential use.

    The Council’s minutes record the introduction on Dec. 3, 2025, 3-1 (Pedroso nay, Ring absent), and the adoption on Dec. 17, 2025, 4-0 (Pedroso absent). The adopted text is reproduced in the township attorney’s March 10, 2026 certification to the court; LocalWhy read it there.

  • Bridgewater Township 2 pages

    Resolution 25-07-10-182: Council endorses the housing plan

    Endorses the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan adopted by the Planning Board on June 25, 2025. Adopted July 10, 2025, 4-1: Kirsh, Kurdyla, Ring and Norgalis aye; Pedroso nay. Filed with the court July 11, 2025.

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    • The recitals: the DCA’s 130 and 474; the township’s January 2025 resolution; the Program’s April 15, 2025 recommendation and Judge Mennen’s April 23, 2025 order setting 130 and 421.
    • Two prospective-need figures: one recital says the planner “arrived at” 474, the next that Res. 25-01-30-068 established 417. The January resolution itself says 417.
    • The roll call on page 2.
  • Bridgewater Township Planning Board

    Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, Fourth Round, Part 1 (June 25, 2025)

    Part 1 of the township's 2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, adopted by the Planning Board on June 25, 2025 and filed with the court. It covers the obligation history, demographics and housing stock, and the four rezoning sites: KRE (520 Route 22 East), Bridgewater Plaza (250 Route 28), 1400 Frontier Road and Cornell Boulevard.

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    • Page 1: the NJBA challenge, the March 2025 mediation and the court’s April 23, 2025 decision setting the obligation at 421.
    • The site tables: projected units at Cornell Boulevard (15), KRE (128), Bridgewater Plaza (140) and 1400 Frontier Road (340), and the affordable units at each.
    • Bridgewater Plaza’s lot: page 28 says “Block 170, Lot 14.02”; other pages and Ordinance #26-04 say Lot 4.02.

    LocalWhy has reviewed only Part 1; the plan’s later chapters are listed on the township’s Planning page and have not yet been reviewed by LocalWhy.

  • Bridgewater Township 36 pages

    Resolution 25-01-30-068: Fourth Round obligation of 130 and 417

    The Council's binding resolution committing to a Present Need of 130 and a Prospective Need of 417, based on a Jan. 24, 2025 report by Graham Petto, P.P., AICP (Topology), with all rights reserved. Adopted 3-0 (Kurdyla, Ring, Norgalis aye; Kirsh and Pedroso absent); filed with the court Jan. 31, 2025 with the planner's report.

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    • The state’s estimate: the recitals give the DCA’s Oct. 18, 2024 figures of 130 and 474.
    • The township’s figures: 130 and 417, from the attached Topology report.
    • Reservations of rights: to adjust for a windshield survey, land, sewer or water, and to revoke the resolution if the 2024 law is successfully challenged.
    • The roll call on page 3.

    The court later set the obligation at 130 and 421 (April 23, 2025).

Data centers

The townwide ban on data centers and detention centers, and the lawsuit against it.

  • Bridgewater Township Planning Board

    Planning Board notice of board action: master plan consistency review, Ordinance #26-21

    On Oct. 27, 2026 the Planning Board considered proposed Ordinance #26-21, amending the Greymark Office Tract Redevelopment Plan, and in a finding that it is "NOT inconsistent with the Master Plan" recommended that the Council adopt it. Notice dated Oct. 28, 2026.

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    • The finding: “NOT inconsistent with the Master Plan,” with a recommendation for adoption.
    • The memorializing resolution, available for inspection in the Planning Department at 100 Commons Way.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Notice of Introduction of Ordinance 26-21: amending the Greymark ("Graymark") Office Tract Redevelopment Plan

    The township's legal notice, dated Oct. 16, 2026, of the introduction of Ordinance 26-21 amending the Greymark Office Tract Redevelopment Plan (spelled "Graymark" in the notice title). LocalWhy has read the notice title on the township's legal-notices page, not its text.

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    • The hearing date and place for second reading and final action (Nov. 5, 2026, by the township’s Resolution #26-10-15-222).
    • The ordinance summary published with the notice.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance #26-21: amending the Greymark Office Tract Redevelopment Plan (item 26-10-15-222)

    The township's one-page resolution #26-10-15-222 introducing "An Ordinance Amending the Greymark Office Tract Redevelopment Plan" (Ordinance #26-21) on Oct. 15, 2026, 5-0, with the hearing set for Nov. 5, 2026 and referral to the Planning Board for Oct. 27. As TAPinto described the ordinance, it removes data centers as a permitted use and makes them a prohibited use. Final vote pending. LocalWhy has not yet reviewed the ordinance text.

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    • Sections 1 to 5: as TAPinto described them, removing data centers as a permitted use, designating them a prohibited use, and deleting other references to them.
    • The recitals: Councilman Ring read that the Council “desires to remove data centers as a permitted use in the Greymark office track redevelopment plan” (TAPinto, Oct. 26, 2026).
    • The roll call: introduced 5-0 (Bucko, Isla, Kirsh, Ring, Geiger aye; moved by Ring, seconded by Geiger), with the public hearing and final action set for Nov. 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
    • The agenda’s different title: the Oct. 15 agenda listed, as item 11(c), an ordinance repealing Resolution #24-12-05-282 (the Dec. 5, 2024 redevelopment designation) and Ordinance 25-05.

    The Planning Board found it not inconsistent with the Master Plan on Oct. 27, 2026.

  • Undated — living web page Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance 25-05: Greymark Office Tract Redevelopment Plan (1200 Route 22)

    The 2025 ordinance adopting a redevelopment plan for the Greymark Office Tract at 1200 Route 22, listed by the township as "25-05 - Adopting a Redevelopment Plan for 1200 Route 22." The plan lists data centers as a principal permitted use. The ordinance is marked "Adopted: April 24, 2025; Effective: May 14, 2025" (TAPinto gave April 25). It adopts the plan dated March 20, 2025, prepared by Michael Sullivan, ASLA, AICP, and adds a "Data Center" definition to Section 126-2.

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    • The adoption date: the ordinance gives April 24, 2025, as do a resident’s statement in the Aug. 20, 2026 Council minutes and the owners’ complaint (as Patch quoted it); TAPinto gives April 25, 2025.
    • The votes: introduced March 20, 2025, 3-1 (Kirsh, Ring, Norgalis aye; Pedroso nay; Kurdyla absent), and adopted April 24, 2025, 3-1 (Kurdyla, Ring, Norgalis aye; Pedroso nay; Kirsh absent), per the township’s resolutions #25-03-20-102 and #25-04-24-117.
    • Permitted uses: data centers as a principal permitted use; warehouse use is also in the plan, according to the July 23, 2026 Council minutes.
    • The concept plan: Planner Katherine Sarmad told the Council on Aug. 20, 2026 that page 10 of the plan requires compliance with the concept plan on page 11.
    • The supersession clause: the owners’ complaint, as Patch quoted it, says the plan’s standards supersede Chapter 126 zoning in the redevelopment area.

    Ordinance #26-21, introduced Oct. 15, 2026, would amend this plan; TAPinto reported that it removes data centers as a permitted use.

Land use and development

Applications, redevelopment areas and the Master Plan: what is being proposed and built across the township.

  • Bridgewater Township Planning Board

    Planning Board notice of decision: Master Plan Reexamination Report (Oct. 27, 2026)

    On Oct. 27, 2026 the Planning Board adopted a Master Plan Reexamination Report dated Oct. 16, 2026, under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28, and memorialized it the same night. The report and resolution can be inspected in the Planning Department.

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    • The report itself, dated Oct. 16, 2026, at the Planning Department, 100 Commons Way, weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Data centers: TAPinto reported that the Township Planner said the master plan was amended to reflect new state law and regulation of data centers.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Planning Board notice of decision: Briad Development, 600 Corporate Boulevard

    The Planning Board approved with conditions, on Sept. 1, 2026, Application 26-004-PB of Briad Development, LLC for Block 411, Lot 39.11 (600 Corporate Boulevard): minor subdivision with bulk variance. Resolution adopted Oct. 27, 2026.

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    • The memorializing resolution, with the conditions of approval, available for inspection in the Planning Department at 100 Commons Way.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Planning Board notice of decision: Estate of Anita B. Hogan, 1700 Mountain Top Road

    The Planning Board approved with conditions, on Aug. 4, 2026, Application 25-014-PB of the Estate of Anita B. Hogan for 1700 Mountain Top Road: preliminary and final major subdivision. Resolution adopted Oct. 6, 2026.

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    • The memorializing resolution, with the conditions of approval, available for inspection in the Planning Department at 100 Commons Way.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Planning Board notice of decision: Antonino LoPresti, 120 Chestnut Street

    The Planning Board approved with conditions, on Sept. 1, 2026, Application 26-003-PB of Antonino LoPresti for 120 Chestnut Street: minor subdivision with bulk variance. Resolution adopted Oct. 6, 2026.

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    • The memorializing resolution, with the conditions of approval, available for inspection in the Planning Department at 100 Commons Way.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Zoning Board notice of decision: Liquid Church, 430 Route 22 East

    The Zoning Board approved with conditions, on Sept. 8, 2026, Application 25-023-ZB of Liquid Church, a NJ Nonprofit Corporation, for Block 400, Lot 5 (430 Route 22 East): preliminary and final site plan, a D(3) use variance and bulk variance relief. Resolution adopted Oct. 13, 2026.

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    • The memorializing resolution, with the conditions of approval, available for inspection in the Planning Department at 100 Commons Way.
  • Bridgewater Township Zoning Board of Adjustment

    Zoning Board notice regarding upcoming meetings (Oct. 7, 2026)

    The Zoning Board would not convene on Oct. 27, 2026 "due to Election related activity in the meeting room"; the Rockland APV hearing was adjourned to an Oct. 20 special meeting with new notice. The next regular meeting was Oct. 13, 2026.

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    • Where to inspect the Rockland APV application: the Office of the Land Use Administrator, 100 Commons Way.
  • Bridgewater Township Zoning Board of Adjustment

    Zoning Board notice of special meeting, Oct. 20, 2026: Rockland APV (App. 24-029-ZB)

    Notice of a Zoning Board special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2026 for the fourth hearing on Rockland APV Bridgewater Energy LLC's application (24-029-ZB) for Block 338, Lot 9 (760 East Main Street): preliminary and final major site plan and minor subdivision.

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    • The application: number 24-029-ZB, the block and lot, and the relief sought as the notice lists it.
    • “Continuance – 4th Hearing”: the notice’s count of the hearings.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Zoning Board notice of decision: Christopher and Emily Cabel, 136 Pine Street

    The Zoning Board approved with conditions, on Sept. 8, 2026, Application 26-010-ZB of Christopher and Emily Cabel for Block 156, Lot 10 (136 Pine Street): bulk variances. The notice gives a resolution adoption date of Sept. 23, 2026.

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    • The memorializing resolution, with the conditions of approval, available for inspection in the Planning Department at 100 Commons Way.
    • The resolution date: the notice says 9/23/26; the Board’s meeting that week was Sept. 22.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Zoning Board notice of decision: Champion Real Estate Management, Block 170, Lot 1.01

    The Zoning Board approved with conditions, on Aug. 25, 2026, Application 26-009-ZB of Champion Real Estate Management, LLC for Block 170, Lot 1.01 (formerly Lots 1, 2 and 3): preliminary and final site plan, a D(4) variance and bulk variances. Resolution adopted Sept. 8, 2026.

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    • The memorializing resolution, with the conditions of approval, available for inspection in the Planning Department at 100 Commons Way.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Zoning Board notice of decision: Jeffrey S. Hinkle, 66 Finderne Avenue

    The Zoning Board approved with conditions, on Aug. 25, 2026, Application 25-011-ZB of Jeffrey S. Hinkle for Block 254, Lot 18 (66 Finderne Avenue): a D(1) use variance. Resolution adopted Sept. 8, 2026.

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    • The memorializing resolution, with the conditions of approval, available for inspection in the Planning Department at 100 Commons Way.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Zoning Board notice of decision: Manavkumar Shah, 261 Leeham Street

    The Zoning Board approved with conditions, on July 28, 2026, Application 25-017-ZB of Manavkumar Shah for Block 545, Lot 14 (261 Leeham Street): a D(4) variance and bulk variance relief. Resolution adopted Sept. 8, 2026.

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    • The memorializing resolution, with the conditions of approval, available for inspection in the Planning Department at 100 Commons Way.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Zoning Board notice of decision: CX Towers - RCA LLC, 719 Route 202

    The Zoning Board approved with conditions, on July 14, 2026, Application 25-020-ZB of CX Towers - RCA LLC for Block 163, Lot 6.01 (719 Route 202): preliminary and final major site plan, D(1) and D(6) variances and bulk variance relief. Resolution adopted Aug. 25, 2026.

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    • The memorializing resolution, with the conditions of approval, available for inspection in the Planning Department at 100 Commons Way.
    • The monopole: TAPinto reported a 150-foot telecom monopole on a site owned by American Water.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance 26-14: omnibus land-use ordinance (fees, Chapter 126, residential lighting)

    The omnibus ordinance amending Chapter 94-2 (fees) and various sections of Chapter 126 (land use) and adding Chapter 152 on lighting in residential areas, as filed in the Planning Board's 2026 folder. Introduced Aug. 6, 2026 without its data-center section; adopted Aug. 20, 2026, 4-0 (Isla absent), with no public speakers. LocalWhy has not yet reviewed the text.

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    • Fees: $150 fees for zoning confirmation letters and non-residential change-of-use permits (TAPinto, Aug. 27, 2026).
    • Chapter 152: light nuisance in residential areas.
    • Section 12: rebuilding a home destroyed by fire or natural disaster within the same or a smaller footprint.
    • What was removed: Section 10 and all data-center language, on the Aug. 6, 2026 motion to introduce.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance 26-08: temporary parking on part of Block 222, Lot 3.01 (Route 22)

    Permits a temporary use of part of Block 222, Lot 3.01, next to the Mercedes-Benz dealership on Route 22, for temporary parking subject to conditions. Adopted May 18, 2026, 4-0 (Isla absent). Councilman Ring said it is a one-time, six-month measure. LocalWhy has not yet reviewed the text.

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    • The conditions on the temporary parking.
    • The term: six months, according to Councilman Ring; the start and end dates.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Resolution 26-01-22-050: fifth amendment to the Bridgewater Commons agreement; Urban Edge as redeveloper of The Village

    Authorizes a fifth amendment to the Consolidated Phase I Property Development Agreement with the Bridgewater Commons Mall, consents to the transfer of Block 553, Lot 1.03 (The Village at Bridgewater Commons) to Urban Edge Properties, authorizes a new redevelopment agreement and designates Urban Edge as redeveloper. Adopted Jan. 22, 2026, 3-0 (Kirsh and Ring absent). LocalWhy has not yet reviewed the text.

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    • The payment schedule: Administrator Pappas called the $26,000 in the amendment “an additional negotiated payment”; TAPinto reported $26,000 a year for 2026 to 2028, $50,000 in 2029 and $75,000 from 2030.
    • The resolution number: the minutes print #26-02-22-050; the township’s folder lists 26-01-22-050.
  • Undated — living web page Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance 25-16: PILOT agreement with AR BWT Urban Renewal, LLC (former Sanofi property)

    The 2025 ordinance listed by the township as "25-16 - Pilot Agreement with AR BWT Urban Renewal, LLC," a 30-year financial agreement for Block 483, Lots 17 to 19 on Route 202/206, which TAPinto reported was adopted unanimously on Sept. 4, 2025. LocalWhy has not yet reviewed the text.

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    • The annual service charge formula and the term.
    • The project: the Peters Brook Innovation Center, about 940,000 square feet (TAPinto).

Taxes and budget

Property taxes, the township budget, assessments and tax appeals.

  • Somerset County Board of Taxation

    Somerset County Board of Taxation: 2026 Abstract of Ratables

    The county's 2026 table of assessed values, levies and tax rates by town, published by NJ Treasury. Bridgewater's general tax rate is 1.820 per $100 (effective rate 1.758) on net taxable value of $12,541,052,800; 0.245 of the rate is for municipal purposes.

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    What to look for (Bridgewater, district 06)

    • Rate parts (per $100): county 0.285; county library 0.038; county open space 0.031; regional school 1.221; municipal purposes 0.245; general rate 1.820; effective rate 1.758; equalization ratio 97.47%.
    • Amounts raised: county $35,765,946.85; county library $4,712,234.31; county open space $3,896,363.88; regional school $153,121,021.00; municipal budget $30,698,691.09; total $228,194,257.13.
    • Budget revenues: surplus anticipated $4,568,582.40; miscellaneous revenues anticipated $18,436,449.37; receipts from delinquent taxes $1,200,000.00.
    • Fire districts (special taxing districts): No. 1 $659,512.37 (0.023); No. 2 $558,292.81 (0.063); No. 3 $1,739,085.00 (0.026); No. 4 $745,663.41 (0.041).
    • Property base: 16,668 line items, 14,885 of them residential (Class 2); residential assessed value $9,374,552,400.
  • NJ Department of Education

    Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District: 2026-27 User Friendly Budget

    The regional school district's state-format budget summary: a 2026-27 general fund tax levy of $171,068,217 (2025-26: $166,028,051), a debt service levy of $7,247,882, and Bridgewater's share of the total school levy, $153,121,021.

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    • Enrollment: on-roll estimate 7,797 for 2026-27.
    • Estimated tax rates by town (page 8): Bridgewater’s general fund school levy $146,709,006 and total school levy $153,121,021.
    • The school budget is set by the Bridgewater-Raritan Board of Education, not by the Township Council.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance #26-06: 2026 ordinance to exceed the budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank

    The calendar year 2026 cap bank ordinance under N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14, introduced 5-0 on April 9 and adopted 4-0 on April 23, 2026. LocalWhy has not yet reviewed the ordinance text, which states the percentage and amount.

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  • Somerset County Board of Taxation

    Somerset County Board of Taxation: 2025 Abstract of Ratables

    The county's 2025 table of assessed values, levies and tax rates by town, published by NJ Treasury: the prior-year comparison for Bridgewater's 2026 figures. Bridgewater's 2025 general rate was 1.902 per $100 (effective 1.829), with 0.244 for municipal purposes.

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    • Rate parts (per $100): county 0.293; county library 0.040; county open space 0.031; regional school 1.294; municipal purposes 0.244; general rate 1.902.
    • Amounts raised: municipal budget $27,919,183.06; regional school $148,067,120.00; total $217,627,864.08. Net taxable value $11,445,942,200.
    • Budget revenues: surplus anticipated $5,778,640.72; miscellaneous revenues anticipated $16,890,710.56.
    • Fire districts: No. 1 $645,884.19 (0.024); No. 2 $546,197.23 (0.068); No. 3 $1,670,671.00 (0.027); No. 4 $715,262.60 (0.045).

Open space and environment

Farmland and open-space preservation, wildlife, streams and the Sourland Mountain.

  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance #26-18: floodplain management regulations (repeal and replace Article XXXIX)

    The township's one-page resolution #26-10-15-221 introducing the flood damage prevention ordinance on Oct. 15, 2026, 5-0, with its hearing set for Nov. 5, 2026. The ordinance's title repeals Article XXXIX, Specific Floodplain Requirements (Sections 126-289.101 et seq.), and adopts a new Article XXXIX. A township notice dated Oct. 16 announces its introduction as Ordinance #26-18. Adoption is pending.

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    • The flood maps adopted by reference: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Map and Flood Insurance Study effective Nov. 13, 2026.
    • Development, elevation and flood-protection standards in flood hazard areas, which the Director of Municipal Services summarized on Oct. 1.
    • The roll call: introduced 5-0 (Bucko, Isla, Kirsh, Ring, Geiger aye; moved by Bucko, seconded by Isla), with the public hearing and final action set for Nov. 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

    This file is the introducing resolution, which gives the ordinance’s title only. LocalWhy has not yet reviewed the ordinance text or the notice of introduction’s contents; both are posted on the township site. The township notice is at https://www.bridgewaternj.gov/add-legal-notice/mayor-council-notices/1850-notice-of-introduction-of-ordinance-26-18-floodplain-management-regulations.

  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance #26-20: acquisition of Block 519, Lot 28

    An ordinance authorizing the township to acquire Lot 28, Block 519, about 24,785 square feet, from Darrow B. and Eric Murdock for $65,600 "from the Township's Affordable Housing Trust Fund" (title in the township's resolution #26-10-15-220, which records the introduction Oct. 15, 2026, 5-0, with the hearing set for Nov. 5, 2026). A township notice dated Oct. 16, 2026 announces it as Ordinance #26-20. Adoption is pending.

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    • Purpose and use of the parcel, which the title does not state.
    • Funding source: the title names the township’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
    • The roll call: introduced 5-0 (Bucko, Isla, Kirsh, Ring, Geiger aye; moved by Bucko, seconded by Isla), with the public hearing and final action set for Nov. 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

    This file is the introducing resolution, which gives the ordinance’s title only. LocalWhy has not yet reviewed the ordinance text.

  • FEMA 5 pages

    FEMA Final Flood Hazard Determinations (Federal Register, Aug. 6, 2026)

    FEMA's notice of final flood hazard determinations, Federal Register Vol. 91, No. 150 (FR Doc. 2026-15942). It establishes Nov. 13, 2026 as the effective date of new Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the listed communities, including the Township of Bridgewater under Somerset County, New Jersey (All Jurisdictions), dockets FEMA-B-2353 and FEMA-B-2539.

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    • DATES: “The date of November 13, 2026 has been established for the FIRM and, where applicable, the supporting FIS report.”
    • Somerset County table: “Township of Bridgewater … Municipal Building, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807,” the local map repository.
    • Why it matters locally: the notice says the FIRM and FIS report “are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to” adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for the NFIP. Bridgewater’s ordinance in response is #26-18.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance #26-12: $2,500,000 bond ordinance for drainage improvements

    Bond ordinance appropriating $2,500,000 and authorizing $2,375,000 in bonds or notes for drainage work including the Spring Run neighborhood area, the 1024 Brown Road area and the Brown Road/Carteret Road area, plus other drainage improvements township-wide. Introduced June 25, 2026 (4-1, Kirsh nay) and adopted July 9, 2026 (5-0).

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    • The named project areas and any cost breakdown among them.
    • Financing: $2,500,000 appropriated, including a $125,000 down payment; $2,375,000 in bonds or notes; a 40-year period of usefulness. Effective July 29, 2026. The text gives no cost breakdown among the named areas.

    The description comes from the ordinance text and the Council minutes.

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    Ordinance #25-14: improvements to Camp Cromwell

    The 2025 ordinance funding Camp Cromwell improvements. On Aug. 6, 2026 the Administrator said a bid document using "the bond ordinance approved at the end of the previous year" was expected within about 30 days. The ordinance appropriates $975,000, including a $48,750 down payment, and authorizes $926,250 in bonds or notes; it was adopted Aug. 21, 2025 and took effect Sept. 16, 2025.

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    • The scope of the Camp Cromwell work listed in the ordinance.
    • The date: the Administrator’s Aug. 6, 2026 phrase “the bond ordinance approved at the end of the previous year” refers to an ordinance adopted Aug. 21, 2025.

Roads and utilities

Road projects, sidewalks, sewer and water, power and cell coverage.

  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance #26-16: additional snow-emergency no-parking streets

    Amends Section 44 (Snow Emergency No-Parking Areas and Areas Requiring Snow Tires or Chains) of Article XIV of Chapter 206 (Vehicles and Traffic) to include additional streets. Introduced Sept. 17 and adopted Oct. 1, 2026, both 5-0.

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    • The added streets: the ordinance marks two additions to the schedule, Chamberlin Way (“Entire length (westerly portion)”) and Loft Drive (“Entire length (outer portion only)”); the Council minutes do not name them.
    • Effective: Oct. 21, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance #26-13: snow clearance near fire hydrants

    Amends Chapter 182 (Snow and Ice Removal) to require snow clearance near fire hydrants. Introduced July 23 (5-0) and adopted Aug. 6, 2026 (4-0, Isla absent).

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    • Who must clear: the text requires “the owner, tenant or occupant of any lands abutting upon the public streets” to remove snow and ice “on or around fire hydrants within 12 hours of daylight after the inclement weather has ended”; the July 23 minutes described owners “with a fire hydrant in front of their property.”
    • Effective date: the footer reads “Effective: Upon Adoption,” while Section IV says no less than 20 days after final passage.
    • Code section: it creates Section 182-1.5 “and shall replace the existing text in the current section located thereat”; Ordinance #26-05 had also created a Section 182-1.5.
    • Questions raised at introduction: hydrants at intersections, hydrants on private property and the definition of a fire hydrant.

    The points above come from the ordinance text and the Council minutes.

  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance #26-11: $1,900,000 bond ordinance for road improvements

    Bond ordinance appropriating $1,900,000 and authorizing $1,805,000 in bonds or notes for Country Club Road, Ardsley Lane and Goldfinch Drive (NJDOT FY 2025 Municipal Aid), Van Veghten Drive and South Avenue (NJDOT FY 2024 Local Transportation Projects Fund), Garretson Road (NJDOT FY 2024 Safe Routes to School, preliminary engineering) and township-wide overlays. Introduced June 25 and adopted July 9, 2026, both 5-0.

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    • The projects and grants named in the title, as listed above.
    • Financing: $1,900,000 appropriated, including a $95,000 down payment; $1,805,000 in bonds or notes; a period of usefulness printed as “[20] years.” Effective July 29, 2026.
    • Votes: introduced June 25, 2026 and adopted July 9, 2026, 5-0 both times (Bucko, Isla, Kirsh, Ring, Geiger), per the Council minutes.

    The description comes from the ordinance text and the Council minutes.

  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance #26-05: snow and ice removal from private roadways of multifamily developments

    Amends Chapter 182 of the Township Code to require snow and ice removal from private roadways serving multifamily residential developments. Introduced April 9 (5-0) and adopted April 23, 2026 (3-1, Ring nay, Geiger absent).

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    • Section 182-1.3: the private-roadway requirement for multifamily developments; the minutes describe the higher fines, “between $1,500 and $5,000,” as applying to it.
    • Clearing deadline: the minutes describe removal “within 12 daylight hours.”
    • Penalties: the text sets a fine of $1,500 to $5,000, or up to 90 days, for Section 182-1.3 violations, and up to $500, or up to 90 days, for other violations; each 24 hours is a separate offense.
    • Enforcement (Section X, new Section 182-5): the text names “the Department of Public Works, the Bridgewater Township Police Department, and/or their designees”; the minutes describe the Health Officer and Code Enforcement being removed before introduction and police enforcement. Township removal on private property is a last resort.
    • Effective: May 13, 2026, per the ordinance.

    These points come from the ordinance text and the Council minutes of March 19, April 9 and April 23, 2026.

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    Res. #25-02-06-074: 2025 recycling agreement with Somerset County

    The township's 2025 agreement with the Somerset County Board of Commissioners for curbside recycling: up to $467,958, based on a fee of $27.60 per household (up from $27.00) for up to 16,955 households, as titled in the township's 2025 resolutions folder. The 2026 agreement (Feb. 19, 2026) is up to $477,537.28 at $28.16 for up to 16,958 households.

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    • The per-household fee and household count, for comparison with the 2026 agreement.
    • Funding accounts named in the resolution (the listed title is cut off at “to be funded f…”).

    The figures come from the resolution’s title in the township’s folder listing. LocalWhy has not yet reviewed the resolution text.

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    NJDOT FY 2026 Draft Transportation Capital Program: Somerset County section

    NJDOT's draft capital program pages for Somerset County. Two Bridgewater projects are listed on Route 202/206 over a branch of Peters Brook: a bridge replacement (project 17333, preliminary engineering $600,000) and a culvert replacement at milepost 27.96 (project 11363, construction $4,550,000).

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    • Route 202/206, Bridge over Branch of Peters Brook (17333 / 173330): Bridgewater Twp, mileposts 27.3–27.7, structure 1808159; “will replace the structurally deficient bridge, built in 1929 and modified in 1948.” Phase PE, fund NHPP, $600,000.
    • Route 202/206, over Branch of Peter’s Brook, Culvert Replacement at MP 27.96 (11363 / 113630): mileposts 27.13–27.96, structure 1808160; replaces two culverts and upgrades guiderail. Phase CON, fund NHPP, $4,550,000.
    • Not in this section: the Prince Rodgers Avenue bridge over I-287 and any schedule or detour plan for the Peters Brook work.
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    Bond Ordinance #25-13: improvements to sewer pump station

    The 2025 sewer bond ordinance named as the funding source for the Middle Brook Sanitary Sewer Pumping Station Phase 2 construction contract (Res. #26-04-09-104, April 9, 2026). It appropriates $4,100,000, all in bonds or notes, for Middle Brook Phase 2. Introduced Nov. 6, 2025 and adopted Dec. 17, 2025, each 4-0 with Councilman Pedroso absent; effective Jan. 11, 2026.

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    • The appropriation and bonds authorized for the pump-station work.
    • The link to the Water Bank: on March 19, 2026 Administrator Pappas said the previous year’s sewer bond ordinance lets the township issue the $4.1 million Water Bank note.

    The Council’s Nov. 6, Dec. 3 and Dec. 17, 2025 minutes record the introduction, the public hearing and the adoption.

Township government

How the township is run: appointments, contracts, policing policy and public notice.

  • Bridgewater Township

    Notice of Adoption of Ordinance 26-19: Health Benefits for Elected Officials

    The township's legal notice, dated October 16, 2026, titled "Notice of Adoption of Ordinance 26-19 - Amending Chapter 26 - Health Benefits for Elected Officials." Listed on the township's legal-notices page; LocalWhy has not yet reviewed the notice text. The notice of introduction is dated October 2.

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  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance 26-19: amending Chapter 26 to eliminate eligibility of elected officials for Township health benefits

    The township's one-page resolution #26-10-15-219 adopting the ordinance on October 15, 2026, 5-0 (Bucko, Isla, Kirsh, Ring, Geiger aye; moved by Ring, seconded by Bucko). Introduced 5-0 on October 1 (Res. #26-10-01-216). LocalWhy has not yet reviewed the ordinance text, which states who keeps eligibility and from when the change applies.

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  • Bridgewater Township 14 pages

    Township Council minutes, October 1, 2026: health benefits and quitclaim ordinances introduced

    Adoption of #26-16 and introduction, 5-0, of the Block 520 Lot 17 quitclaim deed and the elected officials' health benefits ordinances; the floodplain ordinance presentation; the Pilot Fiber agreement tabled.

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    • The health benefits ordinance discussion and Anda Cytroen’s comments.
    • The Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance presentation.
    • Resolution numbers #26-10-01-214 to -217.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, October 1, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 12 pages

    Township Council minutes, September 17, 2026: Motorola radio contract

    The $2,950,000 Motorola radio award, introduction of the snow emergency streets ordinance, budget insertions, the KM Construction final change order and the police chief's contract extension, all 5-0.

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    • #26-09-17-208 (Motorola) and the fire district cost-allocation comment.
    • Consent items #26-09-17-203 to -212.
    • Ring’s report on the elected officials’ health benefits ordinance.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, September 17, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 20 pages

    Township Council minutes, September 3, 2026: data center ordinance #26-15 adopted

    Adoption of Ordinance #26-15, 3-0 with Isla and Ring absent, after an 11-speaker hearing, the Planner's explanation of its definitions and reach, a $133,000 housing trust fund grant, and Vosseller Avenue speeding comments.

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    • The #26-15 hearing and the Planner’s and Attorney’s answers.
    • #26-09-03-199 (Midland Adult Services).
    • Public comment on Vosseller Avenue.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, September 3, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 17 pages

    Township Council minutes, August 20, 2026: omnibus #26-14 adopted; data center ordinance introduced

    Adoption of #26-14 and introduction of the data center ordinance (each 4-0, Isla absent), the Planner's statement on the 1200 Route 22 concept plan, the sewer utility presentation, and the Van Veghten Drive and Cellares resolutions.

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    • The Planner’s and Administrator’s statements on the 1200 Route 22 concept plan.
    • The sewer utility presentation.
    • #26-08-20-193 (base bid $784,430.75; Geiger abstaining).
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, August 20, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 16 pages

    Township Council minutes, August 6, 2026: omnibus ordinance introduced; data center language removed

    Adoption of #26-13 and introduction of the omnibus Master Plan ordinance with its data center language removed, the agenda change on the 1200 Route 22 plan repeal, and 12 public speakers.

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    • The omnibus introduction and the motion removing Section 10.
    • Councilman Bucko’s remarks on the 2025 redevelopment plan.
    • The tabled KM Construction change order and the Bogart Drive speed study.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, August 6, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 17 pages

    Township Council minutes, July 23, 2026: 2025 audit certified; data center questions

    Certification of the 2025 audit and corrective action plan, introduction of the hydrant snow ordinance, the note sale report, and 15 public speakers, many on a possible data center at the Greymark property; discussion of elected officials' health benefits and remote public comment.

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    • #26-07-23-173 and -174 (audit).
    • The Attorney’s statements on the Greymark redevelopment plan.
    • The discussion section on health benefits and remote public comment.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, July 23, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township

    Ordinance #26-10: bond ordinance, $4,205,000 for emergency radio communications systems

    The bond ordinance appropriating $4,205,000 for emergency radio communications systems and authorizing $3,994,750 in bonds or notes, introduced 5-0 on June 25 and adopted 5-0 on July 9, 2026. The text gives a $210,250 down payment and a 10-year period of usefulness; it took effect July 29, 2026.

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    Township Council minutes, July 9, 2026: bond ordinances #26-10 to #26-12 adopted

    Adoption, each 5-0, of the radio, road and drainage bond ordinances, the Miller Park basketball court contract and the Mayor's report on the 2025 audit; public comment on the Greymark property and the Melick farm stand.

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    • Ordinance hearings for #26-10, -11 and -12.
    • #26-07-09-168 (Pave-Rite, $133,505.50).
    • The Mayor’s report on the 2025 audit.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, July 9, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 17 pages

    Township Council minutes, June 25, 2026: radio, road and drainage bonds introduced

    Introduction of the $4,205,000 radio, $1,900,000 road and $2,500,000 drainage bond ordinances (the drainage ordinance 4-1, Kirsh no), adoption of #26-09, liquor license renewals and the Superior Officers' contract.

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    • The three bond ordinance introductions and roll calls.
    • Consent agenda #26-06-25-157 to -164.
    • Discussion of rebuilding after fire and of indoor commercial recreation.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, June 25, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 13 pages

    Township Council minutes, June 4, 2026: Trees for Tomorrow and Starbucks agreement

    The Trees for Tomorrow presentation and $60,000 planting contract, introduction of the Starbucks traffic ordinance and its developer's agreement, and special counsel and IT resolutions, all 5-0.

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    • The Trees for Tomorrow presentation.
    • Resolutions #26-06-04-134 to -140.
    • Bucko’s report on NJDOT stop signs at the Route 22 exit onto Vosseller Avenue.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, June 4, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 15 pages

    Township Council minutes, May 18, 2026: Whitney Court and temporary parking ordinances adopted

    Adoption of #26-07 and #26-08 (each 4-0, Isla absent) and the M&M at Route 206 developer's agreement; public comment on lighting, taxes, data centers and drainage.

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    • Ordinance hearings for #26-07 and #26-08.
    • The M&M developer’s agreement discussion.
    • Public comment on lighting, taxes and data centers.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, May 18, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 13 pages

    Township Council minutes, May 7, 2026: 2026 budget adopted

    Adoption of the 2026 municipal budget, 4-0 with Isla absent, after a hearing and amendment; introduction of #26-07 and #26-08; the reassessment inspection contract and an eight-vehicle lease purchase.

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    • Budget resolutions #26-05-07-119 to -122 and the Mayor’s description of the amendment.
    • Debt discussion at the budget hearing.
    • First readings of #26-07 (Whitney Court) and #26-08 (temporary parking).
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, May 7, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 14 pages

    Township Council minutes, April 23, 2026: cap bank and snow ordinance adopted

    Adoption of Ordinances #26-06 (cap bank, 4-0) and #26-05 (multifamily snow clearing, 3-1, Ring no), with Geiger absent; Vosseller Avenue enforcement figures; and a closed session on tax appeal and trash transfer station litigation.

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    • Ordinance #26-05 roll call and the Loft Farm HOA timing question.
    • The Police Chief’s Vosseller Avenue patrol figures.
    • Public comment from Melick’s Town Farm on the proposed storage facility.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, April 23, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 22 pages

    Township Council minutes, April 9, 2026: 2026 budget introduced

    Introduction of the 2026 budget (Current Fund $54,903,722.86; Sewer Fund $13,924,398.82), the cap-bank and revised snow ordinances, the $2,946,000 Middle Brook pump station award and added snow and salt funds.

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    • The budget presentation, including the proposed 0.2440 to 0.2448 municipal rate.
    • #26-04-09-104 (Sovereign Consulting) and -105/-106 (salt and snow).
    • Ring’s report on the county-required radio replacement (about $3.2 million).
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, April 9, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 12 pages

    Township Council minutes, March 19, 2026: Water Bank note and Municipal Alliance vote

    The $4,100,000 NJ Water Bank financing note, the amended school resource officer agreement, a 3-1-1 Municipal Alliance vote after a failed 2-3 motion, and the multifamily snow ordinance tabled for revisions.

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    • Municipal Alliance motion and #26-03-19-094 roll call.
    • #26-03-19-098 (Water Bank note).
    • Councilwoman Isla’s report on the Greymark subdivision hearing at the Planning Board.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, March 19, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 22 pages

    Township Council minutes, March 5, 2026: Fourth Round ordinances #26-01 to #26-04 adopted

    Adoption of Ordinances #26-01 to #26-04 (each 5-0), the housing trust fund spending plan and manuals, an added $350,000 for snow removal, and discussion of immigration-enforcement guidance and emergency-response cost recovery.

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    • Ordinance hearings for #26-01 to #26-04 and the Township Planner’s remarks.
    • Resolutions #26-03-05-080 to -092, including #26-03-05-087 (Kirsh abstaining).
    • Public comment on Chapter 40 cost recovery.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, March 5, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 19 pages

    Township Council minutes, February 19, 2026: Fourth Round housing ordinances introduced

    Introduction, 5-0, of the four Fourth Round affordable housing ordinances; the professional appointments passed 5-0; the Acting CFO, Middlebrook pump station engineering, the Garretson Road sidewalk grant procedures and the County recycling agreement.

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    • Four ordinance introductions and their roll calls.
    • Resolutions #26-02-19-059 to -075.
    • The Mayor’s remarks on sewer bills and staff changes.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, February 19, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 20 pages

    Township Council minutes, February 5, 2026: professional appointments fail 2-3

    A consent motion on six professional appointments failed 2-3; the Hudson Tunnel resolution, 2025 LOSAP list, Alfred E. Brown Park grant application and a CERT addition passed 5-0; the recycling agreement and sewer engineering contract were tabled. Eleven public speakers.

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    • The failed consent motion and its roll call.
    • #26-02-05-052 (LOSAP list, “$1,557.38 for the year 2025”) and -053 (tennis court grant).
    • Public comment on the Rockland APV battery application and a Garretson Road crosswalk.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, February 5, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 21 pages

    Township Council minutes, January 22, 2026: professional appointments and Bridgewater Commons amendment

    Resolutions adopted 3-0 with Kirsh and Ring absent: township engineer, planner and bond counsel, snow and salt contracts, and the fifth amendment to the Bridgewater Commons agreement transferring The Village to Urban Edge Properties; six professional appointments tabled.

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    • Bridgewater Commons / The Village amendment and the Administrator’s explanation of the 1988 revenue-sharing arrangement.
    • Snow removal at private apartment complexes (Chapter 182 discussion).
    • Public comment on the January board appointments.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, January 22, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 19 pages

    Township Council minutes, January 8, 2026: Board of Adjustment appointments and temporary budget

    Roll calls on each Board of Adjustment appointment (several 3-2 and 4-1 votes and four failed 2-3 motions), the amended $21,736,006.64 temporary budget, the auditor, risk managers and affordable housing agent, and liaison appointments.

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    • Board of Adjustment motions and Resolutions #26-01-08-013 to -018, with each roll call.
    • Temporary budget discussion and #26-01-08-028 and -029.
    • The Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission point of order.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, January 8, 2026.
  • Bridgewater Township 19 pages

    Township Council minutes, January 5, 2026: reorganization

    The Clerk's record of the 2026 reorganization: oaths for Geiger, Bucko and Isla, the election of officers (each 5-0), four annual resolutions adopted 5-0, the members' messages, the Mayor's State of the Township and nine public speakers.

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    • Certification of election and oaths at the start.
    • Selection of officers and Resolutions #26-01-05-001 to -004.
    • The full text of the Council President’s and Mayor’s addresses.
    • Meeting summary: Township Council, January 5, 2026.

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