Township Committee Special Meeting
The Committee approved Resolution 2025-280, a fireworks permit for the December 6 Holiday Festival, and 2025-281, indemnification agreements with PNC Bank and Cooper Jewelers for overflow parking, each 3–0. It then met in executive session on police promotions, 3–0. Committeeman Fine was absent; Mayor Lontai arrived after the meeting began.
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What happened
The special meeting began at 6:01 p.m. in the Susie B. Boyce Meeting Room and ended at 8:20 p.m. Committeeman Blick, Committeewoman Kian, and Deputy Mayor Croson were present. Committeeman Fine was absent and excused. Mayor Lontai arrived after the meeting started. Township Administrator Krane also attended. No one commented on the agenda items or during the privilege of the floor.
Fireworks permit
Resolution 2025-280 authorizes the issuance of a fireworks permit to Garden State Fireworks for the conclusion of the Warren Holiday Festival on December 6, 2025 at the municipal sports fields complex. Fire Marshal Al Shjarback’s November 15, 2025 memo requested approval subject to conditions printed in the resolution: the display begins no earlier than 7:00 p.m.; the October 30, 2025 site setup map is followed; the shells fired do not exceed 300 three-inch shells, 108 four-inch shells and 6 candle effects of 15–30mm, with no single shot over five inches; the Fire Chief determines standby coverage; insurance stays in effect; state and local fire codes including the 2018 ICC Fire Code and NFPA 1123/1124/1126 apply; a post-display search is conducted; and an operational report goes to the Fire Marshal within 48 hours.
Committeeman Blick made the motion, and Committeewoman Kian seconded it. The roll call vote was Blick yes, Kian yes, and Croson yes.
Overflow parking
Resolution 2025-281 authorizes the Mayor to sign indemnification and hold harmless agreements with PNC Bank and Cooper Jewelers Inc. for use of their lots at 45 and 51 Mountain Boulevard as overflow parking during the December 6, 2025 festival. Motion by Committeewoman Kian, seconded by Committeeman Blick. Roll call: Kian yes, Blick yes, Croson yes.
Executive session
Resolution 2025-282 convened an executive session on personnel, specifically police department promotions and interviews. Motion by Deputy Mayor Croson, seconded by Committeeman Blick. Roll call: Croson yes, Blick yes, Kian yes. The Committee entered executive session for police promotion interviews.
Records
Minutes (township agenda page) Agenda, including the full resolutions (township agenda page)