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This is a regular meeting of the township committee. Public notice of this meeting has been given as required by the open public meetings law. A resolution was adopted on January 1st, 2026 designating this date, this Holland, 7:30 p.m. as the time for this regular meeting of the township

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committee of the township of union and the county of union. A notice of each and every meeting of the township committee was posted in accordance with the aforet open public meetings law in one public place reserved for the posting of ordinances and official notices of the township of union namely the bulletin board next to the clerk's

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office. In addition there too, a copy of said resolution was forwarded to the local source and star ledger. A copy of said resolution is on file with the clerk of the township. >> Thank you madame clerk. Good evening everyone. This evening, the prayer will be led by Committee Terrell and the flag

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salute by Deputy Mayor Florio. Please rise. God of power, might, wisdom, and justice, through you, authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment is decreed. Assist this township committee with your spirit of

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counsel and fortitude and guide us to seek righteousness, justice, and mercy and assist us in leading our township with honesty and integrity. Amen. I aliance to the flag of the United

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States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Please silence all cell phones during

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the meeting, please. Tonight before we begin, we have a proclamation for Global Love Day. I love this, so I'm going to read a lot of it. Says, "Whereas the Love Foundation

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Incorporated, a nonprofit organization, has announced Global Love Day to facilitate its establishing love and peace on our planet. And global love day will establish a worldwide focus towards unconditionally

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excuse me loving each other as well as ourselves and we are one humanity on this planet my apologies allergies and all share in the universal bond of love and love begins with

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self-acceptance and forgiveness and with respect and compassion we embrace diversity and Together we make a difference through love. And the Love Foundation invites mankind to declare May 1st, 2026 as Global Love Day.

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Are they here? Well, we'll hold on to this for them. >> Okay. >> Okay. Um, at this moment I take a motion to uh approve the minutes.

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>> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Okay. >> Okay. Madame clerk, can we move on with ordinances and resolutions? I for consideration on second final reading an

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ordinance creating two accessible parking spaces on Bonel Court. >> Move to move the ordinance to be taken up for second and final reading. >> Second >> an ordinance amending the designation of restricted parking spaces for use by persons with special vehicle identification cards in the township of

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Union, Union County, New Jersey. This ordinance creates two accessible parking spaces on Bonell Court. >> Is there anyone from the public who wishes to speak on this ordinance? Move ordinance be adopted. >> Second. >> Mr. Figero. >> Yes. >> Miss Terrell.

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>> Yes. >> Mr. Bowser. >> Yes. >> Mr. Florio. Mayor Frasier. >> Yes. >> Amending chapter 266, article 14 of the municipal code, parking prohibited at all times to include both sides of Bonel Court. >> Move the ordinance be taken up a second and final reading.

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>> Second. An ordinance amending chapter 266-55 schedule 14 entitled parking prohibited at all times by the township committee of the township of union county of union state of New Jersey. This ordinance affects vonel court. >> Is there anyone from the public wishing

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to speak on this ordinance? >> Move the ordinance be adopted. >> Second. >> Mr. Figero. >> Yes. >> Miss Terrell. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bowser. >> Yes. >> Mr. Florio. >> Yes. >> Mayor Frasier. >> Yes. Amending chapter 266-66 of the municipal code parking by permit

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in residential areas to add doors avenue. >> Move the ordinance be taken up for second and final reading. >> Second. >> An ordinance amending chapter 266-6B schedule 25 entitled parking by permit only in residential areas by the township committee of township of union

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county of union state of New Jersey. This ordinance affects Daws Avenue. Is there anyone from the public wishing to speak on this ordinance? >> Move the ordinance be adopted. >> Second. >> Mr. Figero? >> Yes. >> Miss Terrell? >> Yes. >> Mr. Bowser? >> Yes. >> Mr. Florio?

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>> Yes. >> Mayor Frasier? >> Yes. >> Deleting accessible parking space on Plain Street. Move >> the be taken up for second and final reading. >> Second. An ordinance amending the designation of restricted parking spaces for use by persons with special vehicle identification cards in the township of

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Union, Union County, New Jersey. This ordinance removes an accessible parking space on Plain Street near 2035 Box Hall Road. >> Is there anyone from the public wishing to speak on this ordinance? >> Move the ordinance be adopted. Second. >> Mr. Figerto. >> Yes. >> Miss Terrell. >> Yes.

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>> Mr. Bowser. >> Yes. >> Mr. Floria? >> Yes. >> Mayor Frasier? >> Yes. The draft and first reading ordinance has been pulled. Resolutions authorizing payment of all approved vouchers for solid waste collection, holage, and disposal at the interim rate of $759 per

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ton for household waste and $12952 per ton for bulky waste. >> Move to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Authorizing the tax collector to prepare and mail estimated tax bills. Move >> for approval.

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>> Second. All in favor? I >> amending resolution 2025318 increasing the amount to Robert Barrett Esquire by an additional $5,000 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $62,500 for the signatures bar matter. Move

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>> for approval. Second. >> All in favor? >> I resolution 202657 increasing the amount to Samuels Inc. state contract 85992 by an additional $20,000 for revised total amount not to exceed $75,000 for the purchase of auto parts.

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>> Move to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I >> urging the legislature to defeat S1836 which would bypass local authority for land use planning. >> Move to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Number 11 has been pulled. Authorizing

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the installation of new lighting at Weber Park for the pickle ball, soccer, and basketball facilities from Musco Sports Lighting through the Keystone Purchasing Network for an amount not to exceed $567,929. >> Move for approval. Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Authorizing the purchase of a new cargo

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van for the senior center from Pritchard Companies through the Sourcewell Co-op for an amount not to exceed $110,360. >> Motion to approve the purchase. Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> authorizing payment for the maintenance and software for the police body one cameras to Axon Enterprise Inc. in the

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amount of $212,198.15. >> Move to approve payments. Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> I ask you to approve the finances as listed on the agenda. >> So moved. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. Following communications from Terry Melanda, tax collector, requesting the

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township committee authorize checks issued to the following representing the redemption of tax sale certificates as listed on the agenda. Move for >> approval. Second. >> All in favor? >> I from >> Anthony Monguso, construction code official, requesting the return of a demolition bond in the amount of $10,000

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for 2458 Mars Avenue. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Jason Brooks, Captain Wayne Brooks Jr. Foundation requesting permission to hold their annual community event at Bear Temple Park from 1 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

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>> Move to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Josephia Township Engineer requesting payment number two to Crossroads Paving in the amount of $175,399.81 for work completed through April 10th in connection with the 2025 road pro road

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program phase two. Move >> for approval. >> Second. All in favor? I >> from Jack Betada Jambro Stores requesting permission to display merchandise outside of the store located at 1745 Mars Avenue from May 1st through August 29th, 2026. Move

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>> to approve the request. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> I have department reports for municipal court, police department, and senior citizens. >> Motion to approve the reports received and filed. >> Second. >> All in favor? I.

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>> That concludes my part of the agenda. Thank you, Madame Clerk. Now, we will move on to our township uh committee reports. We will begin with committeewoman Terrell with the fire department. Thank you, Mayor. Um before I read my report, I have a motion to

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approve uh the following license applications for gas stations, power, gas, 2445 Morris Avenue, and Boxhall Fuel, 1865 Boxhall Road. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> I

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>> thank you. Union Fire Department report for today, April 28th. During this reporting period, the Union Fire Department responded to 164 calls for service, including fire suppression, emergency

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medical assistance, and motor vehicle incidents. Three significant uh incidents that I'd like to highlight, or significant may not be the right word. Uh on April 15th, units responded uh to a fire uh on

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Monroe Street that was threatening a nearby structure. Units quickly extinguished the fire. Fire involved a work vehicle, a dumpster, and miscellaneous construction supplies. After an investigation, it was discovered that the fire was caused by

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improperly disposed of uh smoking materials. On April 17th, units responded to an apartment at Vermela for a smoke condition in an apartment. Units arrived and found a small fire burning in a bedroom. The fire was quickly

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extinguished and the apartment was ventilated. And on April 17th, units responded to Alpine A for a vehicle fire. Units arrived and extinguished the fire in the engine in the engine compartment. units remained on scene

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until the tow company removed the vehicle. My fire safety tip for this week, the Union Fire Department would like to remind our residents to make sure smoking materials are completely extinguished before disposing of them.

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Also, always make sure small appliances are turned off and have cooled down before leaving them unattended. Thank you. That concludes my report. Thank you. Let's continue with Committee Man Figero and our report for the senior center and the recreation department.

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>> Thank you, Mayor. Uh from our seniors, there's a health and wellness event on Tuesday, May 5th. This will be from 9:30 to 11:30. There will be a nurse there providing health maintenance check and prevention services. And that same day, so you get yourself checked out and then

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you'll have some fun after because there is a musical Journey with one of my favorite fans, the Beatles. Tuesday, May 5th, again from 12:30 to 1:30. Join us for an enjoyable and uplifting musical experience featuring the timeless hits of the Beatles. Sit back, enjoy the

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classics, and share in an afternoon great tunes and even better company as we celebrate the unforgettable sound of the Beatles. Uh, Flow and Balance Baton Fitness sounds interesting. Every Monday starting this coming Monday, May 4th,

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12:30 to 1. This gentle, low impact class focuses on improving balance, coordination, and mobility using a baton. Chair-based and adapted movements are provided, making the class accessible and comfortable for all

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ability levels. Enjoy this smooth, flowing exercise in a safe, supportive, and welcome environment. And again, these are three-week sessions, May 4th, 11th, and 18th. And that's from 12:30 to 1:30. Then there's the spring dance for

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a cure. This is exciting. Twirl into spring supporting Alzheimer's awareness. This is Friday, May 15th from 11 in the morning till 2:00 in the afternoon. Enjoy an uplifting afternoon of lively music with DJ Tanya Ray and engaging

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activities as we come together to raise awareness for Alzheimer's. We'll have pizza and cupcakes for everyone to enjoy. And some upcoming trips. The Wind Creek Casino to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. That's Thursday, May 21st, 2026.

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That's $40 per ticket. They'll be departing at 9:45 from Janette A. And PNC Art Center opening up already. And uh Tuesday, May 12th, there's a show there. Bus Departs at 11:45 from the Senior Center. The show is at 1:30 and

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Step Back in Time with Rick Mitchell's An afternoon with Sinatra and Friends at the PNC Art Center. Enjoy these timeless hits, lively energy and classic charm. Plus, tickets are free for a fun nostalgic outing. And from our

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recreation department, announcing two brand new summer camps this year. First program will be a multi-ports camp for ages 5 through 12 at Rapkin Park. Multi-port camp format allows children with different interests to try new sports while keeping things interesting

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with rotating activities throughout the day. Two weeks of this program will be offered on the weeks of August 10th and August 17th. This will help families who need additional care for their child after the traditional wreck summer camp ends in early August. For those who have

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aged out of the traditional camp, we're also introducing a new program called the zone of genius camp. This program will be for middle schoolers and will have its activities designed with multiple intelligence theory in mind. Participants will make teams and compete

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in daily themed challenges designed to improve teamwork, self-confidence, and social emotional learning. This camp will be a 4-week program beginning in July. For more information about these two great new summer camps, please call the Union Recck Department at

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908-6864200. And that concludes my reports. Mayor, >> thank you. Let's move on with Committeeman Bowser and the DPW report. >> Uh, thank you, Mayor. Department of Public Works had to cancel the clean sweep event scheduled for Saturday,

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April 25th. This event will be rescheduled this fall in October. More to come on that. road division. 253 potholes were repaired, 10 overlay applications were applied, utilized 24

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tons of asphalt material. 308 streets were cleaned. We have about 640 streets in Union. Each street is typically swept two times a month, weather permitting. DPW sweeps about 10 months a year, depending upon winter weather

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conditions. We paved uh projects completed at Hall Stadium. Also, uh paved projects were completed at the senior center. For the sewer division, we flushed 26 sewer lines for maintenance. Two afterhour uh emergency

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call outs for sanitary issues and 44 enzyme applications uh to minimize fat, oil, and grease issues. As always, all concerns or inquiries regarding all divisions of public works can be addressed by calling public works at

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9086861922, but we encourage you to utilize the report of concern feature on the town website. Thank you. And that concludes my report. >> Thank you, Deputy Mayor Florio with the police report. >> Thank you very much, Mayor uh for our

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ongoing effort to keep our towns and streets safe. Uh in the past two weeks, the calls for service for our police department were 2726, which is a significant reduction from the previous two weeks, which is good to hear. Director patrols were 1,854

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and arrests were 100 this for the past two weeks. For our enforcement with regards to traffic and cars and trucks, truck enforcement for oversized trucks, we had 11 stops. We issued six tickets. Uh we're trying to keep those large

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trucks off the streets where they don't belong. Red light red light enforcement. There were 62 tickets. That's very discouraging that every two weeks we get a number of people still going through red lights. It's really terrible today. Got to be very careful driving speed

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initiative which once again is something that we're trying to control the speed in our streets. We gave out 45 tickets which is a reduction from the previous two weeks. So that's good. uh from some of the incidents that happened in our very active police department. Uh on

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April 14th, the quality of life officers conducted a motor vehicle stop. The driver was found to have warrants and was placed under arrest. Search in search incident to arrest found the driver to be in possession of marijuana packaging materials not consistent with dispensary requirements. The suspect was

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charged with illegal distribution and arrested. On April 20th, the patrol officer observed a vehicle driving carelessly. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop with the said vehicle. The driver initially provided false pedigree information, but upon

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obtaining his true pedigree or information, it's a nice word. He was found to have warrants. The driver was placed under arrest, searched for incident arrest, and found to be possession of marijuana. The driver was charged with hindering possession and distribution of marijuana. On April

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22nd, a patrol officer responded to a residence on Self-Master Parkway for an attempted burglary that just occurred. Officer on the scene very quickly sus they obtained a suspected suspect's information and were able to make the arrest a few blocks away. Again, very

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active for our police department. I congratulate them for their alertness. Thank you very much. That's my report for tonight. >> Thank you, deputy. I will read my mayor's report. Before I do so, I would like to

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um congratulate our local contemporary painter, Angelo Sudo, who was named one of only 20 artists statewide selected for a 2026 digital art program at Newark Liberty International Airport Terminal

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A. Angel's work will be included in a year-long exhibition, a collaboration between the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New Jersey State Council of the Arts. That transformation um in the terminal into a massive

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digital gallery to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the revolutionary the American Revolution. I would also like to congratulate union resident and business owner Glattis Vongo who was recently appointed to the statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as their

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community advocate and entrepreneur development. Glattis is an entrepreneur, community advocate, and graduate of Essis County College. Congratulations to Glattis. I would also like to encourage residents to join our new community

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choir at 6:30 on Wednesdays at the Union Arts Center. The AAPI Food Festival. Join us this Saturday for the annual AAPI Heritage Festival from 1 to 5:00 p.m. on Stson

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Avenue in Union. This free outdoor celebration features an afternoon of live music and cultural performances ranging from a lion and dragon dance, a samurai demonstration, and a special popup performance from K-pop demon hunters.

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There will also be free activities such as face painting, henna, Chinese calligraphy, and much more. For more details, please visit uniontownship.com. Prememorial Day encampment. Join us for a pre-memorial day living

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history encampment on Sunday, May 24th from 1 to 4:00 p.m. at Fryburgger Park. Experience the Revolutionary era with Continental Army, British Army, and Hessins. Bring your family and friends for an exciting and educational day as

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history comes alive. And then the Memorial Day parade is on Monday, May 25th at 10:00 a.m. as we honor our military heroes. The parade will begin at the VFW on High Street and will fig uh feature vintage cars, motorcycles,

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and military units. After the parade, gather at Pearl Harbor Circle for a reenactment and memorial program at Honorroll Park starting at 12:00 p.m. Let's come together to celebrate and remember those who gave their lives for our country.

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The Market at Union. Join us for 2026 season of Market at Union. Returning to 1980 Morris Avenue every Thursday evening starting June 4th. Located in front of the Union Art Center, this

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weekly event features a curated selection of local vendors and a rotating lineup of popular food trucks. We invite the entire community to stop by between 5:00 p. a.m. and 8:30 p.m. to shop, eat, and enjoy the vibrant

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downtown atmosphere. Celebrate Union Pride on Sunday, June 6 at 4:30 p.m. The afternoon begins with a flag raising ceremony at Town Hall, followed by an unforgettable soul steering concert featuring the leg

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legendary Frenchie Davis at the Union Arts Center. This entire event is free and open to all, offering a perfect blend of high energy performance, joyful activities, and authentic storytelling. Again, uh visit the Union Arts Center

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NJ.com to RSVP. Pet licensing. It is now time to license your dogs and cats for the 2026 year. State law requires proof of vaccination when licensing. You can license in person at the clerk's office or online

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with uniontownship.com. And again, for notifications, please join Everbridge notifications. Sign up for emergency and general notifications at uniontownship.com. These updates are also posted on

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Facebook at TWWPUNJ. That concludes my report. I hope to see everyone at all of our festivities and celebrations. At this time, I want to open it up to the public. As a reminder, you have a five you have five minutes to

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address and also remember to state your name and address. Root Slovik 1221 McGee. I just have a question about number 11. Um, authorizing the purchase installation of an artificial grass

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surface for the soccer facilities at Weber Park from Field Turf USA. I get that part board is through the educational service commission part. What does that mean? >> So, that was pulled this evening. that was not passed um because there is a um

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a bid that is out a lower bid that we are going to consider. Okay. So that doesn't apply in this case. Okay. And then I have a question about the five minutes because there may be someone who has a long explanation and before you guys can respond the five

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minutes might be up. Is the five minutes just what we're allowed to speak or is it the total five minutes with your response? >> Uh five minutes total. That could be a shame. It could be a shame. Um I I I come to these meetings looking um and I

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am I'm sure other people feel the same way. Looking for things that um you guys are doing to help make union a better place to live, work, and play. And um the agendas, unless that's required by law, only have the things that you voted

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on. And I would like to see what you guys are doing to help the I guess the buzz issues uh like the traffic and crime and and what have you. I'd like to see where we can get that information if it's not here. And I was hoping it would be here because it's a public forum um and what's going on as far as making it

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a better place. >> Um >> we just read all of the reports for you, all of the activities going on, the police um activity that happened, the fire activity and DPW, >> right? But what are you guys doing to make it a better place?

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>> Okay. Would you like a copy of the reports? >> No. >> Because they show what we are doing. >> Okay. So, you're working in the police department and the fire department and the senior. >> What we're doing as a town, >> right? And what are you guys doing? >> So, >> to make it a better place, but to

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address the traffic and address the the flooding situations and, you know, things that are more, I guess, on people's minds. taxes, things like that. >> Okay, thank you. >> I'm done. Thank you.

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>> Ladies and gentlemen, how are you? Uh, my name is Robert Nichols. I'm sure many of you know me as we've interacted many times over the years. I am the owner of Union UTA Martial Arts right here on Morris Avenue. I've been there for 25 years. um interacted with you many times. I'm

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sure uh especially you know Councilman Figero, Councilman Bowser, I've been at dozens dozens dozens events with you, participating with you. You've been to my facilities many many times. Uh we've had many conversations. Um in fact, I

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think a lot of you guys were at the um that award last year that I won from the Boy Scouts for Community Service in Union. Yes, we all know each other. Beautiful. I'm not a very good public speaker and I'll be quite frank. Your your arena that you do here very confusing to me. It's not my world.

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My issue is I'm wondering why as a board you are handcuffing our small businesses. Why are you putting me, someone who has served your community in 25 years for

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thousands of residents, thousands in 25 years by allowing Landmark to come in and destroy what we've built for your town.

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I have I I literally pulled into my parking lot two weeks ago. literally pulled in and my parking spots were painted over. It's gone. The lot next to me that my um people, my company, my employees have been allowed

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to use when you owned it, when you tore down the movie theater and put in, which I appreciate. That saved us. And it saved us because Landmark closed that lot, I believe, earlier than they were supposed to. So, we had that parking lot. Great. It worked fine. and now

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we've closed it and they have taken away all the parking behind my building. You're taking away street parking. Okay, you've got the the parking deck. I understand that. I literally walking here today, I can read you the email, received an email from a parent that

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said, "I have two small kids. It's too difficult to walk them across the street. We quit." So, I was just cost $300 a month in my business. all my parents and everyone has to walk over. I need where where do where do I

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park? Where do my employees park? I was told by Landmark if I want a spot, it's $225 a month on top of the $6,000 I already pay in rent after 25 years. And here's

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the thing, guys. I don't blame Landmark. They're they're they're own that property. They can do whatever they want. I think it's immoral, but they can do it. But here's my question, okay? As many of you in all these years have said to me, Rob, thank you so much for you do

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that you do for this community. Thank you for all the things you do, for all the events I've been to, I've run. I ran the anti-bullying program for every single elementary school in this town for 12 years for free. Why have you allowed them to do this to

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our small businesses? That's my question I'd like an answer. Mr. Figerito, you and I have interacted a lot over the years. You've said a lot of things to me, very trustworthy things, and I and that's great, and I appreciate it. So, on top of the $6,000 every month that I'm paying, I now have to pay for

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parking for my employees. How is this fair? I have students I have parents that are disabled that walked with crutches that they're going to have to go from the parking deck over to the business

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because you took away the spots. Not you. I'm sorry. The people you let take away from the spots. I don't like Landmark. I think they're very immoral. But I don't blame them. My question is, as a small business owner and all these other small business

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owners that are around me, because trust me, I I've talked to every one of my neighbors, every single business owner. I have parents that are here today supporting us. I have business owners. I have my good friend Jay Spanelli, who I feel like is one of the only people that's done anything for me in this town. All

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right, you've done a few things for me and I appreciate that a lot. But right now realize from my point of view, I think of your words and I think about the fact that I am now losing business because of this because it was sprung on me. I will tell you that myself and all

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our neighbors in a row, we were all told different things. We were lied to. I got three different stories from three different people about what was going to happen out there. And again, it's their property. They can do whatever they want. I

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understand that. So why are you after 25 years and telling me of all the great things I've done for this town, why are you forcing me out? >> Um and answer please. >> Um thank you. Your time is up. Um I

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appreciate your comments. Um, we will discuss this further and um, I was not aware of the $250 a month to park there as >> the interesting thing, madam, is that they've told every person I'll finish. They've told every person in my block a different amount. I don't care about the

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time. I want an answer. And I don't think that's wrong. Mr. Figorito, come on. How many years we've known each other? >> We have a business administrator respond. >> So, Mayor, if I can. So I I want to give a little context because I think that the narrative that you're setting out is

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not exactly accurate. >> Okay. >> And I want and I want to make sure >> is a local business. >> Sir, it's my it by all means you had you had your time to to >> go ahead answer. >> Okay. >> You may not care, but it's my turn to give some context.

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>> So the the movie theater lot that you're referring to has uh 12 spots in it. All of the other spots that are back there are private property spots, right? So, governed by your lease with your landlord. Your remedy is contacting your

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landlord. >> It says nothing about >> Did you reach out to your landlord? And I think if you did, then you would note that our clear understanding is that the landlord has allocated two parking spots

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per tenant for those uses. Okay? So, you would have your two parking spots, which is very likely what you had before. >> And your patrons can park on the street. They've got ample opportunity there.

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There is plenty of parking. No, there's not. Our parking study. Well, >> you may sir, you may be a small business owner, >> sir. You may be a terrific small business owner, but you're not a parking expert. >> You're right. and I see after and I will

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tell you that the parking uh study that was commissioned by the township committee that was presented to this township committee that was discussed at the planning board that is posted online details the fact that there is plenty of

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parking in the center area. You may you may disagree, but what I'm suggesting is that the data proves differently. And I'm letting you know that whether you want to park in the structured parking lot across from Benell or not, there are

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other options. There's plenty of parking in the Stow Street lot. There's plenty of parking on Styverent. And I would challenge you to see where those spots are not available. They are in fact. >> Sure. You challenge me. We We can meet during the day and we can talk about it. I'll show you. I'm sorry. Your study is wrong.

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>> I'd be I'd be happy to. I'd be happy to. I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you ahead of time, so I'm sorry to hear that. I look forward to it. >> Sure. >> Thank you. >> But come on. >> Do we have any more comments from the public? >> Thank you for a long time resident of Union. I'm

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reminded of the late Mayor Bear Temple's famous motto, what helps you helps union. And to that end, >> I'm sorry, ma'am. Can you please state your name and address? I lean to plan Carla. To that end, the Union UTA martial arts

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Sammy School has for many years been helping young boys and girls gain valuable training in karate. Not only are they being trained in self-defense techniques, they're being introduced to valuable character building tools. My own grandsons are learning that discipline, concentration, dedication,

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and perseverance when combined with respect and humility helps them in a myriad of ways. I see their growth and absolutely convinced that what they are learning is contributing to their maturity and understanding. Thus, when I heard about the new parking rules and fees being driven by the town, I was

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very concerned that a number of union small businesses would be adversely affected by these new parking rules and fees. Because the three parking spaces behind the school are now off limits, I am forced to pay up to $6 per week at the public parking.

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It's summertime, but the We got to go going back and forth. That's not going to be convenient. We cannot park on the street. We cannot park in the lot behind the school. I would really like to know where this parking is because first of all, we don't want to walk a long

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distance. They're children. This will surely hurt businesses, people who go elsewhere. Consequently, the cost and inconvenience of these new parking rules and fees are landing on the businesses and ultimately the community at large. simply does not jive with the

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idea that what helps you helps union and I and many others are looking for a more just and equitable solution. Thank you. >> Thank you. Um quick any more comments from the public? Good evening everyone. My name is Peggy

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Harrison. I live at 255 Oswall place in box hall. My request is that about getting something um permanent done on my block. I live between L Avenue and Berkeley Place. And for the last three,

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four years when we had big snowstorms, bad weather, they come through and they don't do a good patch up job on the potholes. Some at the top of the street they're really really bad and every year they come through and they fix it up but they don't do it correctly because

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within the next couple weeks or months it's back there holds there and it's really not that much space that you can get around them because it's a narrow street and you parking on one side of the street in front of my house 255 Oswell place they have a couple big

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potholes there not at the top of the street, but they come by and they repair them. But then before the winter's over, they're back in holes again. So, I was just wondering if they could maybe put they told us a couple people told us different people said they they we're on

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the list, they're going to come around and they've done people streets in our area like behind me Carnegie Place been done now been done a couple times and a lot of streets right in my area, but they don't come through Oswwell. I've been there 43 years. I don't remember

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them ever doing the whole street. So, I wish somebody could make maybe put a request in to come through and try to do something better and do a better job on that particular block. And the other thing I have I want to ask and where I

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live a lot that's vacant west was vacant next to me number 17 lot 17 few years back it was for someone was trying to purchase it. I was interested myself, but they told me that it was not for sale. It was unsailable, but just

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recently they said it was for sale. Somebody purchased it. So, I was just wondering, could you tell me what was the reason why it was unsellable and now it is because I would have liked to have purchased it myself because I have a very small backyard and my kids and grandkids, you know, I could have a

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place to play if we could have got it. But they said it was unsellable and I have been there, like I said, 43 years. I don't see any difference in what's been done to that particular lot. We're making salailable now. Thank you. >> Thank you. And we'll look into um Thank

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you, Miss Harrison. We'll look into your Laurel Avenue and Berkeley place. Any further Oswald, any other comments from the public? Seeing none, >> mayor, I do want to mention that our public works department will be out

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there tomorrow to assess Oswald. Uh we will obviously we'll fill whatever potholes are there. Uh and if necessary, we'll put that on the paving schedule for next year. >> Thank you. May I get a motion to adjurnn? >> Move to adjurnn. Second.

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>> Thank you. All in favor?