Steven Kennis was sworn in as mayor and Robert Laureigh as deputy mayor for 2026, while the Township Committee approved a broad slate of municipal appointments and professional contracts.
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The reorganizational meeting established Lacey Township’s leadership for 2026 and filled positions covering legal services, engineering, planning, public safety, recreation, taxation, and other municipal functions. The committee approved the resolutions listed in the minutes, generally by motions that carried; some votes included abstentions. The minutes do not provide compensation amounts or contract values.
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Swore in Steven Kennis and Peter Curatolo as committeemen.
Elected Steven Kennis mayor and Robert Laureigh deputy mayor for 2026, then administered their oaths of office.
Approved Resolution 2026-01 designating various municipal appointments and assignments for 2026.
Approved appointments for township legal counsel, prosecutors, public defenders, auditor, bond counsel, physician, engineers, planners, architects, and other professional services.
Approved appointments and reappointments involving community development, recreation, municipal alliance coordination, special law enforcement officers, school crossing guards, safety coordination, and planning and zoning boards.
Approved a tax map maintenance contract with East Coast Engineering, a title-work contract with Mid-State Abstract Company, and appraisal contracts with three companies.
Approved appointments to the Environmental Commission and other municipal boards and committees listed in the minutes.
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