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Charlie (New Brunswick Today) told the council he had reviewed public records and identified a disciplinary order from the New Jersey Supreme Court finding that Judge Spencer B. Robbins should be censured for recordkeeping and cooperation with disciplinary authorities (decision referenced as DRB 24-090 and dated Dec. 3, 2024 in the documents the reporter cited). The reporter said he had tried to contact the judge’s office for comment and was still seeking the judge’s response.

Mayor (as recorded in the minutes) said the council submitted the name to the assigning judge and that the assigning judge approved the appointment. The mayor also said he considers the municipal judge to have ‘done a commendable job’ locally. The reporter asked the council to review the vetting process in light of the disciplinary record; the meeting record shows no additional action was taken at that session beyond acknowledging the reporter’s statements and the mayor’s reply.

Why it matters: Municipal judges preside over local ordinance and municipal court matters; disciplinary records bearing on ethical or professional standards are a public concern for communities. The reporter asked the governing body to consider whether the appointment process adequately accounted for the disciplinary findings and invited further discussion or explanation from the judge or the appointing authorities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council Meeting - January 27 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A local reporter informed the council of a recent state Supreme Court disciplinary censure of the borough’s municipal judge and asked the governing body to explain the vetting and appointment process; the mayor said the judge was submitted to and approved by the assigning judge.","taxTitle","Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey","taxId",53871,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6066174,"Residents and council press attorney to explore remedies for widespread streetlight outages",190,2014000,2204000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3188880-53aa247103f82a993ec6b7a0d7c3f90d&start=2014&end=2204","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3188880-53aa247103f82a993ec6b7a0d7c3f90d/thumbnail_2014000.jpg","/articles/6066174/Sayreville/Middlesex-County/New-Jersey/Residents-and-council-press-attorney-to-explore-remedies-for-widespread-streetlight-outages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6066174-1a692b7bd61bbe18536e449c8467fac5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191490&Signature=FbG1YvCApDnvt~jAqkebhfdoUfjNc1L9C64FyUzFhfTW0KW9DHYRexLP6hu5beeB5PfEDGdl8~KSrTbGMNTXP385BMLeblvIWU714Y81Y-m-q78w8SEwH1HAM6AHIOJx4Qu99lURI~hmpm3D9c1yLKlyrfd6O42BEuYJ04GYHiKZTDMF02OEG8QTmaRvysQ9kxrRAidc6owLJdPFdJcPQSDpauyvnIThPEr96g-5b8p8sRxuHBMfSmIDperS36cYbiezJYwAzHMUcQKNnVHJ9MHhl51eXMjYj-oq~pMgCfD4k4BuEbJA0JwAim9Le~BicAGy2ZUNez6EnjLjXLo26Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple residents and council members told the Mayor and Borough Council that a substantial number of Sayreville streetlights remain out, and council members asked the borough attorney to research legal and contractual options with Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) to prompt repairs.

Public commenter Jim Robinson and other speakers noted the borough’s large monthly payments to the utility and said about 20% of streetlights have been out over an extended period. Council member Sonarski and others described ongoing citizen complaints and local social‑media reports of an “epidemic” of outages and requested stronger action to restore lights quickly.

Council members suggested a range of remedies: pursuing legislative help, exploring coordinated action with other municipalities, and examining whether the borough could withhold or deduct payments when lights are out for prolonged periods. Borough Attorney said she would review options and report back at the next meeting.

Why it matters: Streetlight outages affect public safety and resident perceptions of municipal service delivery. Council members asked the attorney to evaluate legal paths — including whether other towns’ lawsuits or Board of Public Utilities petitions offer models — and to report findings at the next council meeting.","Residents reported roughly 20% of Sayreville’s streetlights are out; council members asked the borough attorney to research legal options, including whether billing holds or other remedies against JCP&L are viable.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6066179,"Sayreville council introduces five ordinances, confirms appointments and adopts consent agenda",166,1508000,1674000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3188880-53aa247103f82a993ec6b7a0d7c3f90d&start=1508&end=1674","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3188880-53aa247103f82a993ec6b7a0d7c3f90d/thumbnail_1508000.jpg","/articles/6066179/Sayreville/Middlesex-County/New-Jersey/Sayreville-council-introduces-five-ordinances-confirms-appointments-and-adopts-consent-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6066179-51e56446a8e378060667580cd971928e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191490&Signature=Gwr~RcWJ7tQrnI3kgCi~rmWNLnbCtjnvbOkI6FRpnEDyv8ytRDiqKR7HvZ0drkj2CoDu8IRu0lJ0y7ZXz700UZS8y5gaAtKfLk56sRzSC6MMdOjiBkcnYGzaBkkongnYb~2D2Cq1o4haykwLGeO7U6nH8wzPHuqG55lTGe3uO9Hq52Xhh~Dk6dRrU0xqCPFqZeP38U0iuyKCu0jzcDKJKdTTt-3qfyICDzRc6dlMdVWDZend4YXdZMzNTZqg4SPojM2MipWM3yJkjE4oE01MXZSzUPILXA~jGNto6QcBS9iHlyCwF2ln1DgRbxLrHuVTACQwwyuDLULp4OaL~ir2Mg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mayor and Borough Council of Sayreville approved a slate of introductory motions and a consent agenda during its January agenda meeting, introducing five ordinances on first reading, confirming appointments to municipal boards, and approving multiple administrative items by roll call.

Ordinances introduced on first reading
- Ordinance 1-25: Fee for yearly farmers market license. Moved by Councilman Balca; public hearing scheduled as stated in the motion (meeting transcript lists the hearing date as 02/10/2024). Passed first reading on roll call.
- Ordinance 2-25: Revisions to Riverton street names schematic map and amendment to the waterfront redevelopment plan. Moved by Councilman Zabrowski; public hearing set for 02/10/2025. Passed first reading on roll call.
- Ordinance 3-25 and Ordinance 4-25: Supplements and amendments to Ordinance 40-23 fixing salaries of certain borough officials for years 2023–2027. Moved by Councilman Balca; both introduced on first reading with public hearings scheduled for 02/10/2025. Passed first reading on roll calls.
- Ordinance 5-25: Accepting an amended easement in favor of the borough relative to Block 307.01, Lots 1.02 and 1.03. Moved by Councilman Zabrowski; passed first reading on roll call; public hearing set for 02/10/2025.

Appointments and confirmations
- Mitch Cooper was appointed to the Library Board of Trustees (five‑year term) following a motion and roll-call confirmation.
- Sherry Poe was appointed to a three‑year term on the Recreation Board following roll-call confirmation.
- Gwendolyn Knight was reappointed as CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) administrator following a motion and roll-call confirmation.

Consent agenda and administrative items
The council adopted a broad consent agenda that included: authorization to award non‑fair‑and‑open communication services contract to Jaffe Communications (not to exceed $40,000); acceptance of the Central Jersey Joint Insurance Fund 2025 Safety Incentive Program; renewal of grant‑planning administrative services with BRS Inc. (not to exceed $44,000); authorization to sell Block 371 Lot 2.03 on Johnson's Lane; purchase of ballistic carrier vests through cooperative pricing (not to exceed $153,725); a shared‑service agreement with East Brunswick for multiple services; an estimated $100,000 UES contract with New Jersey Tree Foundation for a floodplain restoration project; personnel promotions and appointments; and authority for CME Associates to prepare plans for preservation work on the old firehouse and resurfacing a walkway in Veterans Memorial Park.

Votes and notable roll-call particulars
Council roll-call votes are recorded in the meeting minutes for each introduced ordinance and the consent agenda; several members recorded standard “yes” votes. On at least one resolution (resolution 39 referenced during public comment), one councilmember abstained pending more information, and the minutes record multiple council comments and follow‑ups on consent items.

What happens next: All introduced ordinances were approved for first reading and scheduled for public hearings on the dates listed in the motions; rejections, final adoptions, or additional hearings will be set at the publicly noticed hearings.","At the January meeting the council introduced five ordinances on first reading, confirmed several appointments to municipal boards and approved a consent agenda including contracts, promotions and shared‑service agreements; roll-call votes are recorded in the minutes.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6066183,"Sayreville holds public hearing on Green Acres and Jake’s Law grant for Bailey Park improvements",199,1111000,1310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3188880-53aa247103f82a993ec6b7a0d7c3f90d&start=1111&end=1310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3188880-53aa247103f82a993ec6b7a0d7c3f90d/thumbnail_1111000.jpg","/articles/6066183/Sayreville/Middlesex-County/New-Jersey/Sayreville-holds-public-hearing-on-Green-Acres-and-Jakes-Law-grant-for-Bailey-Park-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6066183-2f295a6350389ea021762db4c433b7f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191490&Signature=PHOtugQvEIEsMzXmSe-baKhwK0DK0d5e7KipLdBhMM4w-f3C7hyR-3xeTdxlB-WOiRd7sJTJfF1-Uk4fGXAR7G0r9nAOg95hqf7atcXC9VWA0r4--wb66Hnr088KMX1xXVdUHozCPoTqerLE7yVMqtu4yA7un~0pwUbVDKI~j~ayrYnAhtJOlezQmx8BIZcrSFT9luePdA-s0tSY4oVXlWinI7HAvLi6wZo9BKGUat-zyJHsoCQdSnUYWOnjXScAXcrcLn6zXElCTSthTqVFubFOrS6yNYcikTuQeDZShIYsKLb4EaUuyCz-J-5sLjHBGr90Uxp0i1DT72SAwy2yYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sayreville officials opened a public hearing on a pair of state grant applications to fund upgrades at Bailey Park, presenting a borough concept plan that would add a universally accessible playground, a paved parking lot with improved entrances and drainage, new lighting, and a handicap-accessible comfort station.

The presentation, given by borough staffer Glenn, said the applications are for two separate programs: Green Acres and Jake’s Law. Glenn said the concept grew from a public online survey and an environmental assessment that concluded the project would focus on already-developed areas of the park and would not impact undeveloped portions or existing trees. Mitigation for construction impacts would include standard measures for dust and noise and compliance with required permits.

Why it matters: The plan would create Sayreville’s first comprehensive playground designed for children of all abilities and improve ADA access to park facilities. If the borough wins the grants, town officials said they intend to make the site “shovel ready” and pursue additional funding in June for work around the pond and picnic areas.

During public comment Jim Robinson of Parlin — one of several residents who participated in the online survey — raised safety and scope questions. He asked whether the paved lot shown on the plan included the adjacent Arsenal parking area (the borough confirmed the Arsenal lot is not part of the project) and whether the planned playground would increase unsupervised access to the park’s pond. Glenn said the design team has not finalized all security details but will incorporate feasible safety and access controls as plans proceed.

Robinson also asked about timing. Borough staff said Green Acres awards typically arrive in early summer and that Jake’s Law is a newer program the borough has not previously used; if funding is awarded the borough would move into further design and permitting so construction could begin once approvals and funding are in hand.

Several residents asked whether the current stockpiled millings and debris on the proposed playground area would be removed; borough staff responded that all debris would be cleared and that standard land‑development supervision would address any concerns before construction.

The borough opened and then closed the public portion of the hearing by motion; the meeting record shows the public portion was closed and the consent agenda later carried by roll call. No formal grant award vote occurred at the meeting; the hearing was to solicit public input before the borough submits the grant applications to the state.

A next step noted by borough staff is pursuing an additional funding opportunity in June to address the back half of the park near the pond and picnic area.","The borough presented a concept plan for Bailey Park that emphasizes universal-access play equipment, parking and drainage improvements, and environmental protections while soliciting public comment during a Jan. meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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