The Council introduced an ordinance appropriating $42,000 for Randolph Lake improvements and $48,000 for mobile cameras installed in police vehicles. The Council also adopted updated retail food establishment penalties and employee-related fee schedule changes, and created a committee to help select the next Township Manager.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Council Approves New Fire Apparatus

Randolph Township Council approved the purchase of a new fire service apparatus for up to $1,196,419.11, funded through the 2025 Capital Budget. Five members voted yes and two abstained.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Randolph Council Adopts 2026 Budget

The Township Council adopted Randolph’s 2026 municipal budget in a 6-1 vote, with Councilman Hathaway voting no. The council also approved $2.131 million for general capital improvements, $947,000 for water and sewer improvements, and $450,000 for parks and recreation improvements.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Township Advances Road and Safety Projects

The township advanced two major road projects: design for Millbrook Avenue improvements will begin this spring ahead of fall 2026 bidding, while Morris Turnpike construction starts this month. The Police Department projects full staffing by mid-September 2026 as recruits complete academy training.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council Advances Budget and Housing Plans

The council unanimously introduced the 2026 municipal budget, scheduled for a public hearing and possible adoption on April 7, and approved housing compliance resolutions and several related ordinances.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Council Advances 2026 Budget and Ordinances

The Council reached consensus to finalize the 2026 municipal budget for introduction on March 3 and cancel the February 28 budget session. The budget discussion included a $2,060,068 minimum library appropriation, an increase of $161,798, or 8.52%, from 2025.

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Briefing

Feb 7, 2026

Council advances water and sewer rate increases

The Township Council voted 6-0, with one member absent, to direct the manager to prepare an ordinance increasing water and sewer rates based on the utility rate analysis. The minutes do not specify the proposed rate amounts.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Council Advances Roadwork and Budget Plans

The Township Council unanimously approved resolutions covering road resurfacing in three districts, pavement restoration and curbing, on-call engineering services, a recreation grant application, and other municipal actions. The proposed 2026 municipal budget totals $40,325,942 and would increase the average assessed homeowner’s annual municipal tax bill by $232.50.

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Jan 22, 2026

Council Approves Service Agreements and Refunds

The Township Council approved shared-service agreements for 2026 animal control and animal shelter services, along with property-tax and water-and-sewer refunds and other administrative actions. The manager also reported that 339 flu shots were administered, up 110% from 2024, while eliminating $25,000 in annual vaccine costs.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Randolph Approves 2026 Township Appointments

The Township Council approved its 2026 appointments, a temporary budget, and a package of administrative and professional-service resolutions. It also unanimously appointed Ira Cohen as municipal court judge for a three-year term.

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Briefing

Jan 2, 2026

Council Approves Affordable Housing Agreement

The Township Council unanimously approved an amended mediation agreement addressing Randolph’s fourth-round affordable housing obligations, with six votes in favor and none opposed. The agreement provides protections for the next nine years and addresses funding concerns involving the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

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