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Executive-Session Tracker

Captured references to closed or executive sessions, classified by topic category with a cautious minutes/release-status read.

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Updated2026-06-20
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DateBody / SourceTopicMinutes StatusNext Release ReviewEvidence
2026-06-20 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Policies Second Read Combined

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...erm with the consent of the majority of the Board. Standing Committees 1.

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2026-06-20 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Policies - Second Read

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...or group having a legitimate interest in the schools of this district may present a request, suggestion, or complaints concerning district staff members personnel, the education...

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2026-06-20 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Policy Second Read Combined

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...eir written request. In considering candidates who have expressed an interest in a vacancy, the Board of Education may interview candidates in public or executive session.

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2026-06-11 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

June 11, 2026 Agenda

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...kach Lisa McAdam Marie Pellegrini Robert Dwyer Theodore Misinsky Sharon Stallone - Move the Public Session of the meeting to the GL Cafeteria ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREA...

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2026-06-09 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

6.9.26 Combined Attachments A-J

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...026 between the Board of Education of the Township of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as the "Board" and the following supervisory personnel: Johan Marin N...

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2026-06-09 Township Council

June 09, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

...Margaret lllis C. Bill Machado D.

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2026-06-01 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

June 1, 2026 Agenda

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...siness Administrator/Board Secretary _____ Mr. Vijaysinh Sindha, Assistant Business Administrator _____ Board Attorney III.​ FLAG SALUTE IV.​ ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREA...

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2026-05-28 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

5-28-26 Addendum

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...ute all necessary documents on behalf of the Board to implement this professional development. An additional staff member will be attending the training PERSONNEL ADDENDUM Resol...

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2026-05-28 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

May 28, 2026 Agenda

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...siness Administrator/Board Secretary _____ Mr. Vijaysinh Sindha, Assistant Business Administrator _____ Board Attorney III.​ FLAG SALUTE IV.​ ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREA...

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2026-05-26 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Combined Attachments A-AI 5.26.26

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

...7,241 4,906,481 3,778,825 948,723 178,933 52480 Total Undist. Expend.

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2026-05-19 Township Council

May 19, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

...Margaret lllis C. Bill Machado D.

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2026-05-05 Township Council

May 05, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...Margaret lllis C. Bill Machado D.

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2026-05-05 Township Council

May 05, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...il Reports and Committee updates. Ms.

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2026-04-30 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

4-30-26 Addendum

Personnel No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

4-30-26 Addendum ​ ​ ​ BERKELEY HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING ADDENDUM TO THE APRIL 30, 2026 AGENDA PERSONNEL ADDENDUM Resolution 11: All Board members. Resolution 19...

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2026-04-30 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

April 30, 2026 AGENDA (1)

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...siness Administrator/Board Secretary _____ Mr. Vijaysinh Sindha, Assistant Business Administrator _____ Board Attorney III.​ FLAG SALUTE IV.​ ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREA...

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2026-04-28 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Combined Attachments 4.28.26

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...',1 4,906,481 3,338,798 1,338,405 229,277 52480 Total Undist. Expend.

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2026-04-21 Township Council

April 21, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet

Property / real estate Regular minutes captured; closed-session minutes not verified Not stated in captured record

...Margaret lllis C. Bill Machado D.

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2026-04-16 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

April 16, 2026 AGENDA

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...siness Administrator/Board Secretary _____ Mr. Vijaysinh Sindha, Assistant Business Administrator _____ Board Attorney III.​ FLAG SALUTE IV.​ ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREA...

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2026-04-14 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Combined Attachments A-E 4.14.26

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...4,911,529 2,992,866 1,546,718 37'1,945 52480 Total Undist. Expend.

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2026-04-07 Township Council

April 07, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet

Personnel Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...Margaret lllis C. Bill Machado D.

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2026-04-07 Township Council

April 07, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes

Litigation / attorney-client Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...ports. 4 Township Council Minutes Council Meeting – April 7, 2026 CLOSED SESSION Contract negotiations – Free Acres Potential Litigation Motion to enter Executive Session Mover:...

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2026-03-26 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

3-26-26 Addendum

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...travel and related expense reimbursements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3, to a maximum expenditure of $43,750.00 for the 2026-2027 school year.

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2026-03-26 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

March 26, 2026 AGENDA

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, and the School Business Administrator, approves the meeting minutes for the following dates: Meeting Date Executive Session Meetin...

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2026-03-16 Township Council

March 16, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet

Student matter Regular minutes captured; closed-session minutes not verified Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

.... Margaret Illis C.

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2026-03-12 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

March 12, 2026 AGENDA

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...siness Administrator/Board Secretary _____ Mr. Vijaysinh Sindha, Assistant Business Administrator _____ Board Attorney III.​ FLAG SALUTE IV.​ ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREA...

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2026-03-10 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Policies - All Combined 3-10-26

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...tions, including, but not limited to, being a member of the negotiating team; nor should that school district administrator be present with the Board in closed session when nego...

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2026-03-03 Township Council

March 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Redaction/release review mentioned

...Angie Devanney- Mayor AGENDA FOR PUBLIC MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II.

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2026-03-03 Township Council

March 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes

Litigation / attorney-client Minutes captured with executive-session reference Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

...yone present to stand for the Flag Salute. PROCLAMATION The Mayor read a proclamation for resident Bernd Haase celebrating his milestone 100th birthday.

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2026-02-26 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Regular Meeting Minutes February 26, 2026

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...eting Minutes February 26, 2026 Page24 BERKELEY HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ MINUTES INDEX FEBRUARY 26,2026 REGULAR SESSION 6:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:33 P...

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2026-02-26 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

February 26, 2026

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...siness Administrator/Board Secretary _____ Mr. Vijaysinh Sindha, Assistant Business Administrator _____ Board Attorney III.​ FLAG SALUTE IV.​ ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREA...

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2026-02-24 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Combined Attachments B-H 2.24.26

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...363 4,955,603 2,524,939 1,966,872 463,79'l 52480 Total Undist. Expend.

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2026-02-18 Planning Board

February 18, 2026, Planning Board Meeting Agenda 2/18/26- REVISED. Minutes

Property / real estate Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...son, Board Attorney, and Mr. Mistretta, Township Planner, were also present.

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2026-02-18 Planning Board

Planning Board Meeting Agenda 2/18/26- REVISED

Property / real estate Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...nee Brian Kraut – Class IV Member – 4 year term to end 12/31/2029 Roll Call: Adoption of Minutes: January 7, 2026 Reorganization Meeting January 7, 2026 Executive Session Adopti...

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2026-02-17 Township Council

February 17, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

...Margaret lllis C. Bill Machado D.

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2026-02-17 Township Council

February 17, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes

Contract negotiation / bargaining Minutes captured with executive-session reference Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

...r. Medeiros, Mr.

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2026-02-03 Township Council

February 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet

Personnel Minutes captured with executive-session reference Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

...B. Margaret lllis C.

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2026-02-03 Township Council

February 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes

Property / real estate Minutes captured with executive-session reference Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

...ditional questions about the West Side Drainage Project including correspondence. Mr.

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2026-01-22 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Meeting Minutes 1.22.26

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

Meeting Minutes 1.22.26 Page I BERKELEY HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ MINUTES INDEX JANUARY 22,2026 REGULAR SESSION 6:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:33 P.M.

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2026-01-22 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

1-22-26 Addendum

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...this time sensitive field trip to Attachment E following distribution of the BOE Agenda on January 20, 2026. This will be added to the meeting minutes.

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2026-01-22 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

January 22, 2026 Agenda

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...siness Administrator/Board Secretary _____ Mr. Vijaysinh Sindha, Assistant Business Administrator _____ Board Attorney III.​ FLAG SALUTE IV.​ ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREA...

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2026-01-22 Zoning Board of Adjustment

January 22, 2026, Board of Adjustment Meeting 1-22-06. Minutes

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...reda, Mr. Deegan and Mr.

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2026-01-22 Zoning Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment Meeting 1-22-06

Executive session listed Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

.... West-Augustin, Mr.

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2026-01-20 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Combined Attachmenst A-I 1.20.26

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...953,105 2,1't9,867 2,389,605 ¡143,633 52480 Total Undist. Expend.

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2026-01-20 Township Council

January 20, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet

Personnel Minutes captured with executive-session reference Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

...aro Medeiros Andrew Moran Susan Poage-Vice President Angie Devanney- Mayor AGENDA FOR PUBLIC MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II.

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2026-01-20 Township Council

January 20, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes

Contract negotiation / bargaining Minutes captured with executive-session reference Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

...r: Liza Viana Township Clerk: Angela Lazzari Township Attorney: Scott Salmon FLAG SALUTE Mr. Foster asked everyone present to stand for the Flag Salute.

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2026-01-08 Zoning Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment Reorganization Meeting

Executive session listed Regular minutes captured; closed-session minutes not verified Not stated in captured record

...Sylvester, Mr. Pereda, Ms.

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2026-01-07 Planning Board

January 07, 2026, Planning Board Meeting 1/7/26. Minutes

Executive session listed Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...ed, and the Resolution memorializing the same was adopted, on the motion of Ms.Kingsley, seconded by Mr. Couto, and carried by unanimous roll call vote.

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2026-01-07 Planning Board

Planning Board Meeting 1/7/26

Executive session listed Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...– The Bridgewater Courier and The Star Ledger Secretarial Services – Regina Giardina Secretary – Connie Valenti Escrow Official – Connie Valenti Bylaws Executive Session: Discus...

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2026-01-07 Township Council

January 07, 2026, Township Council Reorganization Meeting. Packet

Student matter Regular minutes captured; closed-session minutes not verified Not stated in captured record

...he State Open Public Meetings Act of 1974;a nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that after the adoption of an appropriate resolution the Council may adjourn to an Executive Session during...

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2026-01-07 Township Council

January 07, 2026, Township Council Reorganization Meeting. Minutes

Personnel Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...rance as the Township Property and Casualty Broker. 19.

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2026-01-06 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

January 6, 2026 Re-Org Agenda

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...d. The Board asks that members of the public be courteous and mindful of the rights of other individuals when speaking.

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2025-12-11 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Ethics 2026 Widescreen December 11 2025 Final One Slide Per Page

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

...well run. Standards Factual evidence of a violation shall include, but not be limited to, evidence that the respondent(s) gave a direct order to school personnel or became direc...

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2025-12-11 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Combined Attachments A-F 12.9.25

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...4 4,995,114 1,847,920 2,634,326 512,869 52480 Total Undist. Expend.

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2025-12-11 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

December 11, 2025 Agenda

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...siness Administrator/Board Secretary _____ Mr. Vijaysinh Sindha, Assistant Business Administrator _____ Board Attorney III.​ FLAG SALUTE IV.​ ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREA...

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2025-11-20 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

November 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...ular Meeting Minutes November 20,2025 Page I of33 III. FLAG SALUTE Ms.

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2025-11-20 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

11-20-25 Addendum

Personnel Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...t Approaches & Best Practices This time sensitive professional development is being included in Attachment F. This will be added to the meeting minutes.

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2025-11-20 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

November 20, 2025 Agenda

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...siness Administrator/Board Secretary _____ Mr. Vijaysinh Sindha, Assistant Business Administrator _____ Board Attorney III.​ FLAG SALUTE IV.​ ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREA...

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2025-11-03 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

November 3, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes (Signed Copy)

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Not stated in captured record

...). The Board asks that members of the public be courteous and mindful of the rights of other individuals when speaking.

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2025-10-16 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Regular Meeting Minutes_ October 16, 2025 (Signed Copy) (1)

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Redaction/release review mentioned

...rero FL AG SALUTE Ms. Bradford led the Board and the public in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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2025-09-18 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Regular Meeting Minutes September 18, 2025

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

...Meeting Minutes​ ​ ​ September 18, 2025 ​ ​ ​ Page 1 of 59 FLAG SALUTE Ms. Bradford led the Board and the public in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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2025-08-21 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

August 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Student matter Minutes captured with executive-session reference Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

...s. Khanna (arrived at 7:29 p.m.) Mrs.

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2025-06-23 Town / BOE

CEP SchoolYears 2025-2026 Through 2027-2028 BHPS

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...at its strategies are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound (S.M.A.R.T.). Assign Staff Responsible List the names and titles of the personnel that will impl...

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2025-05-28 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

UPDATED 5.28.25 Combined Attachments A-AK

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Minutes release mentioned; timing unclear

...7,241 4,906,481 3,778,825 948,723 178,933 52480 Total Undist. Expend.

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2024-12-31 Town / BOE

2024 Annual Audit

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...t State of New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits P.O. Box 295 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0295 http://www.

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2021-12-31 Town / BOE

2021 Annual Audit (PDF)

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...les As described in Note 16 of the financial statement, the Township participates in a Length of Service Award Program for its volunteer fire and rescue personnel. The amount re...

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2020-12-31 Town / BOE

2020 Annual Audit (PDF)

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...t State of New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits P.O. Box 295 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0295 http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions.

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2019-12-31 Town / BOE

2019 Annual Audit (PDF)

Student matter No same-date minutes captured Not stated in captured record

...t State of New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits P.O. Box 295 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0295 http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions.

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