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Township adopts two land‑use ordinances, several resolutions and approves $4.99M payroll
Summary
The Springfield Township Committee adopted Ordinances 2026‑03 and 2026‑04 (land‑use/affordable housing updates) after no public comment; multiple resolutions were approved by consent (including an affirmative-marketing plan and support for the NJ Climate Superfund Act), and payroll/invoices totaling $4,993,836.20 were adopted by roll call.
The Springfield Township Committee adopted two second‑reading ordinances and approved a bundle of resolutions and a payroll/invoice warrant at its March meeting.
Ordinance 2026‑03 repeals and replaces sections of chapter 35 related to affordable housing to address requirements of the Fair Housing Act and the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls; Ordinance 2026‑04 amends overlay zones and mandatory set‑aside rules in the land‑use code to implement the township’s fourth‑round housing element pursuant to a court order. Both ordinances were opened for public hearing; no members of the public spoke and both measures were adopted by roll call.
The committee adopted a consent agenda covering multiple resolutions. Resolution 2026‑96 — establishing an affirmative marketing plan for affordable housing units — was pulled for brief discussion and then adopted. Resolution 2026‑99, supporting the New Jersey Climate Superfund Act, was also adopted by roll call. The committee approved payroll and invoices for 02/25/2026–03/10/2026 in the amount of $4,993,836.20.
Motions were seconded and ratified by roll call; the clerk recorded affirmative votes during the session. The meeting concluded after a brief public‑comment period and a motion to adjourn.
