The Township Committee adopted Holmdel’s 2026 municipal budget by a 3-2 vote and approved an ordinance allowing the Township to exceed the 2026 appropriations limit and establish a cap bank, also by 3-2.

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Apr 28, 2026

Township Introduces 2026 Budget Plan

The Township Committee introduced the proposed 2026 budget and advanced an ordinance to exceed the municipal spending limit and establish a cap bank, with a public hearing scheduled for June 9, 2026; the cap-bank ordinance hearing is set for May 26, 2026.

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Apr 14, 2026

Holmdel Approves Road and Property Funding

The Township Committee approved $1.03 million for acquiring certain real property, including authorization for $980,952 in bonds or notes; the measure passed 4-1, with Committeeman Gregory Buontempo opposed. It also approved a $300,000 road-improvement bond ordinance, backed by a $250,000 grant and $50,000 in township borrowing.

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Mar 24, 2026

Township Advances Property Acquisition and Road Funding

The Township Committee advanced ordinances to acquire property at 34 Crawfords Corner Road for $1.03 million and to fund $300,000 in road improvements, including a $250,000 grant and $50,000 in township bonds. Public hearings on both measures are scheduled for April 14, 2026.

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Mar 10, 2026

Road improvement bond proposal fails

The Township Committee rejected a $300,000 road-improvement bond ordinance, which included $250,000 in grant funding and required a two-thirds vote; the measure failed 3-2.

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Feb 27, 2026

Holmdel Advances Affordable Housing Rules

The Township Committee approved first readings of two affordable-housing measures, including a Route 35 affordable-housing zone and an ordinance implementing the fourth-round Housing Plan and Fair Share Plan. It also advanced a $300,000 road-improvement bond ordinance, funded in part by a $250,000 grant and $50,000 in township bonds or notes.

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Feb 24, 2026

Holmdel Advances Fire and Construction Rules

The Township Committee advanced three ordinances on first reading, including changes to fire protection requirements, construction-code fees and enforcement, and Swim Center fees. Public hearings on all three ordinances are scheduled for March 10, 2026.

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Jan 22, 2026

Holmdel Advances Sewer Plan for Former Vonage Site

The Township Committee carried a motion to amend the developers agreement for the former Vonage site, advancing a plan for the developers to install a sewer connection to the Bell Works pump station. The pipe would serve only that development and be funded through a special assessment on its new residents; the agreement remains subject to further review by the Township attorney and engineers.

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Jan 5, 2026

Impreveduto Named Mayor for 2026

The Township Committee elected Rocco Impreveduto mayor for 2026 by a 4-1 vote and Brian Foster deputy mayor by a 3-0 vote, with one abstention. The committee also unanimously approved the 2026 temporary budget and annual actions covering tax collection, delinquent-charge interest rates, cash management, and tax-lien sales.

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