Hillsborough, NJ

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for three applications requesting variances. These include requests for a new home in an industrial zone, a barn conversion, and expanded recycling services.

• Apex Properties, LLC: Request to consolidate lots at Coolidge Avenue to build a 1,415-sf single family home in the I-1 Light Industrial zone
• William and Kate Fryberger: Request for variances to convert a barn into a second residential dwelling at 69 North Willow Road
• Landscape Materials, Inc.: Request for minor site plan approval to add Class B and Class C recycling services at 311 Roycefield Road

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a development project at 420 and 430 Amwell Road. The board will also consider meeting minutes, resolutions, and ordinances.

• Public hearing for CP East Brunswick, Inc. (Cyzner) seeking a one-year extension until May 17, 2027, for a project at 420 and 430 Amwell Road (Block 178, Lots 2 and 3.01)

Sign Review Committee

Township Committee

Township Committee

Board of Adjustment

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a major site plan application by Valley Road Realty LLC. The proposal includes 199 townhouse units and a 59-unit apartment building with a clubhouse and site improvements.

• Public hearing for Valley Road Realty LLC (File 25-PB-04-MSPV) at Block 151.09, Lot 227
• Proposed construction of 199 townhouse units and a 59-unit apartment building
• Request for 'c' bulk variance and waivers for the Valley Road project

Sign Review Committee

Township Committee

Township Committee

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Sign Review Committee

Sign Review Committee

Township Committee

The Township Committee will consider several personnel appointments and a series of consent resolutions. These include awarding contracts for park pavement repairs and the municipal leaf program, as well as authorizing grant revenue and a salt purchase.

• Purchase of bulk rock salt from Atlantic Salt not to exceed $50,000.00
• Contracts to Halecon for Woodfield Park and Singley Park pavement repairs
• Contract to Yager Lawn Maintenance for the Township Leaf Program
• Waiver of construction permit and inspection fees for Feeding Hands Food Pantry at 186 Route 206
• Stipend payment of $2,500 to Frank Lukacs for 2026 mechanical inspections

Sign Review Committee

Environmental Commission

The Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission will meet to review applications and conduct general business. The meeting includes a presentation regarding source water protection for the Central Jersey Water Supply Authority.

• Presentation by Katie Lindsay, AmeriCorps NJ SWP Ambassador, Source Water Protection Ambassador for Central Jersey Water Supply Authority (2026-2027)

Planning Board

The public business meeting of the Hillsborough Township Planning Board scheduled for October 22, 2026, has been canceled. The provided document is a canceled agenda.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a development application for 425 Route 206. The applicant is seeking variances and waivers to replace a vacant bank building with a car wash facility.

• Application BA-25-15: Proposal by Flagship NJ Propo, LLC to build a 13,955 square-foot car wash with drive-thru and vacuum facilities at 425 Route 206 (Block 199, lot 55)

General

General

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for October 15, 2026, has been canceled. The document contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

Township Committee

The Township Committee will meet to discuss personnel appointments and various administrative resolutions. The agenda includes a presentation on police department accreditation and the authorization of architectural services for a community recreation center.

• Architectural design services for Mike Merdinger Community Recreation Center by Cornerstone Architectural Group
• Hiring of Dante Secchiano as Part-Time Electrical Inspector
• Hiring of Gianna Bianco as Police Operations Manager
• Tax appeal settlement for 105 Raider Boulevard (Block 200.02, Lot 1)
• Property tax reimbursements for qualified 100% disabled veterans

The Township Committee approved the hiring of a part-time electrical inspector, a police operations manager, and a part-time bus driver. The committee also authorized a tax appeal settlement for 105 Raider Boulevard and approved a $15,000 architectural services contract for the Mike Merdinger Community Recreation Center. Additionally, members appointed seven individuals to the newly established Hillsborough Community Partner Grant Advisory Committee.

• Appointed seven members to Grant Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Hired Dante Secchiano as part-time electrical inspector (4-0)
• Hired Gianna Bianco as police operations manager (4-0)
• Ratified hiring of Melissa Santiago as part-time bus driver (4-0)
• Approved $15,000 contract for recreation center design (4-0)
• Authorized tax appeal settlement for 105 Raider Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement of $9,731.36 in taxes to disabled veterans (4-0)
• Approved Claims List 26-16 (4-0)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding an amended application for 480 Hillsborough RD LLC. The applicant seeks preliminary and final major subdivision approval to divide approximately 4.851 acres into three single-family dwelling lots.

• Public hearing for 480 Hillsborough RD LLC (File 25-PB-19-MSV) involving preliminary and final major subdivision approval
• Proposed subdivision of 4.851 acres into three single-family lots: Proposed Lot 29.01, Proposed Lot 29.02, and Proposed Lot 29.03
• Request for 'c' bulk variance and waivers for the 480 Hillsborough Road property

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider three variance applications for residential properties. The board will also review meeting minutes from July 15, 2026, and hear business from the floor. The applications involve requests for variances related to lot size, side yard setbacks, and a deck extension.

• Global Investors, Inc. requests a 'c' variance to use an existing well instead of public water for a single-family dwelling at 17 Old Somerville Road (Block 182.03, Lot 11), on an undersized lot in the R-Residential zone.
• Salvatore and Linda De Maio request a 'c' variance for a side yard setback to build a 1,066 sq ft detached two-car garage at 308 South Branch Road (Block 12, Lot 16.02).
• Mark and Joanna Torzewski request a 'c' variance to build a 123.5 sq ft deck extension at 22 Joshua Drive (Block 203.05, Lot 20), requiring a 15-foot setback where 20 feet is required.
• Consideration of meeting minutes from July 15, 2026.

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 01, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. was canceled. The posted agenda contains only the standard notice, roll call, and agenda headings, with no resolutions, ordinances, or applications listed for action. The next regular meeting is October 08, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. The document also includes the board's adopted 2026 annual schedule of meetings.

• October 01, 2026 public meeting canceled
• Next meeting: October 08, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
• 2026 annual schedule adopted January 08, 2026; regular meetings first and second Thursday, business meetings fourth Thursday
• No meetings in August 2026; no business meetings in November or December 2026
• Meetings held at the Municipal Complex, The Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Sign Review Committee

The Hillsborough Township Sign Review Committee has cancelled its scheduled meeting for Monday, September 28, 2026. No business was scheduled for the meeting, which was to be held at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at the Peter J. Biondi Building.

• Meeting cancelled with no business scheduled
• Original location: Conference Room A, Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road

Environmental Commission

The Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission will hold a meeting to swear in a new alternate member and review a subdivision application. The commission will also consider meeting minutes and business from the floor.

• Oath of office for newly appointed Alternate #1, Mohammad Athar
• Review of 480 Hillsborough RD LLC application (File 25-PB-19-MSV) to subdivide 4.851 acres into three single-family lots
• Discussion of 'c' bulk variance and waivers for 480 Hillsborough Road

Planning Board

The scheduled public business meeting for the Hillsborough Township Planning Board on September 24, 2026, is canceled. No items were listed for consideration due to the cancellation.

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding its regular meeting on September 22, 2026. They will consider a public hearing on an ordinance amending wrecker service fees and penalties, ratify a salary adjustment for a part-time crossing guard, and approve several resolutions including grant applications, bond acceptance, and professional service solicitations. The agenda also includes an executive session on warehouse litigation and affordable housing, and a presentation by a Girl Scout troop on inclusiveness training.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 287 (Wrecker Service and Vehicle Storage) fee schedule and penalties
• Resolution to ratify salary adjustment for Ira Greenberg, part-time crossing guard
• Resolution authorizing FY2027 Legislative Grant application from NJ Department of Community Affairs
• Resolution accepting maintenance bond from Capela Construction for pedestrian bridge replacement
• Resolution authorizing solicitation of bids for Senior Exercise Program and 2027 Video Services

The Township Committee adopted an ordinance updating wrecker service and vehicle storage fees. The Committee also passed a resolution calling on the Governor and Legislature to reform school funding and municipal aid. Several administrative bids and grant applications were approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-09 updating towing and storage fee schedules
• Approved resolution urging NJ Legislature to reform school funding and municipal aid (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $252,000 NJ DCA grant application for Fire Department supplies
• Approved $19.50 per hour salary adjustment for crossing guard Ira Greenberg
• Authorized RFP solicitation for 2027 professional services
• Authorized bids for Senior Exercise Program and 2027 Video Services
• Approved $5,460 cash retainage release and $273,000 maintenance bond for pedestrian bridge
• Approved Claims List 2026-15

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on September 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The agenda includes consideration of July 16 meeting minutes, old and new business, committee reports, and correspondence. The only listed new business item is a discussion of the Somerset County Journey Through the Past program. No applications or public hearings are scheduled.

• Consideration of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• New business: Somerset County Journey Through the Past
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for October 15, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three specific applications. These include a request to convert car wash bays to oil change bays and two residential variance requests regarding setbacks and an accessory garage.

• Millenium Car Wash (876 Route 206): Request to convert two of four car wash bays into two oil change bays
• John & Kathryn Tauscher (13 Pierson Drive): Request for variances regarding lot area, lot width, setbacks, and impervious coverage
• Yumiko Mishima (93 Beekman Lane): Request for variances to construct an 884 square foot detached accessory garage

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed 199-unit residential development at 379 South Branch Road. The meeting follows procedural roll call, minutes review, and ordinance consideration. No substantive decisions are scheduled beyond the public hearing.

• Valley Road Realty LLC seeks Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval for 199 dwelling units (townhouses and apartments) on Valley Road, Block 151.09, Lot 227
• Applicant adjourned from June 11 and July 9, 2026 meetings; public hearing scheduled for September 30, 2026

Township Committee

The Township Committee will meet to consider several resolutions, including hiring part-time staff for fall recreation programs and authorizing road treatments on Montgomery Road. The agenda also includes the creation of a grant advisory committee and the solicitation of bids for animal control services.

• Hiring and rehiring part-time positions for 2026 Fall Recreation Programs
• Asphaltic oil and chip surface treatment of Montgomery Road
• Creation of the Hillsborough Community Partner Grant Advisory Committee
• Soliciting bids for Animal Control Services
• Approval of the 2025 Township Audit Corrective Action Plan

The Township Committee established a new advisory committee to oversee the distribution of annual grants from private donors to local nonprofits. The committee also approved several personnel hires for fall recreation and authorized road maintenance on Montgomery Road.

• Created the Hillsborough Community Partner Grant Advisory Committee
• Approved hiring and rehiring of part-time staff for 2026 Fall Recreation programs
• Approved $186,392.70 for Montgomery Road asphaltic oil and chip surface treatment
• Approved 2025 Township Audit Corrective Action Plan
• Authorized $19,437.76 transfer from engineering trust accounts to treasurer's account
• Authorized competitive contracting for animal control services starting January 1, 2027
• Approved various tax overpayment refunds
• Approved Claims List 2026-14

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a subdivision application for 480 Hillsborough Road. The board will also consider meeting minutes, resolutions, and ordinances.

• Public hearing for 480 Hillsborough RD LLC (File 25-PB-19-SV) to subdivide 4.851 acres into three single-family dwelling lots at 480 Hillsborough Road

The Board approved a resolution for 25 Old Camplain Owner LLC and continued a subdivision application for 480 Hillsborough Road. The Board also voted to cancel its remaining September 2026 meetings.

• Approved resolution for 25 Old Camplain Owner LLC (File 26-PB-04-MSPV)
• Continued 480 Hillsborough RD LLC subdivision application to October 8, 2026, with re-notice
• Adjourned Valley Road Realty application to December 10, 2026, and TOD to January 15, 2027, with re-notice
• Canceled September 10 and September 24, 2026, meetings
• Authorized Chairman Ciccarelli to decide whether to hold or cancel the October 1, 2026, meeting
• Approved meeting minutes from May 07, June 04, June 11, June 25, and July 09, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two applications. The first is a continued request from Nan Realty Holdings to build a 103,560-square-foot self-storage facility on Route 206, requiring variances and site plan approval. The second is from Landscape Materials, Inc. to expand its yard to include recycling services, also needing a variance. The board will also review meeting minutes and a resolution for Chick-fil-A.

• Nan Realty Holdings: 103,560 sq ft self-storage facility, 710 units, at 269 & 271 Route 206 (Block 141, Lots 17 & 18)
• Landscape Materials, Inc.: expand yard to include Class B and C recycling at 311 Roycefield Road (Block 143, Lot 11)
• Resolution for Chick-fil-A (BA-24-05)
• Minutes from May 6, June 3, and July 15 executive session

The Board approved a resolution for Chick-fil-A (BA-24-05). Two other applications for a self-storage facility and a landscape supply yard were postponed to future dates.

• Approved Chick-fil-A resolution BA-24-05 (4-0)
• Approved May 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes as amended
• Approved July 15, 2026 Executive Session minutes

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding its regular meeting on August 25, 2026, with an executive session on PBA contract negotiations. The agenda includes appointments, personnel hires, a $43,000 capital ordinance for a new phone system and police battery backup, and numerous consent resolutions for purchases, contracts, and event approvals. Public hearings are scheduled for the capital ordinance and an ordinance amending wrecker service regulations.

• Capital Ordinance 2026-08: $43,000 for new phone system and police battery backup
• Ordinance 2026-09: Amends Chapter 287 (Wrecker Service and Vehicle Storage) fees and penalties
• Appointment of Marshalee Daley to Board of Health, hiring of Ibrahim Elbanna and Isabella Szeman
• One-time $1,000 stipend to Dana Margelis for Certified Tax Collector exam
• Purchase of Ford Police Interceptor Utility and upfitting, plus Motorola radio

The Township Committee approved a new phone system for the township and police department and authorized several police vehicle and equipment purchases. The committee also approved multiple personnel appointments and renewed local liquor licenses.

• Approved $43,000 capital ordinance for new phone system and police battery backup
• Approved $23,985 contract with Monmouth Telecom for desk phones
• Approved $27,733 one-time cost and $1,860 monthly fee for Monmouth Telecom phone system
• Approved purchase of Ford Police Interceptor Utility for $50,371.29
• Approved $30,064 for police vehicle upfitting and $8,364 for a mobile radio
• Approved $423,454 contract for GovPilot Municipal Management Platform (2026-2029)
• Appointed Marshalee Daley to Board of Health Alternate #1
• Tabled resolution regarding the 2025 Township Audit Corrective Action Plan

Township Committee

The Hillsborough Township Committee will vote on multiple contracts, grants, and purchases at this meeting, including road paving, sidewalk replacement, and demolition of the old municipal building. Several grant applications and fund transfers are also on the agenda for approval.

• Award contract to Cedar Contracting Company for Flemming Drive Phase 2 sidewalk replacement
• Award contract to Top Line Construction for 2026 Capital Roadway paving project
• Award contract for demolition of the Old Municipal Building for up to $78,967.50
• Request approval of $116,317.88 Clean Communities Grant and $100,000 Somerset County Trails Grant
• Approve $43,000 capital ordinance for new phone system and battery backup

The Township Committee unanimously approved a consent agenda that awarded contracts for the 2026 Capital Roadway Paving Project to Top Line Construction Corp for $695,616.65 and the demolition of the Old Municipal Building to Frank Galbraith & Son Excavation and Demolition LLC for $78,967.50. The committee also approved a $253,070 contract for the Flemming Drive Phase 2 Sidewalk Replacement and introduced a $43,000 capital ordinance for a new phone system and police battery backup. All personnel items, including the rehiring of a public health nurse and permanent appointments of three police officers, were approved unanimously.

• Awarded $695,616.65 contract to Top Line Construction for 2026 Capital Roadway Paving (unanimous)
• Awarded $78,967.50 contract to Frank Galbraith & Son for demolition of Old Municipal Building (unanimous)
• Awarded $253,070 contract to Cedar Contracting for Flemming Drive Phase 2 Sidewalk Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved ARRIVE Together MOU with Bridgeway Behavioral Health for police crisis response (unanimous)
• Approved rehiring Kayla Farah as Public Health Nurse at $75/hr (unanimous)
• Granted permanent status to Police Officers Santos, Fox, and Ala (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-08 for $43,000 phone system and battery backup (unanimous)
• Approved Claims List 2026-12 (unanimous)

Sign Review Committee

Environmental Commission

The Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission meets to conduct routine business, including a roll call and consideration of meeting minutes. The only substantive item is a preliminary review of a major site plan application for a 13,955 SF car wash facility at 425 Route 206, which requires variances and waivers. The application will later be presented in detail to the Board of Adjustment.

• Flagship NJ Propco, LLC (Spotless Brands) – File BA-25-15 – 425 Route 206: Preliminary Major Site Plan approval for 13,955 SF car wash facility with stormwater management

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board did not meet on July 23, 2026, as the meeting was canceled. The board’s 2026 schedule includes regular and business meetings, but no substantive decisions or discussions occurred at this canceled session.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission adopted its 2026 annual meeting schedule at a January 15 reorganization meeting. The commission will meet monthly on the third Thursday (except August and November) at 7:30 p.m. in the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building. The April 16 agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and new business on the 250th Anniversary Team and Somerset County historical projects.

Board of Adjustment

The Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment will review and vote on multiple zoning variances, including a 103,560 sq ft self-storage facility at 269 & 271 Route 206, and consider bylaw amendments. The board will also appoint a new board attorney and continue a legal services agreement.

• Nan Realty Holdings LLC seeks variances and site plan approval for 710-unit self-storage facility at 269 & 271 Route 206
• Fred Gates requests side-yard setback variance for 1,500-sf pole barn at 11 Wolfe Drive
• Appointment of Board Attorney (effective August 1, 2026)
• Resolution to continue legal services agreement with Woolson Anderson Peach, P.C. through December 31, 2026
• Amendment to 2026 Hillsborough Township Zoning Board of Adjustment bylaws

The Board appointed Jolanta Maziarz, Esq. as the new Board attorney starting August 1, 2026. Members approved a bylaw amendment requiring professional planners to submit reports 10 days before hearings and added an extra meeting to the October schedule.

• Approved appointment of Jolanta Maziarz, Esq. as Board attorney (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved continuing professional services with Woolson Anderson Peach, P.C. for ongoing litigation (9-0)
• Approved bylaw amendment requiring planner reports 10 days in advance (9-0)
• Approved adding October 21, 2026 to the meeting schedule (9-0)
• Approved resolution for John Lazorchak BA-24-12 (6-0)
• Approved April 15 and April 29, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Adjourned Fred Gates application BA-25-07 to December 2, 2026 (9-0)
• Adjourned Nan Realty Holdings, LLC application BA-25-05 to September 2, 2026 (9-0)

Planning Board

The Hillsborough Township Planning Board will meet to consider meeting minutes and a resolution for Specialty Assays, Inc. A public hearing for a housing project on Valley Road was requested to be adjourned to September 10, 2026.

• Resolution: Specialty Assays, Inc. – File 23-PB-16-MSPV (2026 Extension)
• Adjournment request: Valley Road Realty LLC (Block 151.09, Lot 227) proposal for 199 townhouses and a 59-unit apartment building

The Hillsborough Planning Board approved a one-year extension for Specialty Assays, Inc.'s application (File 23-PB-16-MSPV) and adjourned the Valley Road Realty LLC site plan application to September 10, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and brief.

• Approved one-year extension for Specialty Assays, Inc. application (unanimous)
• Adjourned Valley Road Realty LLC site plan application to September 10, 2026 (unanimous)