Bergen County public meetings in 2025

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners meeting on Dec 17, 2025 includes several agenda items. Commissioners will consider approving a $12,764,148 grant application with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for 2026 county aid. Additional items include grant carryovers, contracts for nursing services, and a subaward for mobile STI testing. The meeting also features public comments, resolutions, and a closed session.

• Approve $12,764,148 NJDOT grant application for 2026 County Aid (Planning and Engineering)
• Approve $2,595,961 NJDOT grant for bridge projects on North Central Ave, Pulis Ave, and North Dean St (Mahwah, Franklin Lakes, Englewood)
• Contract $20,000 Care Plus Bergen Inc. to provide Director of Nursing services
• Subaward $75,000 to Buddies of New Jersey for mobile STI testing and transportation services
• Grant $1,000,000 for Pascack Brook County Park inclusive playground

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several state and federal grants for mental health, elections, and human services. The meeting also includes votes on IT infrastructure upgrades and software renewals.

• Mental Health Diversion Grant of $1,000,000.00
• Early Voting grants for 2025 and 2026 totaling over $3 million across multiple resolutions
• Microsoft Renewal Agreement with SHI International Corp. not to exceed $364,301.97
• Cancellation of various expired grants totaling $2,226,578.04
• Commissioner Meeting Room Mic System from JCT Solutions not to exceed $78,920.25

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on various county contracts, grant awards, and shared service agreements. Key items include funding for open space, election materials, and public works repairs.

• Approve 2025 Open Space Trust Fund Grant Awards not to exceed $21,172,825.00
• Contract for 2025 General Election materials with Royal Printing Service not to exceed $895,295.00
• Accept initial award for 2026 Area Plan Contract from NJ Division of Aging Services not to exceed $4,709,638.00
• Emergency bridge repairs for River Road over West Shore Drainage Ditch in Bogota not to exceed $78,515.00
• Site plan approval for 1200 E. Ridgewood, LLC in Ridgewood

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several state and federal grants for health, human services, and park restoration. The meeting also includes approvals for various IT upgrades and professional service contracts.

• Approval of a $2,419,293.00 2025 Area Plan Grant for Human Services
• Approval of a $2,255,938.00 FY 26 Unified Child Care Program grant
• A $1,000,000.00 grant for Otto C. Pehle Pond Restoration
• IT contracts including $244,369.24 for access control upgrades with Millennium Communication Group Inc.
• A $1,658,298.00 allocation for Opioid Settlement Program Funds

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several professional service agreements, grant applications for health services, and IT equipment purchases. The meeting includes a work session and a public session to vote on resolutions.

• Grant for Youth Justice Funds from New Jersey Youth Justice Commission for $1,125,145.00
• Contract for storage tank testing services with ACT Technologies, Inc. for $500,000.00
• Grant for Cancer Education & Early Detection (CEED) for $306,224.00
• Election materials for General Election 2025 from Royal Printing Service for $106,420.00
• Architectural design services for Riverside County Park South with LAN Associates for $144,420.00

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public session to vote on various resolutions, including IT equipment purchases, grant approvals, and human services contracts. The meeting includes a presentation of certificates for the Mayor and Council hosts.

• Contract for IT equipment protecting data with MRA International Inc. not to exceed $1,062,108.67
• Grant agreement for the Borough of Cliffside Park elevator replacement at Borough Hall for $393,000
• Approval of Early Intervention Services grant for $2,471,728.00
• Contract for child care services with the NJ Department of Human Services for $2,255,938.00
• Shared service agreement to house Mercer County juveniles at the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will review several state grants for public health, victim assistance, and jail medication. The meeting includes votes on contracts for park equipment, lifeguard services, and vegetation management at Overpeck County Park.

• Vegetation management services at Teaneck Creek Park Restoration at Overpeck County Park: $662,069.00
• Playground equipment and general parts and supplies: $500,000.00
• NJ Department of Human Services grant for Mental Health and Addiction Services: $1,326,931.00 total
• Lifeguard and Water Safety Services provided by YMCA of Ridgewood: $213,968.72
• Adobe License Agreement with SHI International Corp.: $144,705.54

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several resolutions for park maintenance and public works projects. The meeting also includes a presentation from Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and recognitions for various awareness months.

• Design services for Carlton Hill Bergen County Greenway Park in Rutherford & E. Rutherford with Boswell, Inc. for $347,400.00
• Landscaping installation and repair services for various park locations not to exceed $750,000.00
• Building maintenance and repair services for various park locations not to exceed $300,000.00
• Paver walk repairs at Van Saun Park in Paramus with FP Executive Landscapes LLC for $37,000.00
• Purchase of mosquito control products from Adapco, Inc. for $63,087.50

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several grant applications for human services and health programs. The meeting includes votes on equipment purchases, zoo exhibit fencing, and site plan approvals for various municipalities.

• Grant for Early Intervention Services totaling $3,176,610.00
• Purchase of 100 HP Elite 800 G9 Desktops for $138,694.00 from MRA International Inc.
• Fencing for Zoo South American Animal and Eagle exhibits totaling $187,915.00 via GiaCorp Contracting, Inc.
• Grant for Childhood Lead Program (CLEP) in the amount of $338,552.00
• Site plan approvals for projects in Rutherford and Hackensack

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board will consider two resolutions authorizing the sale of a county note not to exceed $70 million to the Bergen County Improvement Authority as part of its Fall 2025 Pooled Project Notes program. A separate resolution will combine certain county notes into a single borrower bond anticipation note for the same program, also capped at $70 million. Additional items include a $30,000 budget transfer for a mobile food pantry van, a $1.672 million roof replacement contract for LPSI, and a $10,560 legal bill payment.

• Resolution to sell a county note up to $70 M to the Bergen County Improvement Authority
• Resolution to combine county notes into one borrower bond anticipation note, max $70 M
• Budget transfer of $30,000 for Center for Food Action mobile pantry van
• Emergency roof membrane replacement contract $1,672,000 with VMG Group
• Payment of $10,560 for legal bills

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of budget, grant, and contract items in both a work session at 4:30 PM and a public session at 7:00 PM. Highlights include approval of a $21,216,700 Open Space Trust Fund award for park land, a $75,000 camera‑installation contract, and a $380,520 priority bridge‑repair project on the East Anderson Street/Cedar Lane bridge over the Hackensack River. Additional items cover several state‑funded grants for health and safety programs, a $45,000 payroll services agreement, and the acquisition of Riverside County Park South property.

• Approve $21,216,700 Open Space Trust Fund award for parks (Parks Division)
• Approve $75,000 camera installation services contract with Millennium Communication Group Inc.
• Authorize $380,520 priority bridge repairs on East Anderson Street/Cedar Lane Bridge over the Hackensack River (Sparwick Contracting, Inc.)
• Approve $196,442.88 Clean Communities grant from NJ Department of Environmental Protection
• Approve $45,000 payroll service agreement with Unicorn HCM Inc.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on August 13, 2025, at the Calabrese Caucus Room. The meeting will include regular business, public comments, and a closed session. The agenda notes that actions may be taken at the meeting and that the session may be conducted electronically or in person.

• Work session on regular business and public comments
• Closed session scheduled
• Meeting may be conducted electronically or in person
• Actions may be taken at the meeting

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and grant approvals, including a $211,000 professional services contract for the County Option Hospital Fee Program. Other items include a $105,645 state grant for the FY23 Justice Assistance Grant, a $57,494.70 IT services agreement with SHI International, and a $43,500 fireworks display contract. The meeting also includes public comments, resolutions, and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approve $211,000 professional services contract for County Option Hospital Fee Program (Vendor: Eyman Associates, PC)
• Approve $105,645 FY23 Justice Assistance Grant (State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety)
• Approve $57,494.70 Exchange Platform with FOIA Module Service Agreement (Vendor: SHI International Corp.)
• Approve $43,500 contract for fireworks display (Vendor: Garden State Fireworks Inc.)
• Approve $331,170.82 grant agreement for Cliffside Park roadway improvements

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several grants and contracts totaling over $2.2 million. Items include youth homeless prevention grants, park improvements, playground equipment, road resurfacing, and facility repairs. The meeting is open to the public and may include public comments.

• Authorize $350K HHS grant for youth homeless prevention with $38.5K county match
• Authorize $350K HHS grant for transitional living services for youth with $35K county match
• Approve $23,200 for Overpeck Concert Series with Cliffhanger Productions Inc.
• Approve $12,812.30 for new John Deere mower via ESCNJ Cooperative Pricing
• Approve $1.22M countywide resurfacing and ADA curb ramp change order with DLS Contracting Inc.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Work Session scheduled for July 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The next Work Session and Public Meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2025.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will review several grant approvals and service contracts. Key items include funding for workforce development, public health infrastructure, and park improvements.

• Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Grant for Carlton Hill Rail Trail-Greenway Property: $2,692,243.00
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant: $5,884,546.00
• Van Saun County Park water line grant from NJ Department of Community Affairs: $1,000,000.00
• Payroll service agreement with Unicorn HCM Inc.: $1,311,390.00
• Purchase of imprinted election materials from Royal Printing Service: $504,245.00

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The work session scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will review various contracts, grant applications, and site plan approvals. Key items include park expansions, human services grants, and infrastructure repairs.

• Authorization to purchase property in Paramus to expand Van Saun County Park for up to $1,000,000.00
• Renewal contract with NJ Department of Children and Families for domestic violence services totaling $793,896.00
• Emergency repairs to Structure 02C0102 on West Orchard Street over Allendale Brook for $144,639.00
• Renewal agreement with Euna Solutions Inc. for Bonfire Sourcing not to exceed $413,765.63
• Site plan approvals for SOJO on the Hudson (Edgewater), Woodcliff Goddard 12 (Woodcliff Lake), and Lake Tappan Village, LLC (River Vale)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will review several grant applications, budget transfers, and vendor contracts. Key items include funding for senior services, emergency management, and election materials.

• Grant application and agreement with NJDOT and Palisade Interstate Parkway Commission for $5,000,000.00
• Budget transfer of $540,000.00 for the Hudson Hill at Ridgewood project
• Contract for marketing and consulting services with Giovatto Advertising, Inc. not to exceed $200,000.00
• Purchase of election materials from Royal Printing Service totaling $214,215.00 across three resolutions
• Security camera replacement contract with SHI International Corp. not to exceed $85,698.18

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public session in the Borough of New Milford. The body is considering various contracts for county services, grant applications, and infrastructure projects.

• Contract for 2025 Primary imprinted election materials with Royal Printing Service not to exceed $671,285.00
• Contract for Star Spangled Spectacular event services with 368 Event Management not to exceed $250,000.00
• Professional services for restoration of Otto C. Pehle Pond and Walden Pond with Boswell Engineering totaling $450,000.00
• Grant request of $300,000.00 for the NJ Job Access Reverse Commute (NJ JARC) Program
• Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Prosecutor’s Office Computer Unit (2025-2028)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will review various resolutions including professional service contracts, grant acceptances, and site plan approvals. Key discussions include public safety equipment and infrastructure repairs.

• Contract for situational awareness equipment and accessories not to exceed $2,000,000.00
• Consultant Owner’s Representative contract with Michael J. Formanek, Strategic Planning Services LLC not to exceed $750,000.00
• Medicaid PEER Grouping grant from the State of New Jersey for $543,938.00
• Priority bridge repairs to Madison Avenue over Tenakill Brook in Cresskill not to exceed $149,709.92
• Site plan approvals for AM/PM Walk-In Urgent Care Clinic in Englewood and 123 Anderson Street HRP, LLC in Hackensack

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to adopt the 2025 budget, set a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment cap, and vote on 16 grants totaling over $6.2M for health, safety, and infrastructure programs. The board will also consider a $345,000 drainage improvement contract for Gorge Road in Edgewater and several IT and legal service renewals.

• Adopt 2025 budget with 3.5% COLA cap (Resolution 613-25)
• Approve $345,000 drainage project for Gorge Road, Edgewater (Joseph M. Sanzari, Inc.)
• Vote on $3.2M in grants including $185,266.69 opioid settlement funds and $3.2M senior transit grant
• Renew IT licenses for $327,118.81 (SHI International Corp.) and $37,031.35 (MRA International Inc.)
• Amend legal services contract with DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP for $40,000

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled for May 7, 2025, was cancelled. No actions were decided or discussed.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several high-value contracts and grant applications. Key items include a large-scale pharmacy benefit manager agreement and a $1.75 million loan for the Columbus Crossing Apartments.

• Contract for Prescription Pharmacy Benefit Manager Services with Express Scripts Inc. not to exceed $24,206,941.00
• Loan agreement for Columbus Crossing, LLC for Columbus Crossing Apartments for $1,750,000.00
• Grant application for Water Main Improvement Project at Van Saun County Park for $1,000,000.00
• Professional services contract for exterior restoration of the Bergen County Justice Complex for $84,000.00
• Purchase of 12 shade structures for Darlington County Park for $136,045.20

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The work session scheduled for April 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is a work session on April 30.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

At its April 16, 2025 meeting, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution detailing $19,546,000 in general‑obligation bonds for various county projects. The board will also adopt resolutions confirming participation in the Bergen County Improvement Authority’s Series 2025 pooled‑project notes and authorizing the sale of up to $78,000,000 in local unit notes. Additional agenda items include contracts for technology services, park improvements, and other departmental purchases. The public session will allow comments before the board takes final action.

• Resolution defining $19,546,000 General Obligation Bonds (incl. $12,060,000 General Improvement Bonds, $2,858,000 Vocational/Technical School Bonds, $842,000 and $1,893,000 County College Bonds series)
• Resolution confirming participation in the Bergen County Improvement Authority’s Series 2025 notes and authorizing sale of up to $78,000,000 local unit note
• Contract for Smartnet renewal – not to exceed $110,503.08 with Johnston GP Inc., 36 Commerce St., Springfield, NJ
• Computer Support Agreement – not to exceed $75,000.00 with CDI Acquisition C. Inc., 500 Fifth Ave., Suite 1500, New York, NY
• Synthetic turf field renovations – not to exceed $654,878.00 with FieldTurf USA, Inc., 175 N. Industrial Blvd NE, Calhoun, GA

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will consider a large design contract for the Kingsland Avenue (Avondale & DeJessa Memorial) Bridge in Lyndhurst, a $94,023.33 settlement agreement, and a series of IT, park, public‑safety and human‑services contracts. The meeting includes a work session to review the county budget, resolutions and ordinances, followed by a public session with a presentation on Sexual Assault Awareness Month and public comments.

• Award Final Design Phase to Hardesty & Hanover for Kingsland Avenue Bridge – $4,935,652.90
• Approve Settlement Agreement – up to $94,023.33 from Liability Trust Fund
• Network upgrade contract with Johnston GP Inc. – $67,452.84
• Provide ten Ice Bumper Cars for parks – $70,344.00
• Provide First Responder Emergency Medical Supplies – $32,140.87

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on March 26, 2025, to discuss and vote on several grants, contracts, and shared-services agreements. Items include health-improvement grants, legal services, railroad repairs, and reappointments to advisory committees.

• Authorize $149,300 NJ ARRIVE Together Critical Incident Model Grant (Award No. 25-ARRVCIM-2)
• Award $125,000 total grant to Community Health Improvement Partnership of Bergen County (CHIP)
• Repair Bergen County Railroad Tracks at Van Saun County Park for $49,535
• Legal services contract with Shafron Law Group for $10,000
• Enter MOU with Washington Twp to use their ambulance building at no cost

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $1.9 million allocation for mental health services and a $350,000 contract for election services. The agenda also includes contracts for IT consulting, park improvements, and bridge repairs.

• Authorize $1.9M for 2025 mental health aid
• Award $350K contract to Wagner Election Services
• Approve $66,500 for IT vendor management
• Authorize $72,433 for Kinderkamack Road bridge repair
• Approve $300K for Ocelot Exhibit design at Bergen County Zoo

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners' work session set for March 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM in the Calabrese Caucus Room was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this meeting. The next work session/public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a third increase to the 2025 temporary budget and various departmental resolutions. The agenda includes contracts for emergency tree services, public safety equipment, and site plan approvals.

• Approval of a $110,740,050 increase to the 2025 Temporary Budget
• Emergency tree removal services for park locations not to exceed $400,000
• Tent and event rentals from Sconda Canvas Products totaling up to $909,846.71
• Agreement with North Jersey Friendship House for HEARTS Program meals up to $222,000
• Site plan approvals for JK Farm & Realty, LLC in Paramus and Fair Supreme, LLC in Leonia

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled for February 26, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a second increase to the 2025 temporary budget and vote on various service contracts. The meeting includes discussions on infrastructure improvements, human services grants, and park grants.

• Temporary budget increase of $2,036,199.00 for 2025
• Grant application for $2,679,014.00 for Kinderkamack Road Bridge over Pascack Brook
• Green Acres grant of $1,750,000.00 for Carlton Hill Bergen County Greenway Park
• Grant of $1,150,000.00 for Bergen County Rowing Center at Riverside County Park South
• Intersection improvements at Liberty Street & Redneck Ave in Little Ferry for $824,965.00

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a work session to review several resolutions. These include funding for community development, park improvements, and public works installations.

• Loan agreement for Saddle Brook Urban Renewal Associates, LLC for Willows at Saddle Brook not to exceed $1,470,000.00
• Inclusive Playground Grant Agreement for Saddle River County Park for $1,000,000.00
• Grant for Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Northern NJ Food Pantry Case Management Program for $91,624.00
• Contract with Dresdner Robin Environmental Management Inc. for Riverside County Park South investigation not to exceed $108,200.00
• Installation of a custom vertical gate at 100 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus not to exceed $39,681.15

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will review several professional service contracts, budget transfers, and grant applications. Key items include infrastructure improvements and the expansion of the Medical Examiner's Office.

• Grant agreement modification for Kingsland Avenue Bridge replacement: $4,935,652.90
• Architecture and engineering services for Bergen County Animal Shelter additions: $559,500.00
• Professional services for Bergen County Medical Examiner’s Office expansion: $310,500.00
• Employee wellness consulting services from Avidon Health LLC: $243,809.28
• Appropriation reserve transfer to accommodate 2024 budget expenses: $572,000.00

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The January 29, 2025, work session for the Bergen County Board of Commissioners was cancelled. The next public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

• Work session cancelled
• Next meeting set for Feb. 5

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Work Session scheduled for January 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next Work Session is scheduled for January 29, 2025.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a significant increase to the 2025 temporary budget to fund grants and pensions. The meeting includes a public hearing for an inclusive playground project at Pascack Brook County Park and various contract approvals for health and human services.

• Approval of first increase to the 2025 Temporary Budget for $53,056,718.06
• Public hearing for a Completely Inclusive Playground Project at Pascack Brook County Park
• Contract for security system from Johnston GP Inc. not to exceed $832,224.31
• Grant agreement for Housing Authority of Bergen County tenant rental assistance not to exceed $350,000.00
• Renewal of MOU with HEARTS to operate family shelter at 40 Passaic Street not to exceed $418,178.00

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The work session scheduled for January 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The next work and public session is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15th.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board is conducting its annual reorganization, including swearing in new commissioners and electing leadership. The body is deciding on the 2025 temporary budget and several key administrative appointments.

• Approval of a $171,167,200 temporary budget for 2025
• Audit contract awarded to Wielkotz & Company, LLC, not to exceed $567,000
• Special Bond Counsel contract with Waters, McPherson, McNeill, P.C., not to exceed $250,000
• First reading of Ordinance 25-01 regarding American Dream Project fees and food safety training
• First reading of Ordinance 25-02 to establish salaries for the County Executive, Commissioners, and Department Directors