Glen Ridge council approves $228,898 in claims, renews country-club liquor license and OKs $88,145 grounds mower

The Glen Ridge Mayor and Council voted to approve three formal measures at their meeting.

Councilor Lewis moved and the council approved Resolution 107-26 to authorize payment of claims and warrants totaling $228,898 from the borough’s current fund, citing routine municipal expenses including utilities and garbage collection. Councilor Lewis said the town is "making progress in trying to bring Glen Ridge up to date," and the motion passed after a roll call.

The council then considered Resolution 108-26 and voted to renew the Glen Ridge Country Club’s plenary retail consumption license for the 2026–2027 term after the mayor and council reviewed the application and stated they had "no objection" to issuance. During discussion a council member asked about the last-call time for service, which was noted as 10:20 p.m.; the renewal motion was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.

Public works spending came next: Councilor Tiano presented Resolution 109-26 authorizing purchase of a Toro Groundsmaster M7210 from Store Tractor at a cost of $88,144.78. Council documents and Councilor Tiano said the purchase would be made through the Hunter County Educational Service Commission cooperative purchasing program and funded by Capital Ordinance 1838; the motion was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.

Each of the three measures was recorded as carried in the roll-call votes. No amendments or conditions were imposed in the meeting record.

The council also adopted the minutes of its June 6, 2026 regular meeting earlier in the session.