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Bignell Planning Consultants named borough planner; Donato abstains on several contract votes

Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River · January 1, 2026
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Summary

Council authorized a one-year planner contract with Bignell Planning Consultants (Henry Bignell, P.P.) for 2026 and the minutes note Councilman Joseph Donato abstained from votes on several contract resolutions (2026-6, 2026-8, 2026-9).

The Council adopted Resolution 2026-9 to contract with Bignell Planning Consultants Inc., with Henry Bignell, P.P., listed as the proposing planner for calendar year 2026; the Chief Financial Officer certified $5,000 available for the contract in account 6-01-21-180-205.

The meeting record separately notes that Councilman Joseph Donato abstained from votes on Resolutions 2026-6 (attorney), 2026-8 (prosecutor) and 2026-9 (planner). The clerk certified the resolutions and minutes document the abstentions for the record.