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Council appoints temporary judge, approves consent agenda and bills payable
Summary
Council approved Resolution 2025-84 appointing Mark J. Cassidy as temporary substitute municipal judge and passed consent agenda items including an appointment to the mental health board and bills payable totaling $2.95 million.
Early in the meeting the council approved Resolution 2025-84 appointing Mark J. Cassidy as a temporary substitute municipal judge for New Providence. The resolution was read aloud and approved by roll call.
The council also moved through routine business, approving minutes and several resolutions on the consent agenda (items 1'9, minus item 5 as noted). Among financial items, staff presented a bills payable list totaling $2,951,442.57, which included the Board of Education March levy of $1,451,006.18 and approximately $1.95 million in bond principal payments and associated interest.
In brief remarks after the appointment, Cassidy thanked the council for the opportunity to serve and referenced prior judicial service in Cranford. The council then adjourned following committee reports and community announcements.
Formal actions noted in the meeting record include the judicial appointment, approval of requisitions for field and copier purchases, release of a road opening cash bond, and the bill list. Each vote on the formal items was taken by roll call and recorded in the minutes.
