Sussex, NJ

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes, discuss correspondence from the DRBC and DEP, and hear updates on St. Paul's Abbey and the Vernon WMP amendment. The main new business is a site-specific Water Quality Management Plan amendment presentation and review for SMS Hamburg LLC.

• Review of minutes from January 8, 2026
• DRBC notice of applications received Jan-May 2026
• DEP Dynamic Earth LLC Response Action Outcome (02-20-2026)
• DEP Freshwater Wetlands LOI for Andover Well Treatment Plant Upgrade Project Easement
• Site-specific WMP amendment presentation for SMS Hamburg LLC

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to review and approve the minutes from June 25, 2026, and to discuss the Stewardship Grant Program under new business. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, correspondence, public comment, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Stewardship Grant Program
• Review and approval of June 25, 2026 minutes
• Public comment period

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will meet on August 19, 2026, to consider a consent agenda with resolutions for contract modifications, equipment purchases, and budget insertions. Key items include modifications to meal and transportation service agreements totaling over $300,000, and the purchase of vehicles and equipment for county departments. The board will also vote on appointments to advisory committees and several grant awards.

• Contract modifications for home-delivered and congregate meals with Catholic Family & Community Services, Newton Medical Center, and others, totaling over $300,000
• Purchase of two Gravely mini skid steers for $56,228.36, a John Deere tractor with boom mower for $171,466.52, and three Dodge Ram 5500 trucks for $73,057.45 each
• Budget insertions for grants including $250,000 for Prosecutor's Insurance Fraud, $277,946 for Public Health Emergency Preparedness, and $278,260 for Social Services for the Homeless
• Appointments of Ray Vigil to the Community Transit Citizens Advisory Committee and Lee-Ellen Pisauro and Hannah Soutter to the Disability Services Advisory Council
• Proclamations recognizing 100th anniversaries of Northwood Engine Company 2, Andover Borough Fire Department, and Sussex Fire Department

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive the 2026 President's Report, and certify the 2026 tax rate. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2026 regular meeting
• 2026 President's Report (new business)
• 2026 Tax Rate Certification (other business)

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Planning Board's Development Review Committee will review eight applications at its August 17, 2026 meeting. These include preliminary site plans for a bank parking expansion, a 36-unit multifamily development, a 12-lot subdivision, a senior housing redevelopment, a cannabis retail store, and several minor subdivisions. The committee will discuss these proposals and may make recommendations or decisions.

• SPB 2026-043: 36-unit multifamily development (The Woods at Hamburg) at 98 NJ State Highway Route 23, Hamburg Boro/Hardyston Twp., including 1 affordable unit and 91 parking spaces.
• SPB 2026-007: Redevelopment of vacant nursing home into 120 age-restricted units (Live Well Senior Cottages) at 99 Mulford Road, Andover Twp., with 202 parking spaces and two group homes.
• 9(PSP)23: Retail cannabis business (Curiosity Cannabis LLC) at 70-72 Mill Street, Newton Town, including building renovation and driveway reconstruction.
• SPB 2026-040: 12-lot single-family subdivision at 73 Pequest Road, Green Twp., with lots ranging from 2 to 23 acres.
• SPB 2026-042: New employee parking lot (10 spaces) and stormwater basin reconfiguration at 220 Woodport Rd., Sparta Twp., for First Hope Bank.

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to review minutes, hear reports, and discuss farmland preservation and right-to-farm matters. The agenda includes updates on preservation applications, a grant application, and conflict resolutions for local farms. No major decisions are listed; most items are updates or routine approvals.

• SADC Notice of Farmland Preservation - Liss Family Trust - Wantage Township
• SADC Notice of Farmland Preservation - Duncan, Amanda et al. - Wantage Township
• Tranquillity Farms NJATP Grant Application
• Conflict Resolution: Stone Mountain Farm and Amazing Grace Farm
• White Horse Estate LLC (Montague) Green Light Approval & Project Notice Update

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board approved the acceptance of sand for a riding arena and shipping containers for agricultural storage at Amazing Grace Farms, resolving a conflict with Fredon Township. The board also approved the June 15, 2026 minutes and agreed to move forward with a farmland preservation outreach plan.

• Approved acceptance of sand for riding arena and shipping containers for agricultural storage at Amazing Grace Farms (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2026 as presented (5-0)
• Agreed to move forward with Farmland Preservation Process Review outreach plan

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council has cancelled its meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The next meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2026. No other business is listed on this notice.

• August 11, 2026 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, the 2027 proposed budget, and a new hire, and to discuss updates on poll book software, poll worker training, and voting equipment. The board will also enter executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters, and consider grant opportunities for ballot box surveillance and vote-by-mail equipment upgrades.

• Motion to approve 2027 Proposed Budget dated 8/11/26 for submission to County of Sussex
• Motion to approve hiring Karen Houben for NR-5 Part Time Technician and Office Employee
• Poll book software update to version 7.2.9.0 at zero cost before November General Election
• Poll worker training Aug 24-26 at Montague Community Center and Aug 31-Sep 2 at Sandyston Municipal Building, saving $1,000
• Grant applications for ballot box video surveillance and VBM ballot processing equipment upgrade

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 6, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2026.

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026 was cancelled in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The next meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026.

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes and review a waiver request for a property at 402 River Styx Rd. in Hopatcong Borough. No new business or unfinished items are listed, and the meeting follows standard procedural compliance.

• Waiver request for 35(PSP)24-25 American Red Crescent at 402 River Styx Rd., Hopatcong Borough (Highlands Planning Area)

The Planning Board approved the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes and the June 15, 2026 Development Review Committee reports. The board also memorialized a resolution for a property in Fredon Township subject to county and township conditions.

• Approved June 1, 2026 Minutes (6-0)
• Approved June 15, 2026 Development Review Committee Reports (6-0)
• Memorialized Resolution #2026-05 for Jeffrey & Vivian Coulson, Block 1002 Lot 18, CR 618, Fredon Twp (4-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will consider two resolutions at this special meeting: one calling for a full investigation into the improper registration of approximately 6,600 non-citizens to vote in New Jersey, and another opposing recently enacted state laws affecting law enforcement operations and federal-state cooperation. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation and negotiations. No ordinances, contracts, or financial items are on the agenda.

• Resolution requesting independent investigation into improper non-citizen voter registration and calling for additional election safeguards
• Resolution opposing state laws (A4071/S3521, SCS for S3114/S3216/A1743, A4070/S3522, S-5036) that restrict law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities
• Executive session authorized for matters relating to litigation, negotiations, and attorney-client privilege
• No public hearings, consent agenda items, or ordinances scheduled

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to discuss and prepare a public statement regarding the NJMVC error and its impact on voter registration. They will also vote on a $1,313.05 quote to repair eight ExpressVote voting machines. The meeting includes a public comment session.

• Discussion and preparation of public statement on NJMVC error impact on voter registration
• Motion to approve ES&S quote for $1,313.05 to repair 8 ExpressVote voting machines

The Sussex County Board of Elections held a special meeting with no reports, old business, or bill approvals. The board discussed drafting a public statement about the NJMVC error affecting voter registration, with Consultant Ellen Griffiths to align language with the County Clerk and County Counsel. The only formal decision was approving an ES&S quote for $1,313.05 to repair 8 Express Vote voting machines, passed by roll call vote. The meeting adjourned at 4:15 PM.

• Approved ES&S quote for $1,313.05 to repair 8 Express Vote voting machines (roll call vote passed)
• Agreed to prepare a public statement on NJMVC error impact, with Consultant Griffiths to draft language

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026 has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The committee will reconvene on August 27, 2026.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several infrastructure contracts, including roadway engineering and traffic striping. The body is also reviewing FY2026 trail grant applications for multiple municipalities and approving various federal and state grant applications.

• On-call engineering services for Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. in the amount of $489,912.00
• Traffic striping and pavement markings from Denville Line Painting, Inc. for $711,481.41
• FY2026 Trails Grant applications for Byram, Frankford, Franklin, Fredon, Green, Hopatcong, Lafayette, Stillwater, Newton, Vernon, and Wantage
• Contracts for fire suppression and fire alarm services not to exceed $250,000.00 each
• Temporary traffic control measures for gas main installation on CR 611 and sewer upgrades on CR 621

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will review June 15 minutes, receive a report from Rutgers Cooperative Extension, and discuss Right to Farm matters such as commercial farm certification, the SSAMP program, and a conflict resolution case involving Amazing Grace Farms. New business includes a review of the farmland preservation process, and old business covers an update on the Four Seasons of Agriculture program. The meeting will also include public comment and an executive session.

• Commercial Farm Certification (Right to Farm)
• SSAMP (Right to Farm)
• Conflict Resolution – Amazing Grace Farms (Right to Farm)
• Farmland Preservation Process Review (New Business)
• Four Seasons of Agriculture Update (Old Business)

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board approved the Hunts Mill Farm SSAMP Determination Resolution and the Joyce Mooney 8 Year Farmland Preservation Auto Termination. The board also discussed the Stone Mountain Farms conflict resolution, deciding to hold it for 60 days to allow more time for compliance, and reviewed the new Four Seasons of Agriculture website.

• Approved Hunts Mill Farm SSAMP Determination Resolution (4-0)
• Approved Joyce Mooney 8 Year Farmland Preservation Auto Termination (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2026 (4-0)
• Held Stone Mountain Farms conflict resolution for 60 days pending another site visit

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing five preliminary site plans and one major subdivision proposal. These items include new office buildings, a diesel repair expansion, and solar energy projects.

• Preliminary Major Subdivision for 41 new residential lots in Andover Twp. (Tranquility Ridge)
• Preliminary Site Plan for an 8,877 sq. ft. Franklin Mutual Insurance Co. office and 60-car lot in Sparta Twp.
• Preliminary Site Plan for a 13,000 sq. ft. Hammer & Steel Global, LLC office/maintenance building in Lafayette Twp.
• Preliminary Site Plan for three solar canopy arrays at Vernon Township High School
• Preliminary Site Plan for a diesel repair business addition and rental unit in Sandyston Twp.

The Development Review Committee approved a preliminary site plan for solar arrays at Vernon Township High School. A preliminary major subdivision for 41 residential lots in Andover Township was disapproved. Three other preliminary site plans were reviewed with comment.

• Approved solar canopy arrays at Vernon Township High School with comments
• Disapproved preliminary major subdivision for 41 residential lots (Tranquility Ridge)
• Reviewed with comment: Franklin Mutual Insurance Co. office building and parking
• Reviewed with comment: Faber’s Garage, LLC diesel repair addition
• Reviewed with comment: Hammer & Steel Global, LLC office/maintenance building

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will review and potentially approve 2026 municipal tax rates and correct a judgment for the Township of Montague. The agenda lists previous meeting dates and minutes.

• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• 2026 Municipal Tax Rates
• Correct Judgment — Township of Montague (Block 17, Lot 7.03)

The Sussex County Board of Taxation approved the certified 2026 municipal tax rates for three municipalities, allowing tax collectors to begin work. The board also approved a correction to a judgment in Montague Township, changing the block and lot from Block 17, Lot 7.03 Q0051 to Block 17, Lot 17.03, due to a stipulated property qualifying for farmland assessment. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussion of proposed state legislation and an ongoing lawsuit matter.

• Approved 2026 municipal tax rates for three certified municipalities (all in favor)
• Approved correction of judgment in Montague Township, appeal #7D, to Block 17, Lot 17.03 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from May 28, June 3, and June 17, 2026 meetings (all in favor)

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Board of County Commissioners

At its July 8 meeting, the Sussex County Board of Commissioners adopted a series of resolutions authorizing multiple purchases and contracts. The most significant is the $260,625.14 purchase of a wheel loader for the Office of Fleet Management. Other approvals include radio communication equipment for the Sheriff’s Office ($94,639.60), a $145,627 medication‑assisted treatment contract, a $104,097 grant application for a crisis‑intervention program, and a $126,000 dump body and snow‑plow package.

• Wheel loader purchase for Fleet Management – $260,625.14 (JESCO INC.)
• Radio communication equipment for Sheriff’s Office – $94,639.60 (Atlantic Communications)
• FY27 Medication‑Assisted Treatment contract for Sheriff’s Office – $145,627.00
• Grant application to NJ Dept. of Law & Public Safety for SCIP – $104,097.00
• Single‑axle dump body, snow plow and salt spreader for Fleet Management – $126,000.00

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to discuss the post-election summary analysis, approve meeting minutes and invoices, and address operational matters including a timeline for a new machine warehouse, new computers, and poll worker training. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and security matters. The public may comment on agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2026 meeting
• Approval of invoices #2485-2487 totaling $907.50 to Gary Kraemer, Attorney at Law
• Discussion of timeline for new machine warehouse (county decision pending)
• Discussion of new computers for back office
• Discussion of poll worker training schedule for late August at Sussex County Community College

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved payment of three legal invoices totaling $907.50 to Gary Kraemer, Attorney at Law, with a roll call vote. The board also entered and exited executive session for personal, legal, and security matters, and approved the June 12, 2026 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates on election logistics.

• Approved payment of invoices #2485, #2486, #2487 totaling $907.50 to Gary Kraemer (roll call vote)
• Entered executive session for personal, legal, and security matters (voice vote)
• Exited executive session (voice vote)
• Approved June 12, 2026 board meeting minutes (voice vote)

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board will meet on July 6, 2026, primarily to consider and vote on Resolution #2026-05, a waiver request from Jeffrey and Vivian Coulson for property on CR 618 in Fredon Township. The board will also review and approve minutes from prior meetings and receive a division report. Public comment will be taken.

• Resolution #2026-05 for SPB2026-10 – Jeffrey & Vivian Coulson, Block 1002 Lot 18, CR 618 (MM 1-2), Fredon Twp. – waiver request
• Review and approval of minutes from June 1, 2026 (Planning Board) and June 15, 2026 (DRC)

The Sussex County Planning Board approved the updated Farmland Preservation Plan. The board also approved the May 4, 2026 meeting minutes and the Development Review Committee reports. It memorialized Resolutions 2026‑02, 2026‑04, and 2026‑06 and tabled Resolution 2026‑010. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Development Review Committee reports (unanimous)
• Memorialized Resolution 2026‑02 for John & Helen Kuperus (unanimous)
• Memorialized Resolution 2026‑04 for 150 Hampton Twp., LLC (unanimous)
• Memorialized Resolution 2026‑06 for Allgau Investments, LLC (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2026‑010 for John & Vivian Coulson (postponed)
• Approved Sussex County Farmland Preservation Plan Update (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

This meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided. The next meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026.

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 2, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026.

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Advisory Committee will review and approve minutes from May, discuss correspondence regarding the FY2025 Highlands Conservation Act Grant Funding Opportunity, and consider resolutions for grants for a dozen municipalities including Byram, Fredon, Green, and others. There is no new business on the agenda. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom.

• Resolutions for grants for Byram, Fredon, Green, Hopatcong, Lafayette, Newton, Sussex County, Vernon, Wantage, Frankford, Franklin, and Stillwater
• Correspondence - FY2025 Highlands Conservation Act Grant Funding Opportunity

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23 meeting. It reviewed eleven trail grant proposals, gave a positive consensus and directed written resolutions for ten of them. The Sparta Iron Horse Heritage Trail Phase I application was not moved forward. All approved projects received a rubric score and will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Approved April 23, 2026 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved Byram Township Loop Trail grant (score 45)
• Approved Fredon Lodestar Park Trail grant (score 45)
• Approved Green Airport Road Trail grant (score 40)
• Approved Hopatcong Trails Maintenance grant (score 35)
• Approved Newton Multi‑Use Trail Improvements grant (score 45)
• Approved Wantage Papakating and Woodbourne Park Trail grant (score 45)
• Rejected Sparta Iron Horse Heritage Trail Phase I (no forward action)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will consider over two dozen resolutions, including the award of a $4.165 million contract for the Dennis Branch Library addition and renovations, and a $973,450 contract to replace Bridge X-03 on CR 565 in Wantage Township. The board will also vote on appointments to the Planning Board and Mental Health Board, and authorize various grants and purchases. Public comment periods are scheduled for both agenda items and general topics.

• Award of $4,165,000 contract for Dennis Branch Library addition and renovations to Westcraft Builders, Inc.
• Award of $973,450 contract for replacement of Bridge X-03 over Papakating Creek tributary on CR 565 in Wantage Township
• Purchase of four 2026 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles for the Sheriff's Office for $181,662
• Homelessness, homelessness prevention, and Code Blue services contract with NJ Department of Human Services for $278,260
• Appointment of Richard Marra as County Purchasing Agent for a three-year term

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will discuss 2028 reassessment plans for Fredon Township, Ogdensburg Borough, and Sparta Township. They will also hear rescheduled 2026 regular assessment appeal hearings and consider certification of property tax deductions for senior citizens and veterans. Specific appeal cases are scheduled for properties in Newton, Stanhope, Stillwater, and Vernon.

• 2028 Reassessment Discussion for Township of Fredon
• 2028 Reassessment Discussion for Borough of Ogdensburg
• 2028 Reassessment Discussion for Township of Sparta
• 2026 Regular Assessment Appeal Hearings (rescheduled)
• 2026 Certification of Property Tax Deductions for Senior Citizens and Veterans

The Board voted to approve reassessment orders for Fredon Township, the Borough of Ogdensburg, and Sparta Township. It also appointed new municipal assessors for Green, Stillwater, Byram, and Ogdensburg. The 2026 regular assessment appeals for several municipalities were recorded and archived. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved reassessment orders for Fredon, Ogdensburg, and Sparta (motion by Conway, seconded by Ecke, all in favor)
• Appointed Brian Townsend as Assessor for Township of Green, replacing Penny Holenstein
• Appointed Scott Holzhauer as Assessor for Stillwater, replacing Ms. Holenstein
• Appointed Aaron Wilson as Assessor for Township of Byram, replacing Ms. Holenstein
• Appointed Kristen Umansky as Assessor for Borough of Ogdensburg
• Recorded and archived 2026 regular assessment appeals for Andover Township, Newton, Stanhope, Stillwater, and Vernon (available at 3 Spring Street, Suite 301, Newton, NJ 07860)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Crabb, seconded, all in favor)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider several preliminary site plans and minor subdivisions. Key items include redeveloping a vacant lumber yard at 390 Rutherford Ave in Franklin Borough into a four-story, 41-unit multifamily building with 10 affordable units, as well as a proposal in Sussex Borough to convert a garage and home into three apartments. Other items involve minor subdivisions in Wantage and Hardyston townships, and a site plan in Hopatcong Borough for new homes and a commercial boat repair use.

• Preliminary site plan for 41-unit apartment building with 10 affordable units, ground-level parking, EV charging, and stormwater system at 390 Rutherford Ave, Franklin Borough (SPB2026-028)
• Preliminary site plan for conversion of garage and single-family home into three apartments in Sussex Borough (29(PSP)25)
• Preliminary site plan for demolition of four homes and construction of four new single-family homes plus commercial boat repair in Hopatcong Borough (26(PSP)24)
• Minor subdivision of a 28-acre lot to create one new lot and a remainder lot for future residential development in Wantage Township (SPB2026-029)
• Minor subdivision to create two lots and reverse a previous lot consolidation at a cemetery with mausoleum in Hardyston Township (SPB2026-030)

The Development Review Committee approved three preliminary site plans and one minor subdivision, subject to conditions. One application was approved with comment.

• Approved 390 Rutherford Ave, LLC preliminary site plan (Sussex Borough) with comment
• Approved 390 Rutherford Ave, LLC preliminary site plan (Franklin Borough) with comment
• Approved Church of Immaculate Conception minor subdivision (Hardyston Twp.) with comment
• Approved Farmside Real Estate preliminary site plan (Sussex Borough) subject to conditions
• Withheld approval for Bear Pond Cottages preliminary site plan (Hopatcong Borough)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will consider a resolution on the Hunts Mill Farm SSAMP determination and review a site visit regarding a conflict at Stone Mountain Farms. The board also will vote on terminating the Joyce Mooney 8-year farmland preservation agreement. Routine items include approving May meeting minutes and hearing reports from Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

• Hunts Mill Farm SSAMP Determination Resolution
• Stone Mountain Farms site visit review (conflict resolution)
• Joyce Mooney 8 Year Farmland Preservation Auto Termination Resolution
• Four Seasons of Agriculture website update
• Correspondence: Special Occasion Events Annual Report, Sussex CPIG Funding Status

The board approved the Hunts Mill Farm Site Specific Agricultural Management Plan (SSAMP) to construct a 60x40 foot pole barn for agricultural equipment and livestock. They also memorialized Commercial Farm Certifications for Hunts Mill Farm and Amazing Grace Farm. In a conflict resolution, the board required Amazing Grace Farms to convert storage containers to agricultural storage and will request an extension from Fredon Township. Discussion on the Stone Mountain Farms conflict was heard but no formal decision was reached.

• Approved April 20, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Memorialized Hunts Mill Farm Commercial Farm Certification (4-0-2 abstain)
• Memorialized Amazing Grace Farm Commercial Farm Certification (6-0)
• Approved Hunts Mill Farm SSAMP for pole barn construction (5-0-1 abstain)
• Required Amazing Grace Farms convert storage containers to ag storage and board to seek extension letter from Fredon Twp. (6-0)
• Carried Barn View LLC SSAMP application to June 2026 meeting (no vote)
• Heard Stone Mountain Farms conflict resolution; no action taken
• Reviewed freeze crop damage and pesticide certification update (informational)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will vote to certify the official results of the June 2, 2026 Primary Election and approve processing of final Vote-by-Mail cured ballots. The board will also consider approving minutes from the June 9 meeting. No new business is listed.

• Certify June 2, 2026 Primary Official Election results to the Sussex County Clerk
• Processing and tabulating final Vote-by-Mail cured ballots for the June 2 Primary
• Motion to approve the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for agenda items (3 minutes per speaker)
• Executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters

The Sussex County Board of Elections met on June 12, 2026, to approve previous meeting minutes and process mail-in ballots from the June 2nd Primary Election. Following a review of 22 mail-in ballots by Front Office Supervisor Jaclyn Pierson, the Board rejected 21 ballots—three received after the deadline and 18 with unreturned cure letters—and accepted one timely ballot. The Board then voted to certify the official election results dated June 12, 2026, to the Sussex County Clerk.

• Approved the June 9, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes via voice vote.
• Rejected 21 mail-in ballots from the June 2nd Primary Election (3 received after deadline; 18 cure letters not returned).
• Accepted 1 mail-in ballot from the June 2nd Primary Election.
• Certified the June 2, 2026, Primary Official Election results to the Sussex County Clerk via roll call vote.
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:24 PM.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 26-07, which mandates mandatory security screening, including metal detectors, for all visitors attending Board of County Commissioners meetings at the Administrative Center. The board will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions covering professional services contracts, grant awards, vehicle purchases, road closures, and infrastructure agreements.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 26-07 establishing mandatory security screening and metal detectors for visitors to Board meetings
• Professional services agreement with Annmarie Taggart, Esq. for prosecutor's office counsel not to exceed $67,800
• Acceptance of $274,820 Victims of Crime Act grant for victim witness advocacy (V-19-24)
• Purchase of three 2026 Chevy Trax from Pellegrino Chevrolet for $73,095.75
• Award of parking deck repairs at Judicial Center to NJ Strong Builders Construction for $64,138.99