Clark authorizes Chase Bank developer agreement; council cites OPRA deliberative exemption for drafts

Aug 19, 2025

Council authorized the mayor and clerk to execute a developer agreement with 1180 Raritan LLC for a Chase Bank site and explained why the agreement draft was not released under OPRA, calling it deliberative intra‑agency material under NJ statute.

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The Township Council on Aug. 18 authorized the mayor and township clerk to execute a developer agreement with 1180 Raritan LLC related to construction of a Chase Bank on a site in the Chili’s/ Hackensack Meridian parking area. Council members said the agreement memorializes planning board approvals and sets conditions for site improvements, bonds, inspections and maintenance guarantees.

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