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Long Branch council adopts ordinance restricting single-use plastic condiments
Summary
Ordinance 007-25, amending chapter 111 to regulate single-use plastic items and condiments, was adopted on May 14 after a public hearing with no public comment.
The Long Branch City Council on May 14 adopted Ordinance 007-25, an amendment to chapter 111 to regulate single-use plastics and single-use condiments.
The ordinance, introduced April 23, 2025, adds an article to the municipal code to include limitations on single-use plastic items and condiments. A public hearing was opened and, with no members of the public speaking, the council moved to close the hearing and adopt the ordinance on second reading.
Council President Viera presented the ordinance and asked for public comment; none were offered. The council then voted by roll call to adopt: Councilman Dangler, Councilman Rassus, Councilwoman Wittes, Dr. Vogt and Council President Viera recorded “yes” votes and the motion passed.
The ordinance text as summarized at the meeting specifies amendments to chapter 111 to include regulation of plastic single-use items and condiments; the council did not record amendments to the ordinance during the hearing and no public testimony was received at the meeting.
