Eatontown public meetings in 2025

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will consider a consent agenda of several resolutions, including authorizing up to $55 million of non‑recourse redevelopment area bonds for a downtown village project, a memorandum of agreement with the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority, and a shared‑services agreement for Monmouth County to serve as the Public Safety Answering Point. Additional routine items cover tax‑sale certificate redemptions, a change order for Industrial Way West Improvements, and a 2025 budget appropriation transfer. The council will also discuss opting out of the Assessment Demonstration Program and hold a closed‑session item on contract negotiations.

• Resolution 286-2025 – authorizing tax sale certificate redemptions
• Resolution 287-2025 – authorizing Change Order No. 1 to S. Brothers, Inc. for Industrial Way West Improvements (Phases 4 & 5)
• Resolution 288-2025 – approving memorandum of agreement with Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority
• Resolution 289-2025 – authorizing shared services agreement for Monmouth County to serve as the Public Safety Answering Point
• Resolution 292-2025 – authorizing issuance and sale of non‑recourse redevelopment area bonds up to $55,000,000 for downtown village redevelopment

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will review two items at this meeting. First, an amended site plan application from DCH Investments, Inc. for lots 5.02 and 5.03 at 200 Hwy 36, proposing phased improvements and removal of a sidewalk requirement. Second, a continuation of the subdivision and site‑plan review for IJR Eatontown LLC at 126 & 136 Route 35, Block 1401 lots 12, 13, 13B01, and 14. No other business is listed.

• PB 2025-11: Amended site plan for DCH Investments, Inc., 200 Hwy 36, Lots 5.02 & 5.03 – phased improvements, eliminate sidewalk requirement
• PB 2025-10: Review of preliminary and final subdivision and site plan for IJR Eatontown LLC, 126 & 136 Rte 35, Block 1401 lots 12, 13, 13B01 & 14 (continuing from Nov 10)

The Planning Board approved the October 6, 2025 minutes and memorialized a resolution granting a conditional use for Class 1 cannabis cultivation to Exotica Gardens LLC. The board also postponed further action on the IJR Eatontown subdivision application to December 15, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Memorialized Exotica Gardens LLC cannabis cultivation conditional use (9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Continued discussion of IJR Eatontown subdivision to Dec 15, 2025 (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The board will consider a resolution to memorialize ZB 18‑2025, a variance request for a front‑porch addition at 366 Meadowbrook Ave that seeks a reduced front‑yard setback and increased building and impervious coverage. It will also review three new‑business applications: a rear addition and second‑story hobby shop at 22 Turner Street, an impervious‑coverage variance at 96 Hilbert Parkway, and a subdivision of a two‑story dwelling at 40 Byrnes Lane. Routine items include a flag salute, swearing‑in of new member Daniel Murphy, and approval of the November 10, 2025 minutes.

• ZB 18‑2025 – variance for front porch addition at 366 Meadowbrook Ave (setback, building coverage, impervious coverage)
• ZB 19‑2025 – rear addition, paver patio, covered front porch, modified walkway, second‑story hobby shop at 22 Turner Street
• ZB 21‑2025 – impervious‑coverage variance request at 96 Hilbert Parkway (current 19.4% vs 14% max)
• ZB 11‑2025 – subdivision of 2‑story dwelling at 40 Byrnes Lane into two residential lots with setback deficiencies

The Zoning Board approved the variance application for 22 Turner Street and the front‑yard impervious‑coverage variance for 96 Hilbert Parkway, each by a 6‑0 vote. The board also voted to memorialize Resolution ZB 18‑2025 concerning a front‑porch addition. The subdivision request for 40 Byrnes Lane was carried over to the January 6 hearing. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved ZB 19‑2025 (22 Turner St) variance (6‑0)
• Approved ZB 21‑2025 (96 Hilbert Pkwy) front‑yard impervious coverage variance (6‑0)
• Memorized ZB 18‑2025 resolution on Meadowbrook Ave porch addition (4‑0)
• Postponed ZB 11‑2025 subdivision request for 40 Byrnes Lane to Jan 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
• Returned from executive session to the record (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will consider several residential property modifications and one subdivision request. The board will also memorialize a resolution regarding a porch addition on Meadowbrook Ave.

• ZB 11-2025: Proposed subdivision of 40 Byrnes Lane to create two residential lots
• ZB 19-2025: Rear addition, patio, porch, and hobby shop at 22 Turner Street
• ZB 21-2025: Front yard impervious coverage request for 96 Hilbert Parkway
• ZB 18-2025: Resolution for front porch addition at 366 Meadowbrook Ave

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to discuss several Department of Public Works purchases and the issuance of a cannabis cultivator license. The body will also review bills and claims and hold a closed session regarding 2026 appointments and affordable housing litigation.

• Resolution 270-2025: Issuing a Class 1 Cannabis Cultivator License to Exotica Gardens, LLC at 465 Industrial Way West
• Resolution 283-2025: Purchase of a 2026 Ford F250 for DPW for $138,466.60
• Resolution 284-2025: Purchase and installation of a new exhaust ventilation system for DPW at 250 Pinebrook Road for $34,177.06
• Resolution 282-2025: Purchase of truck lift equipment for DPW for $29,776.00
• Resolution 281-2025: Acceptance of a donated 1996 John Deere Bulldozer from the County of Monmouth

The Borough Council authorized the Borough Clerk to issue a Class 1 cannabis cultivator license to Exotica Gardens, LLC. It also approved the purchase and installation of a new exhaust ventilation system for Public Works at a cost of $34,177.06. A proposal to accept a donated 1996 John Deere bulldozer was rejected. Routine items such as the prior meeting minutes, public notices and payroll were also approved.

• Approved Resolution 270-2025 authorizing a Class 1 cannabis cultivator license for Exotica Gardens (AYE by all present)
• Approved Resolution 284-2025 purchase and installation of exhaust ventilation system for Public Works ($34,177.06) (AYE by all present)
• Rejected Resolution 281-2025 acceptance of donated 1996 John Deere bulldozer (4 AYE, 1 NAY)
• Approved minutes of the 11/24/2025 regular meeting (voice vote AYE)
• Approved acceptance of public notices A‑C (voice vote AYE)
• Approved bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll (voice vote AYE)

Planning Board

The Borough of Eatontown Planning Board cancelled its regular meeting that was to be held on December 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 47 Broad Street, 2nd Floor. Because the meeting was cancelled, no agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Borough Council will adopt Ordinance 18-2025, amending Chapter 19 to designate the Borough Administrator as the sole appropriate authority for the Police Department. The council will also consider a series of consent agenda resolutions, including a cannabis cultivator license for Exotica Gardens at 465 Industrial Way West, vehicle purchases for Public Works and the Fire Department, and a shared services agreement with New Jersey American Water for Pinebrook Road repairs.

• Adopt Ordinance 18-2025 designating the Administrator as sole authority over Police
• Resolution 270-2025: Issue Class 1 Cannabis Cultivator License to Exotica Gardens, LLC at 465 Industrial Way West
• Resolution 272-2025: Purchase a Chevy Tahoe 4WD for the Department of Public Works
• Resolution 274-2025: Purchase a 2026 Chevy Tahoe for the Eatontown Fire Department
• Resolution 280-2025: Shared services agreement with New Jersey American Water for Pinebrook Road repair and pavement

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 18‑2025, making the Business Administrator the sole appropriate authority for the Police Department. It also approved the regular bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll, and a consent agenda that included refunds of overpaid property taxes, a cooperative pricing agreement with Camden County Educational Services, purchases of two Chevy Tahoe vehicles, and a $380,535 engineering contract for the Wampum Lake Dam. All actions were approved by voice vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 18‑2025 designating the Administrator as sole appropriate authority over Police Dept (voice vote AYE by all councilmembers present)
• Approved bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll (voice vote AYE by all councilmembers present; Councilmember Escalante abstained from fine item 001)
• Approved Consent Agenda Resolutions 269‑2025 through 280‑2025, including tax refunds, cooperative pricing agreement, vehicle purchases and dam engineering contract (voice vote AYE by all councilmembers present)
• Authorized refund of $2,932.36 for overpaid property taxes (Resolution 269‑2025)
• Authorized cooperative pricing agreement with Camden County Educational Services Commission (Resolution 271‑2025)
• Authorized purchase of a Chevy Tahoe 4WD for Public Works for up to $64,256.58 (Resolution 272‑2025)
• Authorized purchase of a 2026 Chevy Tahoe 4WD for Fire Department for up to $54,902.77 (Resolution 274‑2025)
• Authorized T&M Associates to perform dam‑rehabilitation engineering services up to $380,535.00 (Resolution 273‑2025)

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will consider a conditional use request for cannabis cultivation at Exotica Gardens and a preliminary and final subdivision and site plan for properties on Route 35.

• Conditional Use: Cannabis Cultivation at 465 Industrial Way West
• Preliminary & Final Subdivision: 126 & 136 Rte 35
• Approval of October 6, 2025 minutes
• Correspondence review
• Adjournment

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a closed session to discuss litigation related to affordable housing. They will introduce Ordinance 18-2025, designating the Borough Administrator as the sole appropriate authority, with a public hearing scheduled for November 24. The council will also consider a consent agenda covering shared‑services agreements, equipment purchases, contract extensions, and tax‑related resolutions.

• Resolution 262-2025 – Purchase of a wheel loader for the Department of Public Works ($276,736) via Sourcewell
• Resolution 263-2025 – Purchase of a Bobcat mower for the Department of Public Works ($29,631.41) via Sourcewell
• Ordinance 18-2025 – First reading to amend Chapter 19, designating the Administrator as the sole appropriate authority (public hearing 11/24/25)
• Resolution 254-2025 – Shared Services Agreement with Shrewsbury Township for emergent fire protection services
• Resolution 261-2025 – Extension of contract with Monmouth County SPCA for 2026 animal control services

The Borough Council authorized a closed session to discuss litigation on affordable housing and personnel appointments. It accepted a set of communications and agreed to have the Borough Attorney prepare an RFP for electric‑vehicle charging stations. The council approved bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll, and gave the first reading of Ordinance 18-2025, which amends Chapter 19 to designate the Administrator as the sole appropriate authority; a public hearing is scheduled for 11/24/2025.

• Authorized closed session on litigation and personnel (voice vote AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)
• Accepted communications A‑F (voice vote AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)
• Council agreed to have Borough Attorney create RFP for EV charging stations (agreement recorded)
• Approved bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll (voice vote AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante; Escalante abstained from line item 001)
• Introduced Ordinance 18‑2025, first reading (motion passed AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will memorialize three prior resolutions for parcels at 58 Tinton Avenue, 45 Throckmorton Avenue, and 33 Carmel Way. It will review a front‑porch setback and coverage variance request at 366 Meadowbrook Avenue. It will also consider a subdivision proposal for 40 Byrnes Lane and a major site‑plan, conditional‑use permit, and variance request for two townhomes at 29‑31 Tinton Avenue.

• Memorialize resolution ZB 14-2025 for 58 Tinton Avenue (Block 401 Lot 20)
• Memorialize resolution ZB 2025-16 for 45 Throckmorton Avenue (Block 301 Lot 17)
• Memorialize resolution ZB 17-2023 for 33 Carmel Way (Block 2402 Lot 2)
• Review front‑porch addition and coverage variance at 366 Meadowbrook Avenue (Block 2601 Lot 12)
• Review subdivision of 40 Byrnes Lane into two residential lots

The board approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It memorialized three pending resolutions (ZB 14‑2025, ZB 2025‑16, ZB 17‑2023) and approved a variance for Richard Farrah’s property at 366 Meadowbrook Ave. The board also postponed the Diego Ferreira subdivision application to Dec 8 2025 and the Tinton Villas site‑plan to Jan 6 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Memorialized three resolutions (ZB 14‑2025, ZB 2025‑16, ZB 17‑2023) – approved 4‑0, 1 abstention
• Approved Richard Farrah variance (ZB 18‑2025) – approved 5‑0
• Carried Diego Ferreira subdivision application to Dec 8 2025 – unanimous
• Carried Tinton Villas site‑plan to Jan 6 2026 – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. – unanimous

Planning Board

The Borough of Eatontown Planning Board cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 47 Broad Street, 2nd Floor. No agenda items were presented or decided.

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Borough Council will consider Ordinance 17‑2025, which would approve a long‑term tax exemption and authorize a financial agreement with Netflix Eatontown Urban Renewal, LLC for the Netflix Redevelopment Project. A public hearing on the Community Benefits Agreement between the Borough, Netflix, Inc., and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority is also scheduled. The council will also vote on several routine consent‑agenda resolutions, including a $31,869.25 purchase of fire‑department helmets and turnout gear, cancellation of property taxes for a totally exempt veteran, and tax‑sale certificate redemptions.

• Ordinance 17‑2025: approve long‑term tax exemption and financial agreement with Netflix Eatontown Urban Renewal, LLC
• Public hearing on Community Benefits Agreement with Netflix, Inc. and NJ Economic Development Authority
• Resolution 248‑2025: purchase of helmets/turnout gear for Fire Department ($31,869.25) via state contract
• Resolution 245‑2025: cancellation of property taxes for a totally exempt veteran (Blk 2202, Lot 33)
• Resolution 246‑2025: authorization of tax‑sale certificate redemptions

The Governing Body approved the minutes from the October 8 and September 25 meetings by voice vote. It also accepted communications A‑C by voice vote. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (voice vote: AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)
• Accepted communications A‑C (voice vote: AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)
• Adjourned workshop meeting (voice vote: AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will review three applications for variances and Certificates of Non‑Conformity. One concerns a two‑family dwelling at 58 Tinton Avenue. Another seeks a variance for a front‑yard setback and a Certificate of Non‑Conformity at 45 Throckmorton Avenue. The third involves additions and front‑yard setback variances for a property at 33 Carmel Way.

• ZB 14-2025 – SBP Group, LLC – 58 Tinton Avenue – Certificate of Non‑Conformity for a two‑family dwelling
• ZB 2025-16 – James Frangella – 45 Throckmorton Ave – Variance for front‑yard setback (20 ft required vs 10.8 ft existing) and Certificate of Non‑Conformity
• ZB 17-2023 – Robert and Melissa Garra – 33 Carmel Way – Variances for expanding a non‑conforming structure and reducing front‑yard setbacks on Malibu Dr. and Carmel Way, plus proposed additions

The board approved a Certificate of Non-Conformity for 58 Tinton Avenue and approved both a variance and a Certificate of Non-Conformity for 45 Throckmorton Avenue. It also approved variances and a Certificate of Non-Conformity for 33 Carmel Way. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes; the board deferred the siding issue for the Throckmorton property to the Historical Committee.

• Approved Certificate of Non-Conformity for 58 Tinton Avenue (SBP Group, LLC) – unanimous ayes
• Approved variance and Certificate of Non-Conformity for 45 Throckmorton Ave (James Frangella) – unanimous ayes
• Deferred siding question for 45 Throckmorton Ave to the Historical Committee
• Approved variances and Certificate of Non-Conformity for 33 Carmel Way (Robert and Melissa Garra) – unanimous ayes

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will discuss a proposed PILOT and introduce an ordinance for a long-term tax exemption for Netflix Eatontown Urban Renewal, LLC. The body will also hold a hearing regarding boarding and rooming houses for Safe Harbor, LLC.

• Ordinance 17-2025: Long-term tax exemption and financial agreement with Netflix Eatontown Urban Renewal, LLC
• Boarding House/Rooming House hearing for Safe Harbor, LLC
• Resolution 234-2025: Grant application to DCA for School Busing Enhancement
• Resolution 237-2025: Authorization for ARH Associates to perform services for 80 Acres Park
• Resolution 239-2025: Authorization for Borough Planner to conduct zoning analysis for Industrial Way

The council voted to approve the September 10 and September 25 meeting minutes by voice vote. They also accepted communications A‑F, including several inter‑municipal resolutions, by voice vote. The council gave consensus approval to the Safe Harbor, LLC boarding house/rooming house application. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved 09/10/2025 closed‑session minutes – voice vote AYE (East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante)
• Approved 09/25/2025 workshop/regular‑session minutes – voice vote AYE (East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante)
• Accepted communications A‑F (Colts Neck resolution, NJNG rate adjustment, planning notices, etc.) – voice vote AYE (East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante)
• Approved Safe Harbor, LLC boarding house/rooming house application – council consensus
• Adjourned meeting – motion by Councilmember Lawson, seconded by Councilmember East, voice vote AYE (East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante)

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will meet to discuss a conditional use application. The board is reviewing a request for cannabis cultivation at a specific industrial site.

• PB 09-2025: Conditional Use application for cannabis cultivation by Exotica Gardens LLC at 465 Industrial Way West (Block 3503 Lots 4 & 5)

The Planning Board approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It memorialized Resolution PB 09‑2025 for Exotica Gardens LLC, granting a conditional use for Class 1 cannabis cultivation, with all members voting aye and one abstention. The board postponed consideration of the IJR Eatontown, LLC subdivision and site‑plan application to December 15, 2025, stating no new notice is required. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Memorialized PB 09-2025 Exotica Gardens cannabis cultivation resolution (ayes: all members except Mr. Alcott abstained; nays: none)
• Postponed IJR Eatontown subdivision to Dec 15, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:20 p.m. (all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will consider and adopt several ordinances, including a bond ordinance that appropriates $5,340,338 and authorizes $4,318,109 in bonds for various capital projects. They will also hear a public hearing on the Golden Peaks Sober Living boarding house at 18 Willow and adopt a redevelopment plan for the former Fort Monmouth site and a wildlife‑feeding prohibition. Additional items on the agenda are a closed‑session discussion of an attorney‑client privilege matter involving Netflix, Inc., and a series of consent‑agenda resolutions covering RFP advertising, surplus vehicle auction, hazard‑mitigation plan adoption, tax‑sale certificate redemptions, a ROID grant application, and a Fort Monmouth amendment.

• Ordinance 14-2025: Bond ordinance appropriating $5,340,338 and authorizing $4,318,109 in bonds for road, vehicle, police, fire, and park improvements
• Ordinance 15-2025: Adoption of a redevelopment plan for property in the former Fort Monmouth
• Ordinance 16-2025: Amendment prohibiting feeding of unconfined wildlife on private property
• Public hearing on Boarding House/Rooming House – Golden Peaks Sober Living, 18 Willow
• Consent agenda resolutions: RFP advertising, online auction of surplus vehicles, hazard‑mitigation plan adoption, tax‑sale certificate redemptions, ROID grant application, Fort Monmouth amendment

The Eatontown Borough Council adopted Ordinance 14‑2025, authorizing $5,340,338 in appropriations and up to $4,318,109 in bonds. The motion passed with votes AYE from Council President East, Councilmembers Jones, Lawson, and Faust, and NAY from Councilmember Escalante; Councilmember Araman was absent. The council also approved the workshop/regular/closed‑session minutes, accepted two public communications, and authorized a closed executive session under Resolution 222‑2025.

• Adopted Ordinance 14‑2025 bond ordinance (AYE: East, Jones, Lawson, Faust; NAY: Escalante; absent: Araman)
• Approved workshop/regular/closed‑session minutes (AYE: East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust; abstain: Escalante, Jones for closed‑session minutes)
• Accepted communications A (NJ Transit hearing notice) and B (Zoning Board application) (AYE by all council members)
• Authorized closed executive session (Resolution 222‑2025) (AYE by all council members present)
• Adjourned meeting (AYE by all council members present)

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will memorialize Resolution PB 06-2025 concerning Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth Phase 1B. The proposed motion picture, television and broadcast studio campus would be built on land designated as Block 301, portion of Lot 1 on the borough's tax maps. No other business or items are scheduled for discussion.

• Resolution PB 06-2025: Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth Phase 1B site plan on Block 301, portion of Lot 1

The Eatontown Planning Board voted to find the property described as Block 301, portion of Lot 1, to be an area in need of redevelopment. The same vote also memorialized the corresponding resolution. The board also approved the August 4 2025 minutes and held a public hearing on Netflix’s Phase 1B studio site plan, but no decision on the Netflix project was recorded.

• Approved August 4 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Found Block 301 portion of Lot 1 an area in need of redevelopment (9‑0)
• Memorialized the redevelopment resolution (9‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review Ordinance 15-2025, which adopts a redevelopment plan for property within the former Fort Monmouth. The board will also memorialize a resolution regarding the Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth Phase 1B site plan.

• Review of Ordinance 15-2025: Redevelopment Plan for property within the former Fort Monmouth
• Memorialization of PB 06-2025: Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth Phase 1B Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan (Block 301, portion of Lot 1)

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 14-2025, a bond ordinance that appropriates $5,340,338 and authorizes $4,318,109 in bonds for various capital projects. The meeting also includes first‑reading introductions of a redevelopment plan for the former Fort Monmouth site (Ordinance 15-2025) and a wildlife‑feeding prohibition amendment (Ordinance 16-2025). Several consent‑agenda resolutions will be adopted, including the purchase of Tasers for $185,694.75 and an escrow funding agreement with Netflix, Inc.

• Ordinance 14-2025 – Bond ordinance appropriating $5,340,338 and issuing $4,318,109 in bonds
• Ordinance 15-2025 – Adoption of a redevelopment plan for former Fort Monmouth property
• Ordinance 16-2025 – Amendment to prohibit feeding of unconfined wildlife on private property
• Resolution 216-2025 – Authorization to purchase Tasers and supporting equipment for $185,694.75
• Resolution 219-2025 – Authorization of escrow funding agreement with Netflix, Inc.

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 13‑2025, authorizing the sale of a permanent sidewalk easement on Block 304, Lot 10 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for $700 to support Route 71 construction. The council introduced Ordinance 14‑2025, a bond ordinance appropriating $5,340,338 and authorizing $4,318,109 in bonds for capital improvements (first reading). The council approved the minutes of the 08/27/2025 meeting, the communications package, and the bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll. The hearing on Golden Peaks Sober Living was carried over to the September 25 council meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 13‑2025 authorizing easement sale to NJDOT ($700) (AYE: East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust)
• Introduced Ordinance 14‑2025 bond ordinance (first reading) (AYE: East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust)
• Approved minutes of 08/27/2025 meeting (AYE: Jones, Lawson, Faust; abstain: East, Araman)
• Approved communications A‑E (AYE: East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust)
• Approved bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll (AYE: East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust)
• Authorized closed‑session on Netflix contract negotiations (voice vote AYE: East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust)
• Carried hearing on Golden Peaks Sober Living to 9/25 meeting (decision by Mayor and Council)
• Motion to adjourn passed (voice vote AYE: East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust)

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will review and memorialize resolutions, including a subdivision request and use/bulk variances for a property at 40 Byrnes Lane. The board will also approve minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting.

• Subdivision of 40 Byrnes Lane into 2 residential lots
• Residential use variance in B-1 zone for 40 Byrnes Lane
• Bulk variance for sidewalk in easement for 40 Byrnes Lane
• Memorialize resolutions ZB 12-2025 (234 Grant Avenue), ZB 13-2025 (Certificate of Non-Conformity), ZB 09-2025 (25 Route 35)
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2025 meeting

The board approved the meeting minutes after a motion by Ms. Faccone and a second by Mr. Anderson, with all members present voting in favor. The board memorialized three resolutions—ZB 13-2025 (Estate of Angela Venezia), ZB 12-2025 (Tanner Shea), and ZB 09-2025 (Eatontown Chicken, LLC)—after a motion by Vice‑Chair Granata and a second by Mr. Mednick, with five votes in favor and none against. The pending application ZB 11-2025 for Diego Ferreira was adjourned and will be rescheduled to a later hearing date per the applicant’s request. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. after a motion by Chairman East.

• Approved meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Memorialized ZB 13-2025 Estate of Angela Venezia (5‑0)
• Memorialized ZB 12-2025 Tanner Shea (5‑0)
• Memorialized ZB 09-2025 Eatontown Chicken, LLC (5‑0)
• Adjourned ZB 11-2025 Diego Ferreira application to a future date (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 p.m. (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to determine if a portion of Block 301, Lot 1 qualifies as an area in need of redevelopment. The board will also review site plan submissions for Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth Phase 1B.

• Public hearing on redevelopment status for Block 301, portion of Lot 1
• Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan submission for Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth Phase 1B (Block 301, portion of Lot 1)
• Memorialization of Amended Final Major Site Plan for Netflix Phase 1A (Block 301, lot 1.01 and portion of 1)
• Memorialization of time extension request for 0 Industrial Way West

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to regulate hours and prohibit parking adjacent to Locust Grove Cemetery. The body will also consider a deed of easement for Route 71 improvements and various police equipment purchases.

• Ordinance 12-2025: Prohibits parking on the east side of South Street adjacent to Locust Grove Cemetery
• Ordinance 13-2025: Proposed deed of easement for Route 71 improvements (Block 304, Lot 10)
• Resolution 205-2025: Purchase of three Chevrolet Malibus for Police Dept ($70,267.50)
• Resolution 206-2025: Purchase of police upfit equipment ($15,064.95)
• Hearing regarding Golden Peaks Sober Living at 18 Willow

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 12-2025 adding a new article to the Parks and Playgrounds code that bans parking adjacent to Locust Grove Cemetery and sets its hours of operation. The ordinance was adopted by voice vote with three councilmembers in favor and three absent. The meeting also approved prior minutes, accepted several communications, and moved a licensing hearing to the September 10 council meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 12-2025 prohibiting parking near Locust Grove Cemetery (AYE - Jones, Lawson, Faust; absent East, Araman, Escalante)
• Opened public comment on the ordinance (AYE - Jones, Lawson, Faust; absent East, Araman, Escalante) – no comments received
• Approved 08/13/2025 workshop/regular/closed‑session minutes (AYE - Lawson, Faust; abstain Jones; absent East, Araman, Escalante)
• Accepted communications A‑C (West Long Branch ordinance, JCP&L filing, Planning Board notice) (AYE - Jones, Lawson, Faust; absent East, Araman, Escalante)
• Carried the Golden Peaks Sober Living hearing to the 9/10/2025 council meeting (AYE - Jones, Lawson, Faust; absent East, Araman, Escalante)
• Authorized closed session under Resolution 204‑2025 (AYE - Jones, Lawson, Faust; absent East, Araman, Escalante)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider merging the Traffic Advisory Committee into the Complete Streets Advisory Committee. The body is also deciding on a bond ordinance to reappropriate excess funds for capital improvements and equipment.

• Ordinance 10-2025: Merger of Traffic Advisory and Complete Streets Advisory Committees
• Ordinance 11-2025: Reappropriation of excess bond proceeds for capital improvements
• Resolution 194-2025: Purchase of First Aid Stretcher for $45,508.70
• Resolution 195-2025: Installation of counters, backsplash, and sink at 72 Broad St for $28,500
• Ordinance 12-2025: Proposed parking prohibitions and use regulations for Locust Grove Cemetery

The council approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 workshop/regular meeting. They accepted communications A‑C, including the Netflix wetlands permit and Tinton Falls paper streets vacating. The council adopted Ordinance No. 10‑2025, merging the Traffic Advisory Committee into the Complete Streets Advisory Committee and amending the borough code. The ordinance passed with five Ayes and one absent councilmember (Jones).

• Approved July 23, 2025 workshop/regular meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted communications A‑C (Netflix wetlands permit, Tinton Falls paper streets) (voice vote)
• Approved motion to open public comment on Ordinance 10‑2025 (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 10‑2025 merging Traffic Advisory Committee into Complete Streets Advisory Committee (5 Ayes, 1 absent)

Zoning Board

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for August 11, 2025, has been canceled.

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board has canceled the special meeting scheduled for August 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 47 Broad Street. No further details on rescheduling were provided.

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will meet to consider an amended final major site plan for a Netflix project. The board will also address a request for an extension of time for a property on Industrial Way West.

• Amended Final Major Site Plan for Netflix Phase 1A (Block 301, lot 1.01 & portion of 1)
• Request for Extension of Time for 0 Industrial Way West (PB 2023-02)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider merging the Traffic Advisory Committee and the Complete Streets advisory committee into a single entity. The body will also address the hiring of a new Borough Administrator and various municipal contracts.

• Ordinance 10-2025 to merge Traffic Advisory and Complete Streets advisory committees
• Resolution 174-2025: $36,159.54 for DPW Tub Grinder inspection and repairs via Cleveland Brothers Equip.
• Resolution 185-2025: Authorization to advertise and hire a new Borough Administrator
• Resolution 181-2025: Extending the grace period for payment of 3rd Quarter 2025 taxes
• Resolution 184-2025: Waiving of raffle fees for Eatontown Elks #2402

The Borough Council introduced Ordinance 10‑2025 to combine the Traffic Advisory Committee with the Complete Streets Advisory Committee. The ordinance was adopted on first reading with a unanimous AYE vote. The Council also approved Resolution 174‑2025 authorizing $36,159.54 for DPW tub‑grinder repairs, accepted several agency communications, approved the meeting minutes, and approved the bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll.

• Introduced Ordinance 10‑2025 to merge Traffic Advisory and Complete Streets committees (AYE)
• Approved Resolution 174‑2025 authorizing $36,159.54 for DPW tub‑grinder inspection/repairs (AYE)
• Approved amended workshop/regular meeting minutes (AYE)
• Accepted communications A‑D from NJ Natural Gas, West Long Branch, Netflix Wetlands (AYE)
• Approved bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll (AYE)
• Motion to adjourn passed (AYE)

Planning Board

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board scheduled for July 21, 2025, has been canceled.

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will consider a site plan for a new Popeyes restaurant and two residential property requests. The board will also memorialize resolutions for four previous applications.

• Preliminary and Final site plan with variances for a Popeyes restaurant at 25 Route 35
• Variance request to expand a non-conforming driveway by 176 sf at 234 Grant Avenue
• Certificate of Non-Conformity to maintain two dwelling structures at 18 Maple Avenue
• Memorialization of resolutions for 96 Lewis Street, 187 Broad Street, 17 Campbell Drive, and 76 South Street

The board approved the application for a Popeye’s Chicken restaurant at 25 Route 35, including the requested variances for use, lot frontage, parking buffer, and front yard setback. The board also approved a driveway expansion variance for 234 Grant Avenue, a Certificate of Non-Conformity for two dwellings at 18 Maple Avenue, and memorialized several prior resolutions. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (All in Favor)
• Memorialized resolutions for 96 Lewis St., 187 Broad St., 17 Campbell Dr. (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Memorialized resolution for 76 South St. (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved driveway expansion variance for 234 Grant Ave. (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Certificate of Non-Conformity for two dwellings at 18 Maple Ave. (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Popeye’s Chicken restaurant site plan and variances at 25 Route 35 (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider an ordinance requiring property owners to collect and store shopping carts or remove abandoned ones from their exterior areas. The body will also review several grant approvals and a liquor license renewal.

• Ordinance 09-2025: Property maintenance requirements for abandoned shopping carts
• Resolution 165-2025: Renewal of ABC License for Avion Hospitality LLC (Homewood Suites)
• Resolution 174-2025: $36,159.54 for DPW tub grinder inspection and repairs
• Resolution 175-2025: Grant application for DOT, Parker Road
• Resolution 176-2025: Grant application for DOT, Bikeways PHIl

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 09-2025, amending the Property Maintenance Code to require property owners to secure or remove shopping carts. The council also approved the workshop and regular meeting minutes, authorized a closed‑session to discuss downtown contract negotiations, and adjourned the meeting. All actions were taken by voice vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 09-2025 on shopping carts (AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)
• Approved workshop/regular meeting minutes (AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Escalante; ABSTAIN – C/Faust)
• Authorized closed session for downtown contract negotiations (AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)
• Adjourned meeting (AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)

Planning Board

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board scheduled for July 7, 2025, has been canceled.

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will meet to consider a minor site plan and variance for Tesla, Inc. The board will also review minutes from the June 16, 2025, meeting.

• Tesla, Inc. minor site plan and variance at 151 A Rte 35 (WaWa), Block 2303 Lot 1

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will conduct a hearing regarding Golden Peaks Sober Living at 18 Willow and public hearings for bridge replacement grants at the Bliss Price Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding the removal of unsecured shopping carts from properties.

• Hearing for Golden Peaks Sober Living at 18 Willow
• Public hearings for Monmouth County Municipal Park Improvement and CDBG grants for Bliss Price Arboretum bridge replacements
• Ordinance 09-2025 to require removal of unsecured shopping carts from exterior property areas
• Resolution 162-2025 for architectural services for the DPW Building
• Resolution 164-2025 for construction management services with M&M

The Eatontown Borough Council approved the amended minutes from the June 11 meeting and authorized a closed session to discuss personnel and affordable‑housing litigation. It also approved the bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll. The council introduced Ordinance 09‑2025, amending the Property Maintenance code to require removal of unsecured shopping carts. Finally, the council denied the license renewal for Golden Peaks Sober Living.

• Amended minutes of 06/11/2025 approved (voice vote AYE)
• Closed session authorized under Resolution 155‑2025 (voice vote AYE)
• Bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll approved (voice vote AYE)
• Ordinance 09‑2025 introduced (first reading) – approved (voice vote AYE)
• Golden Peaks Sober Living license renewal denied (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will meet to approve previous minutes and memorialize two resolutions. These resolutions concern a minor subdivision and a conditional use site plan.

• Memorialization of PB 2025-04: Minor Subdivision with bulk variances for 745 & 749 Hope Road (Block 1802 Lots 1,2,3,4&5)
• Memorialization of PB 2025-05: Conditional Use Site Plan for Discofries LLC at 41-49 Hwy 36

The Planning Board approved the June 2, 2025 minutes with all eligible members in favor. It also memorialized two resolutions: PB 2025-04 for 95 Hope Road LLC and PB 2025-05 for Discofries LLC conditional use site plan, each receiving unanimous support. No new business was presented and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (all eligible in favor)
• Memorialized PB 2025-04 95 Hope Road LLC resolution (approved, no nays)
• Memorialized PB 2025-05 Discofries LLC conditional use site plan (approved, no nays)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a capital ordinance to fund dam and drainage repairs. The body will also discuss Industrial Way zoning and affordable housing.

• Ordinance 08-2025: $2,000,000 for Wampum Lake Dam rehabilitation (HUD grant funded)
• Resolution 150-2025: Cannabis manufacturing license for M&G Distribution, LLC at 246 Industrial Way West
• Resolution 151-2025: Engineering services for Wyckoff Rd Neighborhood/Whalepond Rd resurfacing
• Resolution 152-2025: Endorsement of Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Resolution 145-2025: Grant submission for Substance Use Disorder for Fiscal Year 2026

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 08‑2025, appropriating $2,000,000 to rehabilitate the Wampum Lake Dam and its drainage features. The council also approved the workshop and regular meeting minutes, accepted two communications, and approved bills, claims, and bi‑weekly payroll. All items were approved by voice vote with all six council members voting aye. The council additionally approved a set of consent‑agenda resolutions covering liquor licenses, board appointments, a grant submission, tax‑sale certificate redemptions, and escrow‑fund release.

• Adopt Ordinance 08‑2025 for $2,000,000 Wampum Lake Dam rehab – AYE (C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)
• Approve workshop/regular meeting minutes – AYE (C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)
• Accept communications A‑B (Ocean Township Planning Board notice, NJPDES permit) – AYE (C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)
• Approve bills, claims, and bi‑weekly payroll – AYE (C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante; Escalante abstained from line item 001)
• Approve consent‑agenda resolutions 143‑2025 through 147‑2025 – adopted by routine motion
• Adjourn meeting – AYE (C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will consider three new applications for variances regarding property additions and structure expansions. The board will also memorialize resolutions for three previous cases.

• ZB 07-2025: 96 Lewis Street proposal for additions, alterations, driveway modifications, and a new garage (5 variances)
• ZB 08-2025: 187 Broad Street request regarding the location of detached accessory buildings
• ZB 10-2025: 17 Campbell Drive proposal to expand a non-conforming structure with three yard variances
• Memorialization of resolutions for 1 Pearce Avenue, 28 Reynolds Dr., and 76 South Street

The Zoning Board approved the meeting minutes and two pending zoning resolutions. It also approved three variance applications for Angel Rodriguez, Richard Hearon & Lindsey Devlin, and Douglas Rossback. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ZB 04-2025 and ZB 03-2025 resolutions (4-0)
• Approved Angel Rodriguez variance application (5-0)
• Approved Hearon & Devlin shed accessory building (5-0)
• Approved Douglas Rossback expansion variances (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will review the Draft Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan. The board will also consider site plan and subdivision applications for several local properties.

• Review of Draft Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan
• Minor Subdivision with bulk variances for 745 & 749 Hope Road (PB 2025-04)
• Conditional Use Site Plan for 41-49 Hwy 36 (PB 2025-05)
• Memorialization of resolution for M&G Distribution, LLC at 246 Industrial Way West (PB 2025-03)

The Planning Board adopted the fourth‑round Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan. It also approved a minor subdivision with variances at 745 & 749 Hope Road, a conditional‑use site plan for Discofries LLC on Hwy 36, and memorialized a prior resolution for M&G Distribution, LLC. The May 19 minutes were approved by the Board.

• Adopted Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan (9-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved 95 Hope Road LLC minor subdivision and variances (10-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Discofries LLC conditional‑use site plan on Hwy 36 (9-0, 1 abstain)
• Memorialized PB 2025-03 M&G Distribution, LLC resolution (9-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (8-0, 2 abstain)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council of Eatontown, NJ, will adopt the 2025 municipal budget totaling $17.38 million, including a $967,894 increase permitted under state cap law. They will also introduce a $2 million capital ordinance for Wampum Lake Dam rehabilitation and approve routine resolutions like tax cancellations and contract renewals.

• 2025 Municipal Budget adoption ($17,376,115.75 total)
• Ordinance 05-2025: 3.5% budget increase ($967,894) under NJ Local Government Cap Law
• Ordinance 08-2025: $2,000,000 for Wampum Lake Dam rehabilitation
• Resolution 140-2025: ADA-compliant ramp purchase/installation at Borough Hall
• Resolution 138-2025: Award of Nicodemus/Wilson Avenue contract

The Borough Council approved the promotion of Police Captain B. Mulholland. It authorized a closed session under Resolution 141‑2025. The council adopted Ordinance 05‑2025 to raise the FY 2025 budget by $967,894.06 and create a CAP bank, and it passed Resolutions 130‑2025 and 131‑2025 concerning budget procedures. The amended minutes of the May 14 workshop were also approved.

• Approved Police Captain promotion (AYE – all six council members)
• Authorized closed session (Resolution 141‑2025) (AYE – all six council members)
• Adopted Ordinance 05‑2025 to exceed budget limit and establish CAP bank, increasing FY 2025 budget by $967,894.06 (AYE – all six council members)
• Adopted Resolution 130‑2025 to read the budget by title only (AYE – all six council members)
• Adopted Resolution 131‑2025 authorizing self‑examination of the budget (AYE – all six council members)
• Approved amended minutes of 05/14/2025 workshop/regular meeting (AYE – five members; ABSTAIN – one member)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will memorialize resolutions for the Monmouth Mall Redevelopment at Monmouth Square. The board will also consider a conditional use site plan application for M&G Distribution, LLC.

• Memorialization of PB 02-2025: Monmouth V Urban Renewal LLC (Monmouth Mall Redevelopment) increasing retail to 920,304 sq. ft. and clubhouse to 14,840 sq. ft.
• Memorialization of PB 02-2025: Adjustment of parking to 4,729 stalls at Monmouth Square
• PB 2025-03: Conditional Use Site Plan Application for M&G Distribution, LLC at 246 Industrial Way West

The Planning Board approved the conditional use site plan application for M&G Distribution, LLC at 246 Industrial Way West (Block 3502, Lots 7 & 8). The motion was made by Mr. Alcott, seconded by Ms. East, and passed with all eight members voting aye. The Board also memorialized three prior resolutions and approved the May 5, 2025 minutes.

• Approved memorialization of May 5, 2025 minutes (aye: East, Diedrichsen, Talerico, Roth, Alcott, Martinock, Buczny, Vazquez; abstain: Woloshin, Regan)
• Memorialized PB 02-2025 Monmouth Mall redevelopment (aye: Talerico, Roth, Diedrichsen, East, Alcott, Martinock, Buczny, Vazquez; absent: Regan)
• Approved revised PB 2024-07 Netflix Inc. site plan (aye: Talerico, Martinock, Woloshin, Diedrichsen, East, Roth, Buczny; abstain: Regan, Alcott, Vazquez)
• Memorialized PB 2025-01 Eatontown Senior Housing at 55 Wyckoff Road (aye: Roth, Diedrichsen, Talerico, Alcott, Martinock, Vazquez; absent: Regan; not eligible: East, Buczny, Woloshin)
• Approved conditional use site plan for M&G Distribution, LLC (aye: Alcott, East, Woloshin, Diedrichsen, Talerico, Roth, Martinock, Buczny)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved (all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting including the first reading of two ordinances: one amending the precious metals pawn inspection period to 10 business days (down from 15), and another moving ice cream vending regulations from peddlers to retail food establishments. They will also consider a consent agenda with resolutions including a Class 2 cannabis license renewal for HarvestWorks Farm Corporation, a $10,000 engineering contract for the Wyckoff Road Bridge, and an ADA ramp installation at Borough Hall. The meeting includes a closed session for contract negotiations with the Board of Education.

• First reading of Ordinance 06-2025 reducing pawn inspection window to 10 business days (public hearing 5/28)
• First reading of Ordinance 07-2025 moving ice cream vending from peddlers to retail food establishments (public hearing 5/28)
• Resolution 119-2025: Class 2 cannabis license renewal for HarvestWorks Farm Corporation
• Resolution 125-2025: Engineering contract up to $10,000 for Wyckoff Road Bridge replacement
• Resolution 115-2025: ADA ramp purchase/installation at Borough Hall front entrance

The council voted to introduce Ordinance 06-2025, amending the borough code to reduce the inspection period for pawned jewelry from 15 to 10 business days. The motion passed with all five present council members voting aye. The council also approved the meeting minutes, accepted several public communications, and approved the bills, claims, and bi‑weekly payroll.

• Ordinance 06-2025 introduced (first reading) – AYE: C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust; absent C/Escalante
• Approval of meeting minutes – AYE: C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust; absent C/Escalante
• Acceptance of public communications – AYE: C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust; absent C/Escalante
• Approval of bills, claims, and bi‑weekly payroll – AYE: C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust; absent C/Escalante
• Adjournment of meeting – AYE: C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust; absent C/Escalante

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three new business items, each seeking variances for unapproved or non-conforming work. One application involves 15 variances for a two-family dwelling in the historic district. The board will also approve minutes and memorialize two prior resolutions.

• ZB 03-2025: Charles B. Goncalves at 1 Pearce Ave – driveway expansion without approvals, requiring variance for 21.3% front-yard impervious coverage (14% permitted)
• ZB 04-2025: Luis & Sonia Silverio at 28 Reynolds Dr – rebuild and expand front porch (272 sq ft) as non-conforming structure, requiring six variances
• ZB 2024-02: Ramon Quezada at 76 South St – historic-district non-conforming two-family dwelling with multiple improvements installed without proper approvals, requiring 15 variances
• Resolutions to memorialize: ZB 2025-02 (Nancy Marrow, One Surrey Lane) and ZB 2025-05 (Mike & Merissa Buczny, 63 Reynolds Drive)
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025

The Eatontown Zoning Board approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It memorialized the Joseph Fontana new‑home resolution (ZB 2024‑16). The board also approved two applications: a split‑level addition for Nancy Marrow (ZB 2025‑02) and an inground pool with variances for Mike & Merissa Buczny (ZB 2025‑05). All motions passed with no recorded dissent.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (All in Favor)
• Memorialized ZB 2024‑16 Joseph Fontana new‑home resolution (Ayes: Granata, Mednick, East, Anderson; Nays: none)
• Approved ZB 2025‑02 Nancy Marrow addition application (Ayes: Anderson, Granata, East, Mednick; Nays: none)
• Approved ZB 2025‑05 Mike & Merissa Buczny pool variance application (Ayes: Mednick, Anderson, East, Granata; Nays: none)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (All in Favor)

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a revised preliminary and final major site plan for the Monmouth Mall redevelopment (Monmouth Square). The proposal increases retail square footage from 915,437 to 920,304, clubhouse space from 13,200 to 14,840, and reduces parking from 4,740 to 4,729 stalls. The board will also memorialize a resolution for a senior housing project at 55 Wyckoff Road and approve minutes from the April 21 meeting.

• Public hearing on PB 02-2025: Monmouth V Urban Renewal LLC's revised preliminary and final site plan for Monmouth Mall redevelopment – increase retail by 4,867 sq ft, clubhouse by 1,640 sq ft, and reduce parking by 11 stalls
• Memorialize resolution PB 2025-01 for Eatontown Senior Housing Corporation at 55 Wyckoff Road (Block 1201, Lots 27.01 & 27.02)
• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. It approved a one‑year extension of the previously granted approval for Eatontown Investors, LLC’s medical‑arts building (Resolution PB 2025‑01). The Board also approved the Eatontown Senior Housing Corporation’s application (PB 2025‑01) to add two new wings at 55 Wyckoff Road, increasing total units to 256. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension for Eatontown Investors, LLC medical‑arts building (unanimous)
• Approved Eatontown Senior Housing Corp application for additional housing at 55 Wyckoff Road (7‑0‑1)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a workshop to promote Theresa Healy to Police Chief and a regular meeting to introduce the 2025 municipal budget. The council will consider an ordinance to exceed the budget appropriations limit and establish a CAP bank, and adopt resolutions to defer the school tax levy and introduce the budget. Under the consent agenda, they will vote on contracts, a $114,940 fencing project, a cannabis operator name change, and appointments.

• Promotion of Theresa Healy to Police Chief
• Introduction of Ordinance 05-2025 to exceed budget limits and establish CAP bank
• Resolution 97-2025 introducing the 2025 municipal budget
• Resolution 102-2025 authorizing $114,940 fencing purchase/install at 80 Acres
• Resolution 104-2025 authorizing name change of cannabis operator Sunrise Holdings LLC to East Coasting

The Borough Council promoted Captain Theresa Healy to become Eatontown’s first female Police Chief. It introduced Ordinance 05‑2025 to raise the 2025 municipal budget by 3.5%, an increase of $967,894.06. The Council also approved Resolution 96 to defer school‑tax levy and Resolution 97 to adopt the 2025 municipal budget. Bills, claims and the bi‑weekly payroll were approved by voice vote.

• Promoted Theresa Healy to Police Chief – approved by voice vote (AYE: East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante)
• Introduced Ordinance 05‑2025 to increase 2025 budget by 3.5% ($967,894.06) – approved by roll call (AYE: East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante)
• Approved Resolution 96‑2025 to defer school‑tax levy – approved by voice vote (AYE: East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante)
• Approved Resolution 97‑2025 to adopt the 2025 municipal budget – approved by voice vote (AYE: East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante)
• Approved the amended minutes of the 04/09/2025 meeting – voice vote (AYE: East, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante; abstain: Jones)
• Approved bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll – voice vote (AYE: East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante)
• Approved consent‑agenda resolutions 98‑2025 through 104‑2025 (routine contracts, services, and purchases) – enacted in a single motion
• Adjourned the workshop meeting – voice vote (AYE: East, Jones, Araman, Lawson, Faust, Escalante)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss and potentially vote on two major items: a resolution to grant a one-year extension for a previously approved medical arts building (PB 2023-03), and a new application from Eatontown Senior Housing Corporation (PB 2025-01) seeking multiple variances for a senior housing project. The variances include reductions in side yard setback, increased building height, higher impervious coverage, and smaller parking stall and access drive dimensions. The board will also approve minutes from the prior meeting and handle correspondence.

• PB 2023-03: 1-year extension for Eatontown Investors, LLC medical arts building approval
• PB 2025-01: Minimum side yard setback variance – 77.2 ft proposed vs 80 ft required
• PB 2025-01: Building height variance – 41.75 ft proposed vs 38 ft required (max 47 ft with appurtenances)
• PB 2025-01: Impervious coverage variance – 47.35% proposed vs 32% required
• PB 2025-01: Parking stall size variance – 9'x18' proposed vs 9'x19' required; access drive width – 24 ft proposed vs 25 ft required

The Eatontown Planning Board approved the application for two new wings at 55 Wyckoff Road, adding 60 senior‑housing units, a bus garage and related site improvements. The motion passed with seven votes in favor, none against, and one abstention. Earlier, the Board also memorialized a one‑year extension of a prior approval for Eatontown Investors, LLC.

• Approved one‑year extension for Eatontown Investors, LLC (PB 2025-01) – 8 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved senior housing expansion at 55 Wyckoff Road (PB 2025-01) – 7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 p.m. – unanimous approval

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on April 14, 2025, to approve minutes, memorialize a resolution for a prior application (ZB 2024-16), and hear two new variance applications. The first, ZB 2025-02 by Nancy Marrow at One Surrey Lane, seeks variances for proposed additions, deck, patio, and driveway that would violate required rear and side/year setbacks and exceed the maximum front yard impervious coverage. The second, ZB 2025-05 by Mike & Merissa Buczny at 63 Reynolds Drive, proposes an inground pool and paver surround that would be located within the front yard setback and require a fence height exceeding the maximum.

• Resolution to memorialize ZB 2024-16 (Joseph Fontana) at Paul and Knox Avenue, Block 3309 Lot 32
• ZB 2025-02: Nancy Marrow, One Surrey Lane – proposed 361 sq. ft. rear addition with 18' setback where 40' required; proposed 1,857' side/year setback of 26' where 40' required; rear deck/patio setbacks of 18' where 40' required; driveway and walkways exceed front yard impervious coverage (15.30% vs 12% max)
• ZB 2025-05: Mike & Merissa Buczny, 63 Reynolds Drive – proposed 14' x 30' inground pool with 1,281 sq. ft. paver surround; pool location in front yard with 9.32' setback where 50' required; proposed 6 ft and 4 ft fences exceed 2.5 ft maximum

The Zoning Board approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It memorialized the Joseph Fontana new‑home resolution and approved the Nancy Marrow addition request. It also approved the Mike & Merissa Buczny pool variance application.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Memorialized ZB 2024‑16 Joseph Fontana new home (4‑0)
• Approved ZB 2025‑02 Nancy Marrow addition (4‑0)
• Approved ZB 2025‑05 Mike & Merissa Buczny pool variance (4‑0)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a workshop with a presentation on a cannabis application from Exotica Gardens, LLC, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as resolutions authorizing police opioid disorder training, a grant application to the New York Fine Arts Association, adoption of employee handbooks, and acceptance of monthly reports. Bills and claims for payment will also be approved.

• Presentation on Cannabis Application - Exotica Gardens, LLC
• Resolution 91-2025 authorizing Police Certification/Training for Strategies of Opioid Disorder
• Resolution 92-2025 authorizing Grant Application to New York Fine Arts Association Mesopunk Garden Future Plot
• Resolution 93-2025 adopting Supervisor and Employee Handbooks
• Proclamations recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and Earth Day

The council approved four consent‑agenda resolutions, including police opioid‑disorder training, a grant application for a community garden plot, adoption of employee handbooks, and a resolution of support for Exotica Gardens, LLC to operate a Class One cannabis cultivator at 465 Industrial Way. The council also authorized a closed‑session executive meeting and approved the meeting minutes, bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll. All actions passed by voice vote with all present members voting aye and Councilmember Jones absent.

• Approved Resolution 91-2025 authorizing police opioid‑disorder certification/training (up to $20,250) – voice vote aye
• Approved Resolution 92-2025 authorizing grant application to New York Fine Arts Association for Mesopunk Garden plot – voice vote aye
• Approved Resolution 93-2025 adoption of supervisor and employee handbooks – voice vote aye
• Approved Resolution 94-2025 support for Exotica Gardens, LLC to operate a Class One cannabis cultivator at 465 Industrial Way – voice vote aye
• Authorized executive closed session to discuss personnel matters – voice vote aye
• Approved minutes of 03/25/2025 workshop/regular/closed session – voice vote aye
• Approved bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll – voice vote aye
• Accepted communications from Zoning Board notices (Verizon Wireless, 63 Reynolds Drive, 1 Surrey Lane) – voice vote aye

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from January 6, 2025, and memorialize a resolution for a water company project. The board will also review correspondence regarding a status update for DCH Kay Honda.

• Memorialization of PB 2024-08: NJAWC Pinebrook Road Tank & Booster Pump Station (Block 601 Lot 1.02)
• Correspondence regarding DCH Kay Honda site plan approval status

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will meet to memorialize a resolution for a water utility project and review two business items. The board will discuss a request for a one-year approval extension for a medical arts building.

• Memorialization of PB 2024-08: NJAWC Pinebrook Road Tank & Booster Pump Station (Block 601 Lot 1.02)
• PB 2023-03: Eatontown Investors, LLC request for a 1 year extension for a medical arts building
• PB 2021-05: Correspondence regarding DCH Kay Honda site plan status

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting. It also memorialized Resolution PB 2024‑08 for the Pinebrook Road tank and booster pump station. Finally, the Board approved a one‑year extension of the prior approval for Eatontown Investors, LLC, with two members abstaining.

• Approved January 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Memorialized Resolution PB 2024‑08 NJAWC Pinebrook Road Tank & Booster Pump Station (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension for Eatontown Investors, LLC (approved; Mayor Talerico and Ms. Vazquez abstained)

Mayor & Council

The workshop includes zoning legislation and an architect presentation on the municipal building project. The regular meeting will consider a consent agenda of resolutions, including contracts for bulky waste disposal, playground equipment, and a resolution opposing NJ Senate Bill 1408 on mixed-use conversions. Council will also vote on bills and claims totaling nearly $3 million.

• Architect presentation on municipal building project (workshop)
• Resolution 82-2025 opposing NJ Senate Bill 1408 (conversion of office parks and retail to mixed-use)
• Resolution 81-2025 awarding bulky waste disposal contract to Mazza Recycling Services
• Resolutions 84/85-2025 for playground surfacing and equipment at Wolcott Park (Jakes Law)
• Resolution 83-2025 authorizing special projects engineer to prepare bids for reconstruction of Nicodemus/Wilson at Fort Monmouth

The council gave a voice‑vote consensus for the architect to continue work on the new municipal building. They also approved the bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll, and adopted the consent‑agenda resolutions (77‑89) covering escrow releases, board appointments, a new bus stop, and opening a bank account. The minutes of the March 12 regular meeting were approved by voice vote.

• Approved architect to continue municipal building design (voice vote AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)
• Approved bills, claims and bi‑weekly payroll (voice vote AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante; Escalante abstained from line item 001)
• Approved Consent Agenda Resolutions 77‑89 (voice vote AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)
• Approved minutes of Regular Meeting 03/12/2025 (voice vote AYE – C/East, C/Jones, C/Araman, C/Lawson, C/Faust, C/Escalante)

Planning Board

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board scheduled for March 17, 2025, has been canceled. No other business is listed.

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance regarding unpaid fire permit fees and penalties for commercial tenants. The body will also conduct a hearing regarding a boarding/rooming house at 11 Park Avenue.

• Ordinance 04-2025: Clarifying commercial property owner responsibility for unpaid tenant fire fees
• Hearing: Boarding/Rooming House, Phoenix Recovery LLC, 11 Park Avenue
• Resolution 72-2025: RFP for Police Off-Duty Detail Management
• Resolution 73-2025: Resurfacing of Courts, Wolcott & 80 Acres (Bergen Co-op)
• Resolution 70-2025: Closed session to discuss affordable housing litigation

The Eatontown Mayor and Council approved a resolution authorizing MRC, Inc. to perform site work and install utilities at Gurbisz Park for a total of $180,525, funded by the State of New Jersey. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including tax refunds, an emergency appropriation, and a professional appointment for a grant writer, which passed 5-1 with Councilmember Escalante voting no. The meeting included a closed session for litigation and personnel matters, and public comments on a cannabis cultivation application.

• Approved $180,525 for MRC, Inc. site work and utilities at Gurbisz Park (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 74-2025 confirming The Aubrey Group as grant writer (5-1)
• Approved refunds of overpaid property taxes to Corelogic ($5,327.72 total)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions 71-73, 75, 76 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of 2/26/2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved bills, claims, and bi-weekly payroll (6-0, with one abstention)
• Entered closed session for litigation and personnel matters (5-0)

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will memorialize three resolutions from previous meetings involving variances for properties on Eton Place, Paul/Knox Avenue, and Lowther Drive. New business includes a request from Tesla, Inc. for a zoning ordinance interpretation regarding 151A Highway 35, and a certificate of non-conformity application with 15 variances for 76 South Street. No old business or correspondence is on the agenda.

• Memorialization of ZB 2024-19: variances for front/rear yard setbacks and impervious coverage at 4 Eton Place
• Memorialization of ZB 2024-16: variances for a proposed new home at Paul and Knox Avenue
• Memorialization of ZB 2024-21: height variance for The Ridge at Suneagles, LLC at 200 Lowther Drive
• New business: ZB 2024-02 – certificate of non-conformity with 15 variances for 76 South Street by Ramon Quezada
• New business: ZB 2025-01 – Tesla, Inc. requests a zoning board interpretation of the zoning ordinance for 151A Highway 35

The Eatontown Zoning Board approved a resolution for Bill Sherman and Melissa Cole's property at 4 Eton Place, granting variances for front and rear yard setbacks and impervious coverage. A resolution for Joseph Fontana's proposed new home at Paul and Knox Avenue was tabled because escrow remains deficient. Tesla withdrew its zoning interpretation request for 151A Highway 35 and will return with a variance application. The board also postponed Ramon Quezada's hearing from March 17 to May 12, 2025.

• Approved memorialization of ZB 2024-19 (Sherman/Cole) with 5 ayes, 3 abstentions.
• Tabled memorialization of ZB 2024-16 (Fontana) until escrow is current.
• Noted withdrawal of ZB 2025-01 (Tesla) interpretation request; variance application to follow.
• Rescheduled ZB 2024-02 (Quezada) hearing to May 12, 2025; March 17 meeting cancelled.
• Approved minutes from February 27, 2025.
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m.

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board is holding a special meeting to discuss two applications. One is a resolution to memorialize a previously approved new home project at Paul and Knox Avenue. The other is a new request for a height variance (d-6) at 200 Lowther Drive by The Ridge at Suneagles, LLC.

• Memorialization of ZB 2024-16: Joseph Fontana, new home at Paul and Knox Avenue (Block 3309, Lot 32)
• New application ZB 2024-21: The Ridge at Suneagles, LLC, height variance at 200 Lowther Drive (Block 501, Lot 1.03)

The Eatontown Zoning Board approved a D-6 height variance for The Ridge at Suneagles, LLC, for townhomes at 200 Lowther Drive, with a 7-0 vote. The variance was needed because building heights exceed Eatontown's calculation standards, though they were built as originally approved by the Planning Board. The applicant also agreed to pay into the sidewalk fund within 45 days of resolution memorialization. A separate resolution for Joseph Fontana's new home was postponed due to deficient escrow.

• Approved D-6 height variance for The Ridge at Suneagles (7-0)
• Postponed memorialization of ZB 2024-16 (Fontana) due to escrow deficiency
• Approved February 10, 2025 minutes (all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to update surface restoration specifications for streets and roadways. The body will also consider new fire safety permit fee responsibilities and several municipal contracts.

• Ordinance 03-2025: New technical specifications for street restoration following utility excavations
• Ordinance 04-2025: Proposed rules clarifying commercial property owner responsibility for tenant fire fees
• Resolution 63-2025: Court resurfacing for Wolcott & 80 Acres via Bergen County Co-op ($128,688.35)
• Resolution 66-2025: NJ DOT grant application for the Industrial Way Bike Lane Project
• Resolution 69-2025: Affordable housing deed restriction for the Suneagles Project

The Eatontown Borough Council adopted Ordinance 03-2025, which repeals and replaces street surface restoration specifications to ensure proper repair after utility excavations. The council also introduced Ordinance 04-2025, which would make commercial property owners responsible for unpaid fire safety fees of tenants. A consent agenda approved resolutions including court resurfacing, a bike lane grant application, and an affordable housing deed restriction.

• Adopted Ordinance 03-2025 updating street surface restoration specs (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 04-2025 on fire fee responsibility for property owners (unanimous)
• Approved $128,688.35 court resurfacing via Bergen County co-op (consent)
• Approved NJ DOT grant application for Industrial Way bike lane (consent)
• Authorized affordable housing deed restriction for Suneagles project (consent)
• Approved bills, claims, and bi-weekly payroll (unanimous; one abstention)
• Accepted 2024 Historian Report (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 02-2025, which reappropriates $2,441,383 in excess bond proceeds for capital improvements including municipal building work, police/fire equipment, road repairs, and downtown streetscaping. They will also hold a public hearing on a boarding house license for Coastal Sober Living at 3 Kellys Lane, introduce an ordinance updating street excavation restoration standards, and consider consent items such as a cannabis license and four liquor licenses for shopping malls.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 02-2025 to reappropriate $2,441,383 in excess bond proceeds for capital improvements (Wampum, DPW fencing, downtown streetscaping, bike plan, street lighting, municipal building, police/fire equipment, road repairs, basement sprinkler, digitize HR)
• Resolution 58-2025 authorizing issuance of a Class 5 cannabis license to Fresh Dispensary at Plaza 35, 315 Hwy 35
• Resolution 60-2025 authorizing the Borough Clerk to issue four shopping mall retail consumption liquor licenses
• Hearing on boarding house/rooming house license for Coastal Sober Living, LLC at 3 Kellys Lane
• Introduction of Ordinance 03-2025 repealing and replacing street excavation restoration specifications (Chapter 258, Article II, Section 285-10)

The Eatontown Mayor and Council adopted Bond Ordinance 02-2025, reappropriating $2,441,383 in excess bond proceeds to fund various capital improvements, including municipal building work, police and emergency equipment, and road repairs. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of a container/trailer for the DPW for $19,290.00. Additionally, the council introduced Ordinance 03-2025 to update street surface restoration specifications, with a public hearing scheduled for February 26, 2025.

• Adopted Bond Ordinance 02-2025 reappropriating $2,441,383 for capital improvements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 29-2025 authorizing DPW container/trailer purchase for $19,290.00 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 03-2025 updating street surface restoration specifications (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions 48-61, including professional services contracts, cannabis license for Fresh Dispensary, and four mall liquor licenses (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda motions accepting tax collector, planning/zoning, and historical committee reports (5-0)
• Approved bills, claims, and bi-weekly payroll totaling $827,688.69 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 22, 2025 regular meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will meet to memorialize a resolution for a new home and consider two new variance applications. These include requests for yard setbacks and building height adjustments.

• Memorialization of resolution ZB 2024-16 for a new home at Paul and Knox Avenue
• ZB 2024-19: Setback and impervious coverage requests for 4 Eton Place
• ZB 2024-21: Height variance request for 200 Lowther Drive

The Eatontown Zoning Board approved a variance application by Bill Sherman and Melissa Cole to expand their front porch at 4 Eton Place, despite the proposed front yard setback on Eton Place being less than required. The board also postponed a use variance application for The Ridge at Suneagles to March 10, 2025, and deferred memorializing a resolution for Joseph Fontana due to deficient escrow.

• Approved variances for front porch expansion at 4 Eton Place (5-0)
• Postponed ZB 2024-21 use variance for The Ridge at Suneagles to March 10, 2025
• Deferred memorializing ZB 2024-16 resolution for Joseph Fontana until escrow is current
• Approved January 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 01-2025, which adds Chapter 195 to the Borough Code requiring lead-based paint inspections at tenant turnover for rental dwellings. They will also introduce Ordinance 02-2025, a bond ordinance reappropriating $2,441,383 in excess bond proceeds for capital improvements. A consent agenda includes resolutions for professional services appointments, an IT network monitoring contract, a shared services agreement for clerk services, and acceptance of the Borough's fourth-round affordable housing obligation.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 01-2025 for lead-based paint inspections in rental units (fees $250 per unit, plus $20 state fee)
• Introduction of Ordinance 02-2025: bond ordinance reappropriating $2,441,383 for various capital improvements (public hearing 2/12/25)
• Resolution 40-2025: contract award to Targeted Technologies for IT network monitoring
• Resolution 44-2025: shared services agreement with Shrewsbury Township for municipal clerk services
• Resolution 45-2025: accepting fourth-round affordable housing obligation under the amended Fair Housing Act

The Eatontown Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance 01-2025, adding Chapter 195 to the Borough Code requiring lead-based paint inspections for rental dwellings, with fees and penalties. They also introduced Ordinance 02-2025, a bond ordinance reappropriating $2,441,383 in excess bond proceeds for capital improvements, with a public hearing set for February 12, 2025. The council approved a consent agenda of 12 resolutions, including professional service contracts, a shared services agreement with Shrewsbury, and a resolution accepting a reduced affordable housing obligation of 180 units. A resolution to purchase a DPW container/trailer was carried to the next meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 01-2025, lead-based paint inspections (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 02-2025, bond reappropriation $2,441,383 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda Resolutions 36-47 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 45-2025, accepting 180-unit affordable housing obligation
• Approved Resolution 44-2025, shared services with Shrewsbury for clerk services
• Approved Resolution 40-2025, IT contract with Targeted Technologies
• Approved Resolution 41-2025, liquor license transfer to Pawansut 1 LLC
• Carried Resolution 29-2025, DPW container/trailer purchase

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting on January 8, 2025. They will introduce Ordinance 01-2025 requiring lead-based paint inspections in rental properties, with a public hearing set for January 22. The consent agenda includes resolutions to cancel capital grant fund appropriations for Pinebrook Road, Industrial Way West, and Malibu Drive, authorize a $19,290 container/trailer purchase for DPW, and approve a developer's agreement with 373 South Street Holdings, LLC. A closed session is scheduled for personnel appointments and contract negotiations.

• Ordinance 01-2025: Adding Chapter 195 to implement state law on lead-based paint inspections (first reading/introduction)
• Resolution 29-2025: Authorize purchase of container/trailer for DPW ($19,290.00)
• Resolution 31-2025: Authorize developer's agreement with 373 South Street Holdings, LLC (Block 1401, Lot 20.01)
• Resolutions 22-2025, 23-2025, 24-2025: Cancelling capital grant fund appropriations and revenues for Pinebrook Road, Industrial Way West, and Malibu Drive
• Resolution 30-2025: Authorize participation in Defense Logistics Agency Law Enforcement Support 1033 Program

The Eatontown Borough Council introduced Ordinance 01-2025, which would require lead-based paint inspections for rental dwellings, with a public hearing set for January 22. The council also approved a conditional Class 2 cannabis manufacturing license for Denver Cole Farms, subject to Planning Board approval, and approved a consent agenda including a developer's agreement and a roadway reconstruction agreement with FMERA. No final action was taken on proposed amendments to the cannabis micro-business ordinance, which were discussed but not voted on.

• Introduced Ordinance 01-2025 for lead-based paint inspections (unanimous)
• Approved conditional Class 2 cannabis manufacturing license for Denver Cole Farms (unanimous)
• Approved developer's agreement with South Holdings LLC for 373 South Street (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with FMERA for Nicodemus/Wilson Avenue roadway reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved third amendment to Nicodemus Park redevelopment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax sale redemptions, appointments, and DPW container purchase (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and bi-weekly payroll (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 12/18/2024 and 1/1/2025 meetings (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will hold its reorganization meeting, electing officers and appointing legal counsel, engineer, planner, and secretary. It will also memorialize three previously approved applications and continue a hearing for a proposed new home at the corner of Paul and Knox Avenue.

• Reorganization: election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and appointment of Board Attorney, Engineer, Planner, and Secretary
• Memorialization of ZB 2024-20: Anderson, Leon & Yan at 105 Reynolds (Block 2501 Lot 38)
• Memorialization of ZB 2024-14 at 18 Judy Road (Block 3001 Lot 42)
• Memorialization of ZB 2024-18 at 5 Iris Street (Block 4101 Lot 41)
• Continued hearing ZB 2024-16: Joseph Fontana, proposed new home at Paul and Knox Avenue (corner lot, Block 3309 Lot 32)

The Eatontown Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance application for a new home at Paul and Knox Avenue, despite opposition from neighbors who argued the 2,400 sq ft house was too large for the 5,000 sq ft lot. The board also memorialized three prior resolutions and reorganized its officers for 2025.

• Approved ZB 2024-16 for a new home at Paul and Knox Avenue (6-1)
• Memorialized resolutions ZB 2024-20, ZB 2024-14, and ZB 2024-18
• Re-elected Chairman East and Vice-Chairman Granata
• Reappointed Marc Leckstein as Legal Counsel, T&M Associates as Engineer, McKinley Mertz as Planner, and Colleen Matthews as Secretary

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold its annual reorganization, electing officers and appointing professionals for 2025. The board will also memorialize a resolution approving a major site plan for a new clubhouse and pool at 2 Country Club Road, and discuss a new site plan application for a water tank and booster pump station on Pinebrook Road.

• Election of chairman, vice-chairman, and appointment of legal counsel, board engineer, and board planner
• Memorialization of PB 2024-06: Construct new clubhouse, remove existing pool and construct new pool, expand parking by 15 spaces, and build sidewalk along Tinton Avenue at 2 Country Club Road
• New application PB 2024-08: NJAWC Pinebrook Road Tank & Booster Pump Station (Block 601 Lot 1.02) for site plan approval
• Designation of official newspapers and adoption of 2025 meeting dates
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2025

The Eatontown Planning Board approved a site plan application by New Jersey American Water Company for a 2-million-gallon water storage tank and booster pump station at 600 Pinebrook Road. The board also memorialized prior resolutions for a new clubhouse at Country Club Road and Netflix Phase 1A site plans, and reorganized its officers and professionals for 2025.

• Approved NJAWC Pinebrook Road tank & booster station site plan with variances (unanimous)
• Memorialized PB 2024-06 Country Club Associates clubhouse site plan (unanimous)
• Memorialized PB 2024-07 Netflix Phase 1A site plan (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mark Woloshin as Chairman (unanimous)
• Reappointed William Diedrichsen as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Reappointed Marc Leckstein as Legal Counsel (unanimous)
• Reappointed T&M Associates as Board Engineer (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates and official newspaper designations (unanimous)

Planning Board

This is a reorganization and regular meeting of the Eatontown Planning Board. The board will elect a chairman and vice-chairman, appoint legal counsel, engineer, and planner, and confirm the board secretary. The main business item is a resolution to memorialize PB 2024-06, a preliminary and final major site plan for Country Club Associates to construct a new clubhouse, remove and replace a pool, expand parking by 15 spaces, and add a sidewalk along Tinton Avenue at 2 Country Club Road.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Appointment of Legal Counsel, Board Engineer, and Board Planner
• PB 2024-06: Country Club Associates – new clubhouse, pool, 15 parking spaces, sidewalk on Tinton Avenue
• Designation of Official Newspapers Resolution
• 2025 Meeting Dates Resolution

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council held their annual reorganization meeting, electing Council President Virginia M. East and confirming appointments for 2025, including Borough Attorney Andrew Bayer. They also adopted routine resolutions such as a temporary budget, official newspapers, and cancellation of tax overpayments under $10.

• Election of Councilmember Virginia M. East as Council President for 2025 (Resolution 01-2025)
• Confirmation of Andrew Bayer as Borough Attorney for 2025 (Resolution 02-2025)
• Confirmation of emergency services appointments including Fire Chief Alexander C. Dunn (Resolution 03-2025)
• Confirmation of council committees, professionals, and board appointments (Resolutions 04-2025 through 14-2025)
• Adoption of a temporary budget for 2025 (Resolution 13-2025)

The Eatontown Mayor and Council held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in Councilmembers Carl Lawson and Maria Escalante and unanimously electing Virginia M. East as Council President. The council approved a series of routine resolutions confirming appointments for borough professionals, emergency services, boards, committees, and liaisons, as well as the 2025 meeting schedule and temporary budget. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these administrative appointments.

• Elected Virginia M. East as Council President for 2025 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Andrew Bayer as Borough Attorney for 2025 (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments to Emergency Services (Fire, First Aid, OEM) for 2025 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Council Committee appointments for 2025 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Borough Professionals for 2025 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Employee Appointed Positions for 2025 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Planning and Zoning Board appointments for 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including 2025 meeting schedule and temporary budget (unanimous)