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Hampton Township names T. Dooley mayor, finalizes 2026 appointments and routine contracts
Summary
At its Jan. 6 reorganization meeting, the Hampton Township Committee reappointed Committeeman T. Dooley as mayor, named P. Yetter deputy mayor, swore in Committeewoman E. Klose and approved a slate of 2026 professional appointments, vendor contracts and the temporary budget.
The Hampton Township Committee on Jan. 6 completed its 2026 reorganization, reappointing Committeeman T. Dooley as mayor and naming Committeeman P. Yetter deputy mayor, swearing in Committeewoman E. Klose to a three-year term and approving routine professional appointments, vendor contracts and the township's temporary budget.
The committee unanimously approved Dooley’s appointment as mayor and Yetter’s as deputy mayor after nominations and roll-call votes. Township Clerk/Administrator Diana Juarez administered the oath of office to Committeewoman E. Klose.
Why it matters: The reorganization sets township leadership and the roster of professional and advisory appointments that will handle legal, financial, planning, engineering and affordable-housing duties in 2026. The committee also set the official meeting schedule and designated the Daily & Sunday New Jersey Herald and the township website for legal notices.
Key appointments and contract authorizations approved by unanimous motions included township attorney (McGovern & Roseman, PA), township auditor (Nisivoccia LLP), township engineer (Harold E. Pellow & Associates), township planner (Heyer, Gruel & Associates), qualified purchasing agent (The Canning Group LLC), affordable housing liaison (J. Caldwell & Associates LLC), and insurance/risk management consultant (Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC). The committee also approved smaller service contracts, including:
- Fairclough Fuel: awarded as the off-road diesel fuel supplier for 2026, not to exceed $50,000. - The Land Conservancy of New Jersey: open-space preservation consultation, not to exceed $5,000. - Lew Environmental Services LLC: lead-evaluation administrative and testing services for rental units required under N.J.A.C. 5:28A, township cost not to exceed $500.
The committee adopted a 2026 temporary budget resolution detailing salary and operating line items. It also approved routine administrative resolutions including EEO compliance certification, designation of bank depositories and a service charge policy for returned checks.
Votes at a glance: The meeting record shows unanimous adoption ("all members in favor") for the reorganization consent agenda and a block of resolutions labeled R2026-01 through R2026-24; the minutes record roll-call 'yes' votes for leadership appointments and motions to approve appointments and contracts.
What’s next: Several appointments require standard contract paperwork and public notices; the committee discussed scheduling a budget-focused meeting in February. The committee adjourned at 7:18 P.M.
