Ramsey meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Ramsey boards set to weigh $15M fire station bond, water rates, and site plans

Mayor & Council to consider $15.05M fire station bond

The Ramsey Mayor and Council have scheduled final consideration of a $15,050,000 bond ordinance for a new Fire Department/Rescue Squad Station Complex. The agenda lists this as Bond Ordinance 16-2026.

The same July 22 meeting was set to include final consideration of Ordinance 14-2026 (Police Regulations) and Ordinance 15-2026 (Compensation), along with a public hearing for Ordinance 17-2026, which would establish a Local Supplemental Violations Bureau.

Two resolutions were on the agenda: Resolution 146-2026 for a $28,990.72 Community Based Deer Management Grant, and Resolution 153-2026 for $240,383.00 in overhead doors and installation services.

Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes — including vote tallies — are not yet available.

Planning Board to hold hearing on Puleo Construction site plan

The Ramsey Planning Board scheduled a public hearing on a site-plan, subdivision, and soil-movement application from Puleo Construction LLC for 290 Airmount Avenue, Block 4401, Lot 27.

The board also planned to review site-plan waiver requests from several businesses: Chateau Health & Aesthetics LLC, Pink Art 123 Inc., Nordstrom, Inc., Flow State Jiu Jitsu LLC, Verlinden Handyman Services LLC, and Mainspring Chiropractic Inc.

No ordinances or resolutions were scheduled for adoption at this meeting. Minutes are not yet published.

Board of Public Works to review proposed 2026 water rates

The Board of Public Works agenda included a presentation by the Borough Administrator of proposed water rates for 2026.

The board was also set to review several infrastructure projects: the LSL Replacement Project, the Arrow Rd Treatment Facility project, and the Darlington, Brookfield, and Spring St PFAS project. A resolution for the payment of vouchers was also listed.

Minutes are not yet published, so no actions or decisions are confirmed.

What residents should watch

• The proposed $15.05 million fire station bond is the largest dollar item across the three agendas. If adopted, it would authorize borrowing for a new Fire Department/Rescue Squad Station Complex.
• Proposed 2026 water rates, if advanced by the Board of Public Works, would affect residential and commercial water bills.
• The Puleo Construction hearing at 290 Airmount Avenue involves subdivision and soil movement, which can affect drainage, traffic, and neighboring properties.

Coming up

No additional public meetings are listed on the provided calendars for the next 14 days. Residents should check the Borough of Ramsey's official website for any newly posted or rescheduled meetings.

Ramsey Roundup: Library Board Tackles Union Contract; Council Set to Vote on $15M Fire Station Bond

Library Board Considers Union Contract, Hires Two Part-Time Staff

The Ramsey Free Public Library Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting July 14 to vote on a union contract and the annual audit. Consent resolutions included hiring Robyn Fuest as a part-time library assistant and Emmy Raisch as a part-time library page. The board also planned to enter closed session to discuss the library director's 2026 compensation. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Zoning Board Weighs Court-Ordered Approval, Summit Ave Variance

The Zoning Board of Adjustment met July 15 to consider a court order dated February 18, 2025, requesting approval of a request by James Convery for 411 Shadyside Road. The board also held a public hearing on a variance request by Justine and Michael Nero for 207 Summit Ave, seeking to reduce the required accessory-structure minimum from 20 ft to 10.8 ft. The board was also scheduled to approve minutes from its May 20, 2026 meeting. No new or old business items were listed. Minutes have not yet been published.

Pool Commission Reviews $900K in 2026 Registration Payments

The Pool Commission met July 15 to hear the Pool Manager's report, which included registration payment totals of $900,000 for 2026. The commission also received reports from the Chairman, the Council Liaison, and updates from the Activities, Bylaws, Swim Team, and Facilities sub-committees. Time was set aside for unfinished and new business. Minutes are not yet available.

Shade Tree Commission Reviews Removal at 49 New England Dr

The Shade Tree Commission met July 16 to review a tree removal application for 49 New England Dr (Block 5002, Lot 11.02). The agenda also included review of tree removal permit application violations, Ramsey Shade Tree Work Orders 3 and 4 for 2026, DPW Tree Work 3 for 2026, County Tree Work 1 for 2026, and discussion of Spring Plantings for 2027. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming Up

Planning Board — July 21: Public hearing on a site-plan, subdivision, and soil-movement application from Puleo Construction LLC for 290 Airmount Avenue (Block 4401, Lot 27). The board will also review site-plan waiver requests from Chateau Health & Aesthetics LLC, Pink Art 123 Inc., Nordstrom Inc., Flow State Jiu Jitsu LLC, Verlinden Handyman Services LLC, and Mainspring Chiropractic Inc. No ordinances or resolutions are scheduled for adoption.

Mayor & Council — July 22: The council will consider Bond Ordinance 16-2026 for $15,050,000 to fund a new Fire Department/Rescue Squad Station Complex — the largest dollar item on any current agenda. Also scheduled: Resolution 146-2026 for a $28,990.72 Community Based Deer Management Grant, Resolution 153-2026 for a $240,383.00 overhead doors contract, final consideration of Ordinances 14-2026 (Police Regulations) and 15-2026 (Compensation), and a public hearing on Ordinance 17-2026 establishing a Local Supplemental Violations Bureau.

*Note: All recent meetings listed above were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published. Outcomes of votes and discussions are not yet confirmed in the public record.*