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Byram manager outlines 2025 priorities, cites $763,000 in grants and capital projects

Byram Township Council · May 1, 2026
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Summary

Township Manager Joe Sabatini outlined 2024 accomplishments and 2025 priorities at the Jan. 7 meeting, citing over $763,000 in grants (including a $464,120 Green Acres award), shared-service agreements, capital projects and a January 21 budget workshop.

Township Manager Joe Sabatini delivered the manager’s 2025 message during the Jan. 7 reorganization meeting, reflecting on 2024 and highlighting priorities and accomplishments heading into 2025.

Sabatini told the Council the township secured multiple grants totaling more than $763,000 in 2024. He named a Green Acres grant of $464,120 to support a fully inclusive playground at C.O. Johnson Park, a NJ Department of Community Affairs Local Recreation Improvement Grant of $65,000 for municipal tennis-court improvements, and a NJDOT grant of $181,236 for Roseville Road. He also noted extensions of shared-service agreements (including E‑911 administration with Sussex County and fire prevention services with Sparta through Dec. 31, 2026) and an extended lease to support the Waterloo United Methodist Church neighborhood pantry.

Capital improvements discussed included various street projects (Stonehedge Lane, Manor Drive, Mayfair Lane, Bridget Lane, Sandra Lane, Catalina Drive, Camelot Drive), renovation of municipal tennis courts, and continued installation of an inclusive playground at C.O. Johnson Park with a planned opening in Spring 2025. Sabatini said work on a renovation for field 8 at C.O. Johnson Park was authorized, with work expected to start in February.

Sabatini also acknowledged retirements (including Police Chief Kenneth Burke, 30 years of service) and listed several new hires. He reminded residents that a budget workshop is scheduled for Jan. 21 (6:30 p.m.) and that a draft 2025 budget memo had been posted to the township website.

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