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Wyckoff committee previews Centennial events and several municipal updates
Summary
Committee members reviewed plans for the Centennial celebration, confirmed infrastructure and procurement timelines (ADA ramps, 2026 paving, ladder truck delivery), reported a partial startup at the Ames PFAS treatment facility, and noted a deer‑population study and a revaluation extension.
At its June 23 meeting, the Wyckoff Township Committee spent substantial time on operational updates and Centennial planning, including event logistics, infrastructure projects, procurement timelines, and environmental and administrative briefings.
Centennial plans: Matt (staff member) outlined the street fair (11 a.m.–4 p.m.), shuttle parking at Paulus Field, a beer garden operated by the volunteer fire department, live evening music and fireworks at Memorial Field, volunteer coordination and staff shirts, and a final volunteer meeting scheduled for the night before the event. Staff also said the drone show originally planned for the Centennial was canceled due to scheduling issues and the resolution authorizing it was removed from the agenda.
Infrastructure and procurement: Staff reported the township has advertised bids for ADA ramp improvements in the Monroe and Van Houten areas with required completion between July 1 and Aug. 28 to meet accessibility standards prior to the 2026 paving program. The 2026 road paving contract will require work Aug. 31–Oct. 2 because of preceding concrete work; Wyndham Court North Condominium Association has deposited $75,000 to be included in this year’s paving contract. The township also said the new ladder truck is expected to be completed around Nov. 4.
Environmental and technical updates: Ridgewood Water’s general manager Rich Kalbi advised the committee that the Ames PFAS treatment facility has partially started up, receiving flow from two of seven wells with remaining wells expected to come online in the coming weeks; contractor work and site improvements are expected to be substantially complete by the end of July. Staff summarized a deer‑population study (thermal drone surveys, Dec. 2025–Apr. 2026, conducted by Raritan Valley Community College) estimating roughly 65 deer per square mile in Wyckoff and noted the report will be discussed further with regional partners. The Division of Taxation has approved a one‑year extension for the township’s revaluation implementation; the revaluation is scheduled to be completed by Oct. 1, 2027 (implementation tax year 2028).
Administrative notes: The township will purchase electronic ticketing software (under $2,000) to replace paper ticket books for enforcement officials and will buy 80 Microsoft archiving licenses in response to recent New Jersey Supreme Court guidance on the disclosure of government‑related emails in personal accounts. Staff also noted the recycling‑center permit renewal with the NJDEP is pending proof of land ownership tied to a purchase from Peter Paulus; the township is preparing its annual tree maintenance bid.
Why it matters: The updates include near‑term procurement and construction windows that affect contractors, residents where work will occur, and event planning for the Centennial celebration. The PFAS treatment updates and deer study have environmental and public‑health implications that town officials said will be reviewed with regional partners.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with bid reviews, vendor proposals for tennis‑court rehabilitation, the DOT grant application for Phase 2 of Crescent Avenue improvements, and standard follow‑ups on permit renewals and procurement.
