Pennington public meetings in 2025

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss several financial resolutions and a professional services agreement for water system improvements. Two ordinances regarding the message board and fire prevention code have been cancelled and will be re-introduced in January.

• Resolution 2025-12.14: Professional Services Agreement with Martucci Engineering, LLC for PFAS Treatment System Evaluation
• Resolution 2025-12.12: Authorization of budget transfers
• Resolution 2025-12.15: Amendment to Borough Policy and Procedures Manual regarding employee training funding
• Closed session discussion on EMS Services contract negotiations
• Closed session discussion on Borough Attorney contract renewal

Planning / Zoning Board

The Planning/Zoning Board will present the borough’s Affordable Housing Plan and hold a public hearing on it. Residents may comment for up to two minutes. No vote or final decision is listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of Affordable Housing Plan by Jim Kyle
• Public hearing on Affordable Housing Plan
• Opening remarks and public comment period (2‑minute limit per speaker)

The Planning Board and Borough Council presented the Affordable Housing Plan and discussed site recommendations and funding mechanisms. No formal approvals, rejections, or ordinances were adopted. The Board indicated the plan may be adopted on Jan. 14 2026, with council action slated for early 2026. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 8:30 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will approve the November 18, 2025 minutes and consider Application #25-006 concerning window work at 221 S. Main Street, Block 801, Lot 28. Additional agenda items include street trees in the historic district, the 2025 Master Plan’s affordable housing component, and the Preservation NJ membership annual budget. The meeting also allows public comments and discusses a new homeowner letter, a newsletter to property owners, and council liaison matters.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 minutes
• Application #25-006 – windows at 221 S. Main Street, Block 801, Lot 28
• Street trees in historic district
• Review 2025 Master Plan – affordable housing plan
• Preservation NJ membership – annual budget

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It approved the application for new double‑hung windows at 221 S. Main Street and will issue a Certificate of Appropriateness. The commission also unanimously approved allocating $250 in the 2026 budget for Preservation NJ membership. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved windows application for 221 S. Main St.; no objections, CoA to be issued
• Approved $250 Preservation NJ membership in 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to review PSE&G energy efficiency programs and discuss potential 2026 collaborations with the Economic Development Commission. The body will also receive updates on a site planning checklist and a Master Plan community survey.

• Discussion with PSE&G on residential and commercial energy efficiency programs
• Consultation with Economic Development Commission Chair Jason Meyer on 2026 goals
• Update on the EC Site Planning Checklist development
• Planning for January community conversations on rainwater solutions and runoff
• Review of Master Plan Community Survey findings

The Environmental Commission approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. The EC Site Planning Checklist was deferred until January when Andrew Seeder is available. A detailed discussion of the Master Plan community survey was also deferred to a future meeting. The commission then adjourned.

• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Joann, second by Nell, carried)
• Deferred EC Site Planning Checklist to January (pending Andrew Seeder)
• Deferred detailed discussion of Master Plan community survey to a future meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning / Zoning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025 was cancelled. As a result, no agenda items will be considered or decided at this time.

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including police employment and fee changes. The body is also reviewing a community forestry plan and a fence agreement for 16 Queens Lane.

• Ordinance 2025-15: $60,000 supplemental appropriation for Borough owned landfill redevelopment analysis
• Ordinance 2025-14: Standards and procedures for block party approval
• Ordinance 2025-18: Changes to temporary food license fee requirements
• Resolution 2025-12.6: Fence construction agreement at 16 Queens Lane
• Resolution 2025-12.4: Acceptance of the 2026-2035 Community Forestry Management Plan

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session. The purpose of the session is to discuss the 4th Round Affordable Housing Plan under attorney/client privilege.

• Closed session discussion regarding 4th Round Affordable Housing Plan

Borough Council

The Pennington Borough Council will hold public hearings and adopt several ordinances, including a bond ordinance that provides a $60,000 supplemental appropriation for preliminary work on the borough-owned landfill and authorizes $2,508 in bonds. Other items include updates to block party standards, temporary food‑license fees, and the Community Forestry Management Plan for 2026‑2035. The meeting also includes discussion of the 2026 budget process and various work‑session topics.

• Ordinance 2025-15 – $60,000 supplemental appropriation for landfill planning and issuance of $2,508 bonds
• Ordinance 2025-14 – Standards and procedures for approval of block parties
• Ordinance 2025-18 – Amendment to fee requirements for temporary food licenses
• Resolution 2025-12.4 – Acceptance of the Community Forestry Management Plan, 2026‑2035
• Fence Agreement – Ivan Lee – 16 Queens Lane

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will convene to approve minutes from October 21, 2025, and consider a window application at 221 S. Main Street. The agenda includes discussions on municipal historic preservation projects, street trees in the historic district, and updates to the 2025 Master Plan.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 minutes
• Review of window application at 221 S. Main Street
• Discussion on street trees in the Historic District
• Review of 2025 Master Plan Initiative Process
• Update to Areas in Need of Redevelopment

The commission unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes with amendments. Members agreed that the commission meets Certified Local Government requirements and will submit the application to the state office in early December 2025. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Determined commission can submit Certified Local Government application and will send ordinance and survey form to state office (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Pennington Environmental Commission will meet virtually on November 17, 2025. The agenda includes updates on the Site Planning Checklist, the Pennington Arboretum, and planning for a community conversation on stormwater and water conservation. Members will also discuss recycling and greenscaping outreach, wildfire management, and receive updates from borough committees and boards.

• Site Planning Checklist – Next Steps (Andrew S)
• Pennington Arboretum – Updates (Kieran J, Nancy, Joann)
• Preparing for the Next Community Conversations Event: Stormwater & Water Conservation (Kieran/all)
• Recycling & Greenscaping Follow-Through (Kieran/all)
• Wildfire Management – Discussion (Dan/Kieran)

The commission approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to order additional QR codes using ANJEC grant money and to test the ANJEC checklist with a sample project such as a Starbucks location. The board also planned a stormwater community conversation for January 2026, chose not to repeat recycling topics immediately, and will handle wildfire preparedness through communications. Members will email 2026 priority ideas to the commission secretary.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (motion by Joan n, second by Brian, 1 abstention)
• Agreed to order additional QR codes using available ANJEC grant funds
• Decided to test the ANJEC checklist with a sample case (e.g., Starbucks)
• Planned a community conversation on stormwater for January 2026
• Decided not to repeat recycling & greenscaping topics as full sessions
• Will address wildfire preparedness through communications
• Will meet with land‑use staff and the Borough engineer in January
• Members will email 2026 priority themes to Kieran for consolidation

Planning / Zoning Board

The Pennington Planning and Zoning Board will hear an update from the Master Plan Committee and discuss the Land Use Plan Element. The board will also consider a follow‑up to the Fair Share Housing Center’s response to the borough’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. Additionally, members will vote to approve the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes. No other decisions are listed.

• Master Plan Committee update – Land Use Plan Element discussion
• Follow‑up to Fair Share Housing Center response to Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Board unanimously approved the October 8, 2025 minutes with amendments. It voted Yes on a series of zoning proposals, such as creating a combined H‑MU zone, extending the Town Center zone, and allowing accessory dwelling units in R‑80 and R‑100 districts. The Board also approved streamlining zoning application procedures, designating parks and recreation areas as PR, and ordering a study of landfill redevelopment. Two items—zoning changes for the North side of West and East Curlis and detailed ADU provisions for R‑80/R‑100—were tabled.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved combining B‑H, O‑B and Overlay into a single H‑MU zone (Yes)
• Approved extending Town Center zone south to Academy Avenue and adding Block 301 lots 7‑8 (Yes)
• Approved allowing accessory dwelling units in R‑80 and R‑100 zones (Yes)
• Approved zoning parks and recreation areas as PR (Yes)
• Approved streamlining zoning application review and permitting procedures (Yes)
• Approved feasibility study to relocate 15,000 tons of landfill waste (Yes)
• Tabled discussion on North side of West and East Curlis zoning change and R‑80/R‑100 ADU details

Borough Council

The Pennington Borough Council will vote on a series of ordinances, including a bond ordinance that provides a $60,000 supplemental appropriation and authorizes $2,508 in bonds for landfill redevelopment planning. The council will also consider ordinances on block‑party standards, temporary food‑license fees, police lieutenant responsibilities, and compensation rates for borough employees. Several resolutions will be acted upon, covering budget transfers, a surplus‑property auction, lead‑service‑line replacement work, and the renewal of the municipal insurance fund membership. A closed‑session will discuss a property acquisition update, fire‑safety contract negotiations, and privileged attorney‑client matters at 15‑17 N. Main Street.

• Ordinance 2025-15 – $60,000 supplemental appropriation and $2,508 bonds for landfill redevelopment planning
• Ordinance 2025-14 – Standards and procedures for approval of block parties
• Ordinance 2025-18 – Amendment to fee requirements for temporary food licenses
• Resolution 2025-11.7 – Authorization of auction of surplus property via Govdeals, Inc.
• Resolution 2025-11.4 – Renewal of membership in the Mid Jersey Municipal Joint Insurance Fund

Borough Council

The Pennington Borough Council will discuss a special meeting on the 4th Round Affordable Housing Plan and consider a resolution to advertise bids for a lead line replacement project. It will also review a proposal for an operation and maintenance manual for the MS4 stormwater management system and several ordinances, including block parties, food license fees, and electronic signs. Additional agenda items include a bond ordinance for HDRSF supplemental funding and resolutions on surplus property auction, insurance fund renewal, and other administrative matters.

• Resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for Lead Line Replacement Project
• Proposal for Operation & Maintenance Manual for MS4 Stormwater Management (professional services agreement)
• Bond Ordinance – HDRSF Supplemental Funding
• Ordinance – Food License Fees
• Resolution authorizing auction of surplus property via Govdeals, Inc.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will approve the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss several agenda items. The body will review two applications: 25-006 for windows and doors at 221 S. Main Street, and 25-007 for an addition at 141 S. Main Street. Additional topics include Mercer County historic projects, street trees in the historic district, and the 2025 Master Plan Initiative Process.

• Application 25-006 – 221 S. Main Street, Block 801, Lot 28 – windows and doors
• Application 25-007 – 141 S. Main Street, Block 601, Lot 5 – addition
• Discussion of Mercer County municipal historic preservation projects (email)
• Consideration of street trees in the historic district
• Review of the 2025 Master Plan Initiative Process

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from September 22, 2025 with amendments. A motion was passed unanimously (details not specified). The commission agreed the new homeowner letter is sufficient and tasked the secretary with mailing it to new owners. Members will schedule a meeting on Certified Local Government next steps.

• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes unanimously with amendments
• Unanimous motion passed (specific action not detailed in minutes)
• Agreed new homeowner letter is sufficient
• Secretary Robin Tillou to mail new homeowner letters
• Ms. Homel, Mr. Ford, and Chair Holtermann to schedule CLG next‑steps meeting
• Members to attend Borough Council work session on Oct 27 for street‑tree discussion
• Mr. Davis to follow up with Hopewell Valley Historical Society on awards criteria
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Board of Health

The Pennington Borough Board of Health meeting will review a range of old business items, including an environmental commission survey, a landfill redevelopment plan, the opioid settlement fund, avian flu and measles updates, and traffic safety plans. New business will cover a joint board recap, a community facilities and services plan, a board vacancy replacement, 2026 budget request forms, and rabies clinic hours for December 2026. No specific decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Environmental Commission Survey
• Landfill Redevelopment Plan
• Municipal Alliance / Opioid Settlement Fund
• Community Facilities and Services Plan
• 2026 Budget Request Forms

The board approved the June 10, 2025 minutes without dissent. It scheduled a reorganization meeting for January 13, 2026. Board Chair Steve Papenberg announced his resignation effective Dec. 31, 2025 and will recommend a replacement to the mayor. The $95 local Board of Health membership expense was continued for 2026.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Set reorganization meeting for Jan 13, 2026
• Noted Steve Papenberg resignation effective Dec 31, 2025; will recommend replacement
• Continued $95 Local Board of Health membership expense for 2026
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Pennington Borough Environmental Commission will discuss funding needs and priorities for the 2026 budget. The body will also review a site planning checklist and discuss local wildfire mitigation strategies.

• 2026 Budget discussion regarding priorities and funding needs
• Review of ANJEC Environmental Commission Site Planning Checklist
• Wildfire preparedness and local mitigation strategies discussion
• Community Energy Plan update regarding Sustainable Jersey and Hopewell Township
• Pennington Arboretum updates including QR code installation and native plantings

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting, with one member abstaining. It then approved the draft 2026 Environmental Commission budget. Member Emily Broeg resigned, creating a vacancy that the mayor will fill. The commission discussed future work on stormwater, the community energy plan, and other projects.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (Andy J abstained)
• Approved draft 2026 EC budget (motion by Nancy, second by Joann)
• Noted resignation of member Emily Broeg; vacancy to be filled by mayor

Planning / Zoning Board

The Pennington Planning Board will hold a meeting on October 8, 2025, to discuss updates to various elements of the Master Plan, including mobility, utilities, and open space. The board will also review the Fair Share Housing Center's response to the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

• Master Plan Committee updates (Mobility, Utilities, Open Space, etc.)
• Fair Share Housing Center response to Housing Element
• Review of August 13, 2025 minutes
• Letter from Protect our Corner of Pennington Community Group
• Application 25-003 (Pennington School) withdrawn

The Pennington Planning Board unanimously voted to conditionally adopt the Relation to Other Plans element and the revised elements of the Mobility Plan, Utility Services Plan, Community Services and Facilities Plan, Open Space and Recreation Plan, Conservation of Natural Resources Plan, and Green Buildings and Environmental Sustainability Plan. The board also noted that Application 25-003 for the Pennington School gymnasium stairs was withdrawn, requiring no further action. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Conditionally adopt Relation to Other Plans element – unanimous approval
• Conditionally adopt revised Mobility Plan – unanimous approval
• Conditionally adopt revised Utility Services Plan – unanimous approval
• Conditionally adopt revised Community Services and Facilities Plan – unanimous approval
• Conditionally adopt revised Open Space and Recreation Plan – unanimous approval
• Conditionally adopt revised Conservation of Natural Resources Plan – unanimous approval
• Conditionally adopt revised Green Buildings and Environmental Sustainability Plan – unanimous approval
• Application 25-003 Pennington School stairs demo/renovate withdrawn – no board action required

Borough Council

The Pennington Borough Council will consider a series of resolutions, including a shared services agreement with Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1, a grant agreement for the BPU Community Energy Plan, and a supplemental grant application with Excel Environmental Resources. The meeting also includes an ordinance to amend compensation rates for borough officers and employees, and a public hearing on that ordinance. Additional items cover refunds, bill payments, benefit plan changes, equipment purchases, and a paving agreement with Mercer County. A closed‑session will discuss contract negotiations for EMS and fire safety services.

• Ordinance 2025-13 – amendment to set compensation rates for borough officers and employees
• Resolution 2025-10.5 – shared services agreement with Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1
• Resolution 2025-10.6 – execution of grant agreement for BPU Community Energy Plan grant
• Resolution 2025-10.3 – supplemental HDSRF grant application and services agreement with Excel Environmental Resources
• Resolution 2025-10.13 – shared services agreement with Mercer County for paving certain municipal streets

Borough Council

The Pennington Borough Council will consider several items, including a shared services agreement for Emergency Medical Services covering 2025‑2026. The council will also hear a public hearing on Ordinance 2025‑13 to amend the salary ordinance. Additional agenda items include discussions on the Hopewell Fire Department, a supplemental funding application, and a review of municipal fees.

• Discussion of Hopewell Fire Department & Emergency Medical Unit (Jason Read)
• HDRSF Supplemental Funding Application (Ron Harwood)
• Review of Fees (Chico Marciante)
• Ordinance 2025‑13 – Amend Salary Ordinance (public hearing and adoption)
• Resolution 2025‑10.4 – Shared Services Agreement – EMS – 2025‑2026

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider a request for repairs at 12 N. Main Street. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Approval of September 16, 2025 minutes
• Consideration of 25-005 at 12 N. Main Street (Windows and Doors)

The commission voted to approve application 25-005 for windows and doors at 12 N. Main Street after a motion and unanimous vote. The minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved application 25-005 for windows and doors at 12 N. Main St. (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the September 16, 2025 HPC meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet on September 16, 2025 to approve minutes from May 20, 2025 and review a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness application for 12 N. Main Street (windows and doors). The agenda also includes discussion of street trees in the historic district, the History Awards criteria of the Hopewell Valley Historical Society, and updates to the 2025 Master Plan Initiative and Areas in Need of Redevelopment. Public comments are allotted 15 minutes.

• Review Minor Certificate of Appropriateness Application 25-005 for 12 N. Main Street (windows and doors)
• Discuss Street Trees in the Historic District
• Consider Hopewell Valley Historical Society's History Awards Criteria for Historic Preservation
• Review the 2025 Master Plan Initiative Process
• Update to Areas in Need of Redevelopment

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes. It did not approve application 25‑005 for 12 N. Main Street, instead setting a special meeting for September 22, 2025 to obtain a manufacturer’s drawing, detailed dimensions, and a window sample. The commission also scheduled a Certified Local Government subcommittee meeting for September 23, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled special HPC meeting for Sep 22, 2025 to obtain more information on application 25‑005
• Scheduled CLG subcommittee meeting for Sep 23, 2025
• Noted prior approvals of Certificate of Appropriateness applications 25‑001 to 25‑004
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Pennington Environmental Commission will review and vote to approve the draft minutes from the August 2025 meeting. Commissioners will discuss the Site Plan Review Checklist with ANJEC guests and share best‑practice ideas. The commission will debrief the recent Community Conversations on Greenscaping event and consider publicity lessons. Updates will be received from the Borough Council, Green Team, Shade Tree Committee, and Planning Board.

• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Site Plan Review Checklist with ANJEC guests
• Debrief of Community Conversations on Greenscaping
• Committee and liaison updates from Borough Council, Green Team, Shade Tree Committee, and Planning Board

Planning / Zoning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.

Board of Health

The joint meeting of four local health boards will review updates to the Community Health Improvement Plan and Assessment. A presentation on healthy homes and childhood lead exposure will be given. The meeting will end with general discussion and scheduling of future meetings.

• Community Health Improvement Plan / Community Health Assessment updates (presented by Mackenzie Koval, Greater Mercer Public Health Partnership)
• Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead presentation (presented by Cherie Hooks, Energy & Environmental Health Services Manager)
• Meet & Greet (5:45 pm – 6:00 pm)
• General Discussion and upcoming meetings (7:30 pm)
• Announcement of upcoming meeting dates (Oct 21, Oct 29, Nov 10, Nov 12)

Borough Council

The Borough Council Work Session meeting scheduled for August 25, 2025 has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2025 via Zoom.

Environmental Commission

The commission will review a draft environmental checklist for site plan applications and discuss updates to the Master Plan. Members may vote to approve the revised GBESE element. The meeting also includes planning for a greenscaping event and updates on arboretum projects.

• Vote on the revised GBESE element of the Master Plan
• Review of draft Environmental Checklist for Site Plan Applications
• Planning for Greenscaping Event format and speakers
• Status report on Eagle Scout bridge repair and extension at Pennington Arboretum
• Update on Community Energy Plan (CEP) from the Carbon Neutral Working Group

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pennington Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025 was canceled due to lack of business. No decisions or discussions were held.

Planning / Zoning Board

The Pennington Planning/Zoning Board will meet online on August 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM to consider a proposed ordinance that would extend operating hours for licensed cannabis retailers from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The board will also receive updates from the Master Plan Committee on economic development and plan relations, and approve minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting.

• Council Ordinance 2025-12: Amend Section 215-81 to extend cannabis retailer hours to 9:00 PM
• Master Plan Committee update on Economic Development Plan Element
• Master Plan Committee update on Relation to Other Plans Element
• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Board voted unanimously to find no inconsistencies with the Master Plan for Ordinance 2025-12, which extends cannabis retailer hours. It also unanimously conditionally adopted the Economic Development Plan element of the Master Plan. The July 19, 2025 meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Found no inconsistencies with Master Plan for Ordinance 2025-12 (unanimous)
• Conditionally adopted Economic Development Plan element (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss introducing a bond for a garbage truck and a road milling ordinance. The body is also considering the elimination of the Advisory Committee on Housing and Redevelopment and extending cannabis retail hours.

• Ordinance 2025-11: $470,000 appropriation for a garbage truck
• Ordinance 2025-10: $135,000 appropriation for milling and overlaying various streets
• Ordinance 2025-12: Extending licensed cannabis retailer hours from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Resolution 2025-8.3: Eliminating the Advisory Committee on Housing and Redevelopment
• Resolution 2025-8.5: Hiring Trevor J. Carlton as Police Officer

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a work session to discuss infrastructure, public safety, and local business requests. The body is reviewing a tentative agenda that includes a bond ordinance for street repairs and the elimination of the Redevelopment Committee.

• Ordinance 2025-10: $135,000 for milling and overlaying of various streets
• Redevelopment presentation for the Wells Fargo property
• Resolution 2025-8.3 to eliminate the Redevelopment Committee
• Request for outdoor dining from Meraki
• Discussion on Lead Line Replacement Plan and PFAS

Planning / Zoning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss an amendment to the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The board will also receive an update on the Utility Services Plan from the Master Plan Committee.

• Amendment to Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Master Plan Committee update on Utility Services Plan
• Approval of May 14, 2025 minutes
• Approval of June 24, 2025 minutes

The board voted 8‑1 to conditionally adopt the proposed Community Facilities and Services Plan. The May 14, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the June 24, 2025 minutes were approved with one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Conditionally adopt Community Facilities and Services Plan (8‑1)
• Approve May 14, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Approve June 24, 2025 minutes (all voted, Jackson abstained)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning / Zoning Board

The Borough Council and Planning/Zoning Board are meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the 4th Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. This includes a public hearing on amending the Borough Master Plan and a vote on a corresponding spending plan.

• Presentation of 4th Round Housing Plan by Jim Kyle
• Public hearing on Amendment to Borough Master Plan for the 4th Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Resolution to adopt the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Resolution 2025-6.12 to endorse the Housing Plan and adopt the Spending Plan Annexed as Appendix 9

The Pennington Borough Planning Board approved the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan after a public hearing, with a vote of seven ayes, no nays and two abstentions. The Borough Council subsequently endorsed the adopted plan through Resolution 2025‑6.12. The adoption satisfies the borough’s present need of 4 and prospective need of 58 affordable housing units for the Fourth Round.

• Planning Board adopted the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstentions)
• Planning Board directed the Secretary to publish notice of the adoption in the official newspaper(s)
• Planning Board directed the Secretary to send copies of the plan and resolution to the Borough Clerk, Mayor, Council, Mercer County Planning Board, and NJ Office of Planning Advocacy
• Planning Board approved the Fourth Round spending plan annexed as Appendix 9 as the borough’s Fourth Round spending plan
• Borough Council endorsed the adopted Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (Resolution 2025‑6.12)

Planning / Zoning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.

Planning / Zoning Board

The Pennington Planning Board will hold a meeting to consider several action items, including resolutions of memorialization for a subdivision and variances at 12 N. Main Street and a front yard setback variance at 319 Hale Street. The board will also discuss recommendations for a zoning ordinance amendment and new procedures for the Application Review Committee. Public comment for non-agenda items will be heard first.

• Resolution 25-001: Subdivision and variances for 12 N. Main Street (Block 205, Lot 22, TC Zone)
• Resolution 25-002: Front yard setback bulk variance for 319 Hale Street (Block 706, Lot 5, R-80 Zone)
• Consideration of zoning ordinance amendment recommendations (action may be taken)
• Update from Master Plan Committee
• Discussion of new Application Review Committee procedures (action may be taken)

The Pennington Borough Planning Board unanimously approved Resolution 25-001 granting a bulk variance for 12 N. Main Street (Town Center zone) and Resolution 25-002 granting a front‑yard setback bulk variance for 319 Hale Street (R‑80 Residence zone). The board also approved an updated ordinances memo to be forwarded to the Borough Council and adopted new procedures for the application completeness review. All motions passed with no dissent.

• Approved Resolution 25-001 bulk variance for 12 N. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-002 front yard setback bulk variance for 319 Hale Street (unanimous)
• Approved updated ordinances memo to forward to Borough Council (unanimous)
• Approved new procedures for application completeness review (unanimous)

Planning / Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider variance applications for two local properties. The board is also scheduled to conditionally adopt the Community Facilities Element of the Master Plan and discuss zoning ordinance amendment recommendations.

• Front Yard Setback Bulk Variance for 319 Hale Street
• Subdivision and Bulk Variances for 12 N. Main Street
• Conditional adoption of the Community Facilities Element
• Zoning ordinance amendment recommendations
• New procedures for the Application Review Committee

The Board unanimously approved Resolution 25-001 for a bulk variance on 12 N. Main Street and Resolution 25-002 approving a minor subdivision with a D(2) use variance and four bulk variances. The Board also conditionally adopted the Community Facilities and Services Plan. Ordinance amendment recommendations were tabled and new application‑review procedures were adopted.

• Approved Resolution 25-001 (bulk variance for 12 N. Main St) – AYES: Blackwell, Jackson, Kassler‑Taub, Stern, Tracy, Rex, Reilly; NAYS: none
• Approved Resolution 25-002 (minor subdivision, D(2) use variance, 4 bulk variances) – AYES: Blackwell, Jackson, Kassler‑Taub, Tracy, Rex, Reilly; NAYS: none
• Conditionally adopted the Community Facilities and Services Plan – AYES: Blackwell, Caminiti, Davy, Jackson, Kassler‑Taub, Stern, Tracy, Rex, Reilly; NAYS: none
• Tabled zoning ordinance amendment recommendations – no vote recorded
• Adopted new application‑review procedures (Board Engineer to provide memo) – no vote recorded
• Approved March 9 2025 minutes (unanimous) – no dissent recorded
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous) – no dissent recorded

Planning / Zoning Board

The Pennington Planning/Zoning Board will discuss and potentially act on the conditional adoption of the Mobility Plan Element as part of the Master Plan update. Other action items include approval of the 2024 Planning Board Annual Report, minutes from February 12, 2025, and zoning ordinance amendment recommendations. Public comments on non-agenda items will be taken at the start.

• Conditionally adopt the Mobility Plan Element (Master Plan Committee update)
• PB Annual Report 2024 (new business)
• Zoning ordinance amendment recommendations (action may be taken)
• Minutes for approval: February 12, 2025

The Pennington Borough Planning Board conditionally adopted the draft Mobility Plan, which will replace the 1998 Master Plan's mobility element. The board also approved its 2024 annual report, reappointed Robin Tillou as secretary, and discussed zoning ordinance amendments, including allowing only chickens as poultry. The housing plan element of the Master Plan has not yet been produced and is required by June 30, 2025.

• Conditionally adopted the proposed Mobility Plan (unanimous)
• Approved the 2024 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Appointed Robin Tillou as Planning Board secretary for remainder of 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning / Zoning Board

The Pennington Planning/Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed ordinance revisions and a conditional approval of the Historic Preservation Plan. The board is also scheduled to approve minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting and take public comment on items not on the agenda.

• Conditional approval of the Historic Preservation Plan from the Master Plan Committee
• Ordinance revisions under new business
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025 meeting

The Pennington Borough Planning Board conditionally adopted the Historic Preservation Plan (version #5) as the fifth element of the Master Plan, with minor edits to be incorporated later. Ordinance revisions were postponed to March due to an absence. The board also approved the January 8, 2025 minutes with one abstention.

• Conditionally adopted Historic Preservation Plan version #5 (motion passed)
• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, one abstention)
• Postponed ordinance revisions to March meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 8:23 PM

Planning / Zoning Board

The Pennington Planning/Zoning Board will hold its reorganization meeting, electing a chair and vice chair, appointing professional positions (attorney, planner, engineer, secretary), adopting legal newspapers, and approving the 2025 meeting schedule. A regular meeting follows with public comment, a master plan committee update, and approval of November 2024 minutes.

• Oath of office for new members (Classes I–III and Environmental Commission)
• Nomination of Planning Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Resolutions appointing Board Attorney, Borough Planner, Board Engineer, and Board Secretary
• Resolution adopting 2025 meeting dates and official newspapers
• Public comment period and approval of November 13, 2024 minutes

The Pennington Borough Planning Board held its reorganization and regular meeting on January 8, 2025. The board unanimously elected James Reilly as Chair and Andrew Jackson as Vice-Chair, and reappointed the same professionals for 2025: attorney Edwin W. Schmierer, planner James Kyle, engineer Brandon Fetzer, and secretary Kaitlyn Macellaro. The board also approved the 2025 meeting schedule, the Application Review Committee, and the Master Plan Committee. No substantive land-use decisions were made; the meeting was largely administrative.

• Elected James Reilly as Chair and Andrew Jackson as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Reappointed professionals for 2025: attorney, planner, engineer, secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Hopewell Valley News as official newspaper, with Times of Trenton/Trentonian as backup (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Application Review Committee members Reilly, Tracy, Upson (unanimous)
• Reappointed Master Plan Committee members O'Neill, Kassler-Taub, Jackson, Stern (unanimous)
• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)