Carneys Point authorizes Brownfields MOU as official describes multi‑site cleanup funding

The Carneys Point Township Committee voted May 7 to authorize execution of a Brownfields Development Area Memorandum of Understanding (Resolution 2025‑99) to pursue state brownfield remediation funding.

Following the motion — moved by Dr. Johnson and seconded by Pelura — township advisor Mr. Bibeau explained the award and potential scope. According to Bibeau, the grant was awarded to only 13 municipalities and covers cleanup activities at multiple candidate sites. He said, "we will receive five million a year forever or as long as we follow the rules for cleanup," and named potential sites including Rappa's Garage on Route 130, the former junk yard on School House Lane and Clemente's gravel pit. He added that some of the funds would be used for demolition projects.

The committee authorized signing the memorandum after Bibeau's presentation; the meeting transcript records a unanimous vote. The record does not provide a written grant contract in the packet or a schedule of disbursement; the committee did not state final fiscal terms or an effective start date for the program during the public meeting.

Township officials and staff indicated the MOU advances the municipality's eligibility to participate in the Brownfields program and to access remediation funding and related technical assistance. The committee did not receive public comment during the discussion.

Next steps described on the record include proceeding with the MOU execution and following program rules required for grant eligibility.