On the agenda: Washington meeting — Flock Camera (Jul 21)

AGENDA
BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, WARREN COUNTY, NJ
Date: July 21, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM
STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE
The requirements of the Open Public Meetings Law, P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 have been satisfied
in that adequate notice of this meeting has been published in the Daily Record and Star Ledger
and posted on the Boroughs website stating the time, place and purpose of the meeting as required
by law.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL Brown, France, Gorshkov, Infinito, Matteo, Musick and Cox.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
June 16, 2026
PRESENTATION
50th Plaque Presentation by Commissioner Ciesla
COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT-AGENDA ITEMS
REPORTS
Staff, Boards, Committee Reports

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Agenda-Continued
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion: Flock Camera
ORDINANCE 1st Reading
2026-15 Capital Ordinance-Road Improvements Public Hearing: August 18th
2026-16 Ordinance Amending the Washington Borough Downtown Redevelopment Plan To
Permit Mixed Use Projects Consisting of Automobile Fuel Stations With Convenience
Stores With Residential Units on the upper Stories- Public Hearing: September 1st
ORDINANCE 2nd Reading
(Public Hearing and Adoption)
2026-12 Creating New Chapter 54, Article II-Cannabis Establishments -Local Annual licensing
and Regulations
2026-13 Amending Chapter 85-Vehicles and Traffic
RESOLUTIONS
2026-85 Designation of Redeveloper
2026-86 NJ DOT Grant Application-Ramapo Way & Lenape Trl
2026-87 NJ DOT Grant App-Belvidere Ave
2026-88 through 2026-91 Lien Redemptions
2026-92 Electronic Tax Sale
2026-93 Salary-Land Use Board Secretary
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT
COUNCIL REMARKS AND DISCUSSIONS
MEETING RECAP-Manager
EXECUTIVE SESSION-if needed
Contract Negotiations
ADJOURNMENT

______ P.M.

Next Meeting: August 18th

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BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE 2026-15 (1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING VARIOUS GENERAL
IMPROVEMENT FOR THE BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON AND APPROPRIATING $290,000
THEREFOR FROM THE “CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND” OF SAID BOROUGH
BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Washington in Warren County,
New Jersey as follows:
Section 1. The Borough of Washington in Warren County (hereinafter referred to as
“Municipality”) is hereby authorized the following Capital Improvements for the Borough of
Washington:
Road Improvements $290,000.00
Section 2. The work and acquisitions, authorized by Section 1 of this Ordinance shall be
undertaken as
a general improvement, the entire cost of which shall be contributed and borne by the municipality as a
general
expense, and no part of said cost shall be specially assessed against any property. The estimated cost
noted
of such project shall not exceed $290,000.00 unless this Ordinance is amended.
Section 3. It is hereby determined and stated that the undertaking of the aforesaid projects
(hereinafter
referred to as “purpose”) is not a current expense of the municipality; and that the total estimated cost of
said
purpose is $290,000, the estimated cost for the projects having been noted in Section 1 above.
Section 4. The sum of $290,000 is hereby appropriated for said purpose from the “Capital
Improvement Fund” of the municipality for said purpose as required by law and now available therefore
under a
budget or budgets of the municipality previously adopted.
Section 5. The Capital budget of the municipality is hereby amended to conform with the
provisions of
this Ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication as provided by law.

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ORDINANCE 2026-16 (1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WASHINGTON
BOROUGH DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO
PERMIT “MIXED-USE PROJECTS CONSISTING OF
AUTOMOBILE FUEL STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE
STORES WITH RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON THE UPPER
STORIES” AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE ROUTE 31
GATEWAY DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Washington, County of Warren, State of
New Jersey (the “Council”) has designated certain areas within its borders as in need of
redevelopment and/or rehabilitation pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law
(“LRHL”) (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 to -73); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the LRHL, the Council adopted the Downtown Redevelopment Plan on
September 20, 2022, by Ordinance No. 2022-10; and
WHEREAS, the Council is vested with the authority to amend the Downtown Redevelopment
Plan pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7, and N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-8; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment plan and Washington Borough zoning ordinance does not include
a definition for a “Automobile Fuel Station” or “Automobile Fuel Station with Convenience
Store”; and
WHEREAS, convenience stores are a customary pairing with automobile fuel stations and often
share the same property; and
WHEREAS, the Route 31 Gateway District currently encourages and permits mixed-use projects
consisting of permitted uses with residential units on the upper stories;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Washington, County of Warren, State of New Jersey, that the Washington Borough Downtown
Redevelopment Plan be amended to read as follows:
SECTION 1. Section entitled “Definitions” is hereby amended to add the following:
Automobile Fuel Station: Any building, structure, lot or land used or intended to be used for
the sale of motor vehicle fuels, including electric charging, dispensed directly into motor
vehicles. Such use shall not be permitted to provide automobile maintenance and repair services
such as the changing or rotation of tires, oil changes, body work, painting, or any other
maintenance, repair, or replacement of essential or accessory parts. Such use shall exclude the
storage of inoperable or wrecked vehicles.
Automobile Fuel Station with Convenience Store: An establishment meeting the definition
of “Automobile Fuel Station” as defined herein, which has on the same site and is operated in
conjunction with a retail establishment that sells convenience goods, as well as customary
incidental structures such as EVSE stations and freestanding air compressors. Such
establishments shall operate as a single use.
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SECTION 2. Subsection entitled “Permitted Principal Uses” within Section entitled “Route 31
Gateway District Standards” is hereby amended to read as follows (additions noted in bold italic
thus and deletions notes in strikethrough thus):
23. Drive-thru as accessory to fast food restaurant uses, subject to the following conditions:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Minimum Lot Size: 30,000 square feet
All access to the site shall be provided from Route 31.
There shall be no parking or drive aisle between the building and the right-of-way.
The drive-thru shall be designed to not interfere with parking and on-site vehicle
circulation.

SECTION 3. Section entitled “Route 31 Gateway District Standards” is hereby amended to create
a Subsection entitled “Conditional Uses,” to read as follows:
1. Drive-thru as accessory to fast food restaurant uses, subject to the following conditions:
a. Minimum Lot Size: 30,000 square feet
b. All access to the site shall be provided from Route 31.
c. There shall be no parking or drive aisle between the building and the right-ofway.
d. The drive-thru shall be designed to not interfere with parking and on-site vehicle
circulation.
2. Mixed-use projects consisting of Automobile Fuel Stations with Convenience Stores
with residential units on the upper stories, subject to the following conditions. Such uses
are additionally subject to the “Height, Area, and Yard Requirements” enumerated
within the “Route 31 Gateway District Standards” section of this Plan. Where such
inconsistencies may exist, the standards herein shall reign:
a. Minimum Lot Size: 28,000 square feet
b. Minimum/Maximum Principal Structure Front Yard Setbacks:
i.
Route 31: 5 feet Min. / 35 feet Max.
ii. Route 57: 5 feet Min. / 10 feet Max.
iii. Jackson Avenue: 25 feet Min. / 40 feet Max.
iv.
Where a principal structure fronts the intersection of Route 31
and Route 57, the minimum setback shall be 5 feet and the
maximum setback shall be 10 feet.
c. This conditional use shall be permitted only on corner lots having frontage along
Route 31, Route 57, and Jackson Avenue.
d. One (1) principal building is permitted, subject to the following:
i.
Maximum building footprint: 3,100 square feet
ii. Minimum Building Height: 2 stories / 25 feet
iii. Maximum number of retail spaces on ground floor: 3
iv.
Minimum area per residential unit: 650 square feet
e. Principal Building Frontage and Entrances
i.
The building shall be oriented to have a primary frontage
facing Route 57.
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ii.

f.
g.

h.

i.

Separate and distinct exterior entrances shall be provided at
the ground level for the retail use(s) and residential uses. In no
event shall the upper stories be accessible to the general public,
and proper safety features shall be put into place to this effect.
iii. One (1) primary entrance per retail space shall be provided
facing Route 57. One (1) additional entrance per retail space
and one (1) residential entrance may be located on the rear of
the building, so long as the rear of the building is oriented to
face and provide access to the on-site parking area.
iv.
In no circumstance shall an entrance be provided on a building
façade facing Route 31 or Jackson Avenue.
The location of access drives shall be limited to Route 31 and Jackson Avenue,
and must maintain a minimum distance of 50 feet from the closest point of any
public pedestrian crosswalk.
Any apparatus, tank, machinery, or similar structures associated with the storage
and dispensing of gasoline or other automobile fuels shall be located a minimum
distance of 45 feet from the on-site building containing the convenience store
and residential uses.
Hours of operation for retail uses, including the sale of gasoline, automobile fuel,
and other goods, shall be limited to the hours of 5:00 am to 10:00 pm.
i.
The delivery of gasoline and automobile fuels shall not be
subject to this restriction. All other delivered goods, however,
shall be subject to this restriction.
Publicly accessible outdoor space shall be provided along Route 57 to provide
seating areas with adequate shading, landscaping, benches, and/or tables.
Fencing separating such seating areas from the Route 57 right-of-way shall be
permitted, such that they are a maximum height of three (3) feet tall and are a
minimum of 50% open. Such seating areas shall be permitted within the required
front yard setback, and the final design of such areas shall be subject to Board
review.

SECTION 4. Section entitled “Route 31 Gateway District Standards” is hereby amended to
establish a new Subsection entitled “Supplemental Standards for Mixed Use Projects consisting of
Automobile Fuel Stations with Convenience Stores with Residential Uses on the Upper Stories”,
to read as follows:
Mixed Use Projects consisting of Automobile Fuel Stations with Convenience Stores with
residential units on the upper stories shall meet the following supplemental standards in
addition to the standards enumerated within the “Design Standards” section of this Plan.
Where inconsistencies may exist, the requirements below shall reign. Any deviation from
these standards will require variance relief pursuant to the MLUL at N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c.
a. Landscaping, Walls, and Fencing
i.
Ground-mounted mechanical devices, such as freestanding air
compressors and EVSE charging stations, as well as outdoor
refuse/recycle enclosures shall be screened from any public right-ofway utilizing vegetative landscaping and/or garden or sitting walls.
ii. The installation of green infrastructure, such as green roofs, permeable
pavement, or rain gardens, amongst other best management practices,
shall be incorporated into the landscaping design to the extent feasible.
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iii.

To the maximum extent feasible, property lines abutting adjacent
rights-of-way, particularly at corners where Route 57 and Route 31
intersect, shall be planted with year-round visually appealing
landscaping that contributes to a welcoming gateway for the
Borough’s Downtown, subject to Board review.
iv.
Garden walls are permitted in front yards only along Route 31,
Jackson Avenue, and lot lines fronting the intersection of Route 57
and Route 31.
v.
In the event that the ground-floor transparency requirements set forth
in the redevelopment plan cannot be met on any exterior wall,
adequate year-round landscaping, or public art in accordance with
subsection f, shall be provided such that no blank walls are facing the
public right-of-way.
b. Architectural Materials and Design
i.
Both the principal building and the canopy associated with the fuel
stations shall be designed with a gable or mansard roof.
ii. The canopy design shall complement the design of the convenience
store/residential building. This shall also apply to the design of
accessory structures, including but not limited to refuse/recycle
enclosures, garden walls, sign bases, etc.
iii. The canopy structure shall not exceed a maximum height of 20 feet.
iv.
To maintain the historic character of the Downtown, the building shall
be constructed with a combination of brick and stone and shall utilize
ornamental architectural elements, such as decorative cornices,
subject to Board review.
c. Signage
i.
In addition to the signs permitted under this Plan, Mixed-use projects
consisting of Automobile Fuel Stations with Convenience Stores with
residential units on the upper stories may additionally be permitted to
install:
1. One (1) double-faced monument sign for the primary purpose
of displaying automobile fuel prices in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 56:6-2 and other applicable regulations.
a. Such signage: shall have a maximum height of 6 feet
and maximum width of 6 feet, for a maximum area
of 36 square feet per side; may be mounted atop a
garden wall, such that it does not exceed a maximum
height of 10 feet measured from the ground to the
highest point; and shall be designed with highquality materials that are cohesive in materials and
design with the remainder of the development.
b. Such signage may be topped with an additional
section of signage for the purpose of displaying the
name of the gas station and retail use(s), limited to an
additional height of 5 feet. Such signage may be
double-sided and shall not exceed an area of 50
square feet per side. Such portion of the signage shall
not be internally illuminated.
c. The use of LED for the sole purpose of displaying
automobile fuel prices is permitted, subject to Board
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d.

e.

f.

g.

review. Otherwise, internally illuminated signs or
sign components shall be prohibited.
2. Signage or lettering flush on the surface of a garden wall,
restricted to placement along the property line fronting the
intersection of Route 57 and Route 31, for the sole purpose of
displaying the Borough of Washington in name, emblem, and
motto. Such signage or lettering shall not extend more than 3
inches from the face of the wall.
ii. Signage with illumination shall be appropriately shielded and oriented
as to prevent spillover and glare impacting on-site residential uses.
iii. The design of all signage shall be subject to Board review.
Vehicular Access/Off-Street Parking
i.
Access drives shall be located so as to afford maximum safety to, and
minimum disruption of, traffic on adjacent roadways.
ii. Access drives shall be two-way and shall not exceed a maximum
width of 35 feet.
iii. Residential parking spaces shall be reserved and designated with
appropriate signage to prohibit use by commercial patrons.
Pedestrian Circulation
i.
On-site pedestrian sidewalks shall be provided to ensure access to and
between adjacent public rights-of-way, public seating areas, retail and
residential entrances, and on-site parking.
ii. Improvements shall be made to public sidewalks adjacent to the
property.
iii. Pedestrian crosswalks shall be provided across any access drives that
interrupt the sidewalk.
Public Art
i.
In the event that any corner of the property abuts the Route 57 and
Route 31 intersection, public art is encouraged to create visual interest
to the extent feasible. In no event shall said public art impede any sight
triangle.
Lighting
i.
Lighting associated with the gas station or convenience store uses
shall be illuminated using dark-sky compliant lighting (i.e., facing
downwards and full cutoff so as to not cause glare or light pollution
of the night sky) and away from the direction of the residential units
in order to diminish the impact on residential tenants.
ii. Lighting shall be on timers which dims after operational hours to 0.5
footcandles or less at the property line.

SECTION 5. The Mayor, Clerk, Planner, Engineer, and such other Borough Officials are hereby
authorized to take such ministerial actions as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby
repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be
unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of
this ordinance.
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SECTION 8. Pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law, the Clerk is directed to give notice at
least ten (10) days prior to the hearing on the adoption of this Ordinance to the County Planning
Board pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-15. Upon adoption of this Ordinance after
public hearing thereon, the Municipal Clerk is further directed to publish notice of the passage
thereof and to file a copy of this Ordinance with the County Planning Board as required by N.J.S.A.
40:55D-16.
SECTION 9. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication as provided by
law; however, subsequent to the first reading, this Ordinance must be referred to the Borough Land
Use Board for review, which shall be based on whether the proposal is substantially consistent
with the Master Plan. The Land Use Board has a period of forty-five (45) days after referral to
report on the proposed Ordinance.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12 (2nd Reading-Public Hearing and Adoption)
ORDINANCE CREATING NEW CHAPTER 54, ARTICLE II: “CANNABIS
ESTABLISHMENTS” TO REQUIRE LOCAL ANNUAL LICENSING AND
REGULATIONS.
WHEREAS, the Borough of Washington permits the cultivation, production, sale and transportation
of Cannabis in the Borough; and
WHEREAS, the Borough has determined that to further the health, safety and welfare of the
Borough residents and visitors, to regulate the cultivation, production, sale and transportation of
Cannabis (“Cannabis Establishments”) in the Borough by licensing the operators of Cannabis
Establishments; and
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Municipal Council of the Borough of Washington, in the County of
Warren, State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section 1. Article II Chapter 54 Section 14 of the Code of the Borough of Washington, be entitled
“Cannabis Establishments,” is hereby created as follows:

ARTICLE II CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS.
§ 54-14. Purpose.
This section is enacted to regulate the cultivation, production, sale, and transportation of
cannabis in the Borough in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Cannabis
Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (N.J.S.A. 24:6I-31
et seq.), and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Cannabis Regulatory
Commission.
§ 54-15. Definitions.
The definitions set forth in the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and
Marketplace Modernization Act (N.J.S.A. 24:6I-31 et seq.) are incorporated herein and shall
have the same meaning.
§ 54.16. License Required. [Added 3-13-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-02]
No person shall operate a cannabis establishment or otherwise cultivate, sell, or distribute
cannabis within the Borough without having obtained a license in accordance with this section.
§ 54-16.1. License Fees; Maximum Number.
The annual license fee and maximum number of licenses for cannabis establishments in the
Borough shall be as follows.
Class of License

Annual License Fee*

Number of Licenses

Cultivator
Class 1, Micro

$1,000
10

Class 1, Tier I-III

$2,500

Class 1, Tier IV-VI

$5,000

Manufacturer
Class 2, <10,000 sq ft

$2,500

Class 2, >10,000 sq ft

$5,000

Wholesaler
Class 3, wholesaler

$2,500

Distributor
Class 4, distributor

$1,000

Retail/treatment center

Class 5, retail

2 total Adult Use or
Medical Retailers/TCs
combined.
$2,500

*Annual license fees shall be assessed per license issued. A business holding more than one
license shall be issued more than one fee.
§ 54-16.2. Issuing Authority.
All licenses required by this section shall be issued by Borough Clerk.
§ 54-16.3. Application Fees.
The annual application fee for a cannabis establishment shall be $500. Such fee shall be
nonrefundable.
§ 54-17. Application Requirements and License Conditions.
The following items must be submitted in order to be granted a license or for the renewal of
same for the operation of any cannabis establishment:
a.

Complete application.

b.

Annual application fee.

c.

Annual licensing fee.

d.

Proof of payment of all real estate taxes due on the premises on which the cannabis
establishment is located.

e.

Proof of payment of all transfer and user taxes required by Chapter 79, Article II, of the
Borough Code.

f.

Proof of license in good standing issued by Cannabis Regulatory Commission.

g.

Full copy of the application for state licensure.

h.

Emergency contact information to be utilized by police, fire, and EMT personnel in the
event of an on-site emergency.
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i.

Security plan, which shall, at a minimum consist of the following:
1.

Annual proof of submission and approval of security plan to the Washington Township
Police.

2.

A copy of the security plan shall be submitted to the Borough Clerk.

§ 54-18. Revocation of License.
a.

Any license issued under this section may be suspended or revoked for violation of any
of the provisions of this section or Chapter 94 of the Borough Code or any provision of
any applicable statute or any of the rules and regulations of the Cannabis Regulatory
Commission.

b.

Notice of a hearing for the suspension or revocation of a license shall be given, in writing,
by the Borough Clerk to the license holder. The notice shall specifically set forth the
grounds upon which the proposed revocation is based and the time and place of the
hearing. Such notice shall be served by mailing a copy to the licensee at the address on
the license holder’s application by certified mail, return receipt requested, at least five
days prior to the date set for the hearing.

c.

At the hearing, the licensee shall have the right to appear and be heard, to be represented
by an attorney, to present witnesses in his or her own behalf, to cross-examine opposing
witnesses and to have a permanent record made of the proceedings at his or her own
expense.

d.

The Borough Council shall revoke or suspend the license if it is satisfied by a
preponderance of the evidence that the licensee is guilty of the acts charged.

e.

Suspension or revocation of a license shall be in addition to any other penalty which may
be imposed for a violation of this section.

§ 54-19. Violations and Penalties.
Any person violating any provision of this section shall, in addition to suspension or revocation
of license, upon conviction, be subject to fines of $2,500 for a first offense, $5,000 for a second
offense, and $10,000 for a third offense.
Section Two.
Severability. The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be
severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be
affected thereby.
Section Three.
Repealer. Any ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are
hereby repealed as to their inconsistencies only.
Section Four.
Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication as
provided by law.
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ORDINANCE 2026-13 (2nd Reading-Public Hearing and Adoption
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 85 VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON
§ 85-23. Schedule I: No Parking.
In accordance with the provisions of § 85-7, no person shall park a vehicle at any time upon
any of the following described streets or parts of streets:
Name of Street

Side

Location

Allegar Street

Both

From Broad Street to Gibson's Gym free
parking lot

Belvidere Avenue

East

From Church Street to a point 100 feet
south thereof

Belvidere Avenue

East

Beginning from the northerly curbline of
Green Street and extending to a point 200
feet north thereof

Belvidere Avenue

East

Beginning from the southerly curbline of
Green Street and extending to a point 230
feet south thereof

Belvidere Avenue

East

Beginning from the northerly curbline of
New Jersey Route No. 57 and extending to
a point 187 feet northerly therefrom

Belvidere Avenue

West

Beginning from the northerly curbline of
New Jersey Route No. 57 and extending to
a point 100 feet northerly therefrom

Belvidere Avenue

West

From West Church Street to a point 46 feet
south thereof

Boulevard

Both

From the easterly curb of Route No. 31
extending 100 feet east

Boulevard

Both

From the easterly curbline of Route No. 57
extending 250 feet

Broad Street

Southeast

Beginning from the southerly curbline of
New Jersey Route No. 57 and extending to
a point 155 feet southerly therefrom

Brown Street

Both

School Street to Jackson Avenue

West Carlton Avenue

South

From North Prospect Street to Catholic
Center
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East Church Street

North

From Belvidere Avenue to Taylor Street

West Church Street

Both

Beginning at the westerly curbline of North
Lincoln Avenue to end

Cleveland

Both

Entire Length

Cornish Street

Both

From the corner of Cornish Street and
South Lincoln Avenue to a point 102 feet
southwesterly therefrom

Cornish Street

Both

From South Wandling Street West to Dead
End

Fillmore Street

South

From McKinley Avenue to Adams Street
(15-minute loading zone beginning at the
southeast corner of Fillmore Street and
Adams Street and continuing to a point 100
feet easterly therefrom)

Fletcher Wright Drive

Both

Entire Length

East Gardners Court

Both

West Cornish Street to end (250 feet to the
property line of 6 East Gardners Court)

Grant Street

Both

From Van Buren Street to Gibson Place

Hann Street

Both

Entire length

Hill Street

Both

Entire Length

Independence Street

Both

Entire Length

Jackson Avenue

From Brown Street to Stewart Street

Jackson Avenue

Both
Both

Brown Street South 65 feet

South Jackson Avenue

Both

Entire length

Jefferson Street

Both

Entire length
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East Johnston Street

North

From Taylor Street to School Street

South Lincoln Avenue

Both

Marble Street

Both

From State Highway No. 57 to Hann Terrace
and Willow Street to the Borough boundary
line
From South Wandling 80 feet west.

West Marble Street

Both

South Prospect Street to West Gardner Court

Monroe Street

Both

South Lincoln Avenue to Broad Street

Madison Street

West

West Church Street to West Stewart Street

McKinley Avenue

Both

Rt 31 to 75 feet beyond Fillmore Street

East Pershing Avenue

Both

Entire Length

Pershing Avenue

Both

NJ RT31 to Pleasant View Avenue

North Pickel Avenue

Both

From Sunrise Terrace to Valley View Terrace

Pohatcong Avenue

Both

Entire length

Both

From the northerly curbline of Carlton
Avenue to a point 375 feet northerly
therefrom

North Prospect Street

North Prospect Street

Both

From State Highway No. 57 northerly to
an unnamed alleyway running north of and
parallel to State Highway No. 57 a distance
of approximately 200 feet
From State Route No. 57 to West Marble
Street

South Prospect Street

Both

Prosper Way

Both

Railraod Avenue

Both

From State Route No. 57 to Jefferson
Avenue
NJ RT57 south 250 FT

Rush Avenue

Both

Entire Length

School Street

Both

From Hahn Street to East Stewart Street

East Stewart Street

South

From Taylor Street to School Street

Taylor Street

East

From a point 172 feet north of the northern
curbline of East Church Street to a point 60
feet northerly therefrom
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Van Buren Street

Both

Prosper Way to McKinley Avenue

South Wandling Avenue

Both

From State Highway No. 57 to Cornish
Street and from 125 feet south of the
Bridge over the Shabbecong Creek to
Willow Street

Introduced: June 16, 2026
Public Hearing/Adoption: July 21, 2026

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BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON
County of Warren
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 85
CONDITIONAL DESIGNATION OF REDEVELOPER FOR

BLOCK 95, LOTS 7 AND 10, IN THE BOROUGH OF
WASHINGTON.
WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.
(the “Redevelopment Law”) provides a process for municipalities to participate in the
redevelopment and improvement of areas in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Borough is responsible for implementing redevelopment plans and
carrying out redevelopment projects pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law,
N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (hereinafter referred to as the “Redevelopment Law”); and
WHEREAS, the Borough, by Resolution No. 62-2007 dated February 6, 2007, duly
designated an area consisting 63 Lots including Block 95, Lots 7 and 10 (collectively the
“Property”), as an Area in Need of Redevelopment in accordance with the provisions of the Local
Redevelopment and Housing Law, codified at N.J.S.A. 40A:12A- 1 et seq. (the "Redevelopment
Law"), and specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5; and
WHEREAS, the Borough, on April 7, 2009, adopted Ordinance No. 1-2009 approving a
redevelopment plan (the “Redevelopment Plan”) for the Washington Borough Downtown
Redevelopment Area that included provisions permitting construction on the Property of
residential, mixed use and commercial structures and other improvements. The Redevelopment
Plan was amended September 20, 2022, by the adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-10; and
WHEREAS, in order to implement the development, financing, construction, operation
and management of the Project, the Borough entered into a redevelopment agreement with the
Redeveloper dated January 17, 2023, (along with any amendments thereto, the “Redevelopment
Agreement”), which Redevelopment Agreement specifies the rights and responsibilities of the
Borough and Redeveloper with respect to certain aspects of the Project; and
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2023, the Borough, by Resolution No. 23-28, designated 1
W. Washington Ave. Urban Renewal, LLC as Redeveloper for the Property (the “Redeveloper”)
and Redeveloper has agreed to implement the Redevelopment Plan and develop, design, finance
and construct a project consisting of interior and exterior improvements to an existing building
creating four (4) commercial units on the first floor and a total of approximately twenty (20)
dwelling including four (4) deed restricted Affordable Housing units on the second and third
floors, along with the construction of eighteen (18) parking space and other improvements as
required by the Redevelopment Plan (the “Project”) and in connection therewith, the
Redeveloper has agreed to devote substantial cash assets and borrowed funds to the completion
of the Project; and
WHEREAS, 1 W. Washington Ave. Urban Renewal , LLC is selling the Project to HAH
Washington Urban Renewal, LLC and has requested the Borough Council designate HAH
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Washington Urban Renewal, a Limited Liability Company of the State of New Jersey, having an
address of 72 Hillcrest Road, Martinsville, New Jersey 08836 as the redeveloper of 1 W.
Washington Avenue, Block 95 Lots 7 & 10 (the “Redeveloper”); and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council desires to negotiate a redevelopment agreement and
financial agreement with HAH Washington Urban Renewal, LLC, for the redevelopment of 1 W.
Washington Avenue, Block 95 Lots 7 & 10 (the “Property”) accordance with the
Redevelopment Plan (the “Redevelopment Agreement”); and;
WHEREAS, the Redeveloper shall redevelop the Property in accordance with the
Redevelopment Plan and in accordance with the Redevelopment Agreement, the execution of
which is to be authorized by the Borough Council in a separate resolution so long as the terms
set forth in the Redevelopment Agreement are acceptable to the Borough Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the
Borough of Washington, in the County of Warren, State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. HAH Washington Urban Renewal, LLC is hereby designated the Redeveloper of
the Property conditioned upon HAH Washington Urban Renewal, LLC being
conveyed title to the Property.
2. HAH Washington Urban Renewal, LLC shall deposit ten thousand dollars
($10,000.00) with the Borough as an escrow for the payment of professional fees;
3. The Borough Attorney is hereby authorized to negotiate the Redevelopment
Agreement and Financial Agreement with the Redeveloper.
4. If HAH Washington Urban Renewal, LLC does is not conveyed title to the Property
and make deposit the full escrow within one hundred twenty (120) days from the
date this Resolution was approved, the Resolution shall be NULL and VOID.
5. The Borough Clerk is hereby directed to forward one (1) copy of this Resolution to
Erik Peterson, Esq.

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WASHINGTON BOROUGH
RESOLUTION 2026-86
Approval to submit a Grant application and execute a grant agreement with the New
Jersey Department of Transportation for the Ramapo Way & Lenape Trail Section 2
Improvements.
WHEREAS, Washington Borough, Warren County, New Jersey has given Washington Borough
Engineer the approval to submit this grant on the behalf of the Borough of Washington,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Committee of the Borough of Washington
formally approves the grant application for the above stated project,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an
electronic grant application identified as MA-2027-Ramapo Way & Lenape Trail Section 200565 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the Borough of Washington.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant
agreement on behalf of the Borough of Washington and that their signature constitutes acceptance
of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant
agreement.

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WASHINGTON BOROUGH
RESOLUTION 2026-87
Approval to submit a Grant application and execute a grant agreement with the New
Jersey Department of Transportation for the Belvidere Avenue Improvements Section 1.
WHEREAS, Washington Borough, Warren County, New Jersey has given Washington Borough
Engineer the approval to submit this grant on the behalf of the Borough of Washington,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Committee of the Borough of Washington
formally approves the grant application for the above stated project,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an
electronic grant application identified as MA-2027-Belvidere Avenue Improvements Section 100597 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the Borough of Washington.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant
agreement on behalf of the Borough of Washington and that their signature constitutes acceptance
of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant
agreement.

RESOLUTION 2026-88
A RESOLUTION FOR REDEMPTION OF TAX CERTIFICATE
As per N.J.S.A.54:5
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS THAT, WHEREAS, lands in the taxing district of
Washington Borough, County of Warren, State of New Jersey, were sold on October 14, 2025 to
CHANGSHENG LU, 628 N BUTRICK ST, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085, in the amount of $283.28 for taxes
or other municipal liens assessed for the year 2024 in the name of TAYLOR, THOMAS E as
supposed owners, and in said assessment and sale were described as 184 W WASHINGTON AVE,
Block 10.03 Lot 3, which sale was evidenced by Certificate #25-00014, and
WHEREAS, the Collector of Taxes of said taxing district of the Borough of Washington, do
certify that on 7/2/2026 and before the right to redeem was cut off, as provided by law,
CORELOGIC claiming to have an interest in said lands, did redeem said lands claimed by
CHANGSHENG LU by paying the Collector of Taxes of said taxing district of Washington Borough
the amount of $1,616.64 which is the amount necessary to redeem Tax Sale Certificate #2500014.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, on this 21st day of July, 2026 by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Washington, County of Warren to authorize the Treasurer to issue a check
payable to CHANGSHENG LU, 628 N BUTRICK ST, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 in the amount of
$2,716.64 (This consists of $1,616.64 Certificate Amount redeemed + $1,100.00 Premium).
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tax Collector is authorized to cancel this lien on Block
10.03 Lot 3 from the tax office records.
RESOLUTION 2026-89
A RESOLUTION FOR REDEMPTION OF TAX CERTIFICATE
As per N.J.S.A.54:5
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS THAT, WHEREAS, lands in the taxing district of
Washington Borough, County of Warren, State of New Jersey, were sold on October 14, 2025 to
RTLF-NJ II LLC, 4450 CEDARGLEN COURT, MOORPARK, CA 93021, in the amount of $9,209.87 for
taxes or other municipal liens assessed for the year 2024 in the name of TYLER MICHAEL REALTY
GROUP LLC as supposed owners, and in said assessment and sale were described as 67 CARLTON
AVE, Block 16 Lot 1, which sale was evidenced by Certificate #25-00019, and
WHEREAS, the Collector of Taxes of said taxing district of the Borough of Washington, do
certify that on 7/6/2026 and before the right to redeem was cut off, as provided by law, TYLER
MICHAEL REALTY LLC claiming to have an interest in said lands, did redeem said lands claimed by
RTLF-NJ II LLC by paying the Collector of Taxes of said taxing district of Washington Borough the
amount of $28,003.67 which is the amount necessary to redeem Tax Sale Certificate #25-00019.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, on this 21st day of July, 2026 by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Washington, County of Warren to authorize the Treasurer to issue a check
payable to RTLF-NJ II LLC, 4450 CEDARGLEN COURT, MOORPARK, CA 93021 in the amount of
$55,803.67 (This consists of $28,003.67 Certificate Amount redeemed + $27,800.00 Premium).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tax Collector is authorized to cancel this lien on Block
16 Lot 1 from the tax office records.
RESOLUTION 2026-90
A RESOLUTION FOR REDEMPTION OF TAX CERTIFICATE
As per N.J.S.A.54:5
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS THAT, WHEREAS, lands in the taxing district of
Washington Borough, County of Warren, State of New Jersey, were sold on October 14, 2025 to
RTLF-NJ II LLC, 4450 CEDARGLEN COURT, MOORPARK, CA 93021, in the amount of $1,311.62 for
taxes or other municipal liens assessed for the year 2024 in the name of BENEDICT, CHRISTOPHER
J & DONNA M as supposed owners, and in said assessment and sale were described as 31
PROSPER WAY, Block 59 Lot 3, which sale was evidenced by Certificate #25-00039, and
WHEREAS, the Collector of Taxes of said taxing district of the Borough of Washington, do
certify that on 6/15/2026 and before the right to redeem was cut off, as provided by law,
CHRISTOPHER BENEDICT claiming to have an interest in said lands, did redeem said lands claimed
by RTLF-NJ II LLC by paying the Collector of Taxes of said taxing district of Washington Borough

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the amount of $21,880.77 which is the amount necessary to redeem Tax Sale Certificate #2500039.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, on this 21st day of July, 2026 by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Washington, County of Warren to authorize the Treasurer to issue a check
payable to RTLF-NJ II LLC, 4450 CEDARGLEN COURT, MOORPARK, CA 93021 in the amount of
$56,080.77 (This consists of $21,880.77 Certificate Amount redeemed + $34,200.00 Premium).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tax Collector is authorized to cancel this lien on Block
59 Lot 3 from the tax office records.
RESOLUTION 2026-91
A RESOLUTION FOR REDEMPTION OF TAX CERTIFICATE
As per N.J.S.A.54:5
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS THAT, WHEREAS, lands in the taxing district of
Washington Borough, County of Warren, State of New Jersey, were sold on October 14, 2025 to
RTLF-NJ II LLC, 4450 CEDARGLEN COURT, MOORPARK, CA 93021, in the amount of $43.51 for
taxes or other municipal liens assessed for the year 2024 in the name of JOSEPH, CLAIRNA as
supposed owners, and in said assessment and sale were described as 8 RAMAPO WAY, Block
101.01 Lot 2, which sale was evidenced by Certificate #25-00059, and
WHEREAS, the Collector of Taxes of said taxing district of the Borough of Washington, do
certify that on 6/30/2026 and before the right to redeem was cut off, as provided by law,
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES claiming to have an interest in said lands, did redeem said lands
claimed by RTLF-NJ II LLC by paying the Collector of Taxes of said taxing district of Washington
Borough the amount of $1,007.41 which is the amount necessary to redeem Tax Sale Certificate
#25-00059.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, on this 21st day of July, 2026 by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Washington, County of Warren to authorize the Treasurer to issue a check
payable to RTLF-NJ II LLC, 4450 CEDARGLEN COURT, MOORPARK, CA 93021 in the amount of
$1,707.41 (This consists of $1,007.41 Certificate Amount redeemed + $700.00 Premium).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tax Collector is authorized to cancel this lien on Block
101.01 Lot 2 from the tax office records.

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Resolution 2026-92
Resolution Authorizing The Tax Collector To Hold An Electronic Tax Sale For Unpaid 2025 Taxes And
Other Municipal Charges Through NJ Tax Lien Investors/RealAuction.com

WHEREAS, NJSA 54:5-19.1 authorizes electronic tax sales pursuant to rules and regulations to be
promulgated by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Division of Local Government Services has promulgated rules and
regulations for electronic sales; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Division of Local Government Services has approved NJ Tax Lien
Investors/RealAuction.com to conduct electronic tax sales; and
WHEREAS, an electronic tax sale is innovative and provides a greater pool of potential lien buyers, thus
creating the environment for a more complete tax sale process; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Washington wishes to hold an electronic tax sale for unpaid 2025 taxes and
other municipal charges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Washington, County of Warren,
State of New Jersey authorizing the Tax Collector to hold an electronic tax sale for unpaid 2025 taxes and
other municipal charges through NJ Tax Lien Investors/RealAuction.com on October 13, 2026.

RESOLUTION 2026-93
SALARY
WHEREAS, as compensation for their loyal service and devotion to their duties as
employees of the Borough of Washington; and
WHEREAS, to recognize their service;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Washington, County of Warren, State of New Jersey that the following salaries and wages
are established effective July 21, 2026 unless otherwise noted:
POSITION 2026 SALARY
Land Use Board Secretary $ 7,005.67

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