Legal Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
PLANNING BOARD
THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026 HAS BEEN CANCELED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., the regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains scheduled for Monday, FEBRUARY 9, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. will be held by online/virtual means and telephonically only.
Members of the public who wish to monitor and/or participate in these public meeting procedures may join from a computer or capable device at:
Topic: Township of Scotch Plains Planning Board Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/3718671959?pwd=NXU4blMvQzJSRFoyQ1BUdDh3aG1BQT09
Meeting ID: 371 867 1959
Passcode: Qay11J
Join instructions: https://zoom.us/meetings/3718671959/invitations?signature=4POWsw8UHYp3i4FWlKXcYRa9AXuX8jHHgKN_nUXDkWg
The agenda for the meeting on FEBRUARY 9, 2026 will be posted on the Township of Scotch Plains website.
Alternately, members of the public may contact the Land Use Administrator by email at
Kimberly Smith
Land Use Administrator
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TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Scotch Plains has scheduled a Special Meeting for
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is:
2026 BUDGET WORKSESSION
Formal action may be taken at this meeting.
The meeting will be held in the 2nd Floor Council Meeting Room at the Township Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The Township of Scotch Plains does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. Those individuals requiring auxiliary aids and services must notify the ADA Coordinator of the Township of Scotch Plains as soon as possible in advance of the meeting.
BOZENA LACINA,
Municipal Clerk
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NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED
BY THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
The TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS has awarded a Fair and Open Contracts for the following Professional Services. These Contracts, and the Resolutions authorizing then, are available for public inspection in the Municipal Building.
TIME PERIOD: Calendar Year 2026
DATE OF AWARD: January 7, 2026
AWARDED TO: Tayor Law Group, LLC
430 Mountain Avenue
Suite 103
New Providence, NJ 07974
SERVICES: Township Attorney
NOT TO EXCEED: $150,000
AWARDED TO: Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP
40 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
SERVICES: Affordable Housing Attorney
NOT TO EXCEED: $132,000
AWARDED TO: Neglia Engineering Associates
34 Park Avenue
Lyndhurst NJ 07071
SERVICES: Township Engineer
NOT TO EXCEED: $129,000
AWARDED TO: Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP
40 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 089015;
SERVICES: Redevelopment Attorney
NOT TO EXCEED: $75,000
AWARDED TO: McManimon Scotland & Bauman, LLC
75 Livingston Avenue 2nd Fl.
Roseland NJ 07068
SERVICES: Redevelopment Attorney
NOT TO EXCEED: $5,000
AWARDED TO: Rogut McCarthy LLC
35 Alden Avenue
Cranford, NJ 05016
SERVICES: Bond Counsel
NOT TO EXCEED: $20,000
AWARDED TO: Tayor Law Group, LLC,
430 Mountain Avenue,
Suite 103,
New Providence, NJ 07974
SERVICES: Township Labor Relations Attorney
NOT TO EXCEED: $40,000
AWARDED TO: Renaud Colicchio, LLC.
190 North Ave. East
Cranford, NJ 05016
SERVICES: Township Tax Appeal Attorney
NOT TO EXCEED: $45,000
AWARDED TO: Timothy Hoffman, Inc., Real Estate Appraiser and Consultants
1 Elm Street, Suite 1
Westfield, NJ
SERVICES: Tax Appraisal Services
NOT TO EXCEED: $20,000
AWARDED TO: David Littman, Esq.
129 N. Wood Avenue
Linden, NJ 05036
SERVICES: Public Defender
NOT TO EXCEED: $7,500
AWARDED TO: Fairview Insurance
25 Fairview Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
SERVICES: Risk Manager/Consultant
NOT TO EXCEED: 5% of annual JIF billing
AWARDED TO: Mark Cintron, Esq.
Cintron Firm, LLC
25 East Salem Street, Suite 400
Hackensack, NJ 07607
SERVICES: Prosecutor
NOT TO EXCEED: $36,000
AWARDED TO: Harbor Consultants, Inc.
320 North Avenue East
Cranford, NJ 05016
SERVICES: Township Planner
NOT TO EXCEED: $80,000
AWARDED TO: Suplee Clooney & Co.
308 East Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 05090-2122
SERVICES: Township Auditor
NOT TO EXCEED: $65,000
AWARDED TO: Harbor Consultants, Inc.
320 North Avenue East
Cranford, NJ 05016.
SERVICES: Affordable Housing Planner
NOT TO EXCEED: $30,000
AWARDED TO: Fairview Insurance
25 Fairview Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
SERVICES: Health Insurance Broker
NOT TO EXCEED: Paid by Health Insurance Carrier
AWARDED TO: CGP&H, Inc.
101 Interchange Plaza, Suite 301
Cranbury, NJ 08512
SERVICES: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent
NOT TO EXCEED: $46,000
AWARDED TO: NW Financial Group LLC
2 Hudson Place 2nd Floor
Hoboken, NJ 07030
SERVICES: Redevelopment Area Financial Analyst
NOT TO EXCEED: $30,000
AWARDED TO: McManimon Scotland & Bauman, LLC
75 Livingston Avenue 2nd Fl.
Roseland NJ 07068
SERVICES: Redevelopment Bond Counsel
NOT TO EXCEED: $30,000
AWARDED TO: Rainone Coughlin Minchello
555 US Highway One South
Suite 440
Iselin, NJ 08830
SERVICES: Special Counsel
NOT TO EXCEED: $40,000
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LEGAL NOTICE
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Scotch Plains is scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. and held by online/virtual means and telephonically only.
The following applications will be heard:
Bolanos, Martha P., 1111 Jefferson Ave, Block 8703, Lot 6, R-3 Zone, has applied for the installation of a 12’x20’ semi-inground oval pool (20” deep) and associated hardscaping on the property. The proposed lot coverage is approximately ±4,000 sq. ft. A variance is required as this is prohibited under the following:
Section 23-3.4A, Schedule of Lot, Yard, and Building Regulations, Paragraph G, R-3 Zone:
The maximum allowed lot coverage is 45%, which equates to 2,700 sq. ft. for this property.
Wildstein, Danielle, 12 Clinton Lane, Block 14801, Lot 33, R-1 Zone, has applied for the expansion of a deck located at the rear of the dwelling unit. The proposed deck extends approximately 38-feet on the left side, 48-feet at the center, and 34-feet on the right side from the rear property line. A variance is required as this is prohibited under the following:
Section 23-3.4A, Schedule of Lot, Yard, and Building Regulations, Paragraph A, R-1 Zone, Column 10:
The minimum rear yard setback is 50-feet.
Members of the public who wish to monitor and/or participate in these public meeting procedures may join from a computer or capable device at:
Topic: Township of Scotch Plains ZBOA Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/3718671959?pwd=NXU4blMvQzJSRFoyQ1BUdDh3aG1BQT09
Meeting ID: 371 867 1959
Passcode: Qay11J
Join instructions
The agenda for the meeting on February 5, 2026 will be posted on the Township of Scotch Plains website.
Alternately, members of the public may contact the Land Use Administrator by email at
Kimberly Smith
Land Use Administrator
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TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
NOTICE
2026 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Recreation Commission of the Township of Scotch Plains has scheduled the following time and place for their 2026 Business Meetings. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and be held at Shady Rest Golf and Country Club, 820 Jerusalem Road, Scotch Plains, NJ:
Recreation Commission 2026 Meeting Dates
- Monday, February 9
- Monday, March 9
- Monday, April 13
- Monday, May 11
- Monday, June 15
- Monday, July 13
- Monday, August 17
- Monday, September 14
- Monday, October 19
- Monday, November 16
- Monday, December 14
The Township of Scotch Plains does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. Those individuals requiring auxiliary aids and services where necessary, must notify the ADA Coordinator of the Township of Scotch Plains at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting.
BOZENA LACINA,
Municipal Clerk
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LEGAL NOTICE
2026 REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT | TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, the Regular Meetings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, shall continue to be held by online/virtual means and telephonically only*, at 7:30pm on the following Thursdays in 2026 unless otherwise noted. Should in-person attendance be announced at a future date, those meetings will occur in Council Chambers, First Floor, Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
JANUARY 8, 2026
REORGANIZATION 7:00pm followed by the regular meeting @ 7:30pm
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
MARCH 5, 2026
APRIL 9, 2026
MAY 7, 2026
JUNE 4, 2026
JULY 9, 2026
SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
OCTOBER 1, 2026
NOVEMBER 12, 2026
DECEMBER 3, 2026
JANUARY 7, 2027
REORGANIZATION 7:00pm followed by the regular meeting @ 7:30pm
*Members of the public should regularly check the Township of Scotch Plains’ website, or may contact Kimberly Smith, Land Use Administrator, by email at
In accordance with the Americans and Disabilities Act, any person that might require special needs should be in touch with the Board office during normal business hours so that their needs may be addressed. All interested persons may be present and be heard.
11/17/2025 | kds
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LEGAL NOTICE
2026 REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING BOARD | TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L., the Regular Meetings for the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, shall continue to be held by online/virtual means and telephonically only*, at 7:30pm on the following Mondays in 2026 unless otherwise noted. Should in-person attendance be announced at a future date, those meetings will occur in Council Chambers, First Floor, Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
JANUARY 12, 2026 (REORGANIZATION 7:00pm)
JANUARY 26, 2026
FEBRUARY 9, 2026
FEBRUARY 23, 2026
MARCH 9, 2026
MARCH 23, 2026
APRIL 6, 2026
APRIL 20, 2026
MAY 4, 2026
MAY 18, 2026
JUNE 1, 2026
JUNE 15, 2026
JUNE 29, 2026
JULY 13, 2026
JULY 27, 2026
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
OCTOBER 5, 2026
OCTOBER 19, 2026
NOVEMBER 2, 2026
NOVEMBER 16, 2026
NOVEMBER 30, 2026
DECEMBER 14, 2026
JANUARY 11, 2027 (REORGANIZATION 7:00pm)
*Members of the public should regularly check the Township of Scotch Plains’ website, or may contact Kimberly Smith, Land Use Administrator, by email at
In accordance with the Americans and Disabilities Act, any person that might require special needs should be in touch with the Board office during normal business hours so that their needs may be addressed. All interested persons may be present and be heard.
1/12/26 | kds
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TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
NOTICE
2026 TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
January 7, 2026(Wednesday) Reorganization Meeting 6:00 PM
January 27, 2026(Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:00 PM
February 10, 2026 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:00 PM
March 10, 2026(Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:00 PM
April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:00 PM
May 5, 2026 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:00 PM
May 19, 2026 (Tuesday Council Business Meeting 7:00 PM
June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:00 PM
July 14, 2026 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:00 PM
August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:00 PM
September 15, 2026 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:00 PM
October 6, 2026 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:00 PM
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:00 PM
November 10, 2026 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:00 PM
December 15, 2026 (Tuesday) Council Business Meeting 7:00 PM
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Council Business Meetings will be held in the Municipal Building Council Chamber (Court Room) and will be open to the public. Council Conference Meetings, when scheduled, will be held in the Council Conference Room located on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Building or the Municipal Building Council Chamber (Court Room) and will be open to the public. Council Business Meetings will be broadcast on Scotch Plains Television (SPTV). Council Conference meetings will not be broadcast on Scotch Plains Television (SPTV)
- Council Executive Sessions will be held in the Council Conference Room located on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Building or the Municipal Building Council Chamber (Court Room) and will not be open to the public or broadcast on Scotch Plains Television (SPTV).
- Council Workshop Meetings (i.e. Budget) will be held in the Council Conference Room located on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Building and will be open to the public. The Council reserves the right to hold any and/or all Workshop meetings remotely. These meetings will be scheduled and advertised separately during the year by the Office of the Township Clerk.
- In case of a public health emergency, the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains (Township Council), may conduct all meetings remotely and by electronic means without providing a physical meeting place.
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 (the “Open Public Meetings Act”) and in adherence to the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) guidelines, such remote Meetings will be open to the public by electronic means, and as such, members of the public may view the meeting by livestream on our public access Channels FIOS 22 and Comcast 34; or on Facebook Live; Public Comment will be available through call in during the appropriate comment portions at 908-322-2076.
Agendas will be posted for the public’s viewing on the Township’s official website at scotchplainsnj.gov
BOZENA LACINA, RMC
Township Clerk
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