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Township to re-establish Open Space Advisory Committee; ordinance introduced for codification
Summary
The Committee introduced Ordinance 589-26 to repeal prior actions and readopt former §2-37, restoring the Open Space Advisory Committee as a codified advisory body and outlining its membership, duties and meeting rules.
Long Hill Township introduced Ordinance 589-26 on first reading May 27, 2026, an ordinance that repeals an earlier resolution and ordinance and re-codifies former Section 2-37 to reestablish the Open Space Advisory Committee as part of Chapter 2 of the township code.
The proposed ordinance—moved for first reading and referred to a June 17 public hearing—would create a committee of seven to 10 members including representatives from the Environmental Commission, a Township Committee member, a Recreation Advisory Committee member and four to six citizens-at-large. The ordinance spells out terms, meeting frequency (at least monthly), duties such as identifying open-space priorities, recommending acquisitions, assisting with grant applications and submitting an annual report to the Township Committee.
Why it matters: Restoring the Open Space Advisory Committee gives the township a standing advisory body to identify and recommend land for preservation, interact with other boards and pursue grant funding. The committee’s stated charge includes support for the Township Master Plan goals around preserving rural character and recreational acreage.
Next steps: The ordinance was introduced on first reading and will return for final public hearing and a vote at the June 17, 2026 meeting. Members and stakeholders may expect an implementation timeline and appointment notices if the ordinance is adopted.
