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Cooney and Kayne Lead 2026 Committee

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Montville Approves Utility Bonds and Redevelopment Plans

The Township Committee unanimously approved $3.2 million in water-utility bonds and $2.425 million in sewer-utility bonds, along with two redevelopment plans and a $498,000 open-space expenditure.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Committee Approves $3.02 Million Capital Bond

The Township Committee adopted Ordinance 2026-16, appropriating $3,022,000 for capital improvements and authorizing up to $2,312,200 in bonds or notes. Members also introduced proposed borrowing for water and sewer improvements totaling $5,922,500, with public hearings scheduled for June 23, 2026.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Storm Drain Project Cost Increases

The Township Committee approved a $38,200 change order for the Barney Lane and Forest Place storm drain project, raising the contract from $455,531.50 to $493,831.50. It also approved a $99,202 purchase of automatic license plate reader cameras for the Police Department and introduced a $3.022 million capital-improvements bond ordinance, with a public hearing set for June 9.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Township Adopts Budget With Tax Increase

The Township Committee unanimously adopted the 2026 municipal budget, including a 2.67% combined municipal and library tax-levy increase. The increase averages $58.48 for a home assessed at $542,274.08.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Montville Approves Water Facility Bond

The Township Committee approved a $1 million bond ordinance to fund engineering design and bid-assistance expenses for the Water Treatment Facility.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Township Approves $1 Million Open Space Spending

The Township Committee unanimously approved a $1 million capital expenditure from the Open Space, Recreation and Farmland Dedicated Trust Fund. It also introduced the 2026 municipal budget, scheduled a May 12 public hearing, and introduced a separate $1 million bond ordinance for Water Treatment Facility engineering and bid assistance.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Township Approves Mailbox Reimbursement and Cap Bank

The Township Committee unanimously adopted ordinances creating a mailbox damage reimbursement program and establishing a cap bank, with all five members voting yes. It also approved $125,216 for cellular monitoring of the water and sewer system and reported two $19 million grant applications for a PFAS and manganese treatment plant.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Montville Approves Affordable Housing Zoning Changes

The Township Committee unanimously adopted four ordinances changing affordable-housing rules and zoning, including approval of a Route 202 overlay tied to a 154-unit development and an 88-unit overlay at 205-207 Changebridge Road.

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Briefing

Mar 6, 2026

Committee Authorizes Closed Session

The Township Committee authorized a closed executive session to discuss contract negotiations, litigation, personnel matters, and attorney-client issues involving potential litigation. The mayor stated that no action would be taken after the closed session.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Salt-storage rules adopted; housing changes advance

The Township Committee unanimously adopted regulations for privately owned salt storage and advanced six affordable-housing, development-fee, and zoning ordinances to public hearings scheduled for March 10, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Montville advances salt-storage rules and projects

The Township Committee introduced an ordinance requiring New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regulations for privately owned salt storage; a public hearing is scheduled for February 10. The committee also discussed 2026 capital projects, including $1 million for road resurfacing, $1.8 million for Community Park Field No. 3 turfing, and $500,000 for drainage improvements.

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Briefing

Jan 2, 2026

Cooney and Kayne Lead 2026 Committee

The Township Committee unanimously selected Frank W. Cooney as 2026 mayor and Matthew S. Kayne as deputy mayor, with four members voting yes and one member absent. The committee also approved the 2026 meeting schedule and a broad set of financial, administrative, housing, purchasing, insurance, and emergency-management resolutions. The State of Montville address reported that the 2025 municipal and library tax levy increased 2.52%, including a 1.83% increase in the local-purpose tax.

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