Little Silver, NJ

Mayor & Council

The Little Silver Borough Council is meeting to consider adopting an updated Affordability Assistance Manual, which outlines grants for security deposits (up to $2,000) and down payments (up to $20,000) for income-qualified residents in deed-restricted affordable units. The council will also discuss a cellular tower testing presentation, a historic marker placement, and several routine resolutions including bill payments and contracts. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a real property exception.

• Resolution adopting updated Affordability Assistance Manual (Resolution #154-26)
• Contract with Ultimate Lawn Irrigation, LLC for $13,800 for irrigation at Women's Club
• Contract with Traffic Lines for $23,842 for road restriping
• Contract with Shore Lock & Door for $13,800 for Borough Hall and recreation building doors
• Property tax refund to Verizon for $9,305.48

Planning Board

The Little Silver Planning Board will consider several applications for residential additions, garages, and new construction that require variances from zoning requirements. Items include a use variance for floor area ratio for Scott Reback, and multiple applications with proposed setbacks, lot coverage, and impervious surface exceedances. The board will also vote on resolutions for two prior applications.

• Scott Reback, 47 Paag Circle: request to carry; variances for lot area, setbacks, lot coverage, impervious surface, and floor area ratio (use variance requiring 5/7 vote)
• James and Brandi Black, 66 Markham Place: addition and detached garage with multiple setback and coverage variances
• Bruce and Kathleen Dunfee, 33 Willow Drive: first and second floor addition and detached garage; testimony required on tree removal and outdoor shower
• Peter Falcone, 56 Silverwhite Road: after-the-fact approval for patio, roof structure, and outdoor cooking area with lot coverage and impervious surface exceedances
• Kelly Capital Group, 33 Markham Place: demolish existing house and construct new house with height variance (3 stories proposed where 2.5 allowed)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: Ordinance #916-26 updating salary ranges for non-union employees and Ordinance #917-26 amending land use regulations, including definitions and affordable housing fees. The consent agenda includes resolutions for a fire department fill station ($16,500), fencing ($11,000), waste receptacles ($9,286.67), a recycling tonnage grant ($9,260.05), an open space grant ($220,708), and a towing services contract. A block party request for Crest Drive on September 12, 2026, is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #916-26 establishing salary ranges for non-union employees (e.g., Council Member $2,500-$3,500/year, Police Chief $150,000-$195,000/year)
• Public hearing on Ordinance #917-26 amending Chapter 16A Land Use Regulations, including definitions and affordable housing fee provisions
• Resolution approving $16,500.00 to Airpower International for a fill station for SCBA bottles for the Little Silver Fire Department
• Resolution accepting $220,708.00 from Monmouth County for a 2025 Municipal Open Space Grant
• Resolution awarding towing services contract to Central Towing from July 20, 2026 through July 19, 2028

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several residential applications for additions, garages, and sheds that require zoning variances. The board will also review signage for a local business and process resolutions for four properties.

• Signage review for Locale Pizzeria & Market at 16 Ayers Lane
• Proposed additions and detached garage at 33 Willow Drive
• Garage conversion and new detached garage at 31 Little Silver Point Road
• Proposed addition and detached garage at 66 Markham Place
• Shed placement request for 56 Winding Way

Mayor & Council

This is a special meeting of the Little Silver Borough Council on June 29, 2026. The only agenda item is a resolution to enter executive session to discuss real property acquisition, with possible formal action afterward. No other business is listed.

• Resolution approving executive session for real property acquisition, with possible formal action after the closed session

Mayor & Council

The Council introduced two ordinances: one updating salary ranges for non-union employees and another amending land use regulations. A public hearing was held on a Community Development Block Grant application for ADA improvements at the library. The Council also discussed a proposed major redevelopment for Mercedes-Benz of Little Silver on Fairview Avenue and Tinton Place, and the Borough's open space grant application for Santelle Park improvements. Consent agenda included approvals for road improvement contracts, emergency vehicle upfitting, and park renovations.

• Introduction of Ordinance #917-26 amending Land Use and Development Regulations
• Introduction of Ordinance #916-26 updating salary ranges for non-union employees
• Discussion of proposed Mercedes-Benz redevelopment at Fairview Avenue and Tinton Place
• Public hearing on CDBG grant for library ADA enhancements
• Consent agenda: $608,300 road program, $281,533 Kings Road improvements, $205,182 tennis court renovations, $260,043 LEAP grant for dispatch sharing

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council is considering several resolutions including police rank promotions, park infrastructure improvements, and a developer agreement for 1 Willow/Sycamore. The meeting also includes discussions on tree removal, equipment purchases, and a cooperation agreement with Monmouth County.

• Promotion of Sergeant Andrew Smith to Lieutenant
• Promotion of Police Officer Joseph Calao to Sergeant
• Sickles Field flagpole LED lighting: $3,235.00 from Joan of Arc Electric
• Sickles Park electrical service: $11,153.00 from Quality Electrical Construction
• Sickles Park recreation storage shed: $14,806.00 from Backyard Structures

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several applications for residential improvements that require variances from zoning ordinances. These include requests for a pool house, sheds, pool, additions, and a house demolition/rebuild, many on undersized lots or exceeding setback, coverage, or height limits. The board will also adopt resolutions for previously heard applications.

• Scott Reback seeks variances for a 1,158 sq ft pool house and 7-ft columns/6-ft fence at 47 Paag Circle (R-1 zone).
• Kim and Travis Long request variances for a pool, shed, and 1,550 sq ft paver patio at 52 Lovett Ave, exceeding lot coverage (20% vs. 18% max).
• 162 Queens Drive South LLC requests a height variance to 33.33 ft (max 30 ft) and floor area ratio use variance (0.20 vs. 0.18 max), requiring supermajority votes.
• Brian Delahant seeks variances to demolish and rebuild a house at 516 Hance Road, with rear yard setback of 48.32 ft (required 50 ft).
• Resolutions to be adopted for prior applications by Savin & Cabezas, Frank & Denise Jadevaia, and Michael Durso.

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session closed to the public. This session is designated for discussing specific personnel matters, though no formal action will be taken following the discussion.

• Executive session for personnel matters

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider resolutions to hire Thomas O'Friel and Ayden Christopher Miles as probationary police officers. The consent agenda includes approving payment of bills totaling over $2.6 million, purchasing four solar radar speed signs for $18,163, inserting $16,162.66 in Clean Communities grant revenue, and authorizing $70,000 in open space fund maintenance expenses. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Hire Thomas O'Friel (Badge 157) and Ayden Christopher Miles (Badge 158) as probationary police officers
• Authorize $70,000 in open space fund maintenance expenses for park and recreation areas
• Purchase four solar radar speed signs with data collection from All Traffic Solutions for $18,163
• Insert $16,162.66 in Clean Communities grant revenue for litter abatement programs
• Approve payment of bills totaling $2,672,864.12 including payroll and school tax transfers

The Little Silver Borough Council approved the hiring of two probationary police officers, Thomas O'Friel and Ayden Christopher Miles, for the Little Silver Police Department. The council also approved a consent agenda that included the purchase of four solar radar speed signs, the expenditure of open space funds for maintenance, and the insertion of a Clean Communities grant into the budget. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included reports and discussions on parking, state legislation, and community events.

• Approved hiring Thomas O'Friel as probationary police officer (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved hiring Ayden Christopher Miles as probationary police officer (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda including $18,163 for four solar radar speed signs (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including open space fund maintenance expenditure for CY 2026 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $16,162.66 Clean Communities grant insertion (6-0)
• Approved executive session to discuss personnel matters (6-0)

Planning Board

The Little Silver Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on May 7, 2026, to consider several applications for variances and approvals. Old business includes a proposed house addition at 7 Pirates Cove Road requiring lot area, setback, and front-yard garage variances. New business features three applications for fences, gates, a pergola, and a pool house, each requiring multiple dimensional variances. The board will also consider resolutions for several other properties but no details are provided in the agenda.

• Savin & Cabezas, 7 Pirates Cove Road – addition with variances for minimum lot area (29,830 sq ft vs 60,000 required), side and rear setbacks, and detached garage in front yard
• Frank & Denise Jadevaia, 671 Little Silver Road – approval of already-constructed fence and electric gate not meeting openness and height requirements
• Michael Durso, 22 Winfield Drive – pergola with variances for improved road frontage (66.46 ft vs 100 required) and accessory structure size (360 sq ft vs 150 max)
• Scott Reback, 47 Paag Circle – landscaping, lighting, electric gate, fence, and pool house requiring variances for front-yard height and placement, and accessory structure size (1,158 sq ft vs 150 max)
• Resolutions listed for Matt and Tara Kelly (72 Silverside Ave), John and Geraldine Arege (17 Paag Lane), Jacquelyn Jablonski (164 Little Silver Point Rd), Jaclyn and Thomas Redmond (96 Laurel Drive), and Lauren Visciano (43 S. Sunnycrest Drive) – no details provided

The Board voted to approve the minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting. All members voted aye except Mrs. Montella, who abstained. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes (all ayes, 1 abstain)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider two resolutions: authorizing release of bid specifications for adding a co-locator to the cellular tower at Borough Hall (480 Prospect Ave.) and approving a shared services agreement with Holmdel Township for information technology services. A consent agenda includes approval of bills, vehicle purchases for police, fire, and public works, fire turnout gear, and a contract for a user fee cost structure study.

• Release of bid specs for a co-locator on the cellular tower at 480 Prospect Ave.
• Approval of a shared services agreement with Holmdel Township for IT services.
• Purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicle for the police department for $58,341.81.
• Purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe fire chief vehicle for $57,445.80 and two Ford F-250s for the DPW totaling $138,238.34.
• Contract with Pino Consulting Group for $30,000 to develop a user fee cost structure for the NJ Solutions Joint Health Insurance Fund.

The Little Silver Borough Council voted to release bid specifications for adding a co-locator to the cellular tower at Borough Hall, despite public opposition. The council also approved a shared services agreement with Holmdel Township for IT services and passed a consent agenda including vehicle purchases and a $30,000 consulting contract. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included committee reports and discussion of future flood regulations.

• Approved release of bid specs for cell tower co-locator at Borough Hall (R#2026-082)
• Approved shared services agreement with Holmdel Township for IT services (R#2026-083)
• Approved consent agenda including police Tahoe ($58,341.81), fire chief Tahoe ($57,445.80), two DPW trucks ($63,992.77 and $74,245.57), fire turnout gear ($14,551.63), and Pino Group contract ($30,000) (R#2026-084 to R#2026-091)

Mayor & Council

The Little Silver Borough Council will vote on endorsing an amended Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, which was revised following mediation. The council is also set to authorize a shared services agreement for information technology with Holmdel Township. Under the consent agenda, the council will consider paying bills, appointing a police records custodian, and approving nearly $311,000 in police technology upgrades (mobile license plate readers and body cameras) plus a thermal imager for the fire department.

• Endorsement of the Amended Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Shared services agreement for IT services with Holmdel Township
• Approval of $87,999.60 for mobile license plate readers from Axon Enterprise
• Approval of $222,415.00 for body worn camera equipment and in-car video from Axon Enterprise
• Approval of $8,304.90 for a thermal imager for the Little Silver Fire Department

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Borough's Master Plan, the 'Amended 2025 Housing Element & Fair Share Plan,' and consider a resolution to adopt it. The board will also review several site-specific applications, including variances for redevelopment, additions, and accessory structures, and vote on prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of the 'Amended 2025 Housing Element & Fair Share Plan' (March 2026)
• Savin & Cabezas, 7 Pirates Cove Road: request to carry to May 7 meeting
• Scott Reback, 47 Paag Circle: proposed landscaping, lighting, electric gate, columns, fence, and poolhouse (variance requested for front-yard height and setback violations)
• Matt and Tara Kelly, 72 Silverside Ave: demolish existing house and construct new home (non-conforming lot area, frontage, and Coastal Flood Hazard Area considerations)
• Jaclyn and Thomas Redmond, 96 Laurel Drive: proposed in-ground pool, retaining wall, patio expansion, and pavilion (multiple variances for lot coverage, impervious surface, pool setback, and floor area ratio)

The Planning Board unanimously adopted an amendment to the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, increasing densities at several sites to maintain compliance with New Jersey's affordable housing requirements and immunity from builder's remedy litigation. The board also approved a variance application for a new home at 14 Alwin Terrace and carried two other applications to the May 7 meeting.

• Adopted amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (8-0)
• Approved variance for new home at 14 Alwin Terrace (8-0)
• Carried Savin & Cabezas (7 Pirates Cove Road) to May 7 with re-noticing (8-0)
• Carried Scott Reback (47 Paag Circle) to May 7 without re-noticing (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of February 5, March 3, and March 5, 2026 meetings (all ayes, with abstentions)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are considering a grant application for shared dispatch services with the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office. The body is also reviewing bid specifications for a cellular tower project at Borough Hall.

• Resolution to apply for a $346,724 LEAP Implementation Grant for shared public safety communications with Monmouth County Sheriff's Office
• Resolution to release bid specifications for adding a co-locator to the cellular tower at 480 Prospect Ave (Borough Hall)
• Approval of vouchers totaling $284,881.29
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 26 and January 29, 2026

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council is considering a bond ordinance to fund infrastructure and equipment upgrades. The meeting includes a public hearing on the appropriation and a consent agenda for several vendor payments and reimbursements.

• Bond Ordinance #915-26: Appropriating $1,874,089.17 for road improvements (including Little Silver Point Road), police vehicles, and fire department equipment
• Payment of $10,739.16 to Seaboard Fire & Safety for Borough Hall fire suppression system repairs
• Reimbursement of $5,809.98 to Alderbrook Condominium Association for street lighting and snow plowing
• Reimbursement of $2,562.49 to Cheshire Square Condominium Association for street lighting and snow plowing
• Reimbursement of $744.57 to Clubway Homeowners Association for snow plowing

The Little Silver Borough Council voted unanimously to approve Bond Ordinance #915‑26, appropriating $1,874,089 and authorizing $1,545,000 in bonds to fund capital projects. Motions to open the public hearing, close the hearing, and approve the ordinance on second and final reading all passed with all Ayes. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Motion to open bond ordinance hearing approved (All Ayes)
• Motion to close bond ordinance hearing approved (All Ayes)
• Motion to approve bond ordinance on second and final reading approved (All Ayes)

Mayor & Council

The Little Silver Borough Council will hold public hearings on multiple ordinances, including a bond ordinance that appropriates $1,874,089 and authorizes $1,545,000 in bonds for capital projects. Other items include adding new inclusionary housing overlay zones, repealing and replacing affordable‑housing and fee regulations, and a public hearing on $70,000 in open‑space maintenance expenses. The agenda also contains a budget resolution to exceed municipal appropriation limits and several affordable‑housing trust‑fund resolutions.

• Ordinance #915-26: Bond ordinance appropriating $1,874,089 and authorizing $1,545,000 in bonds for capital improvements (Borough Hall, 480 Prospect Ave.)
• Ordinance #909-26: Calendar Year 2026 ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Public Hearing: Open Space Maintenance Expenses of $70,000 for park and recreation area upkeep
• Ordinance #910-26: Amendment adding Inclusionary Housing Overlay 9 Zone (IHO‑9) to land‑use regulations
• Ordinance #913-26: Repeal and replacement of Section 16A‑3.4U “Fees” in the administration procedures

The council approved a motion to open the public hearing on Ordinance #910-26, which amends the borough’s land‑use regulations for an Inclusionary Housing Overlay. The motion was moved by Councilman Faherty, seconded by Councilwoman Giblin, and passed with all ayes. No vote was taken on adopting the ordinance itself; the council discussed its provisions and next steps.

• Motion to open public hearing on Ordinance #910-26 approved (all ayes)

Planning Board

The Little Silver Planning Board will review several ordinance items (#910‑26 through #914‑26). It will consider Wells Fargo’s request to replace non‑illuminated signs with illuminated ones at 488 Prospect Avenue. The board will also hear a request from Daniel Leiro to build a pool and patio at 12 Southvale Avenue, which does not meet the required 25,000 sq ft lot size. An executive session will discuss drafting an ordinance for basement bathrooms.

• Ordinance Review: items #910‑26, #911‑26, #912‑26, #913‑26, #914‑26
• Wells Fargo signage changes at 488 Prospect Ave: replace 27.61 sf non‑illuminated sign with 29.98 sf illuminated sign; replace 8.4 sf non‑illuminated sign with 24.4 sf illuminated sign
• Daniel Leiro request for pool and patio at 12 Southvale Ave (R‑2 Zone) – existing 22,044 sq ft, required 25,000 sq ft
• Resolution for 24 Conover Place, Todd Grieco of McGovern Auto Group (B‑2 Zone)
• Executive Session: discussion of creating ordinance for basement bathrooms

The Board carried a motion to approve the proposed signage changes for Wells Fargo at 488 Prospect Avenue. It also carried a motion granting permission for Daniel Leiro to construct a pool and patio at 12 Southvale Avenue. Finally, the Board carried a motion to approve the review of Ordinances #910-26 through #914-26.

• Approved Wells Fargo sign replacements at 488 Prospect Ave (motion carried)
• Approved pool and patio construction at 12 Southvale Ave (motion carried)
• Approved review of Ordinances #910-26, #911-26, #912-26, #913-26, #914-26 (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Little Silver Planning Board’s special meeting will discuss a proposed townhome development by Gated Investments at 1 Willow Avenue/Sycamore Avenue. The proposal includes affordable housing units and seeks bulk variance relief for lots 37, 38, 42, and 43 in the TH-2 zone. No other agenda items are listed beyond standard procedural items.

• Gated Investments townhome project with affordable units at 1 Willow Avenue/Sycamore Avenue, requesting bulk variance relief for lots 37, 38, 42, 43 in the TH-2 zone

The March 3, 2026 special meeting reviewed the Gated Investments townhome project, including site plans, storm‑water management, tree planting, parking and lighting designs. Attorneys and engineers presented reports and addressed a pending bulk variance for street trees. No vote tallies, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were documented in the minutes.

Mayor & Council

The Little Silver Borough Council will introduce five ordinances related to land use and development, including two new inclusionary housing overlay zones (IHO-9 and IHO-10) and three measures that repeal or replace existing zoning and fee provisions. A resolution will extend the borough's solid‑waste collection contract with Suburban Disposal through March 31, 2027. Additional consent‑agenda items include a $16,589 change order for improvements at Sickles Park.

• Ordinance #910-26: Add Inclusionary Housing Overlay 9 Zone (IHO‑9) to Chapter 16A zoning regulations
• Ordinance #911-26: Add Inclusionary Housing Overlay 10 Zone (IHO‑10) to Chapter 16A zoning regulations
• Ordinance #912-26: Repeal and replace Section 16A‑11 of Article XI Affordable Housing Regulations
• Ordinance #913-26: Repeal and replace Section 16A‑3.4.U Fees in Article I Administration Procedures
• Resolution: Extend solid‑waste and recycling collection contract with Suburban Disposal (Fairfield, NJ) from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027

The Little Silver Borough Council adopted a one‑year extension of the solid‑waste and recycling contract with Suburban Disposal (April 1 2026 – March 31 2027). It also approved payment of outstanding bills, a $16,589 change order for improvements at Sickles Park, and accepted Lieutenant Greg Oliva’s retirement effective March 1 2026. An executive session was authorized for personnel and contract‑negotiation matters. Several affordable‑housing ordinances were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved one‑year extension of waste‑collection contract with Suburban Disposal (R#2026-050)
• Approved payment of bills (R#2026-051)
• Approved change order $16,589 for Sickles Park improvements (R#2026-052)
• Accepted Lieutenant Greg Oliva’s retirement letter (effective March 1 2026) (R#2026-053)
• Approved executive session for personnel and contract negotiations (R#2026-054, all Ayes)
• Introduced Ordinance #910‑26 for Inclusionary Housing Overlay 9 (public hearing scheduled March 9 2026)
• Introduced Ordinance #911‑26 for Inclusionary Housing Overlay 10 (public hearing scheduled March 9 2026)
• Introduced Ordinance #912‑26 to repeal Section 16A‑11 (public hearing scheduled March 9 2026)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to create a TH-2 Townhouse zone for an affordable housing project. The body will also introduce a 2026 budget appropriation limit ordinance and the 2026 Budget.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #908-2026 to create TH-2 Townhouse zone for Block 54, Lots 37, 38, 42 and 43
• Introduction of Ordinance #909-26 to exceed 2026 municipal budget appropriation limits
• Introduction of the Borough’s 2026 Budget
• Contract for recreation equipment and uniforms with Athletes Alley in the amount of $36,449.25
• Fund transfer of $3,000.00 from electricity account to street lighting account

The council unanimously approved a motion to open a public hearing on Ordinance #908‑26, which would add a new TH‑2 townhouse zone. No vote was taken on adopting the ordinance itself. A request to hold the Little Silver 5K race on Oct. 4, 2026 was discussed but no decision was recorded.

• Opened public hearing on new townhouse zone (all ayes)
• No vote on adoption of the townhouse zone ordinance

Planning Board

The Little Silver Planning Board will convene to approve minutes from January 2025 and review a proposed ordinance for 1 Sycamore Avenue. The board will also consider a site plan application for a building modification at 24 Conover Place.

• Approval of January 8, 2025 minutes
• Review of 1 Sycamore Avenue Ordinance #908-26
• Site plan review for 24 Conover Place (McGovern Auto Group)
• Request for electronic signage at 101 Ridge Road
• Interpretation request for A & G Property Dev

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the January 8 meeting, with three members abstaining. It postponed the interpretation of a light‑manufacturing request to the March 5 meeting. The board approved a new electronic sign at 101 Ridge Road, variances for 24 Conover Place, and resolutions for Parkerwillow LLC and Fifty Church Street LLC. An executive session was held to discuss litigation before adjournment.

• Approved Jan 8, 2026 minutes (abstentions: Mayor Neff, Mr. Talavera, Mrs. Montella)
• Postponed interpretation of A&G Property Dev light‑manufacturing request to March 5, 2026
• Approved new electronic sign at 101 Ridge Road (motion carried)
• Approved variances for 24 Conover Place remodel, canopy, and signage (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for Parkerwillow, LLC at 4 Parker Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for Fifty Church Street LLC at 50 Church Street (motion carried)
• Held executive session to discuss litigation (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 PM by unanimous voice vote

Mayor & Council

The Little Silver Borough Council will convene to discuss the 2026 Borough and Capital Budgets. The meeting is called to order by Mayor Neff to comply with the Open Public Meetings Act.

• Discussion on 2026 Borough and Capital Budgets
• Public Comment period
• Meeting called to order by Mayor Neff

The council reviewed the proposed 2026 borough budget of $14,035,000, which includes a $355,000 increase in the tax levy to $9,820,000 (a 3.75% rise). Council members asked for clarification on revenue and expense figures, but no formal vote or adoption was recorded.

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will accept the resignation of Little Silver Police Department dispatcher Jacob Roche, effective January 4, 2026. The resolution formally acknowledges the resignation letter received by the Borough Clerk.

• Accept resignation of Police Dispatcher Jacob Roche
• Effective date of resignation: January 4, 2026

The Little Silver Borough Council introduced Ordinance #908-26, which would replace and supersede Ordinance 903-25 to add a new TH-2 Townhouse Zone to the land use regulations. A public hearing is scheduled for February 9, 2026. The council also referred a discussion about accessory structures in the right-of-way on Paag Lane to the Planning Board and approved a consent agenda with multiple resolutions.

• Introduced Ordinance #908-26 adding TH-2 Townhouse Zone (unanimous roll call)
• Referred Paag Lane right-of-way pillar issue to Planning Board
• Approved consent agenda including $36,449.25 recreation uniforms contract (unanimous)
• Approved $22,932.00 generator installation at Borough Hall (unanimous)
• Approved $31,876.50 Motorola communications equipment for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved emergency HVAC replacement at Borough Library (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of two dispatchers (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 recycling tonnage grant application (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several land-use requests, including a new 3-story structure at 50 Church Street and an addition at 4 Parker Avenue. The board will also address a signage request and reorganize for the new year.

• 50 Church Street: Proposal to demolish existing building for a 6,674 square foot, 3-story structure
• 4 Parker Avenue: Proposal for a 1,583 square foot addition
• 160 White Road: Request for a replacement double-sided sign (72”h x 48”w)
• 7 Pirates Cove Road: Request to carry item to April 9, 2026
• Resolutions for 138 Queens Drive South, 21 Rosslyn Court, and 633 Little Silver Point Road

The Planning Board adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, designated Asbury Park Press and Two River Times as its official newspapers, approved the December 4 2025 minutes (with one abstention), and granted a signage replacement for D’Onofrio Properties. It also approved Parkerwillow LLC’s addition and parking variance at 4 Parker Avenue and carried over the Savin & Cabezas application to April 9 2026 with re‑noticing.

• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (voice vote all ayes)
• Adopted Asbury Park Press & Two River Times as official newspapers (voice vote all ayes)
• Approved December 4 2025 minutes (voice vote all ayes; Mrs. Montella abstained)
• Approved D’Onofrio Properties signage replacement at 160 White Road (motion carried)
• Approved carryover of Savin & Cabezas application to April 9 2026 with re‑noticing (motion carried)
• Approved Parkerwillow LLC addition and parking variance at 4 Parker Avenue (voice vote all ayes)
• Elected Paul Perfetto as Chairman (motion carried)
• Elected Dane Mihlon as Vice‑Chairman (motion carried)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are conducting their annual organization meeting to elect a Council President and ratify municipal appointments. The body is also reviewing a temporary budget for 2026 to allow for contracts and payments before the regular budget is adopted.

• Election of Elizabeth Giblin as Council President
• Adoption of a 2026 temporary budget including $605,674 for Police salaries and $196,000 for recycling/garbage contracts
• Appointment of municipal officials, board members, and council committee chairs
• Approval of the part-time hire of Patty Pyckowski
• Approval of the purchase of EMS and Fire pagers

The Little Silver Borough Council held its reorganization meeting on January 5, 2026. Councilman Brennan moved and Councilwoman Vilardi seconded a motion to approve Elizabeth Giblin as Council President. The motion passed with all ayes. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Elizabeth Giblin as Council President (all ayes)