Colts Neck approves $348,014 in bills and hears extended reports on storm response and public-safety efforts

The Colts Neck Township Committee on Feb. 25 approved vouchers totaling $348,014.21 and spent much of its meeting reviewing storm response and upcoming community events.

Finance chair (speaker 3) reviewed the bills and moved their approval, reporting the total as $348,014.21 and highlighting major line items including $110,097.66 for medical insurance, $24,961 in affordable-housing fees, $31,348 for leaf disposal and $37,333 for recycling services. "I reviewed the bills earlier today. The total amount is $348,014.21," the finance chair said.

Committee members praised public-works crews, fire and emergency services for responding to a storm that deposited roughly 24 inches in parts of the township. Committeeman Tabia (speaker 9) thanked the fire department, MedStar, police and Monmouth County for coordination and noted the scale of clearing 110 miles of roads.

Committeewoman Buss reported long-range-planning items, including possible updates to the e-bike ordinance and a cottage-food operator permit; she also said residents expressed interest in senior, veteran and supportive housing. The police department announced a free car-seat installation checkpoint on March 26 at the Bucks Mill Community Center.

Why it matters: The voucher approval is routine but the committee’s storm debrief shows how emergency services and public works are prioritized after a severe weather event; the events and planning notes point to near-term community activities and regulatory reviews.

What happens next: The committee will continue budget deliberations ahead of a March 25 budget introduction and an April 27 adoption date.