Sayreville holds reorganization meeting: mayor outlines parks, Riverton redevelopment; council approves appointments

Sayreville held its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 1, 2025, where the council swore in officials, confirmed borough professionals and adopted resolutions moving the borough—s administrative and redevelopment agenda forward.

Mayor Kennedy O'Brien opened the meeting, led a review of accomplishments and outlined projects the borough expects in 2025: walking paths and renovated restrooms at Kennedy Park; parking and lighting improvements at Veterans Park; two new athletic fields at the borough recreation complex (to be put out to bid); and a large-scale revitalization effort for Bailey Park for which grant applications are being finalized. The mayor also said three large LED message signs have been placed around town (one is installed on Ernston Road, two more are planned) and reported that work has begun at the Riverton redevelopment site, including foundation work and a key lease the mayor said supports a $2,500,000,000 redevelopment plan.

The council administered oaths of office to returning and newly elected council members and volunteer emergency-service officers. The meeting included formal votes to appoint the borough—s professional service providers for 2025 and to fill a long list of board and commission seats. Council members also approved a package of resolutions numbered 1 through 31 as part of the reorganization process.

During…