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Council approves capital and bond ordinances and awards pedestrian-beacon contract
Summary
At its July 13 meeting West Windsor council adopted a capital ordinance and a larger bond ordinance authorizing borrowing for the 2026 capital program, and approved consent resolutions including a $402,940 contract for six pedestrian-activated rapid-flash beacons at school crossings.
WEST WINDSOR — The West Windsor Township Council on July 13 adopted two capital measures and approved several related contracts intended to fund infrastructure and safety projects.
The council first adopted Ordinance 2026-14, a capital improvement ordinance appropriating $465,000 for various projects. Minutes later, after public hearing and questions from residents about road-prioritization, the council adopted Bond Ordinance 2026-15. Mayor (speaker 14) explained that the bond ordinance authorizes the township to raise $11,613,000 of the $12,881,234 capital program; the mayor noted the CFO must certify funds are available before any project can be put out to bid.
During the consent portion of the meeting the council approved Resolutions R139–R148. Notable among them, R148 awards a contract to an R Construction LLC for pedestrian safety improvements — six rapid-flash beacon installations at crossings including Alexander Road and Harris Road — for $402,940. Supporters including Sylvia Ascarelli and Anne Clifton spoke during public comment, saying the beacons will make school crossings safer and asking for installation before the school year.
Why it matters: The bond ordinance unlocks capital funds that allow the township to advertise and award construction contracts; the pedestrian beacons are a near-term safety investment at school crossings.
What happens next: After adoption the administration can proceed with CFO certification and bidding. The mayor said some projects may wait on grant awards or market timing before the township issues long-term bonds.
