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Township Committee Meeting June 25, 2026
Published: Jun 25, 2026
Lakewood Township Discusses Watershed Inventory Report, Outlines Stormwater Management Obligations
During the Lakewood Township Committee meeting on June 25th, 2026, the Watershed Inventory Report (WIP Phase 1) was presented. Lakewood Township, like all New Jersey municipalities, is required to manage and treat stormwater under NJMS4 permits. The WIP Phase 1 assessment report was completed and filed with the NJDEP before the January 1st, 2026 deadline. A copy of the report is available online. An initial public hearing was held in January 2026 with no public comments received. This meeting served as the second semi-annual public meeting to inform the public and solicit feedback on the WIP plan. Further WIP reporting phases are due in 2027. The report details stormwater design, collection, treatment, infrastructure, and maintenance activities required for the permit.
Tobin Realty LLC Receives Tax Abatement for New Office Development Supporting 200+ Local Jobs
During the Lakewood Township Committee meeting on June 25th, 2026, an ordinance was introduced to grant a tax abatement to Tobin Realty LLC for five years for their property located at block 1160.06, lot 264. This abatement is related to the construction of a four-story office space addition, approximately 13,438 square feet. The development is expected to support over 200 local office jobs, with approximately 20% being newly created. The ordinance was adopted after a public hearing where no public comments were received. Additionally, Ordinance 2026-21, authorizing the acceptance of a land donation on Brill Street, Ferndale Avenue, and Wayne Street, was introduced, with a public hearing scheduled for July 16th, 2026.
Lakewood Township Committee Introduces Ordinances Affecting Traffic Regulations on Several Streets
During the Lakewood Township Committee meeting on June 25th, 2026, two ordinances related to traffic were introduced. Ordinance 2026-17 amends Chapter 11 (Traffic) of the general ordinances, specifically regarding stopping and standing on Massachusetts Avenue and Payne Avenue. Ordinance 2026-15 amends Chapter 11 (Traffic) concerning Park Avenue. Ordinance 2026-16 amends Chapter 11 (Traffic), Section 11-21.1, regarding four-way stops at the intersection of Princewood Avenue and Clare Drive. All three ordinances are scheduled for public hearings on July 16th, 2026.
Lakewood Township Manager Patrick Donnelly Named Manager of the Year
During the Lakewood Township Committee meeting on June 25th, 2026, Municipal Manager Patrick Donnelly was congratulated by Mayor Coles for being named Manager of the Year. The Mayor acknowledged this as an incredible honor for both Donnelly and the township, thanking him for his contributions to the town's success.
Lakewood Township Introduces Ordinances on Alcohol, Taxes, Property Sales, and Zoning Amendments
The Lakewood Township Committee introduced several ordinances related to zoning and land use during their meeting on June 25th, 2026. Ordinance 2026-18 amends Chapter 6 concerning alcoholic beverages, specifically license fees and prohibited locations. Ordinance 2026-19 authorizes the tax collector to cancel taxes for a specific property (block 41, lot 16). Ordinance 2026-20 vacates a portion of a paper street named Beaumont Street. Ordinance 2026-21 accepts a land donation for specific blocks and lots on Brill Street, Ferndale Avenue, and Wayne Street. Ordinance 2026-22 amends the township's unified development ordinances, specifically definitions and zoning districts. Ordinances 2026-24 and 2026-25 authorize the public sale of properties identified by block and lot numbers. Ordinance 2026-26 authorizes a private sale of another property. All these ordinances are scheduled for public hearings on July 16th, 2026, with Ordinance 2026-22 also being referred to the planning board.
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