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Mon Aug 24, 2026
Historic District Commision
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CITY OF BRIDGETON
Historic Preservation Commission
181 E. Commerce Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Please be advised that the City of Bridgeton Historic Preservation Commission will hold its
monthly meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, 5:00 PM, in person. Formal action may be
taken at this meeting.
“In compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act, this regular meeting of the City of
Bridgeton Historic Preservation Commission was duly advertised in The South Jersey
Times and the Atlantic City Press. A notice was also filed with the Bridgeton City Clerk’s
Office and posted at the City Hall Annex in compliance with this Act.”
AGENDA
A. Call to order — Chairman
Public Meeting Act Compliance
Roll Call and Quorum Check
B. Meeting Minutes — July 27, 2026
C. New Business — Major Applications
1. 281 N. Pearl Street — Front Porch Repairs, Rear Addition, Replacement
Windows and Siding
2. 191 N. Pearl Street — Installation of Stairs
3. 59 N. Pearl Street — Fencing
D. New Business — Minor Approvals
1. 306 Bank Street — Paint color
2. 194 Hampton Street — Front porch railing
3. 77 Bank Street — Paint color
NJEDA Grant for Commercial District
Public Comments
Executive Session (if necessary)
Ro s F
Adjourn
Tue Aug 18, 2026
City Council
Bridgeton Council to vote on cannabis retail expansion and property sales
The Bridgeton City Council is meeting to consider ordinances that would expand retail cannabis operations, including allowing a new dispensary at 70 Manheim Avenue and extending operating hours to 10 p.m. They will also vote on selling city-owned properties and a consent agenda with resolutions on tax sales, grants, and equipment purchases.
- Ordinance to allow a Class 5 cannabis retailer at 70 Manheim Ave (Block 104 Lot 13.01)
- Ordinance to extend retail cannabis hours from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Ordinance authorizing sale of 10 city-owned properties (e.g., 103 Russell Ave, 198 Stephenson Ave)
- Resolution to purchase two 2026 Ford Explorer police vehicles for up to $99,579.84
- Resolution extending property tax grace period to Sept 3, 2026
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE
Notice of this Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bridgeton, as required by N.J.S.A.
10:4-6 et seq., the “Open Public Meetings Act”, has been provided by a public advertisement
in the South Jersey Times, The Daily Journal and Atlantic City Press, posted in the
Municipal Building, and on the City Website setting forth the time, date, and meeting
location of the City Council of the City of Bridgeton.
C. INVOCATION/ FLAG SALUTE
D. ROLL CALL
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez, King Bethea
E. PRESENTATIONS/ RECOGNITIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/ HEARINGS:
1. Bonique Vinson and Xzavier Vinson - Dr. Nugz — Retail Cannabis — 70 Manheim
Avenue
F. MINUTES: City Council Meeting: July 21, 2026
MOVE: SECOND: CARRIED:
G. COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea
Finance Public Safety DPW/Water/Sewer Personnel Bridgeton Public Schools
Library Finance - Governance BMSA Housing Authority Economic Development
Housing/Code Youth/Recreation/Park Planning Board Historic Commission Public Relations
H. MAYOR / BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR / SOLICITOR REPORTS
I. OTHER BUSINESS/CONCERNS
J. ORDINANCES 1 READING (2) (Second Reading Scheduled for September 15, 2026)
1. Ordinance amending Chapter 110-3 Sections (B) and (C) with respect to retail cannabis
establishments operating within the City of Bridgeton.
MOVE: SECOND:
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea
2. Ordinance authorizing the sale of certain property owned by City of Bridgeton.
MOVE: SECO …
Thu Aug 13, 2026
Zoning Board
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Bridgeton City Mayor
Albert B. Kelly
Bridgeton City Council Members
Edward Bethea, President
Rosemary DeQuinzio
J. Curtis Edwards
David Gonzalez
Marian King
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants are expected to be present for the hearing.
The Board does not begin any new applications after 10 pm.
AGENDA
CITY OF BRIDGETON ZONING BOARD
THURSDAY – AUGUST 13, 2026
6:30pm
CALL TO ORDER – Chair
READING OF STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE - Secretary
ROLL CALL - FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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June 11, 2026
•
May 14, 2026
APPLICATIONS
N&Y Propertys Resources LLC
Application #26-05ZB
56-58 Fayette Street
Minor Site Plan & D(1) Use Variance
Block 259, Lot 20 & 21
Howard Melnicove – Attorney
F. Brian Casey – Attorney
RESOLUTIONS
Edwardo Espinoza (El Pacifico Restaurant) – Application #26-04ZB – Block 2, Lots 2.02 & 2.03 -
Revised Site Plan & Use Variance
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT
Wed Aug 12, 2026
Planning Board
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Bridgeton City Mayor
Albert B. Kelly
Bridgeton City Council Members
Edward Bethea, President
Rosemary DeQuinzio
J. Curtis Edwards
David Gonzalez
Marian King
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants are expected to be present for the hearing.
The Board does not begin any new applications after 10 pm.
AGENDA
CITY OF BRIDGETON PLANNING BOARD
WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 12, 2026
6:30 pm
CALL TO ORDER – Chair, Rick Dawson
READING OF STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE – Secretary
ROLL CALL -- FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 8, 2026
APPLICATIONS
Cumberland County
Matthew Pisarski, AICP PP
Playground Park at County Library
“Courtesy Review”
800 E. Commerce Street
Block 20, lot 14.01 & Block 186, Lot 17.02
Gateway CAP (Sharp Meadows)
Application #26-07PB
Cone & Colfax Streets
Minor Subdivision & Variances
Block 167, Lot 2
Howard Melnicove - Attorney
RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL
KMT Properties Bridgeton, LLC – 46 Rosenhayn Avenue, Block 17, Lot 88– Application #26-05PB –
Amended Preliminary & Final Site Plan
Cumberland Dairy – 80 Edward Avenue, Block 9, Lot 1.01 & Block 11, lot 12.02 – Application #26-
06PB – Amended Final Major Site Plan
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Historic District Commision
Historic Preservation Commission reviews porch and facade changes in Bridgeton
The Bridgeton Historic Preservation Commission will meet on July 27, 2026, to review and potentially approve changes to front porches, paint colors, and other exterior alterations at ten properties. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including minutes approval, public comments, and an NJEDA grant discussion.
- 175 Irving Avenue — Front Porch Railings
- 65 W. Commerce Street — Alterations to Front Porch
- 92-94 Walnut Street — Front Porch Repairs
- 204 Hampton Street — Front Porch Stair Replacement
- 263 E. Commerce Street — Sidewalk repair/replacement
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CITY OF BRIDGETON
Historic Preservation Commission
181 E. Commerce Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Please be advised that the City of Bridgeton Historic Preservation Commission will hold its
monthly meeting on Monday, July 27, 2026, 5:00 PM, in person. Formal action may be
taken at this meeting.
“In compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act, this regular meeting of the City of
Bridgeton Historic Preservation Commission was duly advertised in The South Jersey
Times and the Atlantic City Press. A notice was also filed with the Bridgeton City Clerk’s
Office and posted at the City Hall Annex in compliance with this Act.”
AGENDA
A. Call to order — Chairman
Public Meeting Act Compliance
Roll Call and Quorum Check
B. Meeting Minutes — June 22, 2026
C. New Business — Major Applications
1. 175 Irving Avenue — Front Porch Railings
2. 65 W. Commerce Street — Alterations to Front Porch
3. 92-94 Walnut Street — Front Porch Repairs
4. 204 Hampton Street — Front Porch Stair Replacement
D. New Business — Minor Approvals
1. 221 N. Pearl Street — Paint color and various “like for like” repairs
2. 122 Vine Street — Paint color and various “like for like” repairs
3. 52 E Commerce Street — Sign Replacement
4. 74 Elmer Street — Roof replacement
5. 50 Bank Street — Paint colors and roof replacement
6. 263 E. Commerce Street — Sidewalk repair/replacement
NJEDA Grant for Commercial District
Public Comments
. Executive Session (if necessary)
mos
. Adjourn
CITY OF BRIDGETON
Historic Preservat …
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CITY OF BRIDGETON
Historic Preservation Commission
181 E. Commerce Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Please be advised that the City of Bridgeton Historic Preservation Commission will hold its
monthly meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, 5:00 PM, in person. Formal action may be
taken at this meeting.
“In compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act, this regular meeting of the City of
Bridgeton Historic Preservation Commission was duly advertised in The South Jersey
Times and the Atlantic City Press. A notice was also filed with the Bridgeton City Clerk’s
Office and posted at the City Hall Annex in compliance with this Act.”
AGENDA
A. Call to order — Chairman
Public Meeting Act Compliance
Roll Call and Quorum Check
B. Meeting Minutes — July 27, 2026
C. New Business — Major Applications
1. 281 N. Pearl Street — Front Porch Repairs, Rear Addition, Replacement
Windows and Siding
2. 191 N. Pearl Street — Installation of Stairs
3. 59N. Pearl Street — Fencing
D. New Business — Minor Approvals
1. 306 Bank Street — Paint color
2. 194 Hampton Street - Front porch railing
3. 77 Bank Street — Paint color
NJEDA Grant for Commercial District
Public Comments
Executive Session (if necessary)
mon
Adjourn
City of Bridgeton NJ
Historic Preservation Commission
Meeting Minutes
Monday — July 27, 2026
The meeting of the Bridgeton Historic Commission was called to order
by Chairman Matt Pisarski. He read the Public Meeting Act and Called
for Roll Call. Present for this meeting, Matt Pisarski, …
Tue Jul 21, 2026
City Council
Council considers referendum to dissolve Bridgeton Free Public Library
The City Council is deciding on a binding referendum for the November 3, 2026 election regarding the dissolution of the Bridgeton Free Public Library. The body is also reviewing ordinances for cannabis retail hours and police department command restructuring. Other items include redevelopment agreements and public right-of-way vacations.
- Proposed referendum to dissolve Bridgeton Free Public Library effective January 1, 2027
- Police equipment purchase for body worn cameras and tasers not to exceed $378,602.30 and dash cameras not to exceed $153,144.00
- Proposed change to retail cannabis operating hours from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Vacation of 0.35 acre of Stephenson Avenue and 0.15 acre of Johnson Street for a senior living facility
- Contract change order to South State, Inc. for NJDOT Bikeway Program in the amount of $19,708.80
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✓ Decided: Council advances library dissolution referendum despite public opposition
The Bridgeton City Council introduced two ordinances on first reading and adopted several on second reading, including a binding referendum question on dissolving the Bridgeton Free Public Library, which passed despite extensive public opposition. The council also rejected an ordinance amending Chapter 40, approved a consent agenda with 25 resolutions, and heard public concerns about ICE staging on city property.
- Adopted Ordinance 26-11 placing library dissolution referendum on ballot (4-0, Gonzalez absent)
- Rejected Ordinance 26-12 amending Chapter 40 (4-0 against)
- Adopted Ordinance 26-13 vacating portions of Stephenson Avenue and Johnson Street (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 26-14 amending tax exemption for Eastern Pacific Development (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 26-15 amending Scattered Sites Redevelopment Plan for 280 S. Pine St (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda resolutions M-1 through M-24 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 143-26 for Eastern Pacific Development agreement amendment (4-0)
- Approved $5,245,115.84 schedule of bills (4-0)
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BRIDGETON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JULY 21, 2026 5:30 P.M.
POLICE AND MUNICIPAL COURT COMPLEX
330 FAYETTE STREET, BRIDGETON, NJ
. CALL TO ORDER
. STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE
Notice of this Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bridgeton, as required by N.J.S.A.
10:4-6 et seq., the “Open Public Meetings Act”, has been provided by a public advertisement
in the South Jersey Times, The Daily Journal and Atlantic City Press, posted in the
Municipal Building, and on the City Website setting forth the time, date, and meeting
location of the City Council of the City of Bridgeton.
. INVOCATION/ FLAG SALUTE
. ROLL CALL
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea
. PRESENTATIONS/ RECOGNITIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/ HEARINGS:
1. BlueSky Power — Bridgeton Community Energy Plan ;
. MINUTES: City Council Meeting: June 16, 2026
City Council Special Meeting: June 30, 2026
MOVE: SECOND: CARRIED:
. COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea
Finance Public Safety DPW/Water/Sewer Personnel Bridgeton Public Schools
Library Finance ~ Governance BMSA Housing Authority Economic Development
Housing/Code Youth/Recreation/Park Planning Board Historic Commission Public Relations
. MAYOR / BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR / SOLICITOR REPORTS
OTHER BUSINESS/CONCERNS
. ORDINANCES 1% READING (2) (Second Reading Scheduled for August 18, 2026)
. Ordinance establishing Block Off Street Application procedures.
MOVE: SECOND:
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea
. Ordinance amending Section 110 …
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BRIDGETON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 21, 2026
A meeting of the Bridgeton City Council was held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:43 p.m., at the
City of Bridgeton Police and Municipal Court Complex, 330 Fayette Street, Bridgeton, New
Jersey in Council Chambers. Meeting had a delayed start due to Municipal Court still in session.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Bethea.
The Statement of Meeting Notice was read by Municipal Clerk, Nichole Almanza.
Notice of this Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bridgeton, as required by N.J.S.A. 10:4-
6 et seq., the "Open Public Meetings Act", has been provided by a public advertisement in the
South Jersey Times, The Daily Journal and Atlantic City Press, posted in the Municipal
Building, and on the City Website setting forth the time, date, and meeting location of the City
Council of the City of Bridgeton.
Invocation and Flag Salute were led by Mayor Kelly.
The following answered to roll call:
Councilwoman Rosemary DeQuinzio
Councilman J. Curtis Edwards
Councilwoman Marian King
Council President Edward Bethea
Absent: Councilman David Gonzalez
Also in attendance:
Mayor Albert Kelly
Solicitor Michele Gibson
CFO Dianilda Torres
PRESENTATIONS:
BlueSky Power- Bridgeton Community Energy Plan
Administrator Kevin Rabago
Municipal Clerk Nichole Almanza
Business Administrator, Kevin Rabago explained that the City received grant funding regarding
a Community Energy Plan.
Mr. Ben Parvey of Blu …
Wed Jul 8, 2026
Planning Board
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Bridgeton City Mayor
Albert B. Kelly
Bridgeton City Council Members
Edward Bethea, President
Rosemary DeQuinzio
J. Curtis Edwards
David Gonzalez
Marian King
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants are expected to be present for the hearing.
The Board does not begin any new applications after 10 pm.
AGENDA
CITY OF BRIDGETON PLANNING BOARD
WEDNESDAY – JULY 8, 2026
6:30 pm
CALL TO ORDER – Chair, Rick Dawson
READING OF STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE – Secretary
ROLL CALL -- FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 10, 2026
APPLICATIONS
KMT Properties Bridgeton, LLC
Application #26-05PB
46 Rosenhayn Avenue
Preliminary & Final Major Subdivision
Block 17, Lot 88
Adam Telsey - Attorney
Cumberland Dairy
Application #26-06PB
80 Edward Avenue
Amended Final Major Site Plan
Block 9, lot 1.01 & Block 11, lot 12.02
Theodore Ritter - Attorney
RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL
J&T Management Group LLC – 105 Manheim Avenue, Block 106, Lot 1– Application #26-03PB – Site
Plan waiver and change of use
ADJOURNMENT
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Bridgeton City Mayor
Albert B. Kelly
Bridgeton City Council Members
Edward Bethea, President
Rosemary DeQuinzio
J. Curtis Edwards
David Gonzalez
Marian King
Minutes of the July 8, 2026 Planning Board Meeting
6:30pm
Meeting was called to order by Chair, Rick Dawson
Statement of Public Notice was read by Roberta Copeland, Secretary
Those answering to roll call were:
Rick Dawson
Mayor Kelly
Donna Pearson
Lee Fox
David Gonzalez
George Funkhouser
William Matias
Raheem McClendon
Markida Taylor
Approval of Minutes:
Donna Pearson made a motion to approve the Minutes of the June 10, 2026 meeting. Markida
Taylor seconded with all in favor.
Application #26-05PB – KMT Properties Bridgeton, LLC – 46 Rosenhayn Avenue, Block 17,
Lot 88 – Amended Preliminary & Final Site Plan – Adam Telsey, Attorney
Mr. Telsey stated the applicant presented (2) prior site plan applications – in 2019, they received
approval for a 180,000 square foot facility and then they came back in 2023 to revise and amend
this site plan and was granted - they went from a 180,000 sq. ft. building to a 126,000 sq. ft.
building and reduced the loading docks and parking stalls. They are now asking to construct the
warehouse building and reduce the size of the building from 126,000 sq. ft. to 120,000 sq. ft; reduce
the loading dock from 23 to 16; increase the parking spaces from 23 to 55 stalls and modify the
stormwater management system.
Donna Pearson made a motion to deem the a …
Tue Jun 30, 2026
City Council
Bridgeton City Council to vote on adopting the CY2026 Municipal Budget
The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the CY2026 Municipal Budget amendment and vote on the budget's adoption. The council will also consider two applications to block off city streets for events in July.
- Public hearing and adoption vote for the CY2026 Municipal Budget
- Street closure application for Ionic Lodge #40 fundraiser on Columbus Avenue (Vine St to Hampton St) on July 18, 2026
- Street closure application for Union Baptist Temple celebrations on MLK Jr. Way at Spruce St and Pine St at Henry St on July 11-12, 2026
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✓ Decided: Bridgeton City Council adopts CY2026 Municipal Budget
The City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved the CY2026 Municipal Budget. The council also approved two applications to block off streets for upcoming community events.
- Adopted CY2026 Municipal Budget via Resolution No. 118-26 (5-0)
- Approved block off street application for Ionic Lodge #40 fundraiser on July 18, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved block off street application for Union Baptist Temple celebrations on July 11-12, 2026 (unanimous)
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BRIDGETON CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 30, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M.
POLICE AND MUNICIPAL COURT COMPLEX
330 FAYETTE STREET, BRIDGETON, NJ
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE
This Special Meeting was called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law.
Notices of this meeting were emailed to the South Jersey Times and The Daily Journal. In addition,
copies of notices were posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and the City website
and have remained continuously posted.
C. INVOCATION/ FLAG SALUTE
D. ROLL CALL
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea
E. PRESENTATIONS/ RECOGNITIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/ HEARINGS:
1. PUBLIC HEARING CY2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET AMENDMENT THIS THE TIME
AND PLACE SET FORTH FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CY2026
MUNICIPAL BUDGET AMENDMENT
OPEN: MOVE: SECOND: CARRIED:
CLOSE: MOVE: SECOND: CARRIED:
2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIDGETON
AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE CY2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET.
MOVE: SECOND:
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea
F. PUBLIC PORTION (on Consent Agenda items, or any other matter.)
OPEN Meeting: MOVE: SECOND: ___ CARRIED:
CLOSE Meeting: MOVE: SECOND: CARRIED:
G. APPLICATION/S (2)
1. Block Off Street Application — (Pending Police Approval) Fred E. Pierce, Jr. — Ionic Lodge #40—
Fundraiser — July 18, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. — Columbus Avenue from Vine Street to
Hampton Street.
MOVE: SECOND: CARRIED:
2. Block Off Street Application -- (Pending Police Ap …
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BRIDGETON CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 30, 2026
A Special Meeting of the Bridgeton City Council was held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., at the
City of Bridgeton Police and Municipal Court Complex, 330 Fayette Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey in
Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Bethea.
The Statement of Meeting Notice was read by Municipal Clerk, Nichole Almanza;
This Special Meeting was called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law. Notices of
this meeting were emailed to the South Jersey Times and The Daily Journal. In addition, copies of notices
were posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and the City website and have remained
continuously posted.
Invocation and Flag Salute were led by Councilman Gonzalez.
The following answered to roll call:
Councilwoman Rosemary DeQuinzio
Councilman J. Curtis Edwards
Councilman David Gonzalez
Councilwoman Marian King
Council President Edward Bethea
Also in attendance:
Mayor Albert Kelly
Solicitor Michele Gibson
CFO Dianilda Torres
Administrator Kevin Rabago
Municipal Clerk Nichole Almanza
PRESENTATIONS:
Budget 2026 Items: Public Hearing on Amendment and Adoption
Council President Bethea announced this is the time and place set forth for the Public Hearing of the
CY2026 Municipal Budget.
It was moved by Councilman Edwards and seconded by Councilman Gonzalez that the meeting be
opened to the public for a hearing on the C …
Tue Jun 16, 2026
City Council
City Council to vote on dissolving Bridgeton Free Public Library
The Bridgeton City Council will meet to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including a binding referendum to dissolve the Bridgeton Free Public Library. A public hearing is scheduled for June 30, 2026, to amend the 2026 municipal budget, which includes changes to surplus and interlocal service agreements.
- Ordinance proposing dissolution of Bridgeton Free Public Library for November 2026 ballot
- Resolution to amend CY2026 municipal budget with $3.5M surplus and interlocal service agreements
- Ordinance releasing 0.35-acre portion of Stephenson Avenue and 0.15-acre portion of Johnson Street from public rights-of-way
- Ordinance amending Long-Term Tax Exemption for Eastern Pacific Development, LLC redevelopment project on Block 182 and 183
- Resolution authorizing $886,552 for repaving Edwards Ave., Chestnut Ave., and McCormick Place via NJ UEZ Authority
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✓ Decided: Bridgeton City Council amends 2026 municipal budget
The Council approved a resolution to amend the CY2026 Municipal Budget to reduce the tax increase from 36 cents to 19 cents. Several ordinances were introduced on first reading, including a proposed referendum on the dissolution of the Bridgeton Free Public Library. The Council also approved multiple shared services agreements and a schedule of bills totaling over $3.2 million.
- Approved Resolution 97-26 to amend the CY2026 Municipal Budget (5-0)
- Introduced ordinance for a binding referendum on dissolving the Bridgeton Free Public Library (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 26-09 regarding graffiti (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 26-10 regarding pickleball court reservation fees (5-0)
- Approved $1,439,890.72 and $1,761,005.78 schedules of bills (5-0)
- Approved Shared Services Agreements with Bridgeton Board of Education for crossing guards and park facilities (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 117-26 determining Phoenix Senior Village meets housing need (5-0)
- Approved block-off street application for Triathlon on June 20, 2026 (5-0)
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BRIDGETON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 16, 2026 5:30 P.M.
POLICE AND MUNICIPAL COURT COMPLEX
330 FAYETTE STREET, BRIDGETON, NJ
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE
Notice of this Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bridgeton, as required by N.J.S.A.
10:4-6 et seq., the "Open Public Meetings Act", has been provided by a public advertisement
in the South Jersey Times, The Daily Journal and Atlantic City Press, posted in the
Municipal Building, and on the City Website setting forth the time, date, and meeting
location of the City Council of the City of Bridgeton.
C. INVOCATION/ FLAG SALUTE
D. ROLLCALL
DeQuinzio ___ Edwards ___ Gonzalez ___ King ___ Bethea __ _
E. PRESENTATIONS/ RECOGNITIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/ HEARINGS:
BUDGET UPDATE FROM CFO
1. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CY2026 MUNICPAL BUDGET (Public Hearing
scheduled for June 30, 2026)
MOVE: ____ SECOND: ___ _
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea --- --- --- --- ---
F. MINUTES: City Council Meeting: May 19, 2026
MOVE: SECOND: CARRIED: ---- ---- ----
G. COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea
Finance Public Safety D PW/Water/Sewer Personnel Bridgeton Public Schools
Libraty Finance - Governance BMSA Housing Authority Economic Development
Housing/Code Youth/Recreation/Park Planning Board Historic Commission Public Relations
H. MAYOR I BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/ SOLICITOR REPORTS
I. OTHER BUSINESS/CONCERNS
J. ORDINANCES 1st READING (5) (Second Reading Scheduled for …
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BRIDGETON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 16, 2026
A meeting of the Bridgeton City Council was held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., at the
City of Bridgeton Police and Municipal Court Complex, 330 Fayette Street, Bridgeton, New
Jersey in Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Bethea.
The Statement of Meeting Notice was read by Municipal Clerk, Nichole Almanza.
Notice of this Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bridgeton, as required by N.J.S.A. 10:4-
6 et seq., the "Open Public Meetings Act", has been provided by a public advertisement in the
South Jersey Times, The Daily Journal and Atlantic City Press, posted in the Municipal
Building, and on the City Website setting forth the time, date, and meeting location of the City
Council of the City of Bridgeton.
Invocation and Flag Salute were led by Councilman Gonzalez.
The following answered to roll call:
Councilwoman Rosemary DeQuinzio
Councilman J. Curtis Edwards
Councilman David Gonzalez
Councilwoman Marian King
Council President Edward Bethea
Also in attendance:
Mayor Albert Kelly
Solicitor Michele Gibson
CFO Dianilda Torres
PRESENTATIONS:
2026 Budget Items
Administrator Kevin Rabago
Municipal Clerk Nichole Almanza
CFO, Dianilda Torres stated that the 2026 Budget was introduced at the April 21, 2026 meeting
with a 36-cent increase. She stated that along with some changes requested by the State, the
budget has been reviewed, and items have been cut t …
Thu Jun 11, 2026
Zoning Board
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Bridgeton City Mayor
Albert B. Kelly
Bridgeton City Council Members
Edward Bethea, President
Rosemary DeQuinzio
J. Curtis Edwards
David Gonzalez
Marian King
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants are expected to be present for the hearing.
The Board does not begin any new applications after 10 pm.
AGENDA
CITY OF BRIDGETON ZONING BOARD
THURSDAY – JUNE 11, 2026
6:30pm
CALL TO ORDER – Chair
READING OF STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE - Secretary
ROLL CALL - FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• May 14, 2026
APPOINTMENT OF BOARD SOLICITOR
Justin R. White, Esquire – Resolution #2026-5ZB
APPLICATIONS
Edwardo Espinoza (El Pacifico Restaurant)
Application #26-04ZB
892 Pearl Street
Use Variance & Site Plan (Revised)
Block 2, Lot 2.02 & 2.03
Terance Bennett - Attorney
RESOLUTIONS
Woodland Properties REI LLC – Application #26-01ZB – Block 190, Lot 31
Bulk Variance
Woodland Properties REI LLC – Application #26-02ZB – Block 143, Lot 32
Bulk Variance
Iglesia Pentecostal Paz Y Gozo Church – Application #26-03ZB – Block 2, Lot 2.02 & 2.03
Use Variance & Site Plan
OTHER
None
ADJOURNMENT
Wed Jun 10, 2026
Planning Board
✓ Decided: Planning Board approves 56-bed detox facility at 105 Manheim Ave
The Bridgeton Planning Board approved a waiver of site plan for J&T Management Group to convert a medical office at 105 Manheim Avenue into a 56-bed in-patient detoxification and short-term residential facility. The board also approved a redevelopment plan amendment adding a vacant lot at 280 S. Pine Street for a new house, and appointed Justin R. White as board solicitor. All votes were recorded as approved, with one abstention on the detox application.
- Approved waiver of site plan for in-patient detox facility at 105 Manheim Ave (8-0, Dawson abstaining)
- Approved redevelopment plan amendment adding Block 155, Lot 25 at 280 S. Pine St (all in favor)
- Appointed Justin R. White as Planning Board Solicitor (all in favor)
- Approved minutes of March 11, 2026 meeting (all in favor, 3 abstentions)
- Approved resolution for Sazon Premium, LLC minor subdivision at Block 5, Lot 1 (voice vote)
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Bridgeton City Mayor
Albert B. Kelly
Bridgeton City Council Members
Edward Bethea, President
Rosemary DeQuinzio
J. Curtis Edwards
David Gonzalez
Marian King
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants are expected to be present for the hearing.
The Board does not begin any new applications after 10 pm.
AGENDA
CITY OF BRIDGETON PLANNING BOARD
WEDNESDAY – JUNE 10, 2026
6:30 pm
CALL TO ORDER – Chair, Rick Dawson
READING OF STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE – Secretary
ROLL CALL -- FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 11, 2026
APPOINTMENT OF BOARD SOLICITOR
Justin R. White, Esquire – Resolution #2026-6PB
APPLICATIONS
J&T Management Group LLC
Application #26-03PB
105 Manheim Avenue
Site Plan Waiver
Block 106, Lot 1
Leonard Schwartz - Attorney
Bridgeton Public Schools
Courtesy information
• Bridgeton High School
Replace an existing loading dock
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT
Scattered Sites Redevelopment Plan
Barbara Fegley, Board Planner
Census Tract 205 – Block 155, Lot 25
Report and Resolution #26-04PB
280 S. Pine Street
RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL
Sazon Premium, LLC – 59-61 E. Commerce Street, Block 5, Lot 1– Application #25-09PB – Minor
Subdivision
ADJOURNMENT
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Bridgeton City Mayor
Albert B. Kelly
Bridgeton City Council Members
Edward Bethea, President
Rosemary DeQuinzio
J. Curtis Edwards
David Gonzalez
Marian King
Minutes of the June 10, 2026 Planning Board Meeting
6:30pm
Meeting was called to order by Chair, Rick Dawson
Statement of Public Notice was read by Roberta Copeland, Secretary
Those answering to roll call were:
Rick Dawson
Mayor Kelly
Donna Pearson
Lee Fox
David Gonzalez
George Funkhouser
William Matias
Raheem McClendon
Markida Taylor
Approval of Minutes:
Donna Pearson made a motion to approve the Minutes of the March 11, 2026 meeting. Mayor Kelly
seconded with all in favor with the exception of David Gonzalez, George Funkhouser and William
Matias abstaining due to not being present at the meeting.
Appointment of Board Solicitor – Justin R. White, Esquire
Donna Pearson made a motion to appoint Justin R. White, Esquire as our Planning Board Solicitor.
Markida Taylor seconded - roll call vote approved the motion with all in favor.
Application #26-03PB – J&T Management Group, LLC – 105 Manheim Avenue, Block 106,
Lot 1 – Waiver of Site Plan – Leonard Schwartz
• Robert Salmons – founder/partner of J&T Management Group, LLC
o Testified that he has been in recovery for about 12 years
o He’s been in the industry for approximately 8 years and doing in-patient level of care
and out-patient level of care.
o He currently has (4) detoxing and residentials – one is Maplewood Treatment
S …
Tue May 19, 2026
City Council
City Council amends 2026 budget and approves infrastructure and redevelopment items
The Bridgeton City Council met to amend the 2026 municipal budget, authorize emergency appropriations, and advance ordinances for infrastructure upgrades and redevelopment projects. The meeting included public hearings on the budget amendment and several ordinances, as well as approvals for contracts and easements.
- Amendment to CY2026 municipal budget with $3.4M surplus anticipated
- Emergency temporary appropriations increased by $5.16M for Current Fund, $3.77M for Water/Sewer Utility, and $745K for Solid Waste Utility
- Ordinance appropriating $1,020,000 for water and sewer main replacement on Oak Street
- Ordinance authorizing $170,000 UEZ funding application for FY27 admin budget
- Contract change orders approved: $27,815.89 for NJDOT Bikeway Program, $21,829.19 for Edgewood Ave/South East Ave/Walnut Street reconstruction, and $3,374.31 for NJDOT Bikeway Program Project
budgetinfrastructureredevelopmentzoningutilitiescontracts
✓ Decided: Bridgeton Council approves $1.02M for Oak Street water and sewer main replacement
City Council approved a $1.02M appropriation for water and sewer main replacements on Oak Street and authorized a right-of-way easement for the Phoenix Redevelopment Area. The council also held a public hearing on the CY2026 Municipal Budget and approved several contract change orders and grant applications.
- Approved $1,020,000 appropriation for Oak Street water and sewer main replacement (unanimous)
- Approved right-of-way and sight triangle easement for Phoenix Redevelopment Area (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 88-26 for additional emergency temporary appropriations (unanimous)
- Pulled Resolution E-2 to amend the CY2026 Municipal Budget (unanimous)
- Introduced graffiti and pickleball court fee ordinances on first reading (unanimous)
- Approved $1,859,977.54 Schedule of Bills (unanimous)
- Approved $27,815.89 change order to South State Inc. for bike trails (unanimous)
- Approved $21,829.19 change order to Paving Plus, LLC for street reconstruction (unanimous)
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BRIDGETON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
MAY 19, 2026 5:30 P.M.
POLICE AND MUNICIPAL COURT COMPLEX
330 FAYETTE STREET, BRIDGETON, NJ
. CALL TO ORDER
. STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE
Notice of this Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bridgeton, as required by N.J.S.A.
10:4-6 et seq., the “Open Public Meetings Act”, has been provided by a public advertisement
in the South Jersey Times, The Daily Journal and Atlantic City Press, posted in the
Municipal Building, and on the City Website setting forth the time, date, and meeting
location of the City Council of the City of Bridgeton.
» INVOCATION/ FLAG SALUTE
. ROLL CALL
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea
. PRESENTATIONS/ RECOGNITIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/ HEARINGS:
1. PUBLIC HEARING CY2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET THIS THE TIME AND
PLACE SET FORTH FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CY2026
MUNICIPAL BUDGET
OPEN: MOVE: SECOND: CARRIED:
CLOSE: MOVE: SECOND: CARRIED:
2. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CY2026 MUNICPAL BUDGET - PUBLIC
HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 16, 2026
MOVE: SECOND:
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11-26 AUTHORIZING
ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS PENDING
FINAL ADOPTION OF THE CALENDAR YEAR 2026 BUDGET
MOVE: SECOND:
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea
. MINUTES: City Council Meeting: May 5, 2026
MOVE: SECOND: CARRIED:
. COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea
Finance Public Safety DPW/Water/Sewer Personnel Bridgeton Public Schools
Library …
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BRIDGETON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 19, 2026
A meeting of the Bridgeton City Council was held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., at the
City of Bridgeton Police and Municipal Court Complex, 330 Fayette Street, Bridgeton, New
Jersey in Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Bethea.
The Statement of Meeting Notice was read by Municipal Clerk, Nichole Almanza.
Notice of this Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bridgeton, as required by N.J.S.A. 10:4-
6 et seq., the "Open Public Meetings Act", has been provided by a public advertisement in the
South Jersey Times, The Daily Journal and Atlantic City Press, posted in the Municipal
Building, and on the City Website setting forth the time, date, and meeting location of the City
Council of the City of Bridgeton.
Invocation and Flag Salute were led by Councilman Gonzalez.
The following answered to roll call:
Councilwoman Rosemary DeQuinzio
Councilman J. Cmtis Edwards
Councilman David Gonzalez
Councilwoman Marian King
Council President Edward Bethea
Also in attendance:
Mayor Albert Kelly
Solicitor Michele Gibson
CFO Dianilda Torres
PRESENTATIONS:
2026 Budget Items
Administrator Kevin Rabago
Municipal Clerk Nichole Almanza
CFO, Dianilda Torres stated that the 2026 Budget was introduced at the April 21, 2026 meeting
with a 36-cent increase. She continued that the public hearing requirement for the introduced
budget is on tonight's agenda.
Ms. Torres explained …
Tue May 5, 2026
City Council
City Council approves $1M water main replacement and easements for redevelopment
The Bridgeton City Council met on May 5, 2026, to discuss and vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a $1,020,000 water main replacement project on Oak Street, easements for a senior housing redevelopment, and zoning changes for cannabis establishments. The meeting also included routine administrative actions such as utility adjustments and fund cancellations.
- Appropriated $1,020,000 for water and sewer main replacement on Oak Street (Franklin St to Giles St)
- Authorized right-of-way and sight triangle easements for Phase I of Phoenix Senior Village redevelopment project
- Amended zoning to allow cannabis operations at 531 E. Commerce St (Block 104 Lot 22)
- Cancelled $426,580.34 in unused surcharge funds for completed capital projects
- Approved redevelopment and purchase agreements for Block 103 Lot 64 with Elevate 9, LLC
water-infrastructurezoningredevelopmentcannabisbudget
✓ Decided: Bridgeton City Council approves $4.7M in bills and reviews 2026 budget
The City Council approved a schedule of bills totaling $4.7 million and passed several resolutions regarding redevelopment and housing needs. Two ordinances regarding water main replacement and right-of-way easements were introduced on first reading. A cannabis establishment location ordinance was considered and moved to final reading.
- Approved Schedule of Bills dated May 5, 2026, for $4,741,578.99 (Unanimous)
- Approved April 21, 2026, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance to appropriate $1,020,000 for Oak Street water and sewer main replacement
- Introduced ordinance for right-of-way easement for Eastern Development, LLC project
- Passed Ordinance 26-06 amending cannabis establishment locations
- Adopted Resolution 81-26 to cancel unused surcharge funds for Capital Projects
- Adopted Resolution 82-26 for utility account adjustments and taxes
- Adopted Resolution 83-26 for Redevelopment and Purchase and Sale Agreement with Elevate 9, LLC
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BRIDGETON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
MAY 5, 2026 5:30 P.M.
POLICE AND MUNICIPAL COURT COMPLEX
330 FAYETTE STREET, BRIDGETON, NJ
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE
Notice of this Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bridgeton, as required by N.J.S.A.
10:4-6 et seq., the “Open Public Meetings Act”, has been provided by a public advertisement
in the South Jersey Times, The Daily Journal and Atlantic City Press, posted in the
Municipal Building, and on the City Website setting forth the time, date, and meeting
location of the City Council of the City of Bridgeton.
INVOCATION/ FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea
PRESENTATIONS/ RECOGNITIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/ HEARINGS:
1. CFO and Business Administrator — 2026 Budget Presentation
MINUTES: City Council Meeting: April 21, 2026
MOVE: SECOND: CARRIED:
COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
DeQuinzio Edwards Gonzalez King Bethea
Finance Public Safety DPW/Water/Sewer Personnel Bridgeton Public Schools
Library Finance - Governance BMSA Housing Authority Economic Development
Housing/Code Youth/Recreation/Park Planning Board Historic Commission Public Relations
MAYOR / BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR / SOLICITOR REPORTS
OTHER BUSINESS/CONCERNS
ORDINANCES 1‘ READING (2) (Second Reading Scheduled for May 19, 2026)
Ordinance appropriating $1,020,000.00 from the water utility revitalization fund for the
replacement of existing water and sewer mains on Oak Street within the City of Bridgeton, in
the County of Cum …
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BRIDGETON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 5, 2026
A meeting of the Bridgeton City Council was held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., at the
City of Bridgeton Police and Municipal Court Complex, 330 Fayette Street, Bridgeton, New
Jersey in Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Bethea.
The Statement of Meeting Notice was read by Municipal Clerk, Nichole Almanza.
Notice of this Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bridgeton, as required by N.J.S.A. 10:4-
6 et seq., the “Open Public Meetings Act”, has been provided by a public advertisement in the
South Jersey Times, The Daily Journal and Atlantic City Press, posted in the Municipal
Building, and on the City Website setting forth the time, date, and meeting location of the City
Council of the City of Bridgeton.
Invocation and Flag Salute were led by Councilman Gonzalez.
The following answered to roll call:
Councilwoman Rosemary DeQuinzio
Councilman J. Curtis Edwards
Councilman David Gonzalez
Councilwoman Marian King
Council President Edward Bethea
Also in attendance:
Mayor Albert Kelly Administrator Kevin Rabago
Solicitor Michele Gibson Municipal Clerk Nichole Almanza
CFO Dianilda Torres
PRESENTATIONS:
1. 2026 Budget Presentation — CFO, Dianilda Torres and Business Administrator, Kevin
Rabago, Sr.
Mr. Rabago and Ms. Torres provided an overview of the budget. Ms. Torres explained how
budgets are built. She provided comparisons to various aspects of the 2025 budget vs. the 2 …
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