Pennington, NJ
PenningtonNJ averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$608,200 Typical home value $686,694 +1.4% yr/yr · +31.7% 5-yr
Próximas reuniones
Mon Aug 31, 2026
Borough Council
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BOROUGH COUNCIL WORK SESSION - AUGUST 31, 2026
AGENDA
Monday, August 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Online via Zoom
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call - Borough Clerk - GP Caminiti
Angarone; Chandler; Kassler-Taub; Rubenstein; Stern; Valenza; Mayor Davy
III.
Open Public Meetings Statement
Notice of this meeting has been posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street
and on the Borough website according to the regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
IV.
Open to the Public/ Public Comment
The Meeting is now open to the public for comment. In an effort to provide everyone interested an
opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has
been instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you
state your name and address for the record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum
of 2 minutes.
V.
Resolution for Council Action:
1.
Resolution 2026 - 8.8 - Resolution Authorizing Municipal Clerk to Endorse ABC
Application by Druery Brewery, LLC for Concert-Related Event on the Property of Howe
Commons on September 13, 2026
VI.
Work Session Presentation:
1.
Regional Stormwater Study - JoLynn Moloughney / Michael Pisauro, Watershed Institute
VII.
Work Session Discussion Items:
1.
Cashless Borough Hall
2.
Yard Waste Ordinance
3.
RFP Police Study
4.
Ordinance for Lawn Mower and Backhoe
5.
Update for Police Hire
6.
Financial Assis …
Reuniones recientes
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Pennington Historic Preservation Commission to review storefront fills at 24 N. Main St.
The Pennington Historic Preservation Commission will meet on August 18, 2026, via Zoom. The agenda includes a public comment period, approval of June minutes, and a review of application #26-004 for storefront fills at 24 N. Main Street. The commission will also discuss several other items, including a signage initiative, street trees, and potential designation of additional historic properties.
- Application #26-004: 24 N. Main Street, Block 205, Lot 19 - Storefront Fills
- Discussion of Pennington School-Old Main
- Signage Initiative
- Street Trees in the Historic District
- Designation of Additional Properties
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# HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION-AUGUST 18, 2026 AGENDA
## Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
## <u>Online via Zoom</u>
## <u>CALL TO ORDER</u>
## <u>OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT</u>
Notice of this meeting has been posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough website according to the regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act. <u>ROLL CALL</u> <u>PUBLIC COMMENTS</u> Meeting open to public for comments. **Please raise your hand and when the secretary acknowledges you state your name and address for** **the record. There will be a total of 15 minutes allotted for public comments.** <u>APPROVAL OF MINUTES</u>
**1.** *June 16, 2026 Minutes
## <u>APPLICATIONS</u>
**2.** *#26-004 - 24 N. Main Street, Block 205, Lot 19 - Storefront Fills
**3.** Pennington School-Old Main (For Discussion Only)
## <u>OTHER BUSINESS</u>
**4.** Signage Initiative
**5.** Certified Local Government Status
**6.** Street Trees in the Historic District
**7.** Historic District Resident Notice
**8.** Hopewell Valley Historical Society History Awards for Historic Preservation
**9.** Designation of Additional Properties
**10.** NJ History and Historic Preservation Conference July 17-18 Update
**11.** Land Use Ordinances
## <u>ADJOURNMENT</u>
*Indicates Action May Be Taken
Mon Aug 17, 2026
Environmental Commission
Environmental Commission meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for August 17, 2026, has been canceled because a quorum was not met. The next meeting is set for September 21, 2026. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting canceled due to no quorum
- Next meeting scheduled for September 21, 2026
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The Environmental Commission (EC) Meeting for August 17, 2026 has been canceled due to not
meeting a quorum. The next EC meeting will be on September 21, 2026.
Wed Aug 12, 2026
Planning / Zoning Board
Planning board to review zoning ordinance tied to new master plan
The Pennington Planning Board will hold a consistency review of Ordinance 2026-26, which amends the zoning chapter to implement recommendations from the Borough Master Plan adopted May 13, 2026. The board may also approve minutes from that same meeting. Public comment is limited to non-agenda items.
- Consistency review of Ordinance 2026-26 amending Chapter 215 'Zoning'
- Implementation of Master Plan recommendations adopted May 13, 2026
- Approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes
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PLANNING BOARD - AUGUST 12, 2026 AGENDA
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Members of the public who wish to review hard copies of any documents which are available for online
inspection in the packet, should contact the Land Use Administrator, Robin Tillou via e-mail at
planning@penningtonboro.org or telephone at (609) 737-0276 x3.
OPENING STATEMENT: Adequate Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley
News and Trenton Times and was posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street
and on the Borough website according to the regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
ROLL CALL: Blackwell; Caminiti; Davy; Jackson; Kassler-Taub; O'Neill; Rex; Tracy; Jacobs; Calabi;
Reilly
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
CONSISTENCY REVIEW
*Ordinance 2026-26 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 215 “Zoning”, to Implement
Recommendations Contained in the Borough of Pennington Master Plan Adopted by the
Planning Board on May 13, 2026
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
*May 13, 2026 Minutes
Adjournment________________
*Indicates Action May Be Taken
Mon Aug 3, 2026
Borough Council
Borough Council to vote on $8M PFAS remediation and zoning updates
The Pennington Borough Council will meet to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including a $8,000,000 bond for PFAS remediation in the water/sewer system and zoning amendments tied to the 2026 Master Plan. The meeting will also introduce ordinances on redeveloper escrow fees and street paving, along with resolutions for bill payments, equipment purchases, and deer management.
- Ordinance 2026-24: $8,000,000 bond for PFAS remediation and water/sewer improvements
- Ordinance 2026-26: Zoning amendments to implement 2026 Master Plan recommendations
- Ordinance 2026-27: New escrow fee requirements for redevelopers
- Ordinance 2026-28: Amendment to 2025 bond ordinance for street milling and overlaying
- Resolution 2026-8.7: Purchase of Caterpillar backhoe loader under Sourcewell contract
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 3, 2026
AGENDA
Monday, August 03, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Davy
ROLL CALL - Borough Clerk - GP Caminiti
Angarone; Chandler; Kassler-Taub; Rubenstein; Stern; Valenza; Mayor Davy
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT
Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times and was posted on
the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough website according to the
regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Meeting is now open to the public for comment. In an effort to provide everyone interested an
opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has
been instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you
state your name and address for the record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum
of 2 minutes.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Senior Advisory Committee Presentation - Randi Malkiewicz and Nancy Rubenstein
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. May 26, 2026 Council Work Session Minutes
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
3. Ordinance 2026-26 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 215 "Zoning", to Implement
Recommendations Contained in the Borough of Pennington Master Plan Adopted by the
Planning Board on May 13, 2026
4. Ordinance 2026-27 - Ordinance Requiring Escrow Fees from Potential Redevelopers in
Connection with Redevelopment Matters …
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Borough Council
Pennington Council considers $11.5 million in water utility bonds
The Borough Council is reviewing bond ordinances for PFAS remediation and lead service line replacement. The session includes discussions on zoning updates, police space studies, and affordable housing administration.
- Ordinance #2026-24: $8,000,000 bond for PFAS remediation and water/sewer improvements
- Ordinance #2026-25: $3,500,000 bond for lead service line remediation and replacement
- Ordinance #2026-26: Zoning amendments based on the May 13, 2026 Master Plan
- Resolution 2026-7.10: Extension of grace period for third quarter tax payments
- Resolution 2026-8.5: Authorization of hunting for the deer management program
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BOROUGH COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JULY 27, 2026
AGENDA
Monday, July 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call - Borough Clerk - GP Caminiti
Angarone; Chandler; Kassler-Taub; Rubenstein; Stern; Valenza; Mayor Davy
III. Open Public Meetings Statement
Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times, and Trentonian and
was posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough website
according to the regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
IV. Open to the Public/ Public Comment
The Meeting is now open to the public for comment. In an effort to provide everyone interested an
opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has
been instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you
state your name and address for the record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum
of 2 minutes.
V. Presentation:
NJ DEP Resiliency Grant: Regional Assistance Program Regional Planning Grant - Mayor of
Lambertville, Andrew J. Nowick
Affordable Housing: Approval of Rehabilitation Operating Manual and Extension of Affordable
Housing Controls / CGPH Agreement Renewal - Corinne Markulin, CGPH; Jim Kyle, Borough Planner
VI. Resolutions for Council Action:
Resolution 2026 - 7.9 - Resolution Requesting Three-Month Extension for Refiling NJDOT
Transportation Trust Fund Application for Ab …
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Historic Preservation Commission meeting canceled
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING july 21, 2026 cancellation notice
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 2026 has been canceled due to lack of business.
Thank you,
Robin Tillou
Land Use Administrator
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Environmental Commission
Environmental Commission reviews lighting and solar ordinance amendments
The Environmental Commission will discuss its role in providing input on proposed lighting and solar ordinance amendments from the Master Plan. The body will also review updates on habitat initiatives and a regional resilience planning grant from the NJDEP.
- Proposed lighting and solar ordinance amendments
- NJDEP regional resilience planning grant discussion
- Bat and firefly habitat initiative update
- 2025 Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report update
- Community Energy Plan progress update
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PENNINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Agenda for Monday, July 20, 2026 – 7:30 PM
Zoom Virtual Meeting (link sent by Borough Hall, and on Boro website)
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes from June 15, 2026
Motion to approve by: _______ Second by: _______
Aye ___ Nay ___ Abstain ___
3. Announcements
Key upcoming events and updates in July & August
Other announcements from EC members
4. Public Comment (if any)
ONGOING PROJECTS
5. Parks & Recreation + Environmental Commission Collaborative Project (J. Ottomanelli)
Update on the bat and firefly habitat initiative
Progress toward NWF Community Wildlife Habitat Certification
Other matters; Immediate next steps
6. Environmental Commission Site Planning Checklist – Update (Andrew S)
Progress; Immediate next steps; Overall timeline and path toward completion
7. Pennington Arboretum – Update (Monica)
Progress update on plan for the enclosures; Immediate next steps
8. Environmental Commission-Led Ordinance Updates (Kieran)
Review the Borough's request for Environmental Commission input on proposed
lighting and solar ordinance amendments arising from the Master Plan. Discuss the
EC's role, proposed approach, proposed cross commission & stakeholder
coordination, and consider establishing a small EC working group to develop
recommendations for review.
9. NJDEP Resilience Grant – Discussion (Kieran)
Brief overview of a proposed NJ DEP regional resilience planning grant involvi …
Wed Jul 8, 2026
Planning / Zoning Board
Mon Jul 6, 2026
Borough Council
Bonos de $8M para PFAS y $3.5M para líneas de plomo sujetos a votación
El concejo presentará dos ordenanzas de bonos que suman $11.5 millones para mejoras de los servicios públicos de agua y alcantarillado: $8 millones para la remediación de PFAS y $3.5 millones para la sustitución de líneas de servicio de plomo. También están en la agenda una enmienda a la ordenanza de recolección de desechos de jardín, una resolución que autoriza un contrato de manejo de ciervos con Scorpion Outdoors que incluye la caza en propiedades designadas, y una resolución para solicitar una subvención del NJ Department of Transportation para mejoras viales en Green Street y Broemel Place. Otros puntos incluyen una resolución para terminar el servicio de un oficial de policía en periodo de prueba y la renovación de un contrato del plan de asistencia al empleado.
- Presentación de la Ordenanza #2026-24: bono de $8,000,000 para la remediación de PFAS a través del servicio público de agua/alcantarillado
- Presentación de la Ordenanza #2026-25: bono de $3,500,000 para la sustitución de líneas de servicio de plomo
- Resolución 2026-7.1: Autorización del contrato de manejo de ciervos 2026-2027 con Scorpion Outdoors, incluyendo la caza en propiedades designadas
- Resolución 2026-7.8: Autorización de la solicitud de subvención al NJDOT para mejoras viales en Green Street y Broemel Place
- Ordenanza #2026-26: Modificación de los requisitos para la recolección de desechos de jardín
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - JULY 6, 2026 AGENDA
Monday, July 06, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Davy
ROLL CALL - Borough Clerk - GP Caminiti
Angarone; Chandler; Kassler-Taub; Rubenstein; Stern; Valenza; Mayor Davy
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT
Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times and was posted on
the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough website according to the
regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Meeting is now open to the public for comment. In an effort to provide everyone interested an
opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has
been instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you
state your name and address for the record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum
of 2 minutes.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION
AT, PM, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mayor and Council shall hereby convene in closed session for the
purposes of discussing a subject or subjects permitted to be discussed in closed session by the Open
Public Meetings Act, to wit:
1. -Police Personnel
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
PRESENTATIONS
2. Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report - E. Holtermann
3. Wells Fargo Bank Property Concept Plan - R. Dreher
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. Work Session April 27, 2026 Minutes
5. Regular Council Meeting - May …
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Borough Council
El Concejo considerará un bono de $11M para PFAS y $3.5M para el reemplazo de tuberías de plomo
El Concejo Municipal lleva a cabo una sesión de trabajo, votando sobre la renovación de una licencia de licor y un acuerdo de liquidación, y discutiendo cambios en los residuos de jardín, un acuerdo de manejo de ciervos y una solicitud de propuestas (RFP) para instalaciones policiales. La agenda regular tentativa incluye ordenanzas de bonos por $11M para la remediación de PFAS y $3.5M para el reemplazo de líneas de servicio de plomo a través de la utilidad de agua/alcantarillado.
- Resolución 2026-6.11 renovando la Licencia de Consumo Minorista Plenario #1108-33-001-001 para 2026-2027
- Resolución 2026-6.12 autorizando un acuerdo de liquidación
- Ordenanza #2026-24: bono de $11,000,000 para la remediación de PFAS a través de la Utilidad de Agua/Alcantarillado
- Ordenanza #2026-25: bono de $3,500,000 para el reemplazo de líneas de servicio de plomo
- Discusión sobre el acuerdo de manejo de ciervos y la RFP para instalaciones policiales/municipales
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BOROUGH COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JUNE 29, 2026
AGENDA
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call - Borough Clerk - GP Caminiti
Angarone; Chandler; Kassler-Taub; Rubenstein; Stern; Valenza; Mayor Davy
III. Open Public Meetings Statement
Notice of this meeting has been posted on the official website of Pennington Borough and was posted on
the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street according to the regulations of the Open
Public Meetings Act.
IV. Open to the Public/ Public Comment
The Meeting is now open to the public for comment. In an effort to provide everyone interested an
opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has
been instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you
state your name and address for the record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum
of 2 minutes.
V. Closed Session
-Police Personnel
VI. Resolution
1. Resolution (For Memorialization at This Meeting) 2026-6.11 - Resolution Approving
Without Conditions Renewal of Plenary Retail Consumption License #1108-33-001-001 for
2026-2027
2. Resolution (For Memorialization at This Meeting) 2026-6.12 - Resolution Authorizing
Execution of Settlement Agreement and Release
VII. Work Session Discussion Items:
1. Yard Waste and Bulk Waste Program Changes - GP Caminiti
2. New Ordinance - I-Bank
3. RFP - Police Department / Borough F …
Tue Jun 16, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
La Comisión discutirá el revestimiento en 236 S. Main St. y la fachada en 12 N. Main St.
La Pennington Historic Preservation Commission se reunirá para discutir dos solicitudes: trabajos de revestimiento en 236 S. Main Street y cambios en la fachada en 12 N. Main Street. Otros asuntos incluyen una iniciativa de señalización, el informe anual, el estado de Certified Local Government, los árboles de la calle y la posible designación de propiedades adicionales. No hay votos formales programados; todos los puntos son solo para discusión.
- Discusión sobre el revestimiento en 236 S. Main Street (Block 703, Lot 24)
- Discusión sobre la fachada en 12 N. Main Street (Block 205, Lot 22)
- Iniciativa de Señalización
- Designación de Propiedades Adicionales
- Enmiendas a la Ordenanza de Uso de Suelo
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✓ Decidido: HPC approves May minutes; tables N. Main frontage item
The Pennington Borough Historic Preservation Commission met via Zoom on June 16, 2026, and unanimously approved the May 19, 2026 minutes with amendments. No public comment was received. The commission discussed but took no formal action on several items, including a siding project at 236 S. Main Street (owner decided not to proceed), a frontage issue at 12 N. Main Street (tabled pending owner response), and a street tree initiative (cost estimate of $13,000 discussed, next steps planned). The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
- Approved May 19, 2026 minutes with amendments (unanimous)
- Tabled 12 N. Main Street frontage item pending owner response
- Discussed 236 S. Main Street siding; owner decided not to proceed
- Discussed street tree initiative with $13,000 cost estimate; coordination planned
- Scheduled HPC Annual Report to Council for July 6, 2026
- Noted new homeowner letter sent to 228 S. Main Street
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Online via Zoom
CALL TO ORDER
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT
Notice of this meeting has been posted on the official website of Pennington Borough and was posted on
the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street according to the regulations of the Open
Public Meetings Act.
ROLL CALL - Holtermann; Chandler; Shivers; Davis; Homel; Coats; Baum; Ford; Wallace; Kassler-
Taub (Council Liaison)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Meeting open to public for comments.
Please raise your hand and when the secretary acknowledges you state your name and address for
the record. There will be a total of 15 minutes allotted for public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. *May 19, 2026 Minutes
APPLICATIONS
2. For Discussion Only
236 S. Main Street, Block 703, Lot 24 - Siding
3. For Discussion Only:
12 N. Main Street - Block 205, Lot 22 - Frontage
OTHER BUSINESS
4. Signage Initiative
5. Annual Report
6. Certified Local Government Status
7. Street Trees in the Historic District
8. Communication to Property Owners - New Homeowner Letters
9. Hopewell Valley Historical Society History Awards for Historic Preservation
10. Designation of Additional Properties
11. NJ History and Historic Preservation Conference - July 17 & 18, 2026
12. Land Use Ordinance Amendments
ADJOURNMENT
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PE NNINGTON BOR OUGH
HISTORIC PRESERVAT ION COMMISSION MINUTES
June 16, 2026
The meeting of the Pennington Borough Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was held on
June 16, 2026 at 7:30 pm via Zoom.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Eric Holtermann, Chair; Robert Chandler, Vice-Chair; Mary Baum; Davi d
Coats; Katrina Homel (arrived 7:41pm); Natalie Shivers; George Ford, Alt
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Member Absent:
Jack Davis; Craig Wallace, Alt II
Staff Present:
Amy Kassler-Taub, Council Liaison; Robin Tillou, HPC Secretary
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT
Chair Holtermann announced the statement of adequate notice as such: Notice of this meeting
was posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough
website according to the regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Holtermann opened the meeting to the public. With no public comment Chair Holtermann
closed the public forum.
MINUTES
May 19, 2026
Upon a motion from Ms. Baum and Mr. Ford offering a second, the minutes were unanimously
approved with amendments by those eligible to vote.
APPLICATIONS
Discussion Only
236 S. Main Street, Block 703, Lot 24 – Siding
Vice-Chair Chandler – Chair Holtermann and Vice-Chair Chandler met with the owner of 236 S.
Main Street, John Sowienski, and they all knew the home has no sheathing, and there are
foundation and water issues. Mark O’Dea from Signature Builders, has done a similar project to
Mr. Sowienski and tried to help. Mr. Sowienski decided that h …
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Environmental Commission
La Comisión Ambiental presenta la revisión anual al Concejo Municipal
La Comisión Ambiental de Pennington se reúne para discutir proyectos en curso y recibir actualizaciones. Los puntos clave incluyen un resumen de la presentación anual al Concejo Municipal, comentarios sobre el programa Community Conversation de mayo y el progreso de la lista de verificación de planificación del sitio. No se esperan decisiones finales ni votaciones sobre políticas; la agenda es principalmente informativa y procedimental.
- Resumen de la presentación del 1 de junio al Concejo Municipal sobre los logros y prioridades de la comisión
- Comentarios y lecciones aprendidas del programa Community Conversation de mayo
- Actualización del estado del borrador de la lista de verificación de planificación del sitio de la Comisión Ambiental
- Próximas jornadas de trabajo voluntario en el Pennington Arboretum en junio
- Actualización de las Emisiones de Gases de Efecto Invernadero Municipales de 2025 y actividades del CEP
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PENNINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Agenda for Monday, June 15, 2026 – 7:30 PM
Zoom Virtual Meeting (link sent by Borough Hall, and on Boro website)
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes from May 18, 2026
Motion to approve by: _______ Second by: _______
Aye ___ Nay ___ Abstain ___
3. Announcements
- Key upcoming events and updates in June & July
- Other announcements from EC members
4. Public Comment (if any)
ONGOING PROJECTS
5. Environmental Commission Annual Review to Borough Council (Kieran)
- Brief recap of the June 1 Borough Council presentation
- Key accomplishments and priorities discussed
6. May Community Conversation Program – Recap and Feedback (Kieran, Jim,
Nancy, CNWG)
- Brief recap of the program ; Feedback and lessons learned ; Opportunities to better utilize
and distribute recorded content ; F uture Community Conversations
7. Environmental Commission Site Planning Checklist – Update (Andrew Seeder and
subteam )
- Current status update on the draft checklist ; Recent progress and feedback received ;
Next steps for review and refinement
8. Pennington Arboretum – Update (Kieran and Monica)
- Upcoming Arboretum volunteer workdays planned for June ; Community outreach and
volunteer support -
9. Carbon Neutral Working Group Update
- 2025 Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Update (Andy Jackson) ; Overview of
recent CEP activities (Brian)
COMMUNICATIONS
10. Communications and Outreach (Nancy)
Future communications priorities and outreach ideas
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
Planning / Zoning Board
Reunión de la Junta de Planificación de Pennington del 10 de junio cancelada
La reunión de la Junta de Planificación programada para el miércoles 10 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. No se llevará a cabo ningún asunto en esta sesión.
- Reunión cancelada; no hay puntos del orden del día para informar.
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PLANNING BOARD JUNE 10, 2026 MEETING
CANCELLATION NOTICE
The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 has been canceled.
Thank you,
Robin Tillou
Land Use Administrator
Mon Jun 1, 2026
Borough Council
El Concejo considerará ajustar las tarifas de alcantarillado
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre ordenanzas para ajustar las tarifas de servicios, las tarifas de alcantarillado, establecer una oficina de secretario adjunto y enmendar una ordenanza de bonos. Las resoluciones incluyen la autorización de licitaciones para líneas de servicio de plomo, la renovación de licencias de alcohol y la aprobación de un MOU policial con Capital Health Services. Está programada una presentación sobre la agenda 2026 de la Comisión Ambiental.
- Audiencia pública sobre la Ordenanza 2026-19 que enmienda las tarifas de los servicios municipales
- Audiencia pública sobre la Ordenanza 2026-20 que ajusta las tarifas de alcantarillado
- Resolución 2026-6.5 que aprueba el acuerdo de servicios profesionales de ingeniería
- Resolución 2026-6.6 que autoriza las licitaciones para el reemplazo de líneas de servicio de plomo
- Resolución 2026-6.8 que aprueba el MOU policial con Capital Health para apoyo de salud mental
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BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING - June 1, 2026 Agenda
Monday, June 01, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Davy
ROLL CALL - Borough Clerk - GP Caminiti
Angarone; Chandler; Kassler-Taub; Rubenstein; Stern; Valenza; Mayor Davy
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT
Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times and was posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough website according to the regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Meeting is now open to the public for comment. In an effort to provide everyone interested an opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has been instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you state your name and address for the record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum of 2 minutes.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
1. Proclamation: Gun Violence Awareness Day (Wear Orange)
PRESENTATIONS
2. Environmental Commission Presentation - 2026 Agenda (Kieran John)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. March 30, 2026 Work Session Minutes
4. April 6, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
5. Ordinance 2026-23 - Amending Ordinance 2026-17 Rate of Compensation of Officers and Employees of the Borough of Pennington
ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION
6. Ordinance 2026-19: Amending Chapter 98 Fees for Borough Services
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Tue May 26, 2026
Borough Council
El Concejo discutirá planes de redesarrollo para múltiples propiedades, incluyendo el sitio de Wells Fargo
El Concejo Municipal de Pennington llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir varios temas importantes, incluyendo la planificación del redesarrollo para las propiedades de Wells Fargo, Blackwell, 12 N. Main Street y Landfill. El concejo también revisará enmiendas a la ordenanza de uso de suelo, considerará cambios en las tarifas de los servicios municipales y las tarifas de alcantarillado, y discutirá el rechazo de ofertas para las líneas de servicio de plomo. Se ha programado una sesión cerrada para discutir personal y la posible venta de una licencia de venta de licor al por menor.
- Proceso de planificación de redesarrollo que cubre Wells Fargo, Blackwell, 12 N. Main Street y Landfill
- Ordenanza 2026-19: Enmienda de las tarifas del Capítulo 98 para los Servicios Municipales
- Ordenanza 2026-20: Ajuste de las tarifas de alcantarillado
- Rechazo de ofertas para las líneas de servicio de plomo (Resolución 2026-6.6)
- Sesión cerrada para personal (PD) y posible venta de licencia de venta de licor al por menor
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✓ Decidido: Council to reject all lead service line bids at next meeting
The Borough Council held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed plans to reject all bids for lead service line work at the June 1 meeting, reviewed land use ordinance amendments, and agreed to an informal meeting with the developer of the former Wells Fargo property. The meeting ended with a closed session to discuss the sale of a retail liquor license.
- Agreed to allow informal meeting with Wells Fargo property developer, with readout to full council
- Scheduled resolution to reject all lead service line bids for June 1 meeting
- Discussed land use ordinance amendments, with planner to review parking question near dentist's office
- Moved to closed session to discuss sale of retail liquor license (unanimous)
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION - MAY 26, 2026 AGENDA
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call - Borough Clerk - GP Caminiti
Angarone; Chandler; Kassler-Taub; Rubenstein; Stern; Valenza; Mayor Davy
III. Open Public Meetings Statement
Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times, and Trentonian and
was posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough website
according to the regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
IV. Open to the Public/ Public Comment
The Meeting is now open to the public for comment. In an effort to provide everyone interested an
opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has
been instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you
state your name and address for the record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum
of 2 minutes.
V. Work Session Discussion Items:
1. Wells Fargo Property: Request for Meeting by Developer
2. Land Use Ordinance Amendments: Review of Upcoming Amendments and Process (Jim
Kyle)
3. Master Plan Implementation Steps - Process (Jim Kyle)
4. Redevelopment Planning Process (Wells Fargo; Blackwell; 12 N. Main Street; Landfill)
5. Zoom Meeting Options to Prevent Meeting Disruptions
6. Rejection of Bids for Lead Service Lines
7. Policy re: Distribution of Governing Body Email Addresses (N. Stern)
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Work Session Meeting – May 26, 2026
Mayor Davy called the Borough Council Work Session to order at 7:04 pm. The meeting was held via
Zoom.
Borough Clerk GP Caminiti called the roll with Council Members Angarone, Chandler, Kassler-Taub,
Rubenstein, Stern, and Mayor Davy in attendance.
Council Members absent: Council Member Valenza
Also present were Borough Clerk / Administrator GP Caminiti, Borough Attorney Walter Bliss, and Borough
Planner, Jim Kyle.
Mayor Davy announced that notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton
Times, Trentonian and was posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall and on the Borough web-site
according to the regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
Open to the Public
Mayor Davy read the following statement.
The meeting is now open to the public for comments. In an effort to provide everyone interested an
opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has been
instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you state your
name and address for the record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum of 2 minutes.
Dan Pace, Pennington Resident, asked what the PR zone is in the zoning map and why the Hopewell Valley
News is being discontinued as the official newspaper.
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Wed May 20, 2026
Open Space Committee
El Comité de Espacios Abiertos discutirá propiedades en sesión cerrada
El comité aprobará las actas anteriores y escuchará una actualización sobre el Elemento del Plan Maestro de Recreación y Espacios Abiertos. El único punto sustantivo es una sesión cerrada para discutir propiedades de interés; no se enumeran propiedades ni decisiones específicas.
- Aprobación de las actas del 18 de marzo de 2026
- Actualización sobre el Elemento del Plan Maestro de Recreación y Espacios Abiertos
- Sesión cerrada para discutir propiedades de interés (no se proporcionaron detalles)
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OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
May 20, 2026
7:30 p.m.
In-Person at Pennington Borough Hall
Agenda
Open Session
Approval of minutes from March 18, 2026.
Status of Open Space and Recreation Master Plan Element
Closed Session: Discussion of properties of interest.
Tue May 19, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
La Comisión de Preservación Histórica discutirá 236 S. Main y 12 N. Main
La Comisión de Preservación Histórica de Pennington discutirá dos propiedades: el revestimiento en 236 S. Main Street y la fachada en 12 N. Main Street. Otros asuntos incluyen una iniciativa de señalización, el informe anual, la actualización del plan maestro y la designación de propiedades históricas adicionales. La reunión está abierta a comentarios del público.
- Discusión sobre el revestimiento en 236 S. Main Street, Block 703, Lot 24
- Discusión sobre la fachada en 12 N. Main Street, Block 205, Lot 22
- Iniciativa de señalización en el distrito histórico
- Árboles urbanos en el distrito histórico
- Designación de propiedades adicionales
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✓ Decidido: Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved meeting minutes
The commission voted unanimously to approve the May 21, 2026 minutes. A design committee was formed to streamline the Certificate of Approval process for 12 N. Main Street. The signage subcommittee presented a Phase I direction, but no approval was requested. Chair Holtermann will prepare the annual report for the borough council and will pursue local historic designation for three properties.
- Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Formed design committee for 12 N. Main Street COA process
- Presented signage Phase I direction (no approval requested)
- Chair to prepare and submit annual report to Borough Council
- Chair to follow up with HPO on designation of Toll Gate School, School Administration Building, and Railroad Station
- HPC recommendations incorporated into updated Land Use Plan (adopted by Planning Board)
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HPC - MAY 19, 2026 AGENDA
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Online via Zoom
CALL TO ORDER
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT
Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times and was posted on
the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough website according to the
regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Meeting open to public for comments.
Please raise your hand and when the secretary acknowledges you state your name and address for
the record. There will be a total of 15 minutes allotted for public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. *April 21, 2026 Minutes
APPLICATIONS
2. For Discussion Only
236 S. Main Street, Block 703, Lot 24 - Siding
3. For Discussion Only:
12 N. Main Street - Block 205, Lot 22 Frontage
OTHER BUSINESS
4. Signage Initiative
5. Annual Report
6. Master Plan Update
7. Certified Local Government
8. Street Trees in the Historic District
9. Newsletter / Communication to Property Owners
10. Hopewell Valley Historical Society History Awards for Historic Preservation
11. Designation of Additional Properties
12. NJ History and Historic Preservation Conference - June 17 & 18, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
Mon May 18, 2026
Environmental Commission
La Comisión Ambiental analiza planes de energía y hábitat de vida silvestre
La comisión revisará una propuesta de restauración del hábitat de vida silvestre para Kunkel Park. Los miembros también analizarán el reciente evento Pennington Day y coordinarán próximas conversaciones comunitarias sobre los planes de energía.
- Propuesta de restauración del hábitat de vida silvestre para Kunkel Park
- Resumen y análisis del Pennington Day 2026
- Coordinación del Plan de Energía Comunitario e Incentivos Energéticos para el Hogar
- Actualización del progreso del Plan de Energía Comunitario
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✓ Decidido: Commission approved April minutes and pledged continued work on Kunkel Park habitat project
The Environmental Commission approved the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes with noted corrections after a motion by Joann Held and second by Nell Haughton. The commission also agreed to continue working with the Parks & Recreation Committee on the proposed wildlife habitat restoration project at Kunkel Park. The next meeting is set for June 15, 2026.
- Approved April 20 minutes with corrections (motion by Joann Held, seconded by Nell Haughton)
- Agreed to continue collaboration on Kunkel Park wildlife habitat restoration project
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PENNINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Agenda for Monday, May 18, 2026 – 7:30 PM
Zoom Virtual Meeting (link sent by Borough Hall, and on Borough website)
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes from April 20, 2026
Motion to approve by: _______ Second by: _______
Aye ___ Nay ___ Abstain ___
3. Announcements
Key upcoming events and updates in May & June
Other announcements from EC members
4. Public Comment (if any)
CROSS COMMISSION COLLABORATION
5. Parks & Recreation Committee Wildlife Habitat Proposal (James
Ottomanelli)
James Ottomanelli from the Parks & Recreation Committee will join us to present
a proposed wildlife habitat restoration initiative for Kunkel Park focused on bat
habitat and firefly conservation. James would lead this effort in partnership with
the Environmental Commission and is seeking EC feedback and collaboration as
the project develops (see attached pre-read).
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
6. Pennington Day 2026 – Recap and Discussion (All)
Review and discussion of:
Overall engagement and turnout
What worked well
Improvements and ideas for future years
Reflections on booth setup, materials, and activities
Interactive activities and public engagement elements
Other observations and lessons learned
7. Community Conversation – Community Energy Plan & Home Energy
Incentives (May 28) (CNWG, Jim, Nell, Nancy)
Discussion of:
Review of proposed agenda and speakers
Publicity and outreach planning
Logistics and event coordination
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PENNINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONMinutes for Monday, May 18, 2026Zoom Virtual Meeting
Attendees: Joann Held; Andrew Seeder; Andy Jackson; Brian Friedlich; Nancy Fishman; Dan Rubenstein (Council Liaison); Nell Haughton; Jim Fuger; Monica Carlson
Guests: James Ottomanelli (Parks & Recreation Committee)
Call to Order / Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM. A quorum was present.
Approval of Minutes from April 20, 2026
The Commission reviewed the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes. Several corrections were noted, including changing “community aggregation” to “community energy aggregation,” separating EC members from guests in the attendee list, correcting the meeting start time to 7:30 PM, and correcting the spelling of Monica Carlson’s name.
A motion was made by Joann Held to approve the minutes with the noted corrections. The motion was seconded by Nell Haughton. The minutes were approved with corrections.
Announcements
Kieran noted that he had been asked to provide an Environmental Commission update at the June 1 Borough Council meeting. Rather than giving a detailed Community Energy Plan presentation at this stage, he will provide a broader overview of the Commission’s 2026 workstreams, with a fuller CEP update to come later.
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Wed May 13, 2026
Planning / Zoning Board
Audiencia pública sobre la adopción del Plan Maestro y nombramiento de ingeniero
La Junta de Planificación de Pennington llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la adopción del Plan Maestro y considerará una resolución para nombrar un Ingeniero de la Junta de Planificación. La junta también revisará las actas del 8 de abril de 2026 y discutirá asuntos pendientes.
- Audiencia pública sobre la adopción del Plan Maestro
- Resolución para nombrar un Ingeniero de la Junta de Planificación
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 8 de abril de 2026
- Discusión de asuntos pendientes
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PLANNING BOARD MEETING - MAY 13, 2026 AGENDA
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Members of the public who wish to review hard copies of any documents which are available for online
inspection in the packet, should contact the Land Use Administrator, Robin Tillou via e-mail at
planning@penningtonboro.org or telephone at (609) 737-0276 x3.
OPENING STATEMENT: Adequate Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley
News and Trenton Times and was posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street
and on the Borough website according to the regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
ROLL CALL: Blackwell; Caminiti; Davy; Jackson; Kassler-Taub; O'Neill; Reilly; Tracy; Rex; Calabi;
Jacobs
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
RESOLUTIONS OF MEMORIALIZATION
*Resolution - Appointment of Planning Board Engineer
MASTER PLAN PUBLIC HEARING
*Master Plan Adoption
OLD BUSINESS
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
*April 8, 2026 Minutes
Adjournment________________
*Indicates Action May Be Taken
Mon May 4, 2026
Borough Council
El Concejo introducirá ordenanzas de tarifas y cargos de alcantarillado, y nombrará funcionarios
El Concejo Municipal considerará la introducción de tres ordenanzas: una que modifica el Capítulo 98 de Tarifas Municipales, una que autoriza el ajuste de los cargos de alcantarillado por fugas de agua no intencionadas y verificadas, y una que establece el cargo de Subsecretario. También están en la agenda una enmienda a una ordenanza de bonos y varias resoluciones, incluyendo los nombramientos de Director Financiero, Subsecretario y Subregistrador. Se han programado periodos de comentarios públicos al inicio y al final de la reunión.
- Ordenanza 2026-19 que modifica el Capítulo 98 de Tarifas Municipales
- Ordenanza 2026-20 que autoriza ajustes en los cargos de alcantarillado por fugas de agua no intencionadas y verificadas
- Ordenanza 2026-21 que establece el cargo de Subsecretario
- Ordenanza 2026-22 que modifica la Ordenanza de Bonos 2020-9
- Resolución 2026-5.3 nombrando a Lubna Muneer como Director Financiero
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✓ Decidido: Borough Council introduces ordinance to increase various municipal fees
The Council introduced Ordinance 2026-19 to increase fees for administrative services, zoning permits, dog and cat licensing, and trash pickup. Other actions included appointing a member to the Parks and Recreation board and waiving a message board fee for a local auxiliary.
- Introduced Ordinance 2026-19 to increase various Borough fees
- Approved fee waiver for Pennington Fire Company Women's Auxiliary message board (5-0)
- Appointed Emily Nally to Parks and Recreation (5-0)
- Tabled Environmental Commission 2026 Agenda presentation
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 4, 2026 AGENDA
Monday, May 04, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Davy
ROLL CALL - Borough Clerk - GP Caminiti
Angarone; Chandler; Kassler-Taub; Rubenstein; Stern; Valenza; Mayor Davy
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT
Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times and was posted on
the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough website according to the
regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Meeting is now open to the public for comment. In an effort to provide everyone interested an
opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has
been instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you
state your name and address for the record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum
of 2 minutes.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
1. Proclamation - Older Americans Month
2. Message Board Fee Waiver Request - Pennington Fire Company Women's Auxiliary
PRESENTATIONS
3. Kieran John - Environmental Commission 2026 Agenda
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS
4. Parks and Recreation - Emily Nally
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
5. ORDINANCE 2026-19 - ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 98 BOROUGH FEES
6. ORDINANCE 2026-20 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT OF SEWER
CHARGES RELATED TO VERIFIED UNINTENDED WATER LEAKS FOR WHICH THE
CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE
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Regular Meeting – May 4 , 2026
M ayor Davy called the Regular Meeting of the Borough Council to order at 7: 0 0 pm . The meeting was held via Zoom.
Borough Clerk GP Caminiti call e d the roll .
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Council Members Angarone, Kassler-Taub, Rubenstein , Stern , Valenza and Mayor Davy
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Council Member Chandler
Also present w ere Borough Clerk / Administrator GP Caminiti , Borough Attorney Walter Bliss , Public Works
Superintendent Rick Smith and Lieutenant Daryl Burroughs .
M ayor Davy announced that notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times,
Trentonian and was posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall and on the Borough web-site according to the
regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
Open to the Public
Mayor Davy read the following statement .
The meeting is now open to the public for comments. In an effort to provide everyone interested an opportunity to
address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has been instituted for each speaker.
Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you state your name and address for the
record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum of 2 minutes.
There were no comments from the public.
MAYOR ’S BUSINESS
Proclamation – Older Americans Month
A Proclamation Proclaiming May 2026
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Mon Apr 27, 2026
Borough Council
La sesión de trabajo del Concejo considerará cambios en las tarifas, nuevas ordenanzas y nombramientos clave
El Concejo Municipal de Pennington discutirá varias enmiendas a las ordenanzas, incluyendo cambios en las tarifas de los servicios municipales y regulaciones sobre fugas de agua y registros de alquileres. El concejo también considerará nombramientos para el cargo de director financiero, secretario adjunto y otras posiciones de personal. Además, se revisará para su aprobación una propuesta de Suplee, Clooney para servicios de contabilidad.
- Enmienda a la Ordenanza – Tarifas para Servicios Municipales
- Nueva Ordenanza – Fugas/Derrames de Agua
- Nueva Ordenanza – Registros de Alquileres
- Nombramiento de Lubna Muneer como Director Financiero
- Aprobación de la propuesta de Suplee, Clooney para Servicios de Contabilidad
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✓ Decidido: Pennington Borough Council holds work session to review ordinances and appointments
The Council discussed proposed ordinances regarding borough service fees, water leakage, and rental registrations. The session included reviews of personnel appointments and administrative resolutions for a future regular agenda. No final votes on ordinances or resolutions were recorded during this work session.
- Tabled resolution for MOU Arrive
- Scheduled water leakage ordinance for introduction at the next meeting
- Scheduled rental registration ordinance for further discussion at the next work session
- Moved to convene in closed session for personnel and litigation matters
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION - APRIL 27, 2026 AGENDA
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call - Borough Clerk - Betty Sterling
Angarone; Chandler; Kassler-Taub; Rubenstein; Stern; Valenza; Mayor Davy
III. Open Public Meetings Statement
Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times, and Trentonian and
was posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough website
according to the regulat ions of the Open Public Meetings Act.
IV. Open to the Public/ Public Comment
The Meeting is now open to the public for comment. In an effort to provide everyone interested an
opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public commen t time limit has
been instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you
state your name and address for the record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum
of 2 minutes.
V. Work Session Discuss ion Items:
1. Ordinance Amendment - Fees for Borough Services
2. New Ordinance - Water Leakage/Spillage
3. New Ordinance - Rental Registrations
4. Ordinance Amendment - Borough Hall Improvements (Police Study)
5. Appointment of Lubna Muneer - Chief Finance Officer
6. New Ordinance - Establishing Position of Deputy Clerk
7. Appointment of Interim Payroll/HR Administrator - Jackie Nagin
8. Appointment of Communications Intern - Zoe Storck
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M ayor Davy called the Regular Meeting of the Borough Council to order at 7: 0 4 pm . The meeting was held
via Zoom.
Borough Clerk Betty Sterling call e d the roll with Council Members Angarone, Chandler, Stern, Valenza and
Mayor Davy in attendance . Absent: Council Member Kassler-Taub and Rubenstein
Also present w ere Borough Clerk Betty Sterling, Borough Attorney Walter Bliss , Borough Administrator GP
Caminiti , Chief Financial Officer Sandra Webb , and Lieutenant Daryl Burroughs .
M ayor Davy announced that notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton
Times, Trentonian and was posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall and on the Borough web-site
according to the regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
Mayor Davy announced additional items to the meeting include: resolution for changing the signatories,
resolution for compliance with the processing of purchase orders, repair fence at Kunkel Park
Open to the Public
Mayor Davy read the following statement .
The meeting is now open to the public for comments. In an effort to provide everyone interested an
opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has been
instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you state your
name and address for the record. Please limit comments to …
Tue Apr 21, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Reunión de la Comisión de Preservación Histórica el 21 de abril de 2026
La comisión revisará varias propiedades y puntos de discusión. La agenda incluye discusiones específicas de propiedades relacionadas con el revestimiento, la remoción de una chimenea y los muros o expansiones de cementerios.
- 236 S. Main Street: Discusión sobre el revestimiento
- 120 S. Main Street: Cartas sobre la remoción no autorizada de una chimenea
- 13 S. Main Street: Muro frente al cementerio
- 32 E. Delaware Avenue: Expansión del cementerio
- Actualización del Plan Maestro - Elemento del Plan de Uso de Suelo
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HPC - APRIL 21, 2026 AGENDA
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Online via Zoom
CALL TO ORDER
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT
Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times and was posted on
the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough website according to the
regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
ROLL CALL - Holtermann; Baum; Chandler; Coats; Davis; Homel; Shivers; Ford; Wallace
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Meeting open to public for comments.
Please raise your hand and when the secretary acknowledges you state your name and address for
the record. There will be a total of 15 minutes allotted for public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. *March 17, 2026 Minutes
APPLICATIONS
2. For Discussion Only:
236 S. Main Street, Block 703, Lot 24 - Siding
3. 120 S. Main Street Letters - Unauthorized Removal of Chimney
4. 13 S. Main Street - Block 601, Lot 20 - Wall in Front of Cemetery
5. 32 E. Delaware Avenue, Block 601, Lot 29 - Expansion of Cemetery
OTHER BUSINESS
6. Annual Report
7. Master Plan Update - Land Use Plan Element
8. Certified Local Government
9. Street Trees in the Historic District
10. Newsletter / Communication to Property Owners
11. Hopewell Valley Historical Society History Awards for Historic Preservation
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Apr 20, 2026
Environmental Commission
Pennington Arboretum busca subvención ANJEC 2026 y planea nuevas plantaciones
La Comisión Ambiental aprobará las actas de la reunión del 16 de marzo de 2026, escuchará una descripción general de la Comisión de Preservación Histórica y recibirá actualizaciones sobre el Pennington Arboretum, incluyendo la presentación de una solicitud de subvención ANJEC 2026 y nuevas plantaciones con Bountiful Gardens. La comisión también recibirá un informe de progreso sobre el Plan de Energía Comunitaria y discutirá la logística para una conversación comunitaria en mayo y el Pennington Day 2026. Los elementos adicionales son actualizaciones generales de las agencias del municipio.
- Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 16 de marzo de 2026
- Descripción general y discusión de la Comisión de Preservación Histórica
- Actualización del Pennington Arboretum: presentación de la subvención ANJEC 2026 y nuevas plantaciones con Bountiful Gardens
- Actualización y próximos pasos del Plan de Energía Comunitaria
- Planificación del Pennington Day 2026: logística de puestos, mapa del arboreto y demostración interactiva de energía
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PENNINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Agenda for Monday, April 20, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Zoom Virtual Meeting (link sent by Borough Hall, and on Borough website)
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes from March 16, 2026
Motion to approve by: _______ Second by: _______
Aye ___ Nay ___ Abstain ___
3. Announcements
Key upcoming events and updates in April & May
Other announcements from EC members
4. Public Comment (if any)
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
5. Historic Preservation Commission – Overview and Discussion (Eric
Holtermann)
Eric Holtermann, Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission, will join us and
share a brief overview of the Commission’s role, priorities, and current activities. .
I recently met with Eric and we discussed a number of potential areas of
alignment. This will serve as an opportunity for our EC to better understand their
work and begin identifying potential areas of alignment and future collaboration
opportunities.
STRATEGIC PROJECTS
6. Pennington Arboretum (Monica)
Brief update on recent and ongoing Arboretum activities:
NEW 2026 ANJEC grant submission: project concept & key elements
New plantings in coordination with Bountiful Gardens in April 2026
Exclosure planning, including use of a new large tarp (April 2026)
7. Community Energy Plan (CEP) – Update (Brian and CNWG)
Overview of key components within the CEP
Latest progress being made
Next steps
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
6. May Community Conversation: Com …
Wed Apr 8, 2026
Planning / Zoning Board
La Junta de Planificación considerará la adopción condicional de elementos del Plan Maestro
La Junta de Planificación de Pennington llevará a cabo una reunión pública el 8 de abril de 2026, a través de Zoom. La junta tiene programado considerar la adopción condicional del Elemento del Plan de Uso de Suelo y el Plan de Encuadre, así como actualizaciones de cinco elementos del Plan Maestro. Otros puntos incluyen una resolución para una extensión de tiempo para una subdivisión menor en 12 N. Main Street y la discusión de la Orden de Consentimiento del Plan de Participación Equitativa de la Cuarta Ronda.
- Resolución para la extensión de tiempo para perfeccionar la aprobación de la subdivisión menor en 12 N. Main Street (Block 205, Lot 22)
- Adopción condicional del Elemento del Plan de Uso de Suelo y el Plan de Encuadre
- Readopción condicional de cinco elementos del Plan Maestro: Movilidad, Espacio Abierto y Recreación, Servicios Públicos, Instalaciones y Servicios Comunitarios, y GBESE
- Discusión de la Orden de Consentimiento del Plan de Participación Equitativa de la Cuarta Ronda
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 11 de febrero de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Planning board conditionally adopts updated Land Use Plan
The Pennington Borough Planning Board conditionally adopted the Land Use Plan, Framing Plan, and re-adopted five other Master Plan elements (Mobility, Open Space & Recreation, Utility Services, Community Facilities, GBES). The board also approved a 120-day extension for a minor subdivision application at 12 N. Main Street and learned the court accepted the Fourth Round Fair Share Plan. Public comments raised concerns about zoning of Pennington School land and historic areas.
- Approved 120-day extension for minor subdivision at 12 N. Main Street (8-0)
- Conditionally adopted Land Use Plan (9-0)
- Conditionally adopted Framing Plan (9-0)
- Conditionally re-adopted Mobility, Open Space & Recreation, Utility Services, Community Facilities & Services, and GBES Plans (9-0)
- Conditionally adopted Open Space and Recreation Plan (9-0)
- Approved minutes from February 11, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
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PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APRIL 8, 2026 AGENDA
Wednesday, April 08, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Members of the public who wish to review hard copies of any documents which are available for online
inspection in the packet, should contact the Land Use Administrator, Robin Tillou via e-mail at
planning@penningtonboro.org or telephone at (609) 737-0276 x3.
OPENING STATEMENT: Adequate Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley
News and Trenton Times and was posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street
and on the Borough website according to the regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
ROLL CALL: Blackwell; Caminiti; Davy; Jackson; Kassler-Taub; O'Neill; Tracy; Rex; Jacobs; Calabi;
Reilly
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
RESOLUTION OF MEMORIALIZATION
*#25-001 - 12 N. Main Street - Block 205, Lot 22 - Extension of Time to Perfect Minor
Subdivision Approval
MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE UPDATE
*Land Use Plan Element for Conditional Adoption
*Framing Plan for Conditional Adoption
*Updates to and Conditional Readoption of Five Master Plan Elements: Mobility, Open Space
and Recreation, Utility Services, Community Facilities and Services, and GBESE
OLD BUSINESS
Fourth Round Fair Share Plan Consent Order
Borough Engineer
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
*February 11, 2026 Minutes
Adjournment________________
*Indicates Action May Be Taken
Mon Apr 6, 2026
Borough Council
Council to consider ordinance to exceed budget limits and create a cap bank
The Pennington Borough Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget and consider two ordinances, including one to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. The meeting also includes approvals of prior minutes, presentations of the 2025 audit, and a series of resolutions covering appointments, grant applications, and service contracts. Several resolutions address infrastructure projects, park equipment, and temporary outdoor dining permits.
- Ordinance 2026-17 – Exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank per N.J.S.A. 40A:4‑45:14
- Ordinance 2026-18 – Set compensation rates for borough officers and employees for 2026
- Resolution 2026-4.16 – Reject all bids for Abey Drive, Mallard Place and Queens Lane Reconstruction Project (NJDOT‑FY2024 Municipal Aid Program) and direct re‑advertising
- Resolution 2026-4.10 – Purchase two trash‑cart enclosures for Kunkel Park using Open Space Funds
- Resolution 2026-4.11 – Conditional authorization for Vito's Pizza to maintain a temporary outdoor dining area in the public right‑of‑way in 2026
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✓ Decidido: Council appoints James Ottomanelli to Parks & Recreation board
The Borough Council appointed Nancy Rubenstein to the Senior Advisory committee and James Ottomanelli to the Parks & Recreation board, each for unexpired terms. The council also approved several meeting minutes and a resolution confirming review of the 2025 audit. All votes were unanimous except one closed‑session approval that had one abstention.
- Appointed Nancy Rubenstein to Senior Advisory (term ends 12/31/2028) – vote 5‑0
- Appointed James Ottomanelli to Parks & Recreation (term ends 12/31/2027) – vote 5‑0
- Approved February 23, 2026 Work Session minutes – vote 6‑0
- Approved March 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes – vote 6‑0
- Approved March 9, 2026 special meeting minutes – vote 6‑0
- Approved January 26, 2026 closed‑session minutes – vote 5‑0, 1 abstain
- Approved Resolution 2026‑4.21 certifying review of 2025 audit – vote 6‑0
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 6, 2026 AGENDA
Monday, April 06, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Davy
ROLL CALL - Borough Clerk - Betty Sterling
Angarone; Chandler; Kassler-Taub; Rubenstein; Stern; Valenza; Mayor Davy
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT
Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times and was posted on
the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough website according to the
regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Meeting is now open to the public for comment. In an effort to provide everyone interested an
opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has
been instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you
state your name and address for the record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum
of 2 minutes.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
1. Proclamation - Arbor Day
2. Proclamation - Chief Financial Officer - Sandy Webb
3. Proclamation - Borough Clerk/Assistant CFO - Betty Sterling
APPOINTMENTS (WITH COUNCIL APPROVAL)
4. Nancy Rubenstein - Senior Advisory - Unexpired Term ending 12/31/2028
5. James Ottomanelli - Parks & Recreation - Unexpired Term ending 12/31/2027
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. Work Session Meeting - February 23, 2026
7. Regular Council Meeting - March 2, 2026
8. Special Meeting - March 9, 2026
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES (FOR CONTENT BUT NO …
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Pennington Borough Council
Regular Meeting – April 6, 2026
Mayor Davy called the Regular Meeting of the Borough Council to order at 7:02 pm. The meeting was held via Zoom. Borough Clerk Betty Sterling called the roll.
Council Members Angarone, Chandler, Kassler-Taub, Rubenstein, Stern and Valenza in attendance.
Also present were Borough Clerk Betty Sterling, Borough Attorney Walter Bliss, Borough Administrator GP Caminiti, CFO/Tax Collector Sandra Webb, Public Works Superintendent Rick Smith and Lieutenant Daryl Burroughs.
Mayor Davy announced that notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times, Trentonian and was posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall and on the Borough web-site according to the regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
Open to the Public
Mayor Davy read the following statement.
The meeting is now open to the public for comments. In an effort to provide everyone interested an opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has been instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you state your name and address for the record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum of 2 minutes.
There were no comments from the public.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Proclamation - Arbor Day
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the p …
Mon Mar 30, 2026
Borough Council
Council to consider ordinance to exceed budget limits and create a cap bank
The Pennington Borough Council will hold a work session and a regular session where they will discuss several items, including Pennington Day 2026 and a lead service line replacement program. The council will hold public hearings and vote on Ordinance 2026-17, which would allow the municipality to exceed its budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank, and Ordinance 2026-18, which sets compensation rates for officers and employees for 2026. Additional resolutions include a supplemental HDSRF application for the landfill, a computer contract with RND, and the purchase of a trash‑cart enclosure for Kunkel Park.
- Ordinance 2026-17 – exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (public hearing and adoption)
- Ordinance 2026-18 – set compensation rates for officers and employees for 2026 (public hearing and adoption)
- Resolution – supplemental HDSRF application for landfill
- Resolution – approve computer contract with RND
- Resolution – purchase trash‑cart enclosure for Kunkel Park using Open Space Funds
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✓ Decidido: Council votes to reject bids for Abey Drive, Mallard Place, Queens Lane
The council approved a resolution to reject the existing bids for the Abey Drive, Mallard Place, and Queens Lane projects and will solicit new bids for Abey Drive by July 2026. It also approved an additional $24,734.08 supplemental hazardous discharge site remediation fund request for the landfill. Appointments were made for Nancy Rubenstein as Senior Advisory and James Ottomanelli to Parks & Recreation. Several contracts and permits, including a computer contract with RND and an outdoor dining permit for Vito's Pizza, were approved.
- Approved resolution to reject bids for Abey Drive, Mallard Place, and Queens Lane and to solicit new bids for Abey Drive by July 2026
- Approved supplemental hazardous discharge site remediation fund request for $24,734.08
- Appointed Nancy Rubenstein as Senior Advisory
- Appointed James Ottomanelli to Parks & Recreation
- Approved computer contract with RND with a cost cap
- Approved purchase of trash cart enclosure for Kunkel Park using Open Space Funds
- Approved outdoor dining permit for Vito's Pizza
- Approved resolution for Pennington Day beer garden
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION - MARCH 30, 2026 AGENDA
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call - Borough Clerk - Betty Sterling
Angarone; Chandler; Kassler-Taub; Rubenstein; Stern; Valenza; Mayor Davy
III. Open Public Meetings Statement
Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times, and Trentonian and
was posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough website
according to the regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
IV. Open to the Public/ Public Comment
The Meeting is now open to the public for comment. In an effort to provide everyone interested an
opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has
been instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you
state your name and address for the record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum
of 2 minutes.
V. Work Session Discussion Items:
1. Pennington Day 2026
2. Supplemental HDRSF Funding - Landfill - Ron Harwood
3. Rejection of Bids - Abey Drive, Queens Lane, Mallard Place - Paul Christopher (Pennoni)
4. Lead Service Line Replacement Program - Paul Christopher (Pennoni)
VI. Review of Tentative Council Regular Agenda
1. Proclamation - Arbor Day
2. Appointment - Nancy Rubenstein - Senior Advisory
3. Appointment - James Ottomanelli - Parks & Recreation
4. Presentation of 2025 Audit
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Or …
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Pennington Borough Council
Work Session Meeting – March 30, 2026
Mayor Davy called the Regular Meeting of the Borough Council to order at 7:00 pm. The meeting was held via Zoom.
Borough Clerk Betty Sterling called the roll with Council Members Angarone, Chandler, Kassler-Taub, Rubenstein, and Stern in attendance. Absent: Council Member Valenza
Also present were Borough Clerk Betty Sterling, Borough Attorney Walter Bliss, Borough Administrator GP Caminiti, Chief Financial Officer Sandra Webb, and Lieutenant Daryl Burroughs.
Mayor Davy announced that notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times, Trentonian and was posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall and on the Borough web-site according to the regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
Open to the Public
Mayor Davy read the following statement.
The meeting is now open to the public for comments. In an effort to provide everyone interested an opportunity to address his or her comments to the Governing Body, a public comment time limit has been instituted for each speaker. Please raise your hand and when the Borough Clerk acknowledges you state your name and address for the record. Please limit comments to the Governing Body to a maximum of 2 minutes.
Dan Pace, Pennington Resident, asked if Pennington Borough submitted the legal notices with the State.
Work Session Discussion Items
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Wed Mar 18, 2026
Open Space Committee
Committee will discuss potential open‑space properties in closed session
The Open Space Committee will first approve the minutes from its January 21, 2026 meeting and consider a borough request for material for the spring newsletter. In a closed session, members will discuss properties of interest for open‑space purposes.
- Approve minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting
- Consider borough request for spring newsletter material
- Closed‑session discussion of properties of interest
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✓ Decidido: Committee unanimously adopted prior meeting minutes
The Open Space Committee approved the January 21, 2026 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Later, the committee unanimously voted to enter a closed session to discuss specific property matters. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Adopted Jan 21 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Entered closed session to discuss specific properties (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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Pennington Borough
OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
March 18, 2026
7:30 p.m.
In-Person at Pennington Borough Hall
Agenda
Open Session
1. Approval of minutes from January 21, 2026.
2. Borough request for committee material for spring newsletter
Closed Session: Discussion of properties of interest.
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“MINUTES OF THE PENNINGTON OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE MEETING
PENNINGTON BOROUGH HALL.
7:30PM; MARCH 18, 2026
This open meeting was adequately noticed on the Borough website and inthe local newspaper.
{mn attendance: Voting and Altemate Members: .
‘Alan Hershey (Chairman), Present Mark Blackall: Present
Jason Meyer, Present Kit Chandler: Boro Council Liaison, Absent
Dan Pace (Secretary), Present Nancy Fishman, Excused
‘Anthur Firestone (Alternate 1), Present Mark Neary (Atemate 2), Present
John Jackson, Viee-Chairman, Present
Guests: None
‘Chairman Hershey called the mesting to order at 7:34 PM.
Agenda Item:
“Meeting Minutes of January 21,2026 Adoption: Mark N. moved that the Open and Closed session
meeting minutes be adopted as presented, Art seconded. Members currently present and in attendance at
the January mecting unanimously approved the minutes.
Pennington Spring Newsletter OS. Article: Dan placed the newsletter on the sereen for members to read.
‘Alan discussed what he wrote and explained that we have done this before. Members liked the article but
suggested that a sentence be added that described how Pennington partners with the State, County and other
‘entities to share in preservation costs.
Other Business: None
‘Closed Session: At 7:44pm on a motion by Jason and seconded by An, the Commitice unanimously
‘agreed 1 enter into Closed Session to discuss matters conceming specific properties of interes
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Commission will consider chimney removal application at 120 S. Main St.
The Historic Preservation Commission will review application #26-001 for chimney removal at 120 S. Main Street. The body will also discuss its annual report, certified local government status, street trees in the historic district, and communication to property owners. Additional items include a letter of support from the County and Hopewell Valley Historic Society and a history awards program.
- Review application #26-001 for chimney removal at 120 S. Main Street, Block 505, Lot 15
- Discuss street trees in the historic district
- Consider newsletter/communication to property owners
- Consider Hopewell Valley Historical Society History Awards for Historic Preservation
- Review Certified Local Government status
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✓ Decidido: Commission approved February minutes and adjourned unanimously
The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the February 17, 2026 minutes with amendments. It took no formal action on the chimney removal at 120 N. Main Street but agreed to send a letter to the contractor. The commission approved and sent letters of support to the New Jersey Historic Trust for both the County historic preservation grant and the Hopewell Valley Historic Society’s site‑management application. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.
- Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Decided to issue a letter to the contractor about the unauthorized chimney removal (no vote recorded)
- Approved and sent letter of support for County historic preservation grant to NJ Historic Trust (no vote recorded)
- Approved and sent letter of support for Hopewell Valley Historic Society site‑management application to NJ Historic Trust (no vote recorded)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Online via Zoom
CALL TO ORDER
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT
Notice of this meeting has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times and was posted on
the bulletin board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough website according to the
regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
OATH OF O FFICES
Jack Davis, Craig Wallace
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Meeting open to public for comments.
Please raise your hand and when the secretary acknowledges you state your name and address for
the record. There will be a total of 15 minutes allotted for public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. *February 17, 2026 Minutes
APPLICATIONS
2. *#26-001 - 120 S . Main Street, Block 505, Lot 15 - Chimney Removal
OTHER BUSINESS
3. Annual Report
4. Certified Local Government
5. County and Hopewell Valley Historic Society's Letter of Support
6. Street Trees in the Historic District
7. Newsletter / Communication to Property Owners
8. Hopewell Valley Historical Society History Awards for Historic Preservation
ADJOURNMENT
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PENNINGTON BOROUGH
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES
MARCH 17, 2026
The meeting of the Pennington Borough Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was held on
March 17, 2026 at 7:30 pm via Zoom.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Eric Holtermann, Chair; Robert Chandler, Vice-Chair; Mary Baum; David
Coats; Jack Davis; Katrina Homel ; Natalie Shivers; George Ford , Alt I ;
Craig Wallace, Alt II
Staff Present: Amy Kassler-Taub, Council Liaison, Robin Tillou, HPC Secretary
OATH OF OFFICE
Mr. Davis and Mr. Wallace, Alt II was reappointed to the member and alternate II position by
Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough Council at the February 2, 2026 Council
Meeting.
Chair Holtermann administered the Oath of Office to Jack Davis and Craig Wallace.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT
Chair Holtermann announced the statement of adequate notice as such: Notice of this meeting
has been given to the Hopewell Valley News, Trenton Times and was posted on the bulletin
board at Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street and on the Borough website according to the
regulations of the Open Public Meetings Act.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Holtermann opened the meeting to the public. With no public comment Chair Holtermann
closed the public forum.
MINUTES
February 17, 2026
Upon a motion from Mr. Coats and Ms. Baum offering a second, the minutes were unanimously
approved with amendments by those eligible to vote.
APPLICATIONS
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
Environmental Commission
Environmental Commission to review 2026 plans and community energy survey
The Pennington Environmental Commission will review minutes, strategic projects, and upcoming community programs. The group will discuss the Community Energy Plan, select a survey winner, and plan for Pennington Day 2026.
- Approval of February 23, 2026 minutes
- Review of Community Energy Plan survey results
- Selection of $10 Terra Momo gift card winner
- Planning for Pennington Day 2026 booth
- Update on Pennington Arboretum 2026 focus areas
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PENNINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Agenda for Monday, March 16, 2026 – 7:30 PM
(Zoom Virtual Meeting link sent by Betty Sterling, and on Boro website)
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes from February 23, 2026
Motion to approve by: _______ Second by: _______
Aye ___ Nay ___ Abstain ___
3. Announcements
• Feedback from Q1 Commission and Committee Chair Meeting
• Key upcoming events and updates in March & April
• Other announcements from EC members
4. Public Comment (if any)
STRATEGIC PROJECTS
5. Community Conversation (February Program) – Recap and Feedback (Jim, Nell,
Nancy)
• Brief recap of the program; Participation metrics and engagement
• Feedback and lessons learned
• Suggestions for improving future Community Conversations
6. Environmental Commission Site Planning Checklist – Update (Andrew Seeder
and sub-team)
• Status update on the draft checklist; Recent progress and feedback received
• Next steps for review and refinement
7. Pennington Arboretum – Areas of Focus for 2026 (Kieran and Monica)
• High-level update on 2026 planning
8. Community Energy Plan (CEP) – Update (Brian and CNWG)
• Brief recap of CEP community survey results
• Selection of winner of the $10 Terra Momo gift card from survey respondents
• Overview of recent work and next steps in development of the CEP
UPCOMING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
9. Pennington Day 2026 Planning
• What should be our areas of focus for the EC booth (2–3 themes)
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Wed Mar 11, 2026
Planning / Zoning Board
Pennington Planning Board meeting canceled for March 11, 2026
The Planning Board meeting scheduled for March 11, 2026, has been canceled. This notice was issued by Land Use Administrator Robin Tillou.
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PLANNING BOARD MARCH 11, 2026 MEETING
CANCELLATION NOTICE
The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 has been canceled.
Thank you,
Robin Tillou
Land Use Administrator
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