Middlesex County public meetings in 2023

SWAC meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council will review various agency reports, including updates on the Middlesex County Landfill. The meeting also includes discussion regarding Administrative Action 001-23 Municipal Summary Guide.

• Administrative Action 001-23 Municipal Summary Guide
• MCUA report on Middlesex County Landfill
• Division of Solid Waste Management Report
• Environmental Division - Solid Waste Enforcement report

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing various site plan applications and subdivisions across several municipalities. The agenda includes proposals for warehouse conversions, storage facilities, and retail developments. The committee will also address old business regarding medical office buildings and performance guarantees.

• Proposed warehouse conversion and site improvements by DS 1525 Wash, LLC in Piscataway
• Site plan for 116 South Main Street Cranbury by Cranbury Self Storage, LLC
• The Green at Old Bridge subdivision application in Old Bridge
• Proposed Pizza Hut and retail development in Woodbridge
• Release of performance guarantees for Main Street Apartments, LLC in South Amboy

WDB Literacy Committee Meeting

The committee will hear a guest presentation from UWCJ staff regarding a Needs Assessment and the Middlesex County Alliance for Child and Family Success. The meeting also includes updates from libraries, WLL, and other literacy agencies.

• Presentation on Needs Assessment and Middlesex County Alliance for Child and Family Success
• Review of September 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Updates from libraries, WLL, and other literacy agencies

December Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Board of Elections will discuss early voting locations and Old Bridge A/B districts. The meeting also includes the adjudication of mail-in ballots and administration reports. An executive session regarding personnel matters is scheduled.

• Early voting locations
• Old Bridge A/B Districts
• Adjudication of mail-in ballots
• Certificate of Assistor

WDB Abilities Committee Meeting

The committee will conduct a roll call and review minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes updates regarding the Mission and Vision Survey.

• Review of August 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Updates on Mission and Vision Survey

Development Review Committee

The committee will review minutes, discuss subdivisions, site plans, and release performance guarantees for several projects.

• HD Summerhill LLC rezoning in East Brunswick (EB-SP-309)
• Fern Road Estates preliminary application in East Brunswick (EB-SUB-1239)
• Taikun Pharmaceutical Technology site plan in Cranbury (CR-SP-1488)
• Market Place at North Brunswick Cubesmart site plan (NO-SP-1502)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is considering a site-specific amendment for a proposed warehouse at 425 Dunhams Corner Road in South Brunswick. The board will also consider a resolution to authorize county staff to waive certain stormwater maintenance agreements on non-county roads.

• Site-Specific Amendment application for a proposed warehouse at 425 Dunhams Corner Road, South Brunswick
• Resolution 2023-#8 regarding waiving stormwater maintenance agreements on non-County roads
• Approval of September 12, 2023, meeting minutes

LOWER RARITAN-MIDDLESEX COUNTY WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association will consider a Site-Specific Amendment application. This application concerns a proposed warehouse at 425 Dunhams Corner Road in South Brunswick.

• Site-Specific Amendment (SSA) Application for 425 Dunhams Corner Road, South Brunswick
• Proposed Warehouse development at Block 22.01, Tax Lots 3.01 & 3.04

Mail-in & Provisional Ballot Challenge Notice - General Election

The agenda contains only procedural items for the Board of Elections meeting. No new business or old business is listed for discussion or decision.

• Adoption of the October 5, 2023, Board Meeting minutes

Workforce Development Board

The board is holding a quarterly reorganization meeting to address administrative updates and committee reports. The agenda includes presentations on the CINJ and RWJBH Workforce Partnership Initiative, along with discussions regarding WIOA governance and contracts.

• CINJ Presentation
• RWJBH Workforce Partnership Initiative presentation
• Discussion of One Stop Operator Contract
• WIOA Local Governance discussion
• WIOA Reauthorization Update

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board will review the status of farmland preservation applications. The board will also consider a resolution regarding commercial farm and agricultural activities in Monroe Township.

• Resolution regarding commercial farm and agricultural activities for Lots 2.1 and 2.3, Block 32 in Monroe Township
• Review of State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) proposed soil protection standards
• Status updates on farmland preservation applications

October Board Meeting

The Board of Elections will meet to adopt minutes from previous September and October meetings. The agenda includes nominations for Secretary/Commissioner of Registration and updates on the deceased list.

• Adoption of September 7th Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Adoption of September 26th Spotswood/Helmetta Special School Election minutes
• Adoption of October 2nd Spotswood/Helmetta Provisional Ballot Hearing minutes
• Nominations for Secretary/Commissioner of Registration
• Update on Deceased List

WDB Literacy Committee Meeting

The committee will review minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting and receive updates from libraries and literacy agencies. The agenda includes a guest presentation on disability etiquette and recaps of recent spring conferences.

• Guest presentation: Disability Etiquette with Barbara Stockton of DVRS
• Review of June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Updates from libraries, WLL, and other literacy agencies
• LiteracyNJ and NJALL Spring Conference recaps

The committee approved the June 20, 2023 meeting minutes after a motion by Shimon Klein and a second by Kavita Pandey, with all present members voting in favor. The committee also confirmed the location for the Financial Opportunity Center at 313 State Street in Perth Amboy.

• Approved June 20, 2023 minutes (motion by Shimon Klein, seconded by Kavita Pandey, unanimous approval)
• Selected 313 State Street, Perth Amboy as the site for the Financial Opportunity Center

SWAC meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council will review reports from the Division of Solid Waste Management and various agencies including the DEP and MCUA. The agenda also includes a Municipal Recycling Coordinator Meeting focused on battery safety and legislative updates.

• Division of Solid Waste Management Report
• MCUA report on Middlesex County Landfill
• Battery Safety discussion with Carlos Morales and Frank Troy
• Legislative Update
• Environmental Division - Solid Waste Enforcement report

The council approved the July 11, 2023 meeting minutes after one correction, with a unanimous vote. It also accepted excused absences for Mr. Smolney, Mr. McGaheran, and Ms. Shiffner, again unanimously. Finally, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved July 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted excused absences for Smolney, McGaheran, Shiffner (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing various site plans, including warehouse conversions and parking expansions, across several municipalities. The committee is also considering the release of performance guarantees for completed projects and new preliminary and final subdivision applications.

• Site plan review for Proposed Warehouse Conversion & Site Improvements in Piscataway
• Site plan review for 116 South Main Street in Cranbury
• Site plan review for Thrust Performance Parking Expansion in Sayreville
• Preliminary application for The Green at Old Bridge in Old Bridge
• Release of performance guarantees for Carteret Lofts Urban Renewal, LLC in Carteret

The Committee approved a final subdivision application in Edison and several site plans in Carteret, Cranbury, and New Brunswick. It also granted conditional approvals for projects in Piscataway, South Plainfield, and Woodbridge, and issued multiple 30-day extensions.

• Approved final subdivision application for 3 Center Street, Edison
• Approved site plans for Executive Snow Control (Carteret), US Industrial REIT II (Cranbury), and 786 Jersey Avenue (New Brunswick)
• Granted conditional approval for Piscataway Bojangles, Piscataway Auto Spa, 1400 Hamilton Blvd, and Woodbridge Business Center
• Approved exempt site plans for 18 Railroad Avenue (New Brunswick) and Thrust Performance Parking Expansion (Sayreville)
• Granted 30-day extensions for 12 different subdivision and site plan applications
• Approved return of performance guarantees for projects in Carteret, Metuchen, Middlesex, Perth Amboy, and Woodbridge
• Approved August 08, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board will meet to review a Site-Specific Amendment application regarding the Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Quality Plan. The application concerns a portion of the Hidden Meadows Residential Subdivision located on Clinton Avenue in Monroe Township.

• Site-Specific Amendment (SSA) for Hidden Meadows Residential Subdivision (Block 106.51, Lots 21-26) at Clinton Avenue, Monroe Township

The Planning Board approved a site-specific amendment for the Hidden Meadows Residential Subdivision in Monroe Township. The board also accepted reports on development activity, electric bus testing, and farmland preservation.

• Approved Resolution #2023-06 endorsing the Hidden Meadows Residential Subdivision amendment to the Water Quality Management Plan (6-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted Development Review Committee Report
• Accepted Transportation and Mobility report
• Accepted Sustainability and Resiliency report

LOWER RARITAN-MIDDLESEX COUNTY WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

The Water Resources Association is meeting to consider a Site-Specific Amendment application for the Hidden Meadows Residential Subdivision. This application concerns a portion of Block 106.51, Lots 21 through 26, located on Clinton Avenue in Monroe Township.

• Site-Specific Amendment (SSA) Application for Hidden Meadows Residential Subdivision
• Review of May 8, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board approved a Site-Specific Amendment to add 2.5 acres to the Lower-Raritan Middlesex County Water Quality Management Plan for the Hidden Meadows Residential Subdivision. The approval is contingent upon the applicant obtaining all required state, county, and local permits. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from May 8, 2023.

• Approved Hidden Meadows Residential Subdivision SSA Application contingent on required permitting (11-0)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (10-0-1)

September Board Meeting

The Board of Elections will conduct its regular meeting on September 7, 2023. The agenda includes the adoption of previous minutes and a review of adjudicated ballot samples. The board will also hold an executive session regarding poll workers.

• Adoption of August 3, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of adjudicated ballot samples
• Executive Session regarding poll workers

The Board approved the minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made, as the discussion on adjudicated ballot samples was delayed.

• Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

MCIA August Board Meeting

The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda including the issuance of up to $11.5 million in county-guaranteed bonds for capital equipment. The Authority also approved an amendment to install a traffic signal at Jersey Avenue and Hale Street using $620,730 in combined city and county funds.

• Approved issuance of up to $11.5M in County-Guaranteed Capital Equipment and Improvement Revenue Bonds Series 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Redevelopment Agreement for traffic signal and intersection improvements at Jersey Avenue and Hale Street (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of ownership interests in South Plainfield Urban Renewal, L.P. (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenses (Unanimous)
• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

WDB Abilities Committee Meeting

The committee will review minutes from the May 2023 meeting and introduce new members. Discussion topics include recruitment strategies, pre-planning for 2024 events, and updates regarding the Mission and Vision Survey.

• Review of May 9, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion on recruitment strategies
• Pre-planning for 2024 events
• Updates on Mission and Vision Survey

The committee approved the minutes from the May 9, 2023 meeting. Members discussed recruitment strategies for the committee, pre-planning for a 2024 event, and the need for a clearer mission statement to attract new members.

• Approved minutes from May 9, 2023 meeting

SWAC Meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) meeting for August 8, 2023, is cancelled. In its place, a Municipal Clean Communities Coordinators meeting will be held to discuss the Recycle Coach/Clean Communities package, annual reports, and the County roads litter pickup program.

• Discussion of newly purchased Recycle Coach/Clean Communities package
• Discussion of County roads litter pickup program
• Review of upcoming events and annual reports

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing various new business items, including major and final subdivision applications. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the release of performance guarantees for projects in Monroe.

• Preliminary application for The Green at Old Bridge in Old Bridge
• Final subdivision application for 149 Joseph Street in East Brunswick
• Site plan for 116 South Main Street in Cranbury
• Site plan for 1022 RT 18 East in East Brunswick
• Release of performance guarantees for Riverside Center, LLC and Chabad House of Monroe

The Committee approved several site plans and one final subdivision application. Multiple projects were granted 30-day extensions, and several others were designated as exempt site plans. Two performance guarantees were returned for projects in Monroe.

• Approved final subdivision for 149 Joseph Street, East Brunswick
• Approved site plans for 40B Cotters Lane (East Brunswick), Edison Infiniti (Edison), and a container storage facility (New Brunswick)
• Conditionally approved site plans for Burger King (East Brunswick), Woodhaven Village Parcel OC2 (Old Bridge), and Fisher Brothers (Old Bridge)
• Designated site plans as exempt for 90 Municipal Blvd, 39 Thomas Place, 66 Lincoln Highway (all Edison), Ferris Street Townhomes (South Amboy), and two temporary towers in Woodbridge
• Granted 30-day extensions for The Green at Old Bridge, 116 South Main Street, Ryders Lane Apartments, Central Jersey Storage, 381 Mount Mills Road, Segme JBN Property, DS 1525 Wash, and two projects in Sayreville
• Approved return of performance guarantees for XXXIII Associates/Riverside Center and Chabad House of Monroe
• Approved minutes of July 11, 2023

August Board Meeting

The Board of Elections will meet to discuss mail-in ballots, printed signatures, and cure ballots. The agenda also includes discussions on ballot adjudication and candidate identification on election day.

• Adjudication of Ballots
• Mail-in Ballons, Printed Signatures, and Cure Ballots
• Executive Session regarding 2023 Primary poll worker issues
• Adoption of minutes from June 2023 hearings and meetings

The Board approved the minutes from three June meetings. Members discussed candidate identification and mail-in ballot signature verification, but no new policies were adopted.

• Approved minutes of June 6th, June 12th, and June 19th meetings (5-0)

Workforce Development Board

The Board is conducting a reorganization meeting that includes swearing in new and reappointed members and officers. The agenda includes the presentation and potential approval of the PY 23 Budget and a contract award for a One Stop Operator.

• Swearing in of new and reappointed members
• Swearing in of WDB Officers 2023-25
• Presentation and potential approval of PY 23 Budget
• Potential award of One Stop Operator Contract
• Discussion of WIOA Local Governance, Local Plan, and Planned Procurements

The Board approved the PY 23 Budget and the award of the One Stop Operator Contract. The meeting also included the swearing-in of new and reappointed members and officers for 2023-2035.

• Approved PY 23 Budget
• Awarded One Stop Operator Contract (Resolution PY-23-01-R)
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2023 and April 25, 2023 meetings
• Swore in new and reappointed members and officers for 2023-2035

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board

The Board will review farmland preservation application statuses and continue a Right to Farm hearing regarding property in Monroe Township. The meeting also includes consideration of a resolution for special occasion events on preserved farmland.

• Continuation of Right to Farm Hearing for 424 Hoffman Station Road, Monroe Township
• Review of Farmland Preservation Applications status
• Resolution regarding Special Occasion Events (SOEs) on Preserved Farmland Process

The Board approved a resolution establishing a review process for Special Occasion Events (SOEs) on preserved farmland, delegating application review to the County Office of Planning staff. The board also approved the meeting minutes from January 11, 2023.

• Approved resolution for Special Occasion Events (SOEs) on Preserved Farmland process
• Approved minutes of the January 11, 2023 meeting

MCIA Board Meeting

The Board approved a contract for auditing services related to the Helix project and authorized representatives for the state SAGE grant system. The Board also approved the payment of expenses totaling $4,428,387.83.

• Approved contract with PFK O’Connor Davies LLP for Helix project bond letters, not to exceed $60,000 (Unanimous)
• Authorized John DeLorenzo and William Brennan as SAGE Program Administrators and Richard Galati as a contractor/user (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenses totaling $4,428,387.83 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0, 2 abstentions)

SWAC meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council will hold a virtual meeting to review agency reports and division updates. The agenda includes reports from the Division of Solid Waste Management, DEP, MCUA, and the Environmental Division.

• Division of Solid Waste Management Report
• MCUA report on Middlesex County Landfill
• Environmental Division - Solid Waste Enforcement report
• DEP report
• MCIA report

The Council re-elected its current slate of officers and approved the minutes from the March 14, 2023 meeting. The Division of Solid Waste Management reported a trend of lower participation in shredding and hazardous waste events.

• Re-elected Neil Blitz (Chairperson), Gary Sondermeyer (First Vice Chairperson), and Erin Maguire (Second Vice Chairperson)
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted excused absence requests for seven individuals (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing various subdivision and site plan applications across several municipalities. The agenda includes discussions on minor and major subdivisions, as well as numerous site plan proposals ranging from industrial warehouses to school fields.

• Release of performance guarantees for QuickChek in Sayreville
• Minor subdivision sketch plats for EOM 538 R 34 LLC (Old Bridge) and Woodbridge Green Street 500 LLC (Woodbridge)
• Major subdivision preliminary applications for 149 Joseph Street (East Brunswick) and Monroe Logistics Center II (Monroe)
• Site plan for East Brunswick High School Softball and General Purpose Fields
• Site plan for Colgate Palmolive Solar Energy in Piscataway

The Committee granted conditional approvals, full approvals, or extensions for various subdivision and site plan applications across several municipalities. The board also approved the return of a performance guarantee for a QuickChek location in Sayreville.

• Approved return of performance guarantee for QuickChek, Sayreville
• Conditionally approved subdivisions for EOM 538 R 34 LLC (Old Bridge), Woodbridge Green Street 500 LLC, Red Oak Construction LLC (East Brunswick), and Orion II Monroe 8A Logistics Center II (Monroe)
• Approved site plans for 6 Joanna Court (East Brunswick), AK Edison LLC (Edison), and Metuchen Switch MTF (Edison)
• Approved site plans for 311 and 315 Enterprise Drive Loading Docks (Plainsboro)
• Conditionally approved site plans for Sampaul Professional LLC (Carteret), East Brunswick High School fields, Iselin Christian Assembly (Edison), and others
• Granted 30-day extensions for The Green at Old Bridge, 116 South Main Street (Cranbury), and several other projects
• Designated site plans as Exempt for 89 Bayard LLC (New Brunswick), Kelly Construction (Piscataway), and Mazza Urban Renewal (Woodbridge)
• Approved minutes of June 13, 2023

WDB Literacy Committee Meeting

The committee will review minutes from the March 14, 2023 meeting and receive updates from Middlesex College, libraries, and other literacy agencies. The agenda also includes recaps of the LiteracyNJ and NJALL conferences.

• Review of March 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Updates from libraries and WLL
• LiteracyNJ Conference recap
• NJALL Conference recap

The committee approved the minutes from the March 14, 2023 meeting and updated its membership. Members provided reports on literacy grants, enrollment trends, and program performance across county agencies.

• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Appointed Richard Roy as Middlesex College representative

MCIA Board Meeting

The Board approved a consent agenda including an application to the Local Finance Board for bond issuance and a funding agreement for the Community Innovation and Opportunity project. The Board also approved the May 10, 2023, meeting minutes and payment of expenses.

• Approved application to Local Finance Board for bond issuance up to $11.5M (Unanimous)
• Approved funding agreement with Middlesex County for Community Innovation and Opportunity project (Unanimous)
• Approved contract for Workers Compensation Defense Counsel legal services (Unanimous)
• Approved contract for gate access entrance services at Carteret Parking Garage (Unanimous)
• Approved contract for additional recording security cameras at Carteret Parking Garage (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenses (Unanimous)
• Approved May 10, 2023, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The committee will review and discuss multiple site plan applications from municipalities across Middlesex County, including proposed warehouses, retail developments, and other projects.

• Release of performance guarantees for Cranbury Logistics Yard (Cranbury)
• Sketch plats for Monroe Logistics Center II in Monroe
• Final subdivision application for Old Bridge Pointe in Old Bridge

The Committee approved several site plans and one final subdivision application. It also granted 30-day extensions for numerous pending projects and authorized the return of five performance guarantees.

• Approved Old Bridge Pointe final subdivision (OB-SUB-1331)
• Approved site plans for 450 Blackhorse Lane, Prestige Commerce Center, and T-Mobile 1551 S. Washington Avenue
• Conditionally approved site plans for Proposed Warehouse Redevelopment (Cranbury), Cranbury Home Depot, and 797 New Durham Road
• Granted exempt site plan status to 120-126 North Avenue, 219 Redmond Street, and Saii Pariwar Temple
• Approved return of performance guarantees for Cranbury Logistics (Site and Traffic), Markim Developers LLC, McDonald’s Corporation, and FP Port Reading LLC
• Granted 30-day extensions for 14 different subdivision and site plan applications
• Approved minutes of April 11, 2023 and May 09, 2023

Planning Board

The Planning Board will receive a presentation regarding the Southern Middlesex County Freight Movement Study. The meeting also includes updates on summer meeting schedules and reports from the Development Review Committee and engineering staff.

• Presentation: Southern Middlesex County Freight Movement Study
• Action Item: Status of July 11 and August 08 summer meetings
• Development Review Committee Report
• Staff Report from Supervising Engineer

The Planning Board accepted the findings of the Southern Middlesex County Freight Movement Study, which includes over 60 recommendations for truck movement and neighborhood protection. The Board also approved previous meeting minutes and adjourned its July and August 2023 sessions.

• Approved minutes of March 14, 2023
• Approved minutes of April 11, 2023
• Accepted Interim Planning Director's report
• Adjourned July 11 and August 08, 2023 meetings (subject to recall)
• Accepted Southern Middlesex County Freight Movement Study report
• Accepted Development Review Committee report
• Accepted Transportation and Mobility staff report

Board Meeting & Mail-in Ballot Hearing

The Middlesex County Board of Elections met on June 6, 2023. The agenda included the adoption of minutes from the May 4, 2023, meeting and provided space for commissioner and public comments.

• Adoption of the May 4, 2023, Board Meeting minutes

The Board of Elections reviewed and voted on the status of mail-in ballots, rejecting those with missing certifications, late party changes, or incorrect party declarations. The Board also decided to reject ballots with printed signatures if cure letters are not returned. One Democrat marked ballot was accepted by a 4-2 vote.

• Approved May 4, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Rejected Democrat mail-in ballots for missing ballots, late party changes, missing certifications, incomplete IDs, wrong party declarations, and bearer errors (6-0)
• Rejected Republican mail-in ballots for missing ballots, missing certifications, incomplete bearer portions, wrong party declarations, late party changes, and wrong party votes (6-0)
• Accepted one Democrat marked ballot (4-2)
• Rejected seven Republican marked ballots
• Rejected 15 Democrat marked ballots
• Approved rejection of ballots with printed signatures/missing signatures if cure letters are not returned (6-0)
• Rejected 42 Democrat and 6 Republican ballots due to signature mismatch

Mail-in & Prov Ballot Challenge Notice - Primary Election

The Board of Elections reviewed and voted on the rejection of various post-election mail-in and provisional ballots based on staff recommendations. The Board also ruled on a specific provisional ballot challenge and established a process for ballots with missing or printed signatures.

• Rejected post-election mail-in ballots for missing ballots, wrong party declarations, late party changes, and incomplete IDs (6-0)
• Rejected marked post-election mail-in ballots (6-0)
• Rejected provisional ballots for wrong party, missing ballots, late party changes, incomplete certifications, and other registration errors (6-0)
• Rejected a provisional ballot where a voter cast two ballots due to poll worker error (4-2)
• Accepted a challenged provisional ballot for Amit Deshpande after verifying registration since 2015 (6-0)
• Approved rejection of ballots with missing or printed signatures if cure letters are not returned (6-0)
• Rejected 10 and accepted 3 ballots where signatures did not match (6-0)

MCIA Board Meeting

The Board approved a consent agenda including insurance procurement for Roosevelt Care Center and a resolution for the payment of expenses. The board also received progress reports on several county infrastructure and facility projects.

• Approved insurance for Roosevelt Care Center from TDC and Starstone not to exceed $707,389.00 (5-0)
• Approved payment of expenses totaling $4,376,423.90 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 12, 2023 meeting (5-0)

WDB Abilities Committee Meeting

The committee will review minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting and debrief the April 26 event regarding autism and the workforce. The agenda also includes updates on the Mission and Vision Survey.

• Debrief of April 26 'Autism and the Workforce: Fitting the Puzzle Pieces Together' event
• Updates on Mission and Vision Survey

The committee approved the minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the planning, speaker recruitment, and marketing for virtual events scheduled for February, March, and April 2023.

• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing multiple new business applications, including major subdivision proposals in Monroe and Old Bridge. The committee is also reviewing 17 site plan applications across various municipalities.

• Preliminary application for Monroe Logistics II in Monroe
• Preliminary application for The Green at Old Bridge in Old Bridge
• Preliminary application for Morris Habitat 200 Morris Lawrence Parkway in Old Bridge
• Site plan for BJ’S Wholesale Club, Inc. in Edison
• Site plan for Ryders Lane Apartments in Milltown

The committee granted approvals and conditional approvals for several development projects, including BJ'S Wholesale Club and Rosewell Street. Multiple other applications received 30-day extensions, and three performance guarantees were returned.

• Approved BJ’S Improvements site plan (ED-SP-1227)
• Approved Rosewell Street site plan (SA-SP-1304)
• Conditionally approved Morris Habitat 00 Lawrence Parkway Subdivision (OB-SUB-1247)
• Conditionally approved Arnold Garcia site plan (NB-SP-1224)
• Conditionally approved Peter & Alison Tverdov site plan (NB-SP-1288)
• Conditionally approved Morris Habitat 200 Lawrence Parkway site plan (OB-SP-1246)
• Conditionally approved Verizon Wireless site plan (SP-SP-1236)
• Returned performance guarantees for Monroe Solar Farm, Sign Brothers LLC, and PSE&G

Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association

The association will hold a reorganization meeting to elect its Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. The agenda also includes a presentation titled 'What’s in Your Water?' by the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership and Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Resolution of 2023/2024 regular meeting schedule
• Presentation: 'What’s in Your Water?' by Heather Fenyk and Michele Bakacs
• Middlesex County Office of Planning Staff Report

The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association held a reorganization meeting, electing Allan Williams as Chairperson, Dawn Gardella-Corcoran as Vice Chair, and Bill Schultz as Secretary. The board also unanimously approved the 2023-2024 schedule of regular meeting dates. A presentation on water quality monitoring was given, and the board discussed the status of a sewer service area amendment for Edgewood Properties.

• Elected Allan Williams as Chairperson (voice vote, one abstention)
• Elected Dawn Gardella-Corcoran as Vice Chair (voice vote, two abstentions)
• Elected Bill Schultz as Secretary (voice vote, one abstention)
• Approved 2023-2024 Regular Meeting Dates schedule (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 10, 2022 meeting (vote with six abstentions)

May Board Meeting

The Board of Elections will meet to adopt minutes from previous April and May 2023 meetings. The agenda also includes administration reports and a discussion regarding the Jamesburg map.

• Adoption of April 4, 2023 Board Meeting minutes
• Adoption of April 25, 2023 New Brunswick Mail-in Ballot Hearing minutes
• Adoption of May 1, 2023 Post-Election and Provisional Ballot Hearing minutes
• Jamesburg Map discussion

The Board of Elections approved moving the Old Bridge Ward 2 District 7 polling location from the George Bush Senior Center back to Plaza Grande by a 3-2 vote. They also approved correcting Jamesburg street district assignments and the minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved minutes of April 5, April 25, and May 1 meetings (5-0)
• Approved moving Old Bridge Ward 2 District 7 polling place back to Plaza Grande (3-2)
• Approved Jamesburg street district corrections (5-0)

Workforce Development Board of Middlesex County

The Board is scheduled to discuss WIOA local governance, regional/local plan updates, and member recruitment. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Cancer Institute of New Jersey and a Department of Economic Development update.

• Nomination and election of officers
• WIOA Local Governance discussion
• Regional/Local Plan Update discussion
• Board membership updates including reappointments, resignations, and nominations

The Board voted to conduct officer elections electronically via email because a quorum was not present. A motion to accept the consent agenda was made but was non-binding due to the lack of a quorum. The Board discussed ongoing RFP processes for the One Stop Operator and regional workforce planning.

• Approved motion to table officer elections and conduct them via email
• Consent agenda vote deemed non-binding due to lack of quorum

Mail-in & Prov Ballot Challenge Notice - New Brunswick School Board Election

The Board of Elections voted to reject three mail-in ballots and conditionally reject three others pending cure letters. The Board also approved a polling place change in Middlesex Borough but declined a request to move a polling site in Old Bridge.

• Rejected 2 ballots with no enclosure and 1 marked ballot (4-0)
• Rejected 1 ballot with missing signature and 2 with printed signatures, pending cure letters (4-0)
• Approved moving Middlesex Borough polling place from American Legion Post 306 to the Recreation Center (5-0)
• Denied request to move Old Bridge Ward 2 District 7 from George Bush Senior Center to Plaza Grande

MCIA Board Meeting

The Board approved the transfer of a small triangular parcel of land not needed for the Blanquita Valenti Community School project back to its original donor. The Board also approved the payment of expenses and the minutes from the March 8, 2023 meeting.

• Approved transfer of a small triangular piece of property (approx. 0.25 acres) to New Brunswick Jersey Urban Renewal Retail, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenses totaling $4,354,170.46 (Unanimous)
• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Majority vote; Chairman Nolan abstained)

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing several new subdivision applications and site plans across various municipalities. The agenda also includes the release of performance guarantees for three existing projects.

• Site plan for 283 Prospect Plains Road solar facility in Cranbury
• Site plan for EWR5 ALPR Amazon.com Services Implementation LLC in Woodbridge
• Site plan for Chick-Fil-A in South Plainfield
• Minor subdivision sketch plat for 669 Roosevelt Avenue in Carteret
• Release of performance guarantees for Lotus Medical Plaza, Middlesex Urban Renewal, and Tractor Supply Company

The Committee granted conditional or full approval for several site plans and solar projects across multiple municipalities. It also approved the return of performance guarantees for three developments and granted 30-day extensions for various other applications.

• Approved site plans for Dayton 2 (231 Herrod Blvd.), 100 Middlesex Center Rooftop Solar Facility, and EWR5 ALPR Implementation
• Conditionally approved site plans for 669 Roosevelt Avenue, 1 Holmes Street, and two Park Avenue Solar Solutions projects in Cranbury
• Conditionally approved site plans for Tile Works, Tropical Cheese Industries, Inc, Piscataway Dev LLC, and Chick-Fil-A South Plainfield
• Granted Exempt Site Plan status to SRV Dunellen LLC and Reliance Adult Day Care Inc.
• Approved return of performance guarantees for Lotus Medical Plaza, Middlesex Urban Renewal, and Tractor Supply Company
• Granted 30-day extensions for Monroe Logistics II, The Green at Old Bridge, and Morris Habitat for Humanity
• Granted 30-day extensions for 797 New Durham Road, Ryder’s Lane Apartments, and Central Jersey Storage, LLC
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review action items including the Middlesex County Zero-Emission Transition Plan. The meeting also includes reports on sustainability, resiliency, transportation, and mobility.

• Middlesex County Zero-Emission Transition Plan action item
• Sustainability and Resiliency staff report
• Transportation and Mobility staff report

The Planning Board approved a transition plan to convert the county fleet to zero-emission vehicles to qualify for federal grant funding. The board also accepted reports on monthly development activity, flood mitigation grants, and transportation safety awards.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-07 endorsing the Zero-Emission Transition Plan (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 14, 2023
• Accepted March 2023 Monthly Development Activity report
• Accepted Sustainability and Resiliency staff report
• Accepted Transportation and Mobility staff report

April Board Meeting

The Board of Elections will review the minutes from March meetings and discuss early voting polling locations. The board also scheduled an executive session regarding poll workers.

• Adoption of March meeting minutes
• Discussion on early voting polling locations
• Executive Session regarding poll workers

The Board approved the use of 10 early voting locations from the 2022 General Election. Members and staff discussed connectivity issues, equipment placement, and poll worker training for the upcoming Primary Election.

• Approved March Board Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 10 early voting polling locations used in 2022, including Minnie Veal Community Center in Edison (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session at 6:05 p.m. (6-0)

MCIA SPECIAL MEETING

The Middlesex County Improvement Authority approved a resolution to add NW Capital Markets Inc. as an underwriter for revenue bonds. These bonds finance a medical and technological research building in New Brunswick for NJ Innovation Associates Urban Renewal LLC.

• Approved appointment of NW Capital Markets Inc. as an additional underwriter for revenue bonds not to exceed $735,000,000 (Unanimous)

WDB Literacy Committee Meeting

The committee will conduct introductions and review minutes from the September 13, 2022, and December 13, 2022, meetings. The agenda includes updates from libraries, WLL, and other literacy agencies.

• Review of September 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of December 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Updates from libraries and literacy agencies

The committee approved the minutes from the September 13, 2022, and December 13, 2022, meetings. The remainder of the session consisted of agency updates regarding pre-school expansion, library grants, and adult literacy programs.

• Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes

SWAC meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council will meet virtually to review reports from various agencies. The agenda includes updates from the Division of Solid Waste Management and several agency reports.

• Division of Solid Waste Management Report
• DEP report
• Environmental Division - Solid Waste Enforcement report
• MCIA report
• MCUA report on Middlesex County Landfill

The Solid Waste Advisory Council approved the minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting. The Division of Solid Waste Management provided updates on upcoming hazardous waste and paper shredding events. No new or old business was conducted.

• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved excused absence request for Mr. Soares (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board will review previous meeting minutes and receive a report from the Planning Director. A public hearing regarding an amendment to the Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Quality Management Plan for the Hidden Meadows Residential Subdivision has been postponed.

• Public Hearing: Endorsing the Hidden Meadows Residential Subdivision (Portion) Block 106.51, Lots 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 Amendment to the Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Quality Management Plan - POSTPONED

The board postponed the public hearing regarding the Hidden Meadows Residential Subdivision amendment to the Water Quality Management Plan. The board approved the January 10, 2023 meeting minutes and accepted reports from the Planning Director and the Development Review Committee.

• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted Planning Director's report
• Accepted Development Review Committee report
• Postponed public hearing for Hidden Meadows Residential Subdivision (Block 106.51, Lots 21-26)

Mail-in & Provisional Ballot Challenge Notice - Monroe & Woodbridge Special School Election

The Board of Elections reviewed and voted on mail-in ballots recommended for rejection for the Monroe and Woodbridge special school elections. The board voted to reject ballots with missing certifications, incorrect ballots, and marking errors. Ballots with missing or printed signatures were rejected unless a cure letter is returned by the voter.

• Rejected 51 ballots for no enclosure, missing certification, incomplete ID, incomplete bearer portion, or wrong ballot (5-0)
• Rejected 2 marked ballots (5-0)
• Rejected ballots with missing or printed signatures if cure letters are not returned (5-0)
• Rejected 8 Monroe ballots for signatures that did not match cure letters
• Rejected 8 Woodbridge ballots for signatures that did not match cure letters

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review various new business items including subdivision applications and site plans across several municipalities. These discussions include projects in Monroe, Old Bridge, North Brunswick, Sayreville, and Woodbridge.

• Sketch Plats: Apple Realty, LLC (Monroe), Monroe Logistic II (Monroe), and WHA-Green Oak (Woodbridge)
• Preliminary Subdivisions: The Green at Old Bridge (Old Bridge), Phase 1F Mainstreet (North Brunswick), JBN Subdivision (Old Bridge), and Morris Habitat (Old Bridge)
• Final Subdivisions: Ranchwood Estates (Edison), Phase 1F Mainstreet (North Brunswick), and Macedonia (Piscataway)
• Site Plans: Cranbury Station Road (Cranbury), 2670 Rt.130 (Cranbury), Lepore (Metuchen), Ryders Lane Apartments (Milltown), Central Jersey Storage (Monroe), Proposed Medical Office (Monroe), 840 Route 33 (Monroe), Heliodoro, LLC (New Brunswick), Phase 1F Mainstreet (North Brunswick), The Green at Old Bridge (Old Bridge), Woodhaven Village Parcel (Old Bridge), Morris Habitat (Old Bridge), 212, 214 & 216 Ernston Road (Sayreville), Proposed Self Storage (Sayreville), Animal Hospital of Sayreville (Sayreville), Lot 15 (Sayreville), Monroe Logistics II (South Brunswick), STERIS (South Plainfield), WHA-Green Oak Phase 1 & 2 (Woodbridge), and Eternal India (Woodbridge)
• Site Plan: Alba Medical Management (Woodbridge)

The Committee granted approvals and conditional approvals for several subdivision and site plan applications across multiple municipalities. Several other projects were granted 30-day extensions. The minutes from January 10, 2023, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Phase 1F Mainstreet North Brunswick subdivision (NO-SUB-1223 and NO-SUB-1216)
• Approved Ranchwood Estates subdivision in Edison (ED-SUB-1245)
• Approved Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church subdivision in Piscataway (PI-SUB-1261)
• Conditionally approved Apple Realty, LLC (MO-SUB-1272) and WHA-Green Oak (WO-SUB-1234)
• Conditionally approved site plans for Cranbury Station Road Flex Warehouses and Lepore Realty LLC
• Granted 30-day extensions for Monroe Logistic II, The Green at Old Bridge, and Morris Habitat
• Designated 2670 Rt.130, Animal Hospital of Sayreville, and Eternal India as Exempt Site Plans
• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

MCIA Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Improvement Authority approved over $4.2 million in expenses and a settlement payment for a lawsuit involving the Roosevelt Care Center-Edison. The board also designated representatives for the Middlesex County Joint Health Insurance Fund.

• Approved $4,224,800.11 for payment of expenses (unanimous)
• Approved settlement payment not to exceed $33,577.50 for Estate of Jeanne Lausmohr v. Roosevelt Care Center-Edison (unanimous)
• Designated Donna Smith, John DeLorenzo, and William Brennan as representatives to the Middlesex County Joint Health Insurance Fund (unanimous)
• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

WDB Business Strategies Sub Committee

The committee reviewed 2023 labor market information and US Department of Labor guidance on job quality measurement. No substantive votes were taken as the November meeting minutes were tabled due to insufficient attendance.

• Tabled approval of November Meeting Minutes due to insufficient attendance

Swearing In, Reorg & Regular Meeting

The Middlesex County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting following its reorganization, with old business including a gated community polling notice and a board calendar date change. New business covers redistricting and district line corrections for Old Bridge, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, and Sayreville, as well as a preliminary discussion on early voting polling locations.

• Old Bridge Redistricting and District Line Corrections for New Brunswick, North Brunswick, and Sayreville
• Early Voting Polling Locations – Preliminary Discussion
• Gated Community with Polling Location Notice
• Board Calendar - April Board Meeting Date Change

The Board of Elections held a reorganization meeting to appoint its officers. Sylvia Engel was elected Chairman and Daniel E. Frankel was elected Secretary and Commissioner of Registration.

• Elected Sylvia Engel as Chairman (6-0)
• Elected Daniel E. Frankel as Secretary, Commissioner of Registration (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Planning Board's Development Review Committee will consider 23 site plans and subdivisions, including an Amazon delivery station in Monroe and a warehouse project in Cranbury. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment on listed resolutions.

• SNJ2 Delivery Station (Amazon.com LLC) in Monroe – major site plan review
• Cranbury Station Road Flex Warehouses in Cranbury – site plan
• The Green at Old Bridge (Alfieri-Old Bridge Associates) – preliminary major subdivision
• Vermella - New Brunswick (NB Urban Renewal) – final amended subdivision
• Release of performance guarantees for Cranbury Commons, Hilltop Manor, and 99 Lincoln Boulevard

Planning Board

The board will consider a resolution to appoint Development Review Committee alternates and receive annual and monthly reports from the committee. Staff will also present on sustainability and resiliency. The agenda is largely procedural with no major action items.

• Resolution 2023-05.1: Development Review Committee alternates
• 2022 Annual Report of the Development Review Committee
• January 2023 Report of the Development Review Committee
• Staff report on sustainability and resiliency

The Board approved an amended resolution regarding the designation of qualified professionals and alternates for the Development Review Committee. The Board also accepted the Planning Director's report, the 2022 Annual Report, and the Sustainability and Resiliency staff report.

• Approved Resolution 2023-05.1 regarding Development Review Committee alternates (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 13, 2022
• Accepted Planning Director's report
• Accepted 2022 Annual Report and January 2023 Report from the Development Review Committee
• Accepted Sustainability and Resiliency staff report

MCIA Board Meeting

The Board approved the issuance of revenue bonds to finance a 12-story medical and technological research building in New Brunswick. Other actions included approving a software contract for bond tracking and authorizing over $3.8M in expenses.

• Approved issuance of revenue bonds not to exceed $735,000,000 for NJ Innovation Associates Urban Renewal LLC (unanimous)
• Approved review of Local Finance Board findings regarding CIP Bonds 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract with Fifth Asset, Inc. d/b/a DebtBook starting March 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenses totaling $3,801,168.62 (unanimous)
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (majority vote)

WDB Abilities Committee

The committee is reviewing previous minutes and preparing for several upcoming events. Discussion includes two scheduled Zoom events regarding inclusion and updates on Autism Awareness Month activities.

• February 15 'Beyond the ADA: Disabled Voices in the Conversation about Inclusion' Zoom event
• March 15 'Beyond the ADA: (Part 2, employer-and-resource-agency-led)' Zoom event
• April Event Subcommittee Activities regarding Autism Awareness Month
• Mission and Vision Survey updates

The committee approved the minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the coordination of three virtual events scheduled for February, March, and April 2023, and identified potential new members for the committee.

• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting
• Decided April 26 event will be fully virtual

February Board Meeting

The Board of Elections will meet to adopt previous meeting minutes and address several new business items. Discussion topics include poll worker training, gated community contracts, and partisan appointment processes.

• Adoption of January 5, 2023, and January 24, 2023, meeting minutes
• Poll Worker Training Class discussion
• Gated Community Draft Contract review
• Discussion on Law and Process of Partisan Appointments of Poll Clerks
• South Brunswick Republican Committee G122 Complaint Review

The Board approved the amended minutes from January 5, 2023, and the January 24, 2023, South River mail-in ballot hearing minutes. Members discussed poll worker training, gated community access, and partisan appointment laws, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved January 5, 2023 amended board meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved January 24, 2023 South River mail-in ballot hearing minutes (6-0)
• Agreed to issue annual notices to gated communities regarding polling place access

Middlesex County Ethics Board Reorganization 2023

The Middlesex County Ethics Board is meeting for its annual reorganization. The agenda includes electing officers, appointing legal counsel, and setting meeting dates for the year. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Election of officers for 2023
• Appointment of legal counsel
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2022
• Setting time and date of future meetings

The Board held its reorganization meeting to elect leadership and establish its 2023 schedule. The board appointed independent legal counsel and adopted Robert's Rules of Order.

• Appointed Anthony B. Vignuolo, Esq. or designee as Independent Legal Counsel (unanimous)
• Elected David Himelman, Esq. as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Albert Muzikar as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Robert Dudash as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted Robert's Rules of Order (unanimous)
• Set 2023 meeting dates for January 31, June 6, and December 5 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 25, 2022 (unanimous)

Workforce Development Board

The Middlesex County Workforce Development Board will hold its quarterly meeting, primarily discussing the mid-year budget review, WIOA local governance, regional/local plans, and PY 2023 performance goals. The agenda includes consent items such as minutes approval and board membership updates. No votes on specific contracts or ordinances are listed.

• Mid-Year Budget Review presentation by Claudia Dorsch
• Discussion of WIOA Local Governance and Regional/Local Plan
• PY 2023 WIOA Performance Goals discussion
• Board membership updates including reappointments and resignations

The Board approved the extension of MOU and IFA partner contracts until December 31, 2023. Members also approved the minutes from the October 25, 2022 meeting and accepted the resignation of Dan Frankel.

• Approved extension of MOU and IFA partner contracts until December 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Dan Frankel from the WDB (Unanimous)

South River Special School Election Mail-in Ballot Hearing

The Middlesex County Board of Elections reviewed staff recommendations to reject specific mail-in ballots. The board voted to reject ballots based on missing enclosures, marking, and signature mismatches.

• Rejected 5 ballots with no ballot enclosed and 1 printed ballot (5-0)
• Rejected 2 marked ballots (5-0)
• Rejected 1 ballot with non-matching signature (5-0)

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board will hold its annual reorganization meeting, electing a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The board will also consider a resolution regarding a commercial farm and agricultural activities determination for a property owned by Richard and James Smentkowski in Monroe Township, in response to a complaint filed by the township.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the board
• Consideration of a resolution on commercial farm and agricultural activities determination for Lots 2.1 and 2.3 in Block 32, Monroe Township, owned by Richard and James Smentkowski
• Status update on Farmland Preservation Applications (see attached matrix)

The Board held its reorganization meeting to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Members approved a resolution designating a specific property in Monroe Township as a commercial farm. Staff provided updates on the FY2024 Planning Incentive Grant and two pending farmland preservation applications.

• Elected James Giamarese as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Robert Von Thun as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Elected Thomas Mancuso as Secretary (6-0)
• Approved minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting
• Approved resolution finding Lots 2.1 and 2.3 Block 32 in Monroe Township is a commercial farm conducting agricultural activities (6-0)

MCIA January 11, 2023 Board Meeting

The Board unanimously approved a set of resolutions, including one to seek conduit financing for the Helix Project. The Board also approved the payment of expenses by a majority vote.

• Approved resolutions, including conduit financing for the Helix Project (unanimous)
• Approved payment of vouchers (majority vote; Commissioner Abbey abstained)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider 19 site plan applications and 2 subdivision proposals across multiple municipalities. No resolutions are listed for addition, amendment, or removal. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Release of performance guarantees for Vintage (East Brunswick) and Scholes Electric (Piscataway)
• Sketch plat for 50 Jersey Avenue redevelopment (New Brunswick)
• Preliminary major subdivision for The Green at Old Bridge (Old Bridge)
• Final subdivision for Serenity Walk (Plainsboro) and Madison Estates (Woodbridge)
• Site plans for WuXi (Cranbury), Target expansions (Milltown, South Plainfield), and Wicoff Elementary School addition (Plainsboro)

The committee approved several site plans and subdivisions in New Brunswick, Plainsboro, and Woodbridge. Multiple projects were granted 30-day extensions, and the committee heard public opposition regarding a proposed community center in Sayreville.

• Approved 50 Jersey Avenue subdivision (NB-SUB-1194)
• Approved Mavis Tire Supply subdivision (NB-SUB-119)
• Approved Serenity Walk Final Subdivision (PL-SUB-1079)
• Conditionally approved Madison Estates subdivision (WO-SUB-1206)
• Approved WuXi | Cedarbrook site plan (CR-SP-1152)
• Approved Target Milltown Drive Up Expansion (MI-SP-1163)
• Approved Scholes Electric, YesPac, Inc., and Wicoff Elementary School Add. Phase 2 site plans
• Granted 30-day extension for 212, 214 & 216 Ernston Road (SY-SP-228)

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, and to approve resolutions for legal counsel, secretary, and the 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and staff reports, with no action items or public hearings on specific development projects.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Resolution 2023-01: Appointment of Planning Board Counsel
• Resolution 2023-02: Appointment of Planning Board Secretary
• Resolution 2023-03: Approval of 2023 Meeting Schedule
• Resolution 2023-04: Approval of 2023 Public Meeting Agendas

The Planning Board elected Matthew Vaughn as Chairperson and Jason Friedman as Vice Chairperson. The board approved five administrative resolutions regarding counsel, the secretary, and the 2023 meeting schedule and agendas. Members also accepted reports on development activity, freight movement, and human service transportation.

• Elected Matthew Vaughn as Chairperson (7-0)
• Elected Jason Friedman as Vice Chairperson (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 Planning Board Counsel (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-02 Planning Board Secretary (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03 2023 Schedule of Meetings (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-04 2023 Public Meeting Agendas (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-05 DRC Alternates for Planning Director and County Engineer (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for September 13, 2022 and October 11, 2022

January Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Board of Elections is holding its January 2023 meeting. The agenda includes adoption of prior meeting minutes, discussion of projected 2023-2024 meeting dates, an election review, and administration reports. No new business items of substance are listed.

• Adoption of minutes from December 13, 2022 Board Meeting
• Discussion of 2023-2024 Projected Board Meeting Dates
• Election Review
• Administration Reports

The Board approved the minutes from December 13, 2022, and adopted the projected meeting dates for 2023-2024. The Board also received a report on the 2022 General Election and heard public testimony regarding polling location connectivity issues.

• Approved December 13, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Adopted 2023-2024 projected board meeting dates, including changing the April meeting from April 6 to April 13 (5-0)