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Long Hill introduces $1.4 million capital improvements ordinance for roads, safety and equipment
Summary
The Township Committee introduced Ordinance 588-26 to appropriate $1,403,800 from the capital improvement fund for road reconstruction, police and emergency equipment, recreation and municipal building upgrades, and DPW equipment.
Long Hill Township introduced Ordinance 588-26 on first reading at its May 27 meeting, proposing a $1,403,800 appropriation from the capital improvement fund to finance road reconstruction, public-safety equipment, recreation upgrades and DPW vehicle and equipment replacement.
The ordinance lists project categories that include resurfacing and reconstruction of various township roads (including Old Farm House Road, Rolling Hill Drive, Waverly Avenue, Pleasant Plains Road and Gillette Road), stormwater drainage work, police equipment (administrative vehicles, in-car cameras, body armor), emergency equipment for Millington and Stirling fire companies, recreation improvements (wibit replacement at the lake, picnic tables, bike racks), municipal building and library improvements, and DPW equipment (mowers, bobcat, four-ton patcher, sidewalk work and garage improvements).
Why it matters: The appropriation funds a mix of capital maintenance and equipment replacement aimed at sustaining basic services and addressing potholes, drainage and public-safety needs across the township. The ordinance was moved and passed on first reading; a public hearing and final adoption are scheduled for the June 17 meeting.
Vote and next steps: The first-reading motion passed by roll call (four yes, one absent). The capital budget will be amended as necessary and details will be on file in the township clerk’s office ahead of the June 17 public hearing.
