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Greenwich Township Committee adopts CAP ordinance, introduces 2026 budget and cancels $5,000 reserve
Summary
The Greenwich Township Committee unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 93-2026 to permit a 3.5% increase in the 2026 municipal budget under the Local Government Cap Law, introduced the 2026 municipal budget for public hearing April 21, and cancelled a $5,000 reserve for the Caviar Tower.
The Greenwich Township Committee on March 17 unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 93-2026, authorizing the township to increase its 2026 final appropriations by up to 3.5% under the Local Government Cap Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.1 et seq.). The ordinance states the 3.5% allowance amounts to $14,936.78 and that the excess above the standard 2.5% is $6,401.48.
"Adequate notice of this meeting was provided in compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act," Mayor Orr said as he opened the session. The vote on the ordinance was recorded as Ayes: Orr, Reinhart, Werley; Nays: None; Abstain: None.
The committee also approved introduction of the 2026 municipal budget, scheduling a public hearing on April 21, 2026. Deputy Mayor Reinhart moved to introduce the budget and Committeeman Werley seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
In separate financial action, the committee adopted Resolution No. 3-19-2026 to cancel a reserve balance of $5,000 that had been held for the Caviar Tower, concluding the reserve is no longer needed. That resolution passed unanimously.
The committee approved payment of bills totaling $166,925.24 on a unanimous vote. Deputy Mayor Reinhart moved approval and Mayor Orr seconded.
On administrative items, the committee discussed several housekeeping matters: lead-testing letters were to be revised so they do not read "Historic Greenwich Township"; Neal Sheppard was designated to conduct rental registration and investigations; the Old Stone School House grant was reported as submitted; and a resolution will be prepared to sell a surplus trailer.
Committee members discussed the sale price of a generator that had been authorized for sale. Deputy Mayor Reinhart said the unit does not run and recommended adjusting the listing price; CFO Amy Colaneri said she would update the listing on GovDeal.
During public comment, Steve Scoloff of Vineland asked about a Vineland project, and Anthony Mazzeo reported wires hanging off telephone poles in the township; the committee did not record an immediate action in response in the minutes.
Finally, the committee adopted Resolution No. 3-20-2026 to enter a closed session with the township clerk, CFO and solicitor to discuss litigation, estimating the closed session would last about 30 minutes and stating that disclosure of the discussion will be made when public interest in disclosure outweighs privacy or governmental concerns, estimated within 90 days. The meeting then reconvened and adjourned.
Next procedural steps noted in the minutes include filing the adopted ordinance with the Division of Local Government Services as required and holding the public hearing on the 2026 municipal budget on April 21, 2026.
