Sunshine Notices 2024
NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
The Open Public Meetings Law, which is commonly referred to as the “Sunshine Law,” establishes the right of all citizens to have adequate advance notice of all public meetings and the right to attend meetings at which any business affecting the public is discussed or acted upon. (P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6))
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date December 31, 2024
TAKE NOTICE that the Middlesex Borough Environmental Commission will hold its Commission meetings on the following dates:
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15
August 19
September 16
October 21
November 18
December 15
These meetings will be held at 7:00pm at the Middlesex Public Library, Community Room, 1400 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, NJ.
This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter #231, P.L. 1975.
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were sent to the Courier News, Star Ledger and posted in the Municipal Building and on the Borough website on December 31, 2024.
Clare Levourne, Middlesex Borough Environmental Commission Chairperson
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date December 30, 2024
In compliance with the "Open Public Meeting Law" P.L. 1975 C231, the following schedule is set for the meetings of Mayor and Council for the year 2025:
January 7 (Reorganization), 28
February 11, 25
March 11, 25
April 8, 22
May 13, 27
June 10, 24
July 22
August 26
September 9, 23
October 14, 28
November 25
December 16
Regular Meetings commence at 7:00 p.m. Meetings will be held at the Municipal Building, 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey.
Action may be taken at any meeting above.
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were e-mailed to the Courier News, Star Ledger, posted on the borough website, and posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building on December 18, 2024.
Linda Chismar, Borough Clerk
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date December 27, 2024
In compliance with the Open Public Meeting Law PL 1975, C.231, the following schedule is set for the meetings of the Swim Pool Commission during 2025:
Meetings are held every third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Middlesex Community Room with the exception of May, June, July, August, and September, which are held at the Middlesex Community Pool.
2025 POOL MEETINGS
Swim Pool Commission meetings will be held every third Wednesday of the month, at 7:00 p.m. The following dates are scheduled for the meetings:
January 15, at Library
February 19, at Library
March 19, at Library
April 16, at Library
May 21, at Pool
June 18, at Pool
July 16, at Pool
August 20, at Pool
September 17, at Pool
October 15, at Library
November 19, at Library
December 17, at Library
I hereby certify that the following newspapers were mailed copies of this notice: The Star-Ledger, and The Courier News; and said notice were posted on the bulletin board of the Municipal Building on January 1, 2025.
Katie Young, Secretary Swim Pool Commission
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date December 20, 2024
In compliance with the “Open Public Meeting Law” P.L. 1975 C231, the Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2024 at 7:00 P.M in the Municipal Building at 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey to discuss the use of HUD grant money for the Middlesex Borough Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee. All Borough residents are invited to the meeting.
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were mailed to the Courier News, The Star Ledger, and posted on the website and bulletin board in the Municipal Building on December 20, 2024.
Kelsey Meixner, Secretary
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date December 19, 2024
TAKE NOTICE that the Middlesex Shade Tree Commission will begin holding their monthly meetings at 7PM at the Middlesex Municipal Building, 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, NJ the second Thursday of each month, except July and August, there will be no meeting held.
This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 231, P.L. 1975.
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were sent to the Courier News and Star Ledger and posted in the Municipal Building on December 18, 2024.
Linda Chismar, Secretary
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date December 13, 2024
TAKE NOTICE that the Middlesex Board of Health will hold its Board meetings at 7:00pm, at the Recreation Building, 1400 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, NJ, on the second Thursday of the month.
This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter #231, P.L. 1975.
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were sent to the Courier News, Home News, Star Ledger and posted in the Municipal Building on December 13, 2024.
Carmen Modica
Board of Health Secretary
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date December 13, 2024
In compliance with the “Open Public Meeting Law” P.L. 1975 C231, the Governing Body of Middlesex Borough will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM (Prior to the Regular 7PM Meeting) in the Municipal Building at 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey to discuss Contract Negotiations – Affordable Housing. Action will not be taken.
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were mailed to the Courier News, The Star Ledger, and posted on the website and bulletin board in the Municipal Building on December 17, 2024.
Linda Chismar, RMC
Borough Clerk
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date November 27, 2024
In compliance with the “Open Public Meeting Law” P.L. 1975 C231, the Governing Body of the Borough of Middlesex will hold a Special Remote Meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024 commencing at 4:30 PM. to introduce Ordinance No. 2140-24 An Ordinance Fixing and Determining the Salary Range of Certain Officers and Employees of the Borough of Middlesex. Action will be taken.
This will be held remotely and anyone can access the meeting via a telephone with the following call in number and password:
Call in Number: +1 848-220-3300
Password: 561-913
The meeting is open to the public for comments or questions and we will also accept that public comments or questions can be emailed to lchismar@middlesexboro-nj.gov up to 48 hours prior to the Remote Meeting. Said comments shall be read aloud at the meeting by the Borough Clerk.
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date November 18, 2024
The Middlesex Shade Tree Commission has rescheduled their December 12, 2024 Meeting to be held on December 5, 2024 commencing at 7pm in the Municipal Building at 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey. Action may be taken.
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date October 23, 2024
Borough of Middlesex | 1200 Mountain Avenue | Middlesex, NJ 08846
In compliance with the “Open Public Meeting Law” P.L. 1975 C231, the Governing Body of Middlesex Borough will hold a Special Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 7PM in the Municipal Building at 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey to discuss the following:
Borough Needs
Desired Borough Services and Programs
Borough Department and Services Review
Linda Chismar, Borough Clerk
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were mailed to the Courier News, The Star Ledger, and posted on the website and bulletin board in the Municipal Building on October 23, 2024.
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date August 14, 2024
Borough of Middlesex | 1200 Mountain Avenue | Middlesex, NJ 08846
In compliance with the "Open Public Meeting Law" P.L. 1975 C231, the following schedule is set for the meetings of the Culture and Arts Committee for the year 2024:
September 12, 2024
October 10, 2024
November 14, 2024
December 12, 2024
January 9, 2025
Regular Meetings commence at 7:00 p.m.
Meetings will be held in the Community Room at the Middlesex Library, 1300 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey.
Action may be taken at any meeting above.
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date August 12, 2024
Borough of Middlesex | 1200 Mountain Avenue | Middlesex, NJ 08846
In compliance with the "Open Public Meeting Law" P.L. 1975 C231, the following schedule is set for the meetings of the Cultural and Heritage Committee for the year 2024:
September 12, 2024
October 10, 2024
November 14, 2024
December 12, 2024
January 9, 2025
Regular Meetings commence at 7:00 p.m.
Meetings will be held in the Community Room at the Middlesex Library, 1300 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey.
Action may be taken at any meeting above.
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date April 18, 2024
Borough of Middlesex
Joint Land Use Board
1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, N.J. 08846
The regularly scheduled Joint Land Use Board meeting for Wednesday April 24, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is Wednesday May 8, 2024 at 7pm in the Courtroom.
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date March 27, 2024
Borough of Middlesex | 1200 Mountain Avenue | Middlesex, NJ 08846
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION | 2024 SUNSHINE NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE that the Middlesex Borough Environmental Commission will hold its Commission meetings on the following dates:
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 16
These meetings will be held at 7:00pm at the Middlesex Public Library, Community Room, 1400 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, NJ.
This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter #231, P.L. 1975.
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Linda Chismar, RMC, Borough Clerk
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were sent to the Courier News, Star Ledger and posted in the Municipal Building and on the Borough website.on March 27, 2024.
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Linda Chismar, RMC, Borough Clerk
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date March 26, 2024
BOROUGH OF MIDDLESEX | 1200 Mountain Avenue | Middlesex, NJ 08846
JOINT LAND USE BOARD
The regularly scheduled Joint Land Use Board meeting for Wednesday March 27, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is Wednesday April 10, 2024 at 7pm in the Courtroom.
NOTICE OF ADDENDUM NO. 1: TO BIDDERS FOR THE SALE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
Published Date: March 22, 2024
Sale of Municipal Property - 201 Grove Avenue, Block 265, Lot 25
Addendum No. 1 has been issued for the Bid Package pertaining to the Sale of Municipal Property - 201 Grove Avenue, Block 265, Lot 25 from the Borough of Middlesex on Thursday, March 21, 2024, and posted on Borough website.
TO ALL CONCERNED: The original bid package for the above referenced project is amended as noted in Addendum No.1. CONCERNING QUESTIONS RECEIVED:
QUESTION:
The "Notice to Bidders" and the "Contract for Sale of Real Estate" indicated that the 10% down payment for the property must come in with the bid. The ordinance indicated that they have 10 days within notice of acceptance of their bid to pay the 10%.
ANSWER:
Bidders are to comply with Ordinance #2113-24; section 5 (a). Which states "Bidder shall deposit cash, check, or money order in the amount of not less than 10% of the bid price within 10 days of notice of acceptance of their bid. In the event a bidder fails to timely deposit 10% of the bid price, the Borough may re-auction the subject property.
Advertised Dated: March 19 & March 26, 2024
Notice to Bidders: Sale of Municipal Property Lot 25 in Block 265
NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR THE SALE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
SALE PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(A)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Borough of Middlesex will offer for sale the real property as described below.
It is offering for sale to the highest bidder Lot 25 in Block 265 on the Middlesex Borough Tax Map, better known as 210 Grove Avenue (the "Property"). The sale is authorized by Ordinance 2113-24 adopted on March 12, 2024 which authorized the sale of the Property, and shall be subject to all conditions listed therein.
The fair market value of the Property as determined by the Borough Tax Assessor is $450,000.00. Pursuant to N.J.S.A.40:12-13(a), any such sale shall be for not less than the fair market value. The sale of the Property is subject to all easements and restrictions of record.
All visits to the Property must be coordinated with Leonard Vidal, DPW Director.
All bids submitted shall be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a certified check or bank check in the amount of 10% of the bid. The check shall be made payable to the Borough and held in escrow. The Borough shall make a decision as to whether to sell the Property to the highest bidder within ten (10} days of the date established for receipt of all bids. Upon the making of a decision to sell the Property, the highest bidder shall execute a contract, a copy of which is included in the bid package.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(a), the Borough reserves the right to reject all bids if the highest bid is not accepted.
All bids shall be received by the Borough Clerk, Linda Chismar, 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, N.J. 08846, on or before April 2, 2024 not later than 10:00 a.m.
Specifications and instructions to bidders are included in the aforesaid Ordinance, available on the Borough website. Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the bidder, and bid title on the outside addressed to Linda Chismar at the address above.
Any questions regarding the Property shall be directed to the Leonard Vidal, DPW Director, at 732.356.7400 extension 296.
Any questions regarding the bid package should be directed to the Borough Clerk, Linda Chismar, at 732.356.7400 extension 238.
Linda Chismar, RMC
Middlesex Borough
Additional details are available in the document link below.
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date February 23, 2024
BOROUGH OF MIDDLESEX | 1200 Mountain Avenue | Middlesex, NJ 08846
JOINT LAND USE BOARD
The regularly scheduled Joint Land Use Board meeting for Wednesday February 28,2024 has been cancelled. All items have been carried to the March 13,2024 meeting which will take place in the Court Room at the at 7pm. The following applications will be carried to the March 13,2024 meeting at 7pm:
JLUB 2023-012 Memorialize Resolution
Wilder Jacinto
600 Sheridan Ave
Block 278 Lot 1JLUB 2023-011 Major Preliminary and Final Site Plan
156 Baekeland Ave LLC
156 Baekeland Ave
Block 341 1.01
*** This applicant will be re-noticing for the March 13, 2024 meeting Due to discrepancy with address***
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date February 14, 2024
Borough of Middlesex | 1200 Mountain Avenue | Middlesex, NJ 08846
SUNSHINE NOTICE | MIDDLESEX RECREATION COMMITTEE
The Recreation Committee of the Borough of Middlesex will conduct its regular meetings on the second Monday of each month with two exceptions noted with an asterisk at 7 :00PM in the Recreation Center, Legion Place, Middlesex, New Jersey.
Dates:
Monday, January 8, 2024 – 7:00PM
Monday, February 12, 2024 – 7:00PM
Monday, March 11, 2024 – 7:00PM
Monday, April 8, 2024 – 7:00PM
Monday, May 13, 2024 – 7:00PM
Monday,June l0,2024 – 7:00PM
Monday, July 8, 2024 – 7:00PM
Monday, August 12,2024 – 7:00PM
Monday, September 9, 2024 – 7:00PM
*Monday, October 21, 2024 – 7:00PM
*Monday, November 18, 2024 – 7:00PM
Monday, December 9, 2024 – 7:00PM
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Linda Chicarelli, Recreation Committee Secretary
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were emailed to the The Courier News, and The Star Ledger and posted in the Municipal Building on January 3, 2024.
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Linda Chicarelli, Recreation Committee Secretary
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date February 6, 2024
Borough of Middlesex | 1200 Mountain Avenue | Middlesex, NJ 08846
Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee
SUNSHINE NOTICE
In compliance with the “Open Public Meeting Law” P.L. 1975 C231, the Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 7:00 P.M in the Municipal Building at 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey to discuss the use of HUD grant money for the Middlesex Borough Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee. All Borough residents are invited to the meeting.
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Kelsey Meixner, Secretary
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were mailed to the Courier News, The Star Ledger, and posted on the website and bulletin board in the Municipal Building on February 6, 2024.
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Kelsey Meixner, Secretary
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date January 18, 2024
Borough of Middlesex | 1200 Mountain Avenue | Middlesex, NJ 08846
SUNSHINE NOTICE | PARKS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
TAKE NOTICE that the Middlesex Parks Improvement Committee will hold its monthly meetings at 7:30PM in the Middlesex Library Community Room; with the exception of August and November which will be held at the Middlesex Recreation Center. There will be no meeting in July. The schedule for the remainder of 2024 is as follows:
February 6, 2024
March 5, 2024
April 2, 2024
May 7, 2024
June 4, 2024
August 13, 2024
September 3, 2024
October 1, 2024
November 12, 2024
December 3, 2024
This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 231, P.L. 1975.
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Marie Filik, Committee Secretary
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were sent to the Courier News, Star Ledger, Borough Website and posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and Recreation Center on January 18, 2024.
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Marie Filik, Committee Secretary
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date January 11, 2024
BOROUGH OF MIDDLESEX | 1200 Mountain Avenue | Middlesex, NJ 08846
JOINT LAND USE BOARD
2024 Meeting Schedule
The Joint Land Use Board of the Borough of Middlesex will conduct its Meetings on the Wednesdays which were approved at reorganization meeting on January 10,2024. These meetings will be held at 7:00pm in Borough Hall, Court Room, 1200 Mountain Ave. Middlesex, NJ 08846.
Regular Meeting Dates for 2024:
January 10,2024- Reorganization
January 24,2024
February 14,2024
February 28,2024
March 13,2024
March 27,2024
April 10,2024
April 24,2024
May 8,2024
May 22,2024
June 12,2024
June 26,2024
July 10,2024
August 14,2024
September 25,2024
October 9,2024
October 23,2024
November 13,2024
December 11,2024
January 8,2025- Reorganization
January 22,2025
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date January 11, 2024
Borough of Middlesex | 1200 Mountain Avenue | Middlesex, NJ 08846
SUNSHINE NOTICE | PARKS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
TAKE NOTICE, the next Parks Improvement Committee’s meeting will be held on January 16, 2024 (rescheduled from January 9, 2024) commencing at 7:30 pm at the Middlesex Municipal Building, 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, NJ.
This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 231, P.L. 1975.
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Marie Filik, Committee Secretary
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were sent to the Courier News, Star Ledger, Borough Website and posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building on January 11, 2024.
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Marie Filik, Committee Secretary
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date January 9, 2024
Borough of Middlesex | 1200 Mountain Avenue | Middlesex, NJ 08846
EMERGENCY CANCELLATION | PARKS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
TAKE NOTICE, the Parks Improvement Committee January meeting on January 9, 2024, has been CANCELLED due to forecasted weather conditions in the area. The next meeting date is to be determined and once finalized will be communicated.
This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 231, P.L. 1975.
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Marie Filik, Committee Secretary
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were sent to the Courier News, Star Ledger, and posted on the Borough Website on January 9, 2024.
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Marie Filik, Committee Secretary
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date January 5, 2024
Borough of Middlesex | 1200 Mountain Avenue | Middlesex, NJ 08846
Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee
SUNSHINE NOTICE
In compliance with the “Open Public Meeting Law” P.L. 1975 C231, the Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:00 P.M in the Municipal Building at 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey to discuss the use of HUD grant money for the Middlesex Borough Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee. All Borough residents are invited to the meeting.
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Linda Chismar, Secretary
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were mailed to the Courier News, The Star Ledger, and posted on the website and bulletin board in the Municipal Building on January 5, 2024.
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Linda Chismar, Secretary
Sunshine Notice: Publish Date January 2, 2024
Borough of Middlesex | 1200 Mountain Avenue | Middlesex, NJ 08846
OFFICE OF SHADE TREE COMMISSION
2024 SHADE TREE COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE that the Middlesex Shade Tree Commission will begin holding their monthly meetings at 7PM at the Middlesex Municipal Building, 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, NJ the second Thursday of each month, except July and August, there will be no meeting held.
This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 231, P.L. 1975.
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Linda Chismar, Secretary
I hereby certify that copies of this notice were sent to the Courier News and Star Ledger and posted in the Municipal Building on January 2, 2024.
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Linda Chismar, Secretary