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Township officials said the planning board must first discuss and schedule a public hearing; the council will then consider a resolution endorsing the affordable-housing action. Because the scheduling conflict with the primary election changed the calendar, council members approved moving the meeting date to ensure the planning and council processes can be completed in time.

Following the scheduling decision the council approved Resolution 25-238 to move into closed session on a matter described as a “potential property acquisition” and stated the council did not anticipate returning to open session that night. A motion to enter closed session was made and seconded, and the council voted in favor before adjourning to closed session.

The council did not disclose the property or any negotiation details in open session; the meeting record shows the council took the matter under closed session privilege. No votes or final actions about acquisition were announced in open session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Township Council Meeting 05.19.25","oneSentenceSummary","The council agreed to cancel the June 16 meeting, schedule a special meeting for June 23 to address affordable-housing actions, and entered closed session for a potential property acquisition (Resolution 25-238).","taxTitle","Township of Washington, Warren County, New Jersey","taxId",53893,"location","New Jersey","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6235746,"Police explain criteria for 4-way stops; council asks staff to draft ordinance and coordinate with county on crosswalks",498,1920000,2418000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3396975-0c91bb900426f5cd36203f7494cf7a92&start=1920&end=2418","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3396975-0c91bb900426f5cd36203f7494cf7a92/thumbnail_1920000.jpg","/articles/6235746/New-Jersey/Police-explain-criteria-for-4-way-stops-council-asks-staff-to-draft-ordinance-and-coordinate-with-county-on-crosswalks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235746-c71f11285d110ce0ba8bce749e884398/orig.mp4?Expires=1777035512&Signature=lBsHcOJ9b239Fgnyz2l6ybYNLJOtgf70vSNQZF~z~DRS4JAIV~itTTOeEf1d-ZWefy7Jclu5y2tsITEnVKxzWt7GtSL0SamZQMglKqZ2LejvxuZnXDIl6U9CWoJtMiWU1Kbvr-P4QwW73B05iSs5gNZKvrq4cfAvGJWByG71LqIivNA96NnLY8umUTvZFRMXK1xDira21lGr7g~fWf3SCK6EgOUFYu09v0Fhj~4V~6EsUyqRCegNZIMsMo942slJmNNL6a1J3ligadyQ7IKrOJXTVK4yNw4p6KFqoa0zjj-KQiWq3t17cvst4VHGvTfKHZbGcp1GkPIdQTkeEul~Uw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Township Council discussed an ongoing program to address about 68 intersections classified as unsigned or “uncontrolled” and asked police and staff to provide information needed to prepare an ordinance and next steps.

Police officers — identified in the meeting as Chief Calamari and a lieutenant who oversees traffic — told the council the list totals roughly 68 uncontrolled intersections in town. The lieutenant said roughly 50 are on the east side and about 18 on the west side of town and described when a 4-way stop is warranted under national guidance: “They do want certain to to warrant it, they want a 4 lehi intersection with 5 or more reported crashes in a 12 month period … and then they want … 6 or more reported crashes in a 36 month period,” the lieutenant said while citing the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Federal Highway Administration best practices.

Police also explained that installing a 4-way stop can be counterproductive when traffic volumes or speed differentials are large: stop signs are less effective on higher-volume roadways and may not be recommended for a major through street. Council members asked whether the township could simply add stop signs; police and staff said the MUTCD criteria guide recommendations and that the county controls some roads, which constrains local action.

On crosswalks, police said county roads will not install crosswalks where there are no ADA-compliant curb cutouts and that, where curb cutouts exist, staff will work with the county for possible crosswalks. The lieutenant confirmed the requirement: “The county … will not put a crosswalk anywhere where there's not cutouts to do that.”

Separately, council members raised safety concerns about construction dump trucks parked on Fillmore during a project. The lieutenant said crews were told not to park on the roadway during pre-construction meetings and that officers would patrol to enforce the rule when trucks block sightlines at driveways and intersections.

Council members directed the police and administration to provide the information the township attorney needs to draft ordinance language and to return with a list and recommended actions at a future meeting.","Police described MUTCD-based criteria for 4-way stop signs and the township discussed adding signs, crosswalks (subject to ADA curb-cut requirements on county roads) and addressing construction-truck parking on local streets.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6235751,"Council adopts updated flood-hazard ordinance replacing chapter on floodplain management",73,1567000,1640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3396975-0c91bb900426f5cd36203f7494cf7a92&start=1567&end=1640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3396975-0c91bb900426f5cd36203f7494cf7a92/thumbnail_1567000.jpg","/articles/6235751/New-Jersey/Council-adopts-updated-flood-hazard-ordinance-replacing-chapter-on-floodplain-management","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235751-4b183b5df7ffad4313c4e333a2e3cda5/orig.mp4?Expires=1777035512&Signature=CdD4rYmtCvZZjJLDCrfVkAIdgeLjeNxBaoXUgV4~x1~71k0LZAcB-ST9qUL3Cllh0aXyCN-YutqOCBz3BuZ4PQFGSQ8AOWnZnmhDOJBo0UVkLBFriHN5GV1gIVnUzbeG0CkAwt9L8W2kl2SlKUaYWnECulywkb5lwvR3yut3NB9oCQxHCyNqRXzcjSsRbQUvJgB50-Jgjf4B4RuEW1i90HTMc6WXigPS-Y3b~ntjnqUzONG40VMLxnttqfagpnDP2h9oZAY~pmKaXq5D~mLxerkdxV8OYU5D7AhkrN6vKkl1W~qyHBnoYN6Y0~rgtkMLCR~CNgyIDGMd9m~Bkmhs2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Township Council voted May 19 to adopt Ordinance 25-11, which repeals and replaces chapter 244 of the ordinances governing flood-hazard areas. The ordinance adopts new flood-plain management regulations (listed in the ordinance as sections 101 to 1001), updates the township’s flood-hazard maps, designates a floodplain administrator and includes severability and an effective date.

Council members opened a public hearing on the ordinance at second reading and, seeing no members of the public wishing to speak, closed the hearing and proceeded to adopt the ordinance by roll call vote.

The council did not discuss project-specific mitigation steps or identify affected parcels during the hearing. The ordinance text as introduced updates local regulation language and adopts map changes; the council did not provide implementation dates beyond the ordinance’s effective date stated in the adoption motion.

The ordinance will become part of the township’s municipal code and shifts local floodplain administration responsibilities to the designated administrator named in the ordinance text. Council members who voted on the adoption did so by roll call during the meeting.","The council adopted Ordinance 25-11, repealing and replacing the township’s flood-hazard chapter and adopting new flood-plain management regulations, including designation of a floodplain administrator and updated maps.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6235756,"Council adopts $2.35 million bond ordinance; council authorizes short-term borrowing in consent agenda",349,1500000,1849000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3396975-0c91bb900426f5cd36203f7494cf7a92&start=1500&end=1849","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3396975-0c91bb900426f5cd36203f7494cf7a92/thumbnail_1500000.jpg","/articles/6235756/New-Jersey/Council-adopts-235-million-bond-ordinance-council-authorizes-short-term-borrowing-in-consent-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235756-944dff1fbaac8c16434ed32d39ef8c22/orig.mp4?Expires=1777035512&Signature=juH3Bp9OUon577iDjs20i35Wt-X1okDnDD7FX-zt7gOOs3D92ggsmYKgrM1rjhhxyLJJMZcsMMV0~u3zJ32uDJatdSaRCqoL94EInHGlcOG0-x8J29nFjkAe-KTDL~vus0axRCI2cKmWoUVcLLcaAkB9mApgBlO343kZdspfYSTRFuI-i2hLA6EJ4-rPb8MMvBa19ndDsNwaD18qdARb9gQgdbPVXJUALbM6dWkw1BNzZCT6N3vydQcO02ikhfuWGME6NKPUL-BCHhsLDgXsrnFh-6y0ypA06wlTijmeNxy9HCbkiT8WSWrKMJqpE7sHqSz0FkYFG2~~wSQc9oIoFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Township Council on May 19 adopted Ordinance 25-10, a bond ordinance appropriating $2,352,000 and authorizing the issuance of $2,239,000 in bonds or notes for various improvements. The adoption occurred at second reading, and the roll call showed council members voting in favor.

The meeting’s consent agenda included Resolution 25-235, authorizing the issuance of bond anticipation notes not to exceed $9,920,189. That resolution was approved as part of the consent agenda by unanimous roll call.

Mayor Peter Calamari announced appointments related to municipal finance: the council acknowledged a bond counsel relationship with Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP and appointed Robert (first name in the meeting varied) from that firm as bond counsel. The mayor also announced the appointment of Raymond R. Wiss, Esq., of Wiss Law, PC, as special labor counsel. The council accepted the mayor’s appointments during the public meeting.

No ordinance text changes or project-level budgets beyond the appropriation totals were discussed on the floor; council members moved to adopt and the motions passed by roll call. The consent agenda also included tax refund and escrow refund authorizations that were approved without separate discussion.

The council did not attach specific project schedules or contractor awards to the ordinance in the public remarks. Bond counsel and the municipal chief financial officer participated remotely for agenda items related to financing.

The adopted bond ordinance and the BAN authorization enable the township to proceed with short- and long-term borrowing for capital improvements; the council did not yet announce bond sale dates or debt-service details at the meeting.","The Township Council adopted ordinance 25-10 authorizing $2,352,000 in appropriations and authorized bond anticipation notes not to exceed $9,920,189 in a consent resolution; the council also appointed bond counsel.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6235761,"Council asks attorney, insurer to review swim-club environmental assessment after residents report PCBs",171,1243000,1414000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3396975-0c91bb900426f5cd36203f7494cf7a92&start=1243&end=1414","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3396975-0c91bb900426f5cd36203f7494cf7a92/thumbnail_1243000.jpg","/articles/6235761/New-Jersey/Council-asks-attorney-insurer-to-review-swim-club-environmental-assessment-after-residents-report-PCBs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235761-89c34b9cf9a6469a686f6cb614edf51f/orig.mp4?Expires=1777035512&Signature=kJTViE4byzyGHo5fpdpkIp9oWYI9IBfd75p2aNMof~pqNLz~DM69iI-oxNEX6S8OKtM1Yuo41ZjK5QZ7OKycnolCmumwqxXvNOQvuA7QCtUIndFsaku~Q4vr3qdS6iKNK44CVJlj3oRMwXgu~NZGcX1icO9ej5ajN1AcEf-X8zkD19QxOa8FUzDdevBRam3PMuf95tQH4gvq3YNR8Svqwf307NLHtJXremnxBcQFGCEY~lezcAj20XEUoE-ivmiy~5MVanl4Y3dyP5QuAAnBFYFo1IaUlb8Cc3KYLZflXRVGi54OptfQwGBSJnEj6nvF3Qd7DCk5Gb5myiKXkdEGgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Township of Washington council members asked the township attorney and administration on May 19 to investigate insurance and legal options after residents and council members raised concerns that a Phase I and Phase II environmental assessment at the municipal swim club did not detect PCBs.

Council members said residents asked whether the assessments missed the contaminants and whether the township could recover costs through insurance or other legal avenues. The request followed brief remarks from Township Administrator Mark DiCarlo that the Phase I and Phase II had been “very minimal” and that he had filed a claim: “I have made a claim with our insurance company, our EJF,” DiCarlo said.

The council asked Township Attorney Siobhan Bailey to prepare a summary of the township’s options. Bailey told the council she had a conflict on pursuing certain claims because “the issue I have doing that is I represented the seller of this property,” and said the township would need to hire outside counsel if it wanted a formal investigation directed at parties she previously represented.

Council member Merrick (identified in the meeting by surname) urged prompt public follow-up, saying he had received several emails and calls and that the township “owe[s] the residents at least a brief description” of next steps while investigations proceed. The council did not adopt any ordinance or take a formal vote on the matter; instead members directed staff and counsel to report back at a future meeting with a summary of legal options and any insurance coverage findings.

Background discussed at the meeting characterized the Phase I as minimal and the Phase II as a limited historic soil check; council members emphasized those scopes when explaining why PCBs might not have been detected. The attorney’s statement about prior representation clarifies a potential conflict that, according to the council’s direction, means outside counsel may be required for claims against third parties.

The council did not specify timelines for the attorney’s review or for any outside retention. The township did not state the dollar value of any damage claims or remediation costs during the meeting.","Township council members asked the township attorney and administration to investigate legal and insurance options after residents raised concerns that recent Phase I/II environmental reviews of the municipal swim club did not detect polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).","actionData","errors"]

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