Raritan Township

The Township Committee authorized a refund of Summer Intersession Program fees for a resident.

The board meeting primarily focused on the adoption of the Comprehensive Farmland Preservation Plan as an element of the Township's Master Plan, which included a review and requested corrections to the report. Additionally, the board discussed and recommended for adoption two ordinances related to Master Plan consistency: one concerning the prohibition of recreational and medical marijuana, and another regarding zoning regulations for corner lots. The board also received a brief update on the status of soil testing for an ongoing application.

The Township Committee approved a request to submit a six-month award extension to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Walter Foran Pedestrian Safety Project. The Mayor and Township Clerk were authorized to sign the extension request and accept the terms of the grant agreement.

The Township Committee authorized a Summer Hours Program for Municipal Building and Department of Public Works employees. The program establishes specific working hours for both departments, effective from late May through August, and mandates the public posting of these modified operating hours at municipal facilities and on the Township website.

The committee held a regular meeting covering several administrative and community items. Key actions included approving funding for grant-writing services for the local Volunteer Fire Company, introducing a capital ordinance for the Wells Road drainage project, and passing a consent agenda that included tax exemptions for disabled veterans, budget transfers, and various appointments for health insurance fund commissions. The committee also reviewed financial claims, discussed correspondence regarding local projects, and received liaison reports covering municipal departments such as Public Works, the Planning Board, the Municipal Court, Police, Fire, and Rescue services.