Boonton, NJ

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Mayor and Town Council will hold a public meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including payments, promotions, and equipment purchases. They will also vote on a resolution to appoint Mark Wrobel to fill a vacant 1st Ward Council seat, and hold public hearings on a 2026 salary ordinance and a parking code amendment. The council will consider a request from the Boonton Volunteer Fire Department for approvals related to its Labor Day celebration.

• Purchase of a combination sewer cleaner truck for up to $570,606.50 from Jet Vac Equipment under Sourcewell contract
• Purchase of a vehicle lift and installation for up to $52,469.79 from First Choice Auto Equipment under ESCNJ contract
• Appointment of Mark Wrobel as 1st Ward Council Member to fill unexpired term ending December 31, 2026
• Public hearing on Ordinance 19-26 fixing 2026 salaries for town officers and employees
• Fire Department requests for Main Street parade, fireworks, alcohol service, DPW assistance, and police traffic control for Labor Day celebration

Planning Board

The Boonton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the major subdivision and site plan application for Park Woods at the Boulevard (Block 113, Lot 10). The board will also discuss potential revisions to the expedited waiver of site plan review ordinance and a follow-up on the Riverwalk extension request. No resolutions are scheduled.

• Public hearing: Park Woods at the Boulevard Associates, LLC — Major Subdivision & Preliminary and Final Site Plan Application Amendment (Block 113, Lot 10)
• Discussion: Potential revisions to Expedited Waiver of Site Plan Review Ordinance (memo from Board Planner Chris Colley, 6/26/2026)
• Follow-up: Riverwalk Extension Request (correspondence from applicant's counsel, 6/11/2026)
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2026 regular meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

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.

• 312 Main Street – Siding Application
• 131 Church Street – Siding Change Application
• Discussion: Public Outreach
• Discussion: Ordinance Violations
• Town Council Report by Council Member Balan

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The council will select and appoint a new 1st Ward Council Member from three candidates submitted by the Boonton Republican County Committee. Salary increases for several town employees, including the Town Clerk to $90,000, are approved. The town also approves the sale of a 15‑foot alley for $10,000 and extends the tax‑payment grace period for August 2026 taxes.

• Resolution 26-173: Appointment of a new 1st Ward Council Member (candidates: Kelly Shiels, Anthony Suppa, Mark Wrobel)
• Resolution 26-176: Town Clerk salary increased to $90,000 effective July 1, 2026
• Resolution 26-184: Rafael Tactuk appointed full‑time Zoning Officer at $89,000 annual salary, effective Aug 3, 2026
• Resolution 26-192: Sale of municipal land (15‑ft alley adjacent to Block 75 Lots 12.01 & 5.02) for $10,000
• Resolution 26-191: Extension of August 2026 tax‑payment grace period by 25 days after mailing

The Boonton Mayor and Town Council appointed Kelli Shiels as the 1st Ward Council Member to fill the unexpired term ending December 31, 2026. The council also approved a consent agenda of resolutions, including salary increases for several town employees, the purchase of a new police ALPR system and body-worn cameras, and an emergency contract for Well #1 pump replacement. Additionally, the council introduced ordinances on salaries, parking, and solid waste, and moved forward an ordinance updating fire department and Length of Service Awards Program rules.

• Appointed Kelli Shiels as 1st Ward Council Member (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda Resolutions 26-174 through 26-206, including salary increases and equipment purchases
• Approved emergency contract for Well #1 submersible pump replacement
• Awarded contract for Axon Fleet 3 ALPR system, not to exceed $25,197.06 over 93 months
• Awarded contract for body-worn cameras and tasers, not to exceed $24,648.56 over 92 months
• Approved corrective action plan for 2025 audit
• Moved Ordinance 18-26 (fire department and LOSAP updates) forward
• Introduced Ordinances 19-26 (salaries), 20-26 (parking), and 21-26 (solid waste)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Mayor and Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a litigation matter, which will be conducted in closed session. The meeting will be held in person at Town Hall and livestreamed via Zoom.

• Closed session to discuss litigation
• Public comments limited to three minutes
• Meeting held at 100 Washington Street

The Boonton Mayor and Town Council held a special meeting on July 10, 2026, primarily to discuss litigation and personnel matters. The council voted to recess into closed session under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 b.7 (litigation), with no action taken in closed session. The open public session began at 3:00 pm, but no public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 3:02 pm with no substantive decisions.

• Approved Resolution 26-172 to recess into closed session for litigation discussion (voice vote, in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:02 PM (moved by Weisman, seconded by DeVenezia)

Planning Board

Planning Board

Historic Preservation Commission

The Boonton Historic Preservation Commission will discuss its public outreach efforts and consider the application to change siding at 131 Church Street. Commissioners will also address any ordinance violations that have been reported. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and a report from Town Council member Balan.

• Public outreach update
• Siding change application for 131 Church Street
• Discussion of ordinance violations
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Board of Health

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Mayor and Town Council will hear a presentation from Boonton Main Street on Canalside Park and consider a consent agenda of 27 resolutions. Key items include the appointment of a Town Administrator, salary increases for non-union employees, and several personnel hires.

• Appoint Patrick M. Laverty as Town Administrator for a four-year term at $150,000 per year (Resolution 26-134)
• Approve 2.25% salary increase for non-union employees for 2026 (Resolution 26-137)
• Appoint Joseph Morabito as full-time Fire Prevention and Zoning Inspector at $85,000 (Resolution 26-138)
• Hire two seasonal DPW laborers at $18.00/hour (Resolutions 26-139 and 26-140)
• Increase annual LOSAP contribution for volunteer firefighters from $2,141 to $2,208 (Resolution 26-142)

The Boonton Mayor and Town Council approved the appointment of Patrick M. Laverty as Town Administrator for a four-year term effective July 1, 2026, at an annual salary of $150,000. The council also approved a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions, including contracts for engineering services, payroll, and water meter replacement, as well as liquor license renewals. An ordinance to license and regulate massage, bodywork and somatic therapy establishments was moved forward. The meeting also included a proclamation honoring retiring Administrator Neil Henry.

• Appointed Patrick M. Laverty as Town Administrator for a four-year term at $150,000/year (Consent Agenda)
• Approved 2.25% salary increase for non-union employees for 2026 (Resolution 26-150)
• Approved Change Order #1 for townwide meter replacement, increasing contract to $1,356,908.76 (Resolution 26-160)
• Approved Contract Amendment #2 for Wellfield Treatment Plant engineering, increasing contract to $739,110 (Resolution 26-161)
• Awarded professional services contracts to Boswell, Inc. for resurfacing and lead service line projects totaling $152,700 (Resolutions 26-162, 26-163, 26-164)
• Approved non-fair and open contract with Action Data Services for payroll/accounting at $28,656.63/year (Resolution 26-158)
• Renewed liquor licenses for multiple establishments including Boonton Elks Club and Steinhausers Tavern (Resolutions 26-165 to 26-171)
• Moved Ordinance 17-26 forward to license and regulate massage, bodywork and somatic therapy establishments

Planning Board

The Boonton Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2026, with no public hearings or resolutions on the agenda. The board will discuss an expedited waiver site plan process memo and a follow-up on the Riverwalk Extension request, approve prior meeting minutes, and handle routine administrative items.

• Expedited Waiver Site Plan Process memo by Planner Chris Colley
• Riverwalk Extension Request Follow-up (TBD)
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026 regular meeting
• Payment of bills confirmed by Board Clerk

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend that the Mayor and Town Council amend the Expedited Waiver Site Plan (EWSP) ordinance to exclude residential uses from eligibility, while retaining the process for commercial uses. The board also directed the Board Planner to review zoning standards for residential development in the Main Street (B-1) District, including minimum unit sizes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approval of bills and minutes.

• Recommended amending EWSP ordinance to exclude residential uses (unanimous)
• Directed preparation of correspondence to Governing Body reflecting the recommendation
• Requested Board Planner review of B-1 District residential standards, including minimum unit sizes
• Approved payment of bills (motion by Brewer, seconded by Venturini)
• Accepted May 13, 2026 meeting minutes as presented

Historic Preservation Commission

The Boonton Historic Preservation Commission will discuss applications for review, including the 719 Main Street signage request. The meeting will also address old business items such as the Rockaway Historic District sign, public outreach efforts, and the 131 Church Street siding change application. An additional topic on ordinance violations will be noted.

• 719 Main Street – Signage Application
• Rockaway Historic District Sign (old business)
• Public Outreach (old business)
• 131 Church Street – Siding Change Application (old business)
• Ordinance Violations (additional topic)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Mayor and Town Council will hold a public meeting on June 1, 2026, featuring a presentation on Canalside Park by Boonton Main Street and a consent agenda with several resolutions. Key decisions include certifying the 2025 municipal audit, promoting a police captain, and awarding contracts for road paving, stormwater study, Right to Know reports, and sludge removal. Public comments are accepted in person or via email.

• Presentation on Canalside Park by Boonton Main Street
• Promotion of Anthony LiMandri to Police Captain at $167,330 per year
• Road paving contract with Tilcon New York for $146,655.75
• Stormwater feasibility study contract with Boswell Inc. not to exceed $46,200
• Sludge removal contract awarded to Spectraserv at $0.085 per gallon

The Mayor and Council certified the 2025 municipal audit and approved the promotion of Anthony LiMandri to Police Captain. They also authorized a contract with Boswell, Inc. for a stormwater feasibility study grant.

• Certified 2025 municipal audit compliance (unanimous)
• Promoted Anthony LiMandri to Police Captain ($167,330 salary)
• Awarded Boswell, Inc. contract for stormwater feasibility study ($46,200)
• Approved payment of vouchers (Resolutions 26-133 through 26-144)

Board of Health

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 10-26, which authorizes the private sale of a 15-foot town-owned alley (Block 75) for at least $10,000 to the highest bidding contiguous property owner. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters, a TAP Grant presentation, and a consent agenda with appointments and a duplicate tax sale certificate.

• Public hearing and proposed adoption of Ordinance 10-26 to sell a 15-foot alley (Block 75, Lot 12.01 and Lot 5.02) via private sale to contiguous owners, minimum price $10,000
• Consent agenda appointing Thomas DeGroot as per diem bus driver at $25.00/hour effective May 5, 2026
• Consent agenda appointing Garry Smith as part-time Plumbing Sub-code Inspector at $15,600/year, not to exceed 6 hours/week
• Consent agenda authorizing duplicate tax sale certificate for Lot 8 in Block 7 (certificate 25-00001) upon loss affidavit and $50 fee
• Correspondence requesting approval to bury a time capsule on Town Hall lawn on July 20, 2026, as part of semi-quincentennial celebration

The Boonton Town Council unanimously adopted five resolutions. They approved the May 4 meeting minutes, authorized payment of all submitted vouchers, appointed Thomas DeGroot as a per‑diem bus driver at $25.00 per hour, appointed Garry Smith as a part‑time plumbing sub‑code inspector at a $15,600 annual salary, and authorized issuance of a duplicate tax‑sale certificate with a $50 fee.

• Approved May 4, 2026 meeting minutes (Resolution 26-127)
• Authorized payment of all department vouchers (Resolution 26-128)
• Appointed Thomas DeGroot as per‑diem bus driver at $25.00/hour (Resolution 26-129)
• Appointed Garry Smith as part‑time plumbing sub‑code inspector at $15,600 annual salary (Resolution 26-130)
• Authorized issuance of duplicate tax‑sale certificate with $50 fee (Resolution 26-131)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings or resolutions. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and acknowledgment of an expedited waiver site plan at 313 Main Street approved on March 6. The board will also discuss a Riverwalk Extension Request. Public comment on non-agenda matters is invited.

• Acknowledgment of Expedited Waiver Site Plan EWSP 26-03 (Victor Cotto, 313 Main Street, Block 1 Lot 12) approved March 6, 2026
• Discussion of Riverwalk Extension Request
• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2026 regular meeting
• Confirmation of payment of bills

The Boonton Planning Board approved paying bills and accepted meeting minutes. The Board directed staff to amend minutes to include unit square footage and review the expedited approval process. The Board tabled a request for an extension of Riverwalk approvals pending more documentation and discussed a $117,000 planning grant.

• Approved payment of bills (unanimous)
• Accepted April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed minutes to include unit square footage for 313 Main Street (unanimous)
• Directed Planner to review expedited approval process (unanimous)
• Tabled Riverwalk extension request pending documentation (9-0)
• Welcomed $117,000 Highlands Council planning grant
• Requested Planner report on Expedited Waiver Site Plan ordinance revisions
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider two applications: a signage request at 920 Main Street and a siding change at 131 Church Street. They will also discuss old business including the Rockaway Historic District sign and public outreach, as well as ordinance violations. The meeting includes public comments.

• Signage application at 920 Main Street
• Siding change application at 131 Church Street
• Discussion of Rockaway Historic District sign
• Discussion of public outreach
• Discussion of ordinance violations

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the 2026 municipal budget totaling $17,769,364, including a cap-bank ordinance (Ordinance 7-26) to allow spending up to 3.5% over the previous year. The council will also vote on a budget amendment adjusting employee group insurance appropriations and a resolution to adopt the final budget.

• Ordinance 7-26: public hearing on exceeding 2% state cap to 3.5%, creating a $189,075.71 cap bank
• Resolution 26-114: adoption of $17,769,364 2026 municipal budget with $10,258,094 raised by taxation
• Resolution 26-115: amendment shifting $25,700 within employee group insurance lines
• Consent agenda includes appointment of Michael N. Mullane as temporary probationary police officer

Board of Health

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Mayor and Town Council will consider a consent agenda including resolutions to approve meeting minutes, pay vouchers, and authorize professional engineering services. They will also discuss two correspondence items: a request from Boonton Volunteer EMS to hold a coin toss during EMS week, and a request from Boonton Rainbow Pride to keep a pride artwork structure in Grace Lord Park through June 2026.

• Resolution 26-112 authorizes a five-year, $20,600 professional services contract with Revize, LLC for website design, hosting, and maintenance ($4,120 per year).
• Resolutions 26-110 and 26-111 authorize Boswell, Inc. and Colliers Engineering & Design to provide professional water and sewer engineering services for 2026.
• Correspondence: Boonton Volunteer EMS requests approval to hold a coin toss on May 20-22 from 3pm to sundown.
• Correspondence: Boonton Rainbow Pride requests permission to keep the annual pride artwork structure in Grace Lord Park through the end of June 2026.

The council approved two correspondence items: the Boonton Volunteer EMS Coin Toss event and the Boonton Rainbow Pride Day rainbow structure in Grace Lord Park, both pending satisfaction of requirements. The consent agenda (Resolutions 26-108 through 26-113) was also approved, including the authorization of professional water and sewer engineering services with Boswell, Inc. and Colliers Engineering & Design, approval of meeting minutes, and payment of vouchers. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Boonton Volunteer EMS Coin Toss event pending satisfaction of requirements (voice vote)
• Approved Boonton Rainbow Pride rainbow structure in Grace Lord Park through June 2026 pending satisfaction of requirements (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolutions 26-108 (minutes), 26-109 (voucher payments), 26-110 (Boswell engineering contract), 26-111 (Colliers engineering contract), and 26-112-26-113 (not specified)

Planning Board

The Boonton Planning Board will vote on a resolution of approval for Application 2025-06, a site plan exempt with C and D variances at 103 Oak Street by the Congregation of the Boonton Oratory. The board will also approve minutes from March 11, 2026, and note two expedited waiver site plan applications approved on March 30 at 312 Main Street and 508-512 Main Street. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution of approval for site plan with variances at 103 Oak Street (App 2025-06, Block 17 Lot 13)
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2026 regular meeting
• Payment of bills confirmed by board clerk
• Two expedited waiver site plans approved March 30: EWSP 26-01 at 312 Main Street and EWSP 26-02 at 508-512 Main Street
• Public comment invited for non-agenda matters

The Planning Board approved Resolution 2025-06 for 103 Oak Street, allowing conversion of a single-family home into a two-family dwelling with conditional use approval and C and D variances. The vote was 6-1-4. The board also approved the payment of bills and the minutes of the March 11 meeting. Discussions on expedited waiver site plan applications for 312 Main Street and 508-512 Main Street were held, but no formal action was taken.

• Approved Resolution 2025-06 for 103 Oak Street (site plan exempt with variances) (6-1-4)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Mayor and Town Council will approve several resolutions, including a closed‑session recess, the March 17 meeting minutes, and various appointments. They will award a contract to George S. Coyne Chemical Co. for water treatment chemicals totaling $45,845.10. The council will also authorize a shared‑services agreement with Morris County for the Historic Main Street Revitalization project. A presentation on the 2026 municipal budget will be given by CFO Michael Yazdi.

• Resolution 26-97: Recess into closed session for personnel matters
• Resolution 26-98: Approve March 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Resolution 26-102: Contract award to George S. Coyne Chemical Co. for water chemicals ($45,845.10 total)
• Resolution 26-103: Shared services agreement with Morris County for Historic Main Street Revitalization
• Resolution 26-101: Appointment of Joseph Morabito as part‑time fire inspector at $26,000 annual salary

The Boonton Town Council voted to accept Town Administrator Neil Henry's resignation. It also approved Main Street closures for June 5 and October 2 events, a Boonton Day closure on September 27, and a West Main Street Trick‑or‑Treat Trail closure on October 17‑18. The council adopted a resolution to recess into closed session and approved the prior meeting minutes.

• Accepted Town Administrator Neil Henry's resignation (voice vote: in favor X)
• Approved Main Street closures for June 5 and October 2 events (voice vote: in favor X)
• Approved Boonton Day 2026 street closure on September 27 (voice vote: in favor X)
• Approved West Main Street Trick‑or‑Treat Trail closure on October 17‑18 (voice vote: in favor X)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑97 to recess into closed session (voice vote: in favor X)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (Resolution 26‑98) (voice vote: in favor X)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Boonton Historic Preservation Commission will consider the signage application for 921 Main Street. The meeting will also address old business items including the Rockaway Historic District sign and public outreach efforts. Additional topics include ordinance violations and a report from Town Council member Balan.

• 921 Main Street – Signage Application
• Rockaway Historic District Sign (old business)
• Public Outreach (old business)
• Ordinance Violations (additional topic)
• Town Council Report – Council Member Balan

Board of Health

The Board approved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting. It also approved the February 2026 Vital Statistics, Animal Control, Town Council, and Health Officer reports. The Board approved the reading of Ordinance 2026-01, which amends the Board of Health code and other public‑health ordinances. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved February 2026 Vital Statistics Report (all in favor)
• Approved February 2026 Animal Control Report (all in favor)
• Approved February 2026 Town Council Report (all in favor)
• Approved February 2026 Health Officer Report (all in favor)
• Approved reading of Ordinance 2026-01 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Mayor and Town Council will consider several resolutions, including the adoption of an updated Fourth Round Spending Plan for affordable housing. The body is also reviewing a contract for automated parking enforcement and a change order for water treatment plant upgrades.

• Contract with Municipal Parking Service, Inc. for up to 100 'SafetySticks' parking enforcement bollards
• Change Order #1 for Wellfield Water Treatment Plant Upgrades with Ray Palmer Associates, Inc. increasing the contract to $4,526,075.33
• Authorization for Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide water and sewer engineering services for 2026
• Adoption of the Town's updated Fourth Round Spending Plan for affordable housing
• Appointment of Christopher J. Chiappa to the Boonton Volunteer Fire Department

The Town Council approved the minutes from the March 2 meeting and authorized payment of all submitted vouchers. Christopher J. Chiappa was appointed to the Boonton Volunteer Fire Department. The Council authorized Suburban Consulting Engineers to continue providing professional water and sewer engineering services, and approved Change Order #1 for the Wellfield Water Treatment Plant upgrades contract with Ray Palmer Associates.

• Approved March 2 meeting minutes (Resolution 26-88)
• Authorized payment of all department vouchers (Resolution 26-89)
• Appointed Christopher J. Chiappa to the Volunteer Fire Department (Resolution 26-90)
• Authorized continuation of professional water and sewer engineering services with Suburban Consulting Engineers (Resolution 26-91)
• Approved Change Order #1 for the Wellfield Water Treatment Plant upgrades contract with Ray Palmer Associates (Resolution 26-92)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Application 2025-06 for 103 Oak Street, submitted by the Congregation of the Boonton Oratory. The project is a site‑plan exempt request with “C” and “D” variances and was carried over from the January meeting. Board members will also review Ordinances 1‑26, 2‑26, and 3‑26 and discuss them, noting that these ordinances were introduced and passed on February 17, 2026 at the Mayor and Town Council meeting.

• Public hearing – Application 2025-06, 103 Oak St, Congregation of the Boonton Oratory, site‑plan exempt with C & D variances (carried over from January)
• Review and discussion of Ordinances 1‑26, 2‑26, and 3‑26
• Ordinances 1‑26, 2‑26, and 3‑26 were introduced and passed on February 17, 2026 at the Mayor and Town Council meeting

The Planning Board approved payment of outstanding bills by voice vote. Minutes from the February 11 meeting were accepted without comment. The board found three housing‑related ordinances consistent with the Master Plan and authorized the attorney to notify the Governing Body. The board also approved Application 2025‑06 for 103 Oak Street, allowing a two‑family conversion with specific conditions.

• Bills approved (voice vote all in favor)
• February 11 minutes accepted as presented
• Ordinances 01‑26, 02‑26, 03‑26 found not inconsistent with Master Plan (9 YES, 2 EXCUSED)
• Application 2025‑06 (103 Oak Street) approved with conditions (5 YES, 2 NO, 4 EXCUSED)
• Board adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Boonton Historic Preservation Commission will review two applications for properties on Main Street. The body will also discuss the Rockaway Historic District sign and public outreach.

• Signage application for 605 Main Street
• Blade and Façade Element application for 1001 Main Street
• Discussion regarding Rockaway Historic District Sign
• Discussion on ordinance violations

The commission unanimously approved the January and February meeting minutes. It conditionally approved the signage application for 605 Main Street after the applicant agreed to provide missing details and check clearances. The blade and façade element application for 1013 Main Street was approved as presented. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January and February minutes unanimously
• Conditionally approved 605 Main Street signage application (unanimous)
• Approved 1013 Main Street blade and façade element application (unanimous)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Town Council approved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting and authorized payment of all submitted vouchers. It approved transfers of $35,000 each from the Engineering and Planning Board accounts to the CY2025 budget. The Council awarded contracts totaling $23,752.44 for water treatment chemicals to JCI Jones Chemicals and Shannon Chemical. An ordinance to regulate electronic smoking devices, vape shops, edibles, and related substances was introduced.

• Resolution 26-76: Approval of minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting.
• Resolution 26-77: Authorization to pay all approved municipal vouchers.
• Resolution 26-78: Transfer of $35,000 from Engineering S/W and $35,000 from Planning Board O/E accounts in the CY2025 budget.
• Resolution 26-79: Award of water treatment chemical contracts – $13,635 to JCI Jones Chemicals for liquid gas chlorine and $10,117.44 to Shannon Chemical for liquid corrosion inhibitor (total $23,752.44).
• Ordinance 4-26 (new business): Introduction of an ordinance to regulate electronic smoking devices, vape shops, edibles, psychoactive substances, and drugs.

The council approved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting and authorized payment of outstanding vouchers. It also approved transfers of $35,000 each from prior‑year appropriations for Engineering and Planning Board legal fees. The council awarded contracts for water treatment chemicals to JCI Jones Chemicals and Shannon Chemical for a combined total of $23,752.44. An ordinance to regulate electronic smoking devices, vape shops, edibles, psychoactive substances and drugs was introduced.

• Approved Resolution 26-84 approving February 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved Resolution 26-85 authorizing payment of submitted vouchers
• Approved Resolution 26-86 transferring $35,000 to Engineering S/W and $35,000 to Planning Board O/E
• Approved Resolution 26-87 awarding water treatment chemical contracts: JCI Jones Chemicals $13,635.00 for liquid gas chlorine and Shannon Chemical $10,117.44 for liquid corrosion inhibitor (total $23,752.44)
• Introduced Ordinance 4-26 to regulate electronic smoking devices, vape shops, edibles, psychoactive substances and drugs (title only)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Mayor and Town Council will consider a series of resolutions, including approval of meeting minutes, payment of municipal vouchers, and appointments to the volunteer fire department. They will also authorize the submission of a Highlands Water Plan Conformance petition and adopt a cooperative pricing agreement. The council will award a contract to Axon Enterprise for an AI language‑translation feature for police body‑worn cameras, limited to $93,367.89 over 99 months. Additional items include endorsing the town’s Fourth‑Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

• Approve minutes from the February 2, 2026 meetings (Resolution 26-76)
• Approve payment of vouchers submitted by municipal departments (Resolution 26-77)
• Appoint Matthew Sulpy as a member of the Boonton Volunteer Fire Department (Resolution 26-78)
• Authorize submission of the Highlands Water Plan Conformance petition via Topology (Resolution 26-79)
• Award Axon Enterprise a contract for AI translation for body‑worn cameras, up to $93,367.89 over 99 months (Resolution 26-82)

The council approved the minutes from the February 2 meetings. It authorized payment of all department vouchers, appointed Matthew Sulpy to the volunteer fire department, and authorized the submission of a Highlands Plan Conformance petition. The town also appointed Acrisure as its insurance broker, entered a cooperative pricing agreement with Passaic County, and awarded a contract to Axon Enterprise for AI language translation in body‑worn cameras, up to $93,367.89 over 99 months.

• Approved February 2 meeting minutes (Resolution 26-76)
• Authorized payment of all department vouchers (Resolution 26-77)
• Appointed Matthew Sulpy to the Boonton Volunteer Fire Department (Resolution 26-78)
• Authorized submission of Highlands Plan Conformance petition (Resolution 26-79)
• Appointed Acrisure as Broker of Record for group benefits (Resolution 26-80)
• Authorized entry into Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Passaic County (Resolution 26-81)
• Awarded Axon Enterprise contract for AI translation in body‑worn cameras, up to $93,367.89 (Resolution 26-82)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. It also approved the January 2026 Vital Statistics, Animal Control, Town Council, and Health Officer reports. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved January 20, 2026 Board minutes (all in favor)
• Approved January 2026 Vital Statistics Report (all in favor)
• Approved January 2026 Animal Control Report (all in favor)
• Approved January 2026 Town Council Report (all in favor)
• Approved January 2026 Health Officer Report (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)