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Aug 21, 2026

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Council Advances Park and Road Projects

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2026

Council Allows Veterinary Services at Monmouth Mall

The council unanimously adopted an amendment to the Monmouth Mall Redevelopment Plan allowing veterinary services as a permitted principal use. It also approved a state bikeways application for Industrial Way and State Route 35, authorized an annual cannabis cultivation license, and discussed a forthcoming report on flood-prone areas.

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Borough Seeks Funds for Arboretum Bridges

The Mayor and Council authorized an application for $65,000 in Open Space Trust funds toward a $444,500 project to replace pedestrian bridges and add ADA accessibility improvements at the F. Bliss Price Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Council Renews Cannabis License

The council approved renewal of a Class 5 retail cannabis license for AYR Wellness NJ, LLC. It also approved removal of 41 trees at Locust Grove Cemetery, with plans for signage, benches, and memorial markers.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Council Approves $5.3 Million Capital Plan

The council adopted three capital ordinances totaling $5,325,748: $3,325,748 for various improvements and equipment, $1 million for Wampum Lake Dam rehabilitation, and $1 million for infrastructure supporting or addressing impacts from a Netflix Studios production facility at Fort Monmouth. Each ordinance passed 4-0 among the members voting, with two councilmembers absent; the first ordinance authorizes up to $2,668,892 in bonds and notes.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Eatontown Approves 2026 Budget and Capital Plan

The council adopted the 2026 municipal budget and approved a $19,965,537 capital budget amendment, with all six council members voting yes.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Council Advances Mercantile License Fee Increase

The council unanimously introduced an ordinance to increase mercantile license fees; a public hearing is scheduled for May 13, 2026. The meeting also approved engineering services for Parker Road improvements, plans for demolishing certain Fort Monmouth buildings, emergency temporary appropriations, and other routine financial and administrative actions.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Eatontown Sets Filming Rules, Advances Budget

The council introduced the 2026 municipal budget and approved a 3.5% cap-bank increase, amounting to $1,005,124.89; a public hearing is scheduled for May 13, 2026. It also adopted updated filming rules covering permits, fees, public safety, hours, and penalties.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Borough Adopts Limits on Billboards

The governing body unanimously adopted an ordinance regulating and limiting billboards in Eatontown. It also introduced proposed filming rules for a public hearing on April 8, approved engineering actions for bikeway and Wampum Lake projects, and authorized a $60,000 emergency temporary appropriation.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Affordable Housing Rules and Zone Approved

The council adopted updated affordable housing regulations and created a mixed-use multifamily affordable housing zone allowing up to 160 dwelling units, with a 20% affordable housing set-aside.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Council Approves Major Housing Projects

The council approved a settlement for a 158-unit inclusionary development with 32 affordable homes and a separate developer agreement for 145 age-restricted single-family homes, a clubhouse, commercial uses, and open space.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Council Introduces Affordable Housing Plan

Eatontown introduced an ordinance implementing its Fourth Round Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan; the public hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2026. The governing body also approved $10,297,888.22 in 2026 temporary appropriations and several related resolutions.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Roadways on Fort Monmouth Accepted

The council adopted Ordinance 01-2026 by a 5-0 roll-call vote, accepting the dedication of roadways on Fort Monmouth, including portions of Nicodemus and Wilson (South) Avenues. Council President Virginia M. East was absent.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Council Advances Park and Road Projects

Eatontown approved an application for $576,002.01 in Green Acres funding to improve Wolcott Park, including tennis and pickleball courts and a family restroom.

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Briefing

Jan 1, 2026

Eatontown Swears In Council Members, Sets Leadership

Virginia M. East was elected and sworn in as Eatontown Council President for 2026, with five council members voting in favor and one member absent. Virginia M. East and Meir Araman were also sworn in for three-year council terms.

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