Fairfield public meetings in 2025

Mayor and Council

The Fairfield Township Mayor and Council will hold an executive (closed) session to discuss litigation, personnel matters, and contracts. They will consider a consent agenda that includes salary adjustments, a promotion, mediation agreements, and numerous department resolutions authorizing purchases, contracts, and tax exemptions. The meeting also includes a second reading and public hearing on two ordinances amending the township's building and licensing codes.

• Authorization to purchase a 2026 Ford Super Duty F‑250 for $56,329.80 (Nielsen Ford of Morristown)
• Contract with Spatial Data Logic, LLC for a 3‑year software module and training for 5 users (beginning June 2026)
• Purchase of file cabinets from Global Industrial Equipment for $13,738.51 (Hunterdon Coop)
• Repair of Ladder 1 by Stewart & Stevenson Power for $4,966.61
• Full property‑tax exemption for Block 5101 Lot 47

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review the preliminary and final subdivision application (App #5‑2025) submitted by March Carroll Fairfield, LLC for the 472‑480 Route 46 site, including site plan and variances for Block 38021, Lots 20 and 21. The board will also consider approval of several bills identified by reference numbers for legal and engineering firms. No other agenda items are listed.

• App #5‑2025 – Preliminary & final subdivision site plan and variances for 472‑480 Route 46, Block 38021, Lots 20‑21 (March Carroll Fairfield, LLC)
• Approve bills 96201, 96202, 96203 for Peter King, Esq., King Moench & Collins
• Approve bills 47541, 47798, 47796, 47791 for Burgis Associates, Inc.
• Approve bill #25‑177‑07 for Petry Engineering

Mayor and Council

The Fairfield Mayor and Council will approve the minutes from three November meetings, consider two ordinances amending the Township Code, and vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple resolutions. Key items on the consent agenda are a $581,485 contract with Appraisal Systems, Inc. for the 2027 tax‑year revaluation and a $136,420 purchase of an automated license plate reader. Additional resolutions cover vehicle equipment, police uniforms, and recreation services. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a discussion of the “No Surprise Act.”

• Ordinance #2025-24 amending Chapter 10 (Building and Housing) of the Township Code
• Ordinance #2025-25 amending Chapter 4 (General Licensing) of the Township Code
• Resolution awarding a $581,485 contract to Appraisal Systems, Inc. for the 2027 tax revaluation
• Resolution authorizing a $136,420 contract with Rekor Recognition Systems, Inc. for an automated license plate reader
• Resolution authorizing purchase of police uniforms from Atlantic Uniform for four officers at $4,310.40

Planning Board

The special meeting of the Board of Adjustment scheduled for December 2, 2025, has been cancelled. All agenda matters are carried to January 20, 2026.

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 230 Fairfield Road. The notice states the meeting has been cancelled in accordance with New Jersey state law. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider variance and site plan applications for properties on Passaic Avenue, Fairfield Road, and Stewart Place. The board will also memorialize a resolution for a property on Passaic Avenue and approve several invoices.

• App #2025-12: Solar Landscape, LLC site plan and variances at 16-18 Passaic Avenue
• App #2025-10: New Beginnings variances at 70 Fairfield Road
• App #2025-7: Flores Baseball Training variance at 11 Stewart Place
• Memorialization of resolution for Sciacca General Contracting at 81 Passaic Avenue
• Approval of bills for Margo Biblin, Louis Rago, Esq., and Burgis Associates

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 230 Fairfield Road has been cancelled. All agenda matters will be carried without notice to the next meeting on January 20, 2026, as required by P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 of the New Jersey statutes.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including authorizations to amend agreements, update personnel policies, renew a $1,134 maintenance contract, rehire and promote staff, and approve a $2,600 contract for playground repairs. They will also adopt a resolution to hold an executive session, excluding the public from discussion of litigation, personnel and contract matters. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Authorize renewal of yearly maintenance agreement with Reach Media Network for $1,134.00
• Authorize hiring Window Works to remove sail cloths at Hollywood Park Complex Playground for $2,600.00
• Authorize amendment of Addendum #2 with Fairfield School District for Class III Special Law Enforcement Officers (effective July 1 2023‑June 30 2026)
• Authorize amendment and adoption of the Township Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
• Authorize rehire of Daniel Vitiello as Entry Level Mechanic effective November 17 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board Workshop meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business was listed.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Fairfield Zoning Board of Adjustment that was scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 230 Fairfield Road was cancelled. The cancellation follows P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 of the New Jersey statutes. No agenda items were considered.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will memorialize resolutions for the S. Zadjdecki & Vegliante Minor Subdivision at 44 Sunset Road and for the March Carroll Fairfield, LLC subdivision at 472‑480 Route 46, including site plans and variances. It will review old business concerning the Toll NJ1, LLC property at 100 West Greenbrook Road, with engineering and storm‑water reports attached. In the miscellaneous section, the board will approve legal bills for attorney Peter King, Esq., and for Burgis Associates, Inc.

• Memorialization of Resolution App #6-2025 for S. Zadjdecki & Vegliante Minor Subdivision, 44 Sunset Road, Block 2001 Lot 3
• Memorialization of Resolution App #5-2025 for March Carroll Fairfield, LLC subdivision, 472‑480 Route 46, Block 38021 Lots 20 & 21, with site plan and variances
• Old Business: Review of App #2-2025 Toll NJ1, LLC, 100 West Greenbrook Road, Block 2101 Lot 8.03, with engineering and storm‑water reports dated Oct 24 2025
• Approve legal bill #95266 for Peter King, Esq., King Moench & Collins
• Approve legal bill #47451 for Burgis Associates, Inc.

Mayor and Council

The Fairfield Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Eagle Auto & Trucking Service, Inc. and conduct second readings and public hearings of Ordinance #2025-22 and Ordinance #2025-23. The meeting includes a consent agenda that authorizes several contracts, hires, promotions, and rate changes, including a $398,795 contract with Riverview Paving, Inc. for the Sand Road project. Additional items cover fire department clothing allowance, police appointments, and tax lien payments.

• Public hearing on Eagle Auto & Trucking Service, Inc.
• Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance #2025-22 (amending Ordinance No. 2024-10)
• Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance #2025-23 (amending Chapter 10 “Building and Housing” of the Township Code)
• Awarding a contract to Riverview Paving, Inc. for Sand Road milling and resurfacing – $398,795.00
• Authorization to increase Verizon rate effective 1/1/2026

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission meeting that was to be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 230 Fairfield Road has been cancelled. The cancellation notice cites compliance with state laws. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 230 Fairfield Road has been cancelled per state law. No agenda items will be considered.

Planning Board

The Fairfield Township Planning Board workshop scheduled for October 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this meeting. The cancellation follows P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 of the New Jersey statutes. The notice was issued by Steve Bury, PE, Township Engineer and Planning Board Secretary.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Eagle Auto & Trucking Service, Inc. and introduce two ordinances amending previous township codes. Several consent agenda items include contract renewals and equipment purchases. A resolution authorizing $272,628.72 in tax credits will be voted on. The meeting will also address unfinished business and new business topics.

• Public hearing on Eagle Auto & Trucking Service, Inc.
• Introduction of Ordinance #2025-22 amending Ordinance No. 2024-10
• Introduction of Ordinance #2025-23 amending Chapter 10 “Building and Housing”
• Renew Civic Plus support contract for $7,298.28
• Resolution authorizing $272,628.72 tax credits

Recreation Commission

The Fairfield Recreation Commission will approve the minutes from the September 16, 2025 work session. Commissioners will discuss fall sports offerings, senior programs, and upcoming municipal alliance events. New business includes consideration of a basketball fee. The meeting will close with an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approval of September 16, 2025 regular/work session minutes
• Discussion of fall sports programs (cheering, field hockey, football, soccer, adult bocce, basketball, adult basketball)
• Presentation of senior program updates
• Review of Municipal Alliance events: October dance and Winter Wonderland on December 13
• New business: consideration of a basketball fee

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Fairfield Township Board of Adjustment will consider variance requests for properties on Beverly Road and Passaic Avenue, and approve invoices for legal and planning services.

• Variance request for 97 Beverly Road (App #2025-9)
• Variance request for 81 Passaic Avenue (App #2025-5)
• Approval of bills for legal and planning services
• Review of minutes from August 19, 2025 meeting

Planning Board

The Fairfield Planning Board will consider two new subdivision and site‑plan applications: a minor subdivision at 44 Sunset Road and a preliminary and final subdivision at 472‑480 Route 46, which includes variances. The board will also address a carry‑over application for 100 West Greenbrook Road and approve several vendor invoices. Minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Review App #6-2025 S zadjdecki & Vegliante Minor Subdivision & Site Plan, 44 Sunset Road
• Review App #5-2025 March Carroll Fairfield, LLC Preliminary & Final Subdivision, 472‑480 Route 46, with variances
• Consider carry‑over of App #2-2025 Toll NJ1, LLC, 100 West Greenbrook Road, North Caldwell, NJ
• Approve Petry Engineering invoice No. 25-155-05
• Approve Burgis Associates, Inc. invoices No. 47367 and 47371

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The special meeting of the Board of Adjustment scheduled for October 7, 2025, has been cancelled.

Environmental Commission

The Fairfield Environmental Commission meeting that was to be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 230 Fairfield Road has been cancelled. The cancellation notice cites compliance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Planning Board

The Township of Fairfield Planning Board workshop scheduled for September 23, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions will be considered at this meeting.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will vote on a consent agenda covering appointments, resignations, and a range of departmental purchase and service contracts. They will approve minutes from previous meetings and adopt listed bills. Several significant expenditures are included, such as a police vehicle, bike grates, payroll software, and uniform purchases.

• Purchase of a 2025 Tahoe vehicle for $56,976.96 (Police Department)
• Purchase of bike grates for $19,296.00 (Engineering Department)
• Renewal of payroll system contract with Visual Computer Solutions, Inc. for $16,977.00
• Purchase of upgraded software for the Liberty DCR Digital Recording System for $4,050.00 (Clerk and Engineering Departments)
• Purchase of police uniforms from Turn Out Uniforms for $9,408.02

Recreation Commission

The commission will approve the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and then discuss fall sports programs, senior activities, and a municipal‑alliance movie night. It will adopt a resolution to enter executive (closed) session to consider personnel matters. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025.

• Approve August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss fall sports programs (cheering, field hockey, football, soccer, adult bocce)
• Discuss senior activities
• Discuss municipal‑alliance movie night on Sept. 13
• Resolution to adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment announced that its regular meeting on September 16, 2025 at 230 Fairfield Road has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss old business regarding a site application for Toll NJ1, LLC. The board will also consider the memorialization of a resolution for Hashery, LLC.

• Memorialization of Resolution: App # 4-2025 Hashery, LLC at 10 Commerce Street
• Old Business: App # 2-2025 Toll NJ1, LLC at 100 West Greenbrook Road
• Review of Site Improvement Exhibit by ESE Consultants and Fairfield Police Traffic Safety Report
• Payment of bills for Petry Engineering and Burgis Associates, Inc.

Planning Board

The Fairfield Township Planning Board will review a traffic safety report for a proposed project on West Greenbrook Road and approve invoices for engineering services.

• Review traffic safety report for Toll NJ1, LLC project at 100 West Greenbrook Road
• Approve bills for Petry Engineering and Burgis Associates, Inc.
• Memorialize resolution for Hashery, LLC at 10 Commerce Street

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for September 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The special meeting of the Board of Adjustment scheduled for September 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning Board

The Fairfield Planning Board workshop meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. This cancellation notice was issued by the Township Engineer/Planning Board Secretary in accordance with state law.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the scheduling and organization of fall sports programs and summer camp. The body will also review senior services and upcoming Municipal Alliance events. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Fall sports programs: Cheering, Field Hockey, Football, and Soccer
• Football Picture Day (Sept 3), Soccer Picture Day (Sept 4), and Soccer Day (Sept 6)
• Football Pep Rally (Sept 8)
• Municipal Alliance Movie night (Sept 13) and Bubble Run (Oct 5)
• Executive session regarding personnel

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Fairfield Zoning Board of Adjustment held a regular meeting on August 19, 2025, to review variances and administrative matters. The board denied a variance for Ashji, LLC at 103-105 Rt. 46 and discussed a letter seeking reconsideration of that denial. New business included variances for Daniel Caniano at 97 Beverly Road and Sciacca General Contracting at 81 Passaic Avenue.

• Denied variance for Ashji, LLC at 103-105 Rt. 46 (Block 4801; Lot 11)
• Reviewed variance application for Daniel Caniano at 97 Beverly Road (Block 1909; Lot 5)
• Considered variance application for Sciacca General Contracting at 81 Passaic Avenue (Block 1801; Lot 1.02)
• Discussed letter for reconsideration of denied Ashji, LLC variance
• Approved bills including Margo Biblin (Invoice 202511) and Louis Rago, Esq. (Invoices 25-6-2085 to 25-7-2090) and others

Mayor and Council

The Fairfield Mayor and Council will conduct a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance #2025-21, which proposes amendments to Chapter 14 (Fire Prevention) of the Township Code. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and several departmental resolutions for equipment and service purchases totaling over $60,000.

• Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance #2025-21 amending Fire Prevention chapter of Township Code
• Authorization to purchase computer equipment for Engineer and Zoning for $10,999.09 (under state contract)
• Renewal of maintenance contract with ProPhoenix Corporation for $14,466.29
• Purchase of digital mobile radios for Fire Prevention for $8,552.25
• Purchase of asphalt from Weldon Quarry Co., LLC for $4,358.48

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider new business applications for two properties. The board will also vote on the memorialization of a resolution for a site plan at 372 Fairfield Road.

• Memorialization of Resolution for App # 4-2023: 372 Fairfield Road, LLC Preliminary/Major Site Plan
• New Business App # 4-2025: Hashery, LLC at 10 Commerce Street
• New Business App # 2-2025: Toll NJ1, LLC at 100 West Greenbrook Road
• Approval of bills for Peter King, Petry Engineering, and Burgis Associates, Inc.

Planning Board

The Fairfield, KY Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The board will review preliminary site plans for two new developments, including a major subdivision and a commercial project. No substantive decisions are scheduled; only discussions and presentations will take place.

• App #4-2023: 372 Fairfield Road, LLC Preliminary/Major Site Plan
• App #4-2025: Hashery, LLC at 10 Commerce Street
• App #2-2025: Toll NJ1, LLC subdivision at 100 West Greenbrook Road, North Caldwell, NJ
• Approval of bills: Peter King ($95,736), Petry Engineering ($25,155.02 and $25,155.03), Burgis Associates, Inc. ($47,015)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business is listed.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The special meeting of the Board of Adjustment scheduled for August 5, 2025, has been cancelled.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will conduct a public hearing to adopt the 2025 Municipal Budget. The body is also considering several ordinances, including a bond ordinance for capital improvements and new regulations for electronic smoking and psychoactive substance establishments.

• Adoption of the 2025 Municipal Budget
• Ordinance #2025-17: $1,000,000 appropriation for capital improvements with $950,000 in bonds or notes
• Ordinance #2025-19: Creating a new chapter for Retail Electronic Smoking device and Psychoactive Substance establishments
• Contract with Frank Macchione Construction, Inc. for 2025 Road Resurfacing Program Project in the amount of $337,452.27
• Appointment of Carmelo Caramanna as Probationary Police Officer

Planning Board

The Planning Board workshop meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025, has been cancelled. All agenda items are moved to the regular meeting on August 12, 2025.

Planning Board

The regular meeting of the Planning Board scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled. This notice was issued by the Township Engineer/Planning Board Secretary.

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for July 2, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The special meeting of the Board of Adjustment scheduled for July 1, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning Board

The Planning Board workshop meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025, has been cancelled.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will introduce the 2025 municipal budget and a $1 million bond ordinance for capital improvements. The body will also consider new ordinances regarding building and housing codes and the regulation of electronic smoking devices.

• Ordinance #2025-17: Bond ordinance for $1,000,000 for capital improvements
• Ordinance #2025-19: New chapter for Retail Electronic Smoking device and Psychoactive Substance establishments
• Purchase of four hydrants from Campbell Foundry for $15,682.20
• Appointment of four probationary police officers effective July 11, 2025
• Authorization for a Fourth Round Affordable Housing Trust Fund Spending Plan

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance application for Ashji, LLC and a new business application for Sciacca General Contracting. The board will also discuss surveillance technology correspondence and approve several invoices.

• Variance application #2025-4 for Ashji, LLC at 103-105 Rt. 46
• Application #2025-5 for Sciacca General Contracting at 81 Passaic Avenue
• Discussion of April 29, 2025 correspondence regarding Automated License Plate Reader/Surveillance Camera Technology
• Payment of invoices for Margo Biblin and Louis Rago, Esq.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review the status of spring sports and registration deadlines for fall sports. The body will also discuss summer camp, parades, and personnel matters in executive session.

• Fall sports registration deadlines for cheering, field hockey, and soccer on June 20th
• Discussion of July 4th parade scheduled for Wednesday, July 2nd
• Review of summer camp
• New business regarding coaches
• Executive session to discuss personnel

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider an application for 372 Fairfield Road and discuss the 2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The board will also review correspondence regarding automated license plate reader and surveillance camera technology.

• Application 4-2023: 372 Fairfield Road (Block 2701, Lot 3)
• 2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Discussion of Automated License Plate Reader/Surveillance Camera Technology
• Application 3-2024: Fairfield 47 Donuts (397 Route 46) request to carry to July 8, 2025
• Application 2-2025: Toll NJ1, LLC (100 West Greenbrook Road) request to carry to July 22, 2025

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. The board is also scheduled to memorialize resolutions for two variance requests.

• Memorialization of Resolution 2025-1: C Variance for Paul Cafone at 11 Laurel Place
• Memorialization of Resolution 2025-2: D Variance for Eatery Café at 1275 Bloomfield Avenue

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment scheduled for May 20, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a D variance application for Ashji, LLC at 103-105 Rt. 46. The board will also memorialize previous resolutions and discuss surveillance technology correspondence.

• D Variance application #2025-4 for Ashji, LLC at 103-105 Rt. 46
• Memorialization of Resolution 2025-6: C Variance for Paul Cafone at 11 Laurel Place
• Memorialization of Resolution 2025-2: D Variance for Eatery Café at 1275 Bloomfield Avenue
• Discussion of April 29, 2025 correspondence regarding Automated License Plate Reader/Surveillance Camera Technology
• Approval of bills for Margo Biblin and Louis Rago, Esq.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a second reading on ordinances regarding the Municipal Engineer's salary, the conveyance of property at 9 Bodkin Road, and updates to the Township Code. The body will also consider a consent agenda featuring emergency sewer and road repairs and various departmental contracts.

• Ordinance #2025-14: Conveyance of property at 9 Bodkin Road (Block 4601, Lot 6)
• Emergency sewer main repair contract for Creamer & Sons, Inc. on Fairfield Court for $80,000
• CDBG Grant Beverly Road Sidewalk-Phase3 contract with DLS Contracting, Inc. for $45,100.00
• Engineering Design Services for Dwight Place Reconstruction with Matarazzo Engineering for $21,600
• Emergency road repair on Fairfield Road with D&L Paving Contractors for $8,500.00

Planning Board

The Planning Board workshop meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025, has been cancelled.

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to review a Planning Board application for a major subdivision and site plan. The commission will evaluate the Environmental Impact Statement for the project.

• Review of Planning Board App # 2-2025 Toll NJ1, LLC (Whistling Estates) at 100 West Greenbrook Road

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The special meeting of the Board of Adjustment scheduled for May 6, 2025, has been cancelled.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will first read and hold a hearing on three ordinances: one fixing the municipal engineer's salary, one authorizing conveyance of property at 9 Bodkin Road, and one amending the administration chapter of the township code. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a probationary police officer and a lengthy consent agenda covering personnel changes, equipment purchases, tax lien redemptions, and other administrative actions.

• Swearing-in of Omar Qasem as Probationary Police Officer
• First reading of Ordinance #2025-13 to fix salary of Municipal Engineer
• First reading of Ordinance #2025-14 authorizing conveyance of Block 4601, Lot 6 (9 Bodkin Road)
• First reading of Ordinance #2025-15 amending Chapter 2 (Administration) of Township Code
• Consent agenda includes adoption of 2025 Essex County Hazard Mitigation Plan and multiple tax lien redemptions

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council are holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation, personnel regarding police interviews, and contracts.

• Executive session discussion on litigation
• Executive session discussion on police interviews
• Executive session discussion on contracts

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet for a workshop to discuss a specific application and memorialize previous resolutions. Two other applications are requested to be carried over to the May 13 meeting.

• Memorialization of App. # 1-2025: Perrone Properties, LLC Minor Subdivision at 76 Hollywood Avenue
• Memorialization of App. # 5-2024: Joseph C Meli Variance at 94 Fairfield Road
• Discussion of Application 2-2025: Toll, NJ, LLC (Whistling Estates)
• Request to carry App # 4-2023 (372 Fairfield Road, LLC) and App # 3-2024 (Fairfield 47 Donuts) to May 13, 2025
• Approval of bills for Peter King and Burgis Associates

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, memorialize a variance and a site plan, and hear new variance applications. The agenda includes memorializing a resolution for a Nicolas C. Parente variance at 25 Barbara Drive and the Courtyard Gardens preliminary/final site plan at 212 Passaic Avenue. New business includes variance requests for Eatery Café D at 1275 Bloomfield Avenue and a property at 11 Laurel Place. The board will also approve bills for professional services.

• Memorialization of Nicolas C. Parente variance at 25 Barbara Drive (Block 4608, Lot 14)
• Memorialization of Courtyard Gardens preliminary/final site plan at 212 Passaic Avenue (Block 2201, Lot 15)
• New business: Eatery Café D variance at 1275 Bloomfield Avenue (Block 401, Lot 1.04)
• New business: Paul Cafone variance at 11 Laurel Place (Block 903, Lot 10)
• Approval of bills for Margo Biblin, Louis Rago, Esq., and Burgis Associates

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss the schedule for spring sports programs and the date for the July 4th event. The body is also reviewing 2025 fees for camp, cheering, football, soccer, and field hockey.

• 2025 fees for camp, cheering, football, soccer, and field hockey
• Spring sports programs including Pickle Ball, Sports Camp, Tennis, Track, and Adult Bocce League
• Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 19th
• July 4th event date set for Wednesday, July 2nd
• Executive session to discuss personnel

Planning Board

The April 8, 2025 Planning Board workshop meeting has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting with a public hearing on three ordinances: a salary ordinance for municipal officers and employees, an amendment to the Administration chapter of the Township Code, and an amendment to the Building and Housing chapter. Public comment on agenda items will also be taken.

• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance #2025-10 to fix salaries and compensation of municipal officers and employees
• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance #2025-11 amending Chapter 2 (Administration) of the Township Code
• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance #2025-12 amending Chapter 10 (Building and Housing) of the Township Code
• Public comment period on agenda items

Environmental Commission

The Fairfield Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for April 2, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Board

The Planning Board workshop meeting scheduled for March 25, 2024 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted or discussed at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no items to be considered

Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss the scheduling and organization of winter and spring sports programs. The body will also review plans for the April 19th Easter Egg Hunt and the July 4th event. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Winter and spring sports programs including basketball, volleyball, Little League, tennis, track, and adult leagues
• Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 19th
• July 4th event date set for Wednesday, July 2nd
• Approval of Little League coaches
• New business regarding wrestling

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss the scheduling and organization of winter and spring sports programs. The body will also review plans for the April 19th Easter Egg Hunt and the July 4th event. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Winter sports programs: Adult Basketball, Basketball, and Volleyball
• Spring sports programs: Little League, Sports Camp, Tennis, Track, Adult Bocce League, and Adult Softball League
• Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 19th
• July 4th event date set for Wednesday, July 2nd
• Approval of coaches

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to fix salaries for municipal officers and employees. The meeting includes a consent agenda with numerous personnel appointments, contract awards, and public works expenditures.

• Ordinance #2025-10 to fix salaried and other compensation of Municipal Officers and Employees
• Contract award to Piazza & Associates, Inc. for affordable housing compliance services
• Authorization to solicit bids for Beverly Road Sidewalks (Phase 3) and 2025 road resurfacing
• Purchase of six new fire hydrants from Capitol Supply Construction Products, LLC for $26,817.42
• Appointment of Wadson C. Lopes as Construction Official and several other building/fire inspectors

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve minutes from February, formalize three previously decided resolutions, and consider two new applications: a C Variance for Nicolas Parente at 25 Barbara Drive and a Preliminary/Final Site Plan for Courtyard Gardens at 212 Passaic Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of bills.

• New C Variance application for Nicolas Parente at 25 Barbara Drive (Block 4608, Lot 14)
• New Preliminary/Final Site Plan for Courtyard Gardens at 212 Passaic Avenue (Block 2201, Lot 15)
• Memorialization of three prior resolutions: Salvatoriello variance at 21 Ralph Drive, Tamakuwala variance at 293 Hollywood Avenue, and Essex Regional Educational Services site plan at 333 Fairfield Road

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two carry requests to postpone old business items (372 Fairfield Road and 397 Route 46) to the April 8 meeting. New business includes a minor subdivision application by Perrone Properties for 76 Hollywood Avenue and an application by Joseph Meli for 94 Fairfield Road. The board will also approve invoices for legal and planning services.

• Carry request for application 4-2023 (372 Fairfield Road) to April 8, 2025
• Carry request for application 3-2024 (Fairfield 47 Donuts, 397 Route 46) to April 8, 2025
• App# 1-2025 Perrone Properties: minor subdivision at 76 Hollywood Avenue (Block 5001, Lot 6)
• App# 5-2024 Joseph Meli: application for 94 Fairfield Road (Block 1003, Lot 3)
• Approval of bills to Peter King (invoice #95086) and Burgis Associates (multiple invoices)

Environmental Commission

The meeting of the Fairfield Environmental Commission scheduled for March 5, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The special meeting of the Board of Adjustment scheduled for March 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Planning Board

The Planning Board workshop meeting scheduled for February 25, 2025, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will vote on the second reading and adoption of three ordinances: one amending stormwater control regulations, one adjusting various fees in the township code, and one revising the Board of Recreation Commissioners. They will also consider a consent agenda with 21 resolutions authorizing expenditures including $19,000 for a fireworks display, $14,561 for a tax lien redemption, and various police, fire, and public works purchases. Public comment periods are scheduled for agenda items and general matters.

• 2nd reading of Ordinance #2025-08 amending various fees in the township code
• 2nd reading of Ordinance #2025-04 amending stormwater control regulations
• 2nd reading of Ordinance #2025-09 amending the Board of Recreation Commissioners chapter
• $19,000 contract to Garden State Fireworks for Independence Day fireworks display
• $14,561.97 payment to Ridgeback Ventures for redemption of tax title lien #22-00644

Mayor and Council

This is a special executive meeting of the Fairfield Mayor and Council. After roll call and public comment, the council will vote to enter a closed session to discuss litigation, police personnel interviews, and contracts. No public decisions or votes on substantive items are scheduled.

• Authorization to go into executive session for litigation
• Personnel discussion: police interviews
• Contracts discussion

Recreation Commission

The Fairfield Recreation Commission will hold a regular/work meeting on February 18, 2025. Items include approval of minutes, discussion of winter programs (basketball, volleyball, wrestling), an Easter egg hunt on April 19th, and a July 4th event on July 2nd. The commission will also discuss ballfield fees as unfinished business and adjourn to executive session for personnel matters.

• Discussion of winter programs: Adult Basketball, Basketball Clinic, Volleyball, Wrestling
• Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 19th
• July 4th date set for Wednesday July 2nd with no rain date
• Unfinished business: Ballfield Fees
• Adjournment to Executive Session for Personnel

Zoning Board of Adjustment

This is a procedural reorganizational meeting where the Board will elect a chairman and vice chairman, appoint an attorney, secretary, and transcription service, adopt the 2025 rules of procedure, and discuss the 2025 meeting schedule. No zoning cases or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Appointment of Attorney, Secretary, and Transcription Service
• Adoption of Rules of Procedure for 2025
• Discussion of 2025 Meeting Dates

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider variance applications for residential and educational sites. The meeting includes a carried-over case from 2024 and two new business items.

• Variance request for Donato C Salvatoriello at 21 Ralph Drive
• Variance request for Mehul Tamakuwala and Sweta Ghandi at 293 Hollywood Avenue
• Application for Essex Regional Educational Services at 333 Fairfield Road
• Approval of invoices for Margo Biblin and Louis Rago, Esq.

Planning Board

The board will memorialize a resolution for Jim John Ken Properties (87 Fairfield Road), carry forward old business for 372 Fairfield Road, and review a new application for Fairfield 47 Donuts at 397 Route 46. They will also discuss two proposed ordinances: one amending stormwater control regulations (2025-04) and another adjusting various municipal fees. Additionally, the board will approve invoices for legal and planning services.

• Memorialization of resolution 4-2024 for Jim John Ken Properties preliminary and final site plan with variances at 87 Fairfield Road (Block 1202, Lot 23)
• Old business item 4-2023 for 372 Fairfield Road (Block 2701, Lot 3) carried to March 11, 2025
• New business: Application #3-2024 Fairfield 47 Donuts, preliminary and final site plan at 397 Route 46 (Block 3801, Lot 5)
• Discussion of Ordinance 2025-04 amending Chapter 42, Section 10 (Stormwater Control)
• Discussion of ordinance amending various fees in the Township Code

Mayor and Council

The Fairfield Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to conduct second readings and adopt several ordinances, including fee amendments and updates to police, water, sewer, and snow removal policies. The council will also vote on multiple departmental resolutions, such as grants, contracts, and equipment purchases, and receive communications from various boards and departments.

• Ordinance #2025-08 amends multiple township fees
• Ordinance #2025-09 updates Recreation Commissioners chapter
• Authorization to apply for NJ DCA grant for Hollywood Park Athletic Field turf replacement
• Purchase of police gear for new officers totaling $12,913.40 (Turn Out Uniforms, The Badge Company, Atlantic Uniform Co.)
• Authorization to purchase road salt in bulk from Morton Salt for $2,411.50

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for February 5, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The special meeting of the Board of Adjustment scheduled for February 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

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Planning Board

The Planning Board workshop meeting scheduled for January 28, 2024 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Mayor and Council

The Fairfield Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with first readings of seven ordinances, including changes to police administration, water, sewers, stormwater, salaries, snow removal, and park use policies. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts and purchases, most notably a $1,293,000 bid award for the Municipal Building Parking Lot Improvements Project. The meeting also covers appointments, salary adjustments, and various routine approvals.

• Ordinance #2025-01 amending police department administration (Chapter 2, Article VIII)
• Ordinance #2025-05 fixing municipal officer and employee salaries
• Bid award to D&L Paving for Municipal Building Parking Lot Improvements: $1,293,000.00
• Salary adjustments for Court Administrator Maria Cappa-Foshini and Public Works Director Robert Payne, retroactive to Jan 1, 2025
• Resolution committing to Fourth Round affordable housing obligations

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to elect officers and appoint an attorney, secretary, and transcription service. The body will also vote to adopt the 2025 Rules of Procedure and discuss meeting dates for the year.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Appointment of Attorney, Secretary, and Transcription Service
• Adoption of the 2025 Rules of Procedure
• Discussion of 2025 meeting dates

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider three variance applications: one continued from October (21 Ralph Drive) and two new ones (293 Hollywood Avenue and 333 Fairfield Road). The board will also approve minutes from a December special meeting and pay invoices. The new variance at 293 Hollywood Avenue involves a soil-moving plan and design revisions.

• Salvatoriello variance (21 Ralph Drive, Block 5101, Lot 18.17) carried from October 15, 2024 with revised plans
• Tamakuwala and Ghandi variance (293 Hollywood Avenue, Block 3601.01, Lot 2) with soil-moving plan and design plans
• Essex Regional Educational Services variance (333 Fairfield Road, Block 3802, Lot 15.02) requested to carry to February 18, 2025
• Approval of bills: Margo Biblin (Invoice 2024-22) and Louis Rago, Esq. (Invoices 24-11-2077, 24-11-2076)

Planning Board

This is the annual reorganizational meeting of the Fairfield Planning Board. The board will elect a chairman and vice-chairman, appoint an attorney, professional planner, secretary, and transcription services, and adopt the 2025 Rules of Procedure. No substantive planning items are on the agenda.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Appointments: Attorney, Professional Planner, Secretary, Transcription Services
• Waiver of Site Plan Committee (two members)
• Adoption of the 2025 Rules of Procedure
• Discussion of 2025 meeting dates

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a preliminary and final site plan application with variances for property at 87 Fairfield Road (Block 1202, Lot 23), submitted by Jim John Ken Properties. The board also will vote on carrying over an old business item for 372 Fairfield Road to the next meeting and approve professional invoices.

• Preliminary and Final Site Plan with C Variances for 87 Fairfield Road (Jim John Ken Properties)
• Consent to carry over application 4-2023 (372 Fairfield Road, LLC) to February 11, 2025
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2024 regular meeting
• Approve bills: Burgis Associates (invoices 45576, 45346) and Bowman Consulting (invoice 445841)

Environmental Commission

The scheduled Environmental Commission meeting for January 8, 2025 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025, has been cancelled. This is a notice of cancellation.

Mayor and Council

This is the annual organizational meeting of the Fairfield Mayor and Council. The main actions are the swearing-in of Mayor William Galese for a three-year term, the election of Councilman Peter Campisi as Council President, and the approval of numerous professional service contracts for 2025. The council also adopts a temporary budget and makes appointments to boards and commissions.

• William Galese sworn in as Mayor for a term through December 31, 2027
• Peter Campisi elected Council President for 2025
• Approval of professional service contracts: Inglesino & Taylor (Township Attorney), Gibbons, P.C. (Bond Counsel), Samuel Klein & Company (Auditor), and others
• Adoption of a 2025 temporary budget
• Re-appointment of Vincent J. Failla as Magistrate and Joseph Catenaro Jr. as Township Prosecutor