The Township Committee introduced a zoning ordinance on first reading that would add townhouses to site 9, reduce the maximum building height from four stories to three on sites 9 and 10, and revise unit limits to allow more open space. The ordinance has not received final approval.
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The proposed zoning changes would affect the types, height, and density of housing allowed at two sites in Pennsville Township. The committee also unanimously approved 17 resolutions, including a $27,971.25 maximum cost for the Township website project, a recyclable-material disposal contract, an emergency medical technician hire, and support for preserving three farms. The meeting records do not provide the ambulance billing recovery figures discussed during the meeting.
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Introduced Ordinance A-01-2026 on first reading to amend land-use rules and the zoning map, add townhouses to site 9, reduce maximum building height to three stories on sites 9 and 10, and revise maximum unit counts to allow more open space.
Approved Resolutions 55-2026 through 71-2026 by unanimous roll call vote.
Approved a new cash-payment rounding policy for pennies.
Authorized a contract for recyclable-material disposal.
Authorized the Township website project at a corrected cost not to exceed $27,971.25.
Authorized a certificate of occupancy for the warehouse project at 373 N. Broadway.
Set site-improvement guarantees for EV parking spaces at the Wawa Food Market and Fueling Station.
Hired a part-time emergency medical technician, effective January 16, 2026, subject to successful pre-employment testing.
Approved animal-shelter staffing changes, including two volunteers, one full-time reclassification, and one part-time hire.
Supported preservation of three specific farms through the New Jersey Farmland Preservation Program.
Reappointed members and alternate members to the Pennsville Sewerage Authority.
Memorialized the retirement of Police Chief Patrick Spillman, effective February 1, 2026.
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