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Aug 22, 2026

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Council Changes Municipal Attorney

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Council Creates Cannabis Advisory Committee

The council approved Resolution 2026-160 by a 4-2 vote to establish a cannabis advisory committee to evaluate concerns and provide information on the topic. The council also extended the third-quarter property tax payment grace period to August 19, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Council Advances Roosevelt Avenue Grant

The Borough Council approved a resolution to submit and execute a New Jersey Department of Transportation grant agreement for Roosevelt Avenue. The council also introduced an ordinance restructuring the Economic Development Committee, with a public hearing scheduled for July 13, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Manville Adopts 2026 Budget and Storm-Resilience Legal Work

The Borough Council adopted the 2026 municipal budget and later authorized a non-fair-and-open contract for condemnation counsel related to a grant-funded plan to move emergency services to higher ground for greater storm resilience.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council Approves Summer Staffing and Events

The Council approved a consent package authorizing a part-time administrative assistant, temporary seasonal employees, recreation staff including a pool director and lifeguard, and a July 4 event with a vendor fee. It also approved a consultation contract, a 100% disabled veteran tax adjustment for 315 White Avenue, and voucher payments.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Council Approves Fireworks and Recreation Fees

The Borough Council approved an agreement for a fireworks display costing up to $8,500 and established recreation fees. It also approved a temporary emergency appropriation, a donated Victory Marker installation, and the Memorial Day parade street and property use.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Borough Plans More Sustainable Budget

The Finance Committee reported that rising fixed, health insurance, and liability costs, combined with declining revenues and lower reserves, require the Borough to gradually reduce its use of surplus in the 2026 budget.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council Advances Multifamily Zoning Update

The Council unanimously introduced an ordinance updating Manville’s regulations for multifamily uses, with a public hearing scheduled for April 13, 2026. It also approved submitting a Community Development Block Grant application for library improvements, with a potential request of up to $100,000.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Council Approves Four Affordable Housing Ordinances

The council adopted four ordinances addressing affordable housing obligations, residential development set-asides, zoning, and the South Main Street Rehabilitation Plan. Ordinance 2026-1337 passed with six votes in favor and one abstention; Ordinances 2026-1338 through 2026-1340 each passed six to one.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Council Advances Affordable Housing Requirements

The council unanimously introduced four ordinances addressing residential development set-asides and the borough’s affordable housing obligations, with public hearings scheduled for March 9, 2026. It also adopted a police department reconstitution ordinance and approved a 3.5% municipal budget appropriation cap and cap bank for 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Manville Approves Police Officer Hiring

The Mayor and Council approved the hiring of Steven Caroscio as a police officer through Resolution 2026-080, with all voting members supporting the consent agenda.

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Briefing

Jan 29, 2026

Council Appoints Business Administrator

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-078 appointing a business administrator. It also introduced a 2026 budget ordinance establishing a 3.5% spending cap and cap bank, with a public hearing scheduled for February 23.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council Promotes Officer to Sergeant

The Mayor and Council unanimously approved Officer Robert Ancona’s promotion to sergeant and completed his swearing-in. The council also approved 15 consent resolutions covering towing licenses, 2026 professional-service contracts, appointments, and flood-management consulting.

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Briefing

Jan 3, 2026

Council Changes Municipal Attorney

The governing body approved a change in municipal attorney by a 5-2 vote, with Christopher Basista and Jade Puia opposed. The meeting also organized the 2026 governing body, approved standing committees and professional appointments, and adopted temporary budget appropriations.

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