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Vote And Public-Comment Index

A lookup table for finding final-vote language and public-comment responses in recent transcript summaries and captured minutes.

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Final Vote Language21
Response Language47
Updated2026-06-20
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2026-06-20 Town / BOE

Draft Policy Committee Minutes 6_9_26

Minutes
Action language found; vote count not clear

.... The Ready for major change to the policy is the removal of P 1230 Superintendent’s Duties (M) Revise June 25, 2026 the statutes referenced.

Response or follow-up language found

...Read Philip Nicastro. Phil Ready for stated that many districts already have this in P 0149 Retiring Board Members Revise June 25, 2026 practice.

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2026-06-11 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

BOE Meeting 6-11-26

Transcript summary
Final vote language found

The board voted to return to public session from executive session; individual votes were not clear in the transcript. Resolutions 1 and 2, recognizing the student representatives, passed by...

Response or follow-up language found

Resident Laura Capusinski of Princeton Avenue praised Coach Clauss and asked why the district was approving Securly Classroom when Gaggle was understood to be used for AI monitoring of stude...

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2026-06-09 Township Council

June 9, 2026 Township Council Meeting

Transcript summary
No final vote language found

No council vote, split vote, ordinance adoption, contract award, or final approval of the Eagle Scout project was clear in the transcript. A proclamation for the softball team was read and d...

Response or follow-up language found

No general public comment period or resident concerns were clear in the transcript segment provided. A council member began asking whether summer construction would interfere with Playground...

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2026-06-01 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

BOE Meeting 6-1-26

Transcript summary
Final vote language found

The board approved going into executive session by voice vote; no split vote was noted. The board approved returning to public session by voice vote; no split vote was noted.

Public-comment text found; response not clear

No in-person or online public comment on agenda items was made during the public comment portion shown in the transcript. One agenda-related email from John Mcguay was reported, but the tran...

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2026-05-19 Township Council

May 19, 2026 Township Council Meeting

Transcript summary
Final vote language found

In that case, I move that the following In that case, I move that the following In that case, I move that the following minutes as distributed be accepted and minutes as distributed be accep...

Response or follow-up language found

Do you have any Do you have any Do you have any Do you have any questions questions questions Do you have any comments? It's with the way it's referenced, you It's with the way it's referenc...

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2026-05-06 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

BOE Meeting 5-06-26

Transcript summary
Action language found; vote count not clear

Can I have a motion to enter into an executive session? Can I have a motion to return to public Can I have a motion to return to public session?

Response or follow-up language found

On January 7th, 2026, notice the board On January 7th, 2026, notice the board On January 7th, 2026, notice the board education meeting schedule was posted on education meeting schedule was p...

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2026-05-05 Township Council

May 5, 2026 Township Council Meeting

Transcript summary
No final vote language found

No formal vote, ordinance introduction, adoption, or final approval was clear in the transcript. The bocce court and fee changes were discussed in conference session.

Public-comment text found; response not clear

No general public comment period was clear in the transcript. Council questions focused on whether the bocce court would conflict with ongoing Peppertown Park drainage/grading work, whether...

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2026-05-05 Township Council

May 05, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes

Minutes
Action language found; vote count not clear

...orizing the Amendment to the 2026 Municipal Budget was read by Mrs. Illis.

Response or follow-up language found

...r. Foster, Mrs.

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2026-04-30 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

BOE Meeting 4-30-26

Transcript summary
Action language found; vote count not clear

Can I have a motion to enter an Can I have a motion to enter an Can I have a motion to enter an executive session? >> Okay, can I have a motion to return to >> Okay, can I have a motion to r...

Response or follow-up language found

On January 7th, 2026, notice the Board of Education meeting notice the Board of Education meeting notice the Board of Education meeting schedule was posted on the Berkeley schedule was poste...

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2026-04-23 Zoning Board of Adjustment

April 23, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

Transcript summary
Action language found; vote count not clear

I found them to be in order and make a motion to accept. May I have a motion to open >> Thank you.

Response or follow-up language found

Members of the board, any questions for Members of the board, any questions for Members of the board, any questions for Mr. Um specifically, there was a question relative to whether you had...

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2026-04-23 Zoning Board of Adjustment

April 23, 2026, April 23, 2026 Agenda. Minutes

Minutes
Final vote language found

...d variances, subject to the conditions discussed and subject to the standard conditions that shall be set forth in a Resolution of Memorialization to be adopted by the Board. The roll cal...

Response or follow-up language found

...d garage. Mr.

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2026-04-21 Township Council

April 21, 2026 Township Council Meeting

Transcript summary
Action language found; vote count not clear

>> Um so I don't think it can be approved >> Um so I don't think it can be approved >> Um so I don't think it can be approved after it gets approved here has to get after it gets approved he...

Response or follow-up language found

During this week, we encourage all residents, residents, residents, all of you here and TV land, all of you here and TV land, all of you here and TV land, uh to visit the library, explore it...

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2026-04-21 Township Council

April 21, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes

Minutes
Final vote language found

...: Mrs. Illis Seconder: Mrs.

Response or follow-up language found

...r, Mrs. Illis, Mr.

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2026-04-08 Planning Board

April 8, 2026 Planning Board Meeting

Transcript summary
Final vote language found

The board adopted minutes from the Feb. 18, 2026 and March 4, 2026 regular meetings.

Public-comment text found; response not clear

No formal public comment period was clear in the transcript. Board questions focused on who controls the project, the township-school board-recreation commission relationship, DEP permitting...

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2026-04-07 Township Council

April 7, 2026 Township Council Meeting

Transcript summary
No final vote language found

No formal vote, split vote, budget adoption, contract award, or final decision was clear in the provided transcript. ## Money, Land Use, Staffing, Contracts, Policies, Or Taxes The transcrip...

Response or follow-up language found

No public comment was clear in the provided transcript. A council member asked why Connell Park appeared to generate less for the township than some other projects.

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2026-04-07 Township Council

April 07, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes

Minutes
Final vote language found

...: Mr. Foster Seconder: Mrs.

Response or follow-up language found

..., Mrs. Illis, Mr.

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2026-03-26 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

BOE Meeting 3-26-26

Transcript summary
Action language found; vote count not clear

Once we've done that, the goal is to Once we've done that, the goal is to once we've adopted it, we will once we've adopted it, we will once we've adopted it, we will continuously monitor ou...

Response or follow-up language found

we had a couple of open-ended questions, we had a couple of open-ended questions, right? Thank you to the Township of Berkeley Heights you to the Township of Berkeley Heights you to the Town...

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2026-03-26 Zoning Board of Adjustment

March 26, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

Transcript summary
No final vote language found

>> So, we wanted to see if you wanted to >> So, we wanted to see if you wanted to >> So, we wanted to see if you wanted to take this to vote knowing you need five take this to vote knowing y...

Response or follow-up language found

Uh one issue, one question that came up one issue, one question that came up one issue, one question that came up after I reviewed the transcript from the after I reviewed the transcript fro...

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2026-03-26 Zoning Board of Adjustment

March 26, 2026, Board of Adjustment Meeting. Minutes

Minutes
Final vote language found

...option of Resolutions: App.#25-018: Ilir & Loreta Bitici, 51 Mercier Pl., Block 3002, Lot 14 (R-20 Zone) Resolution to revise and replace the resolution adopted at the 2/26/2026 meeting....

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...wait for a full board to vote on the application. He noted that the public will be permitted to ask questions regarding the testimony of the Planner but public comments on the application...

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2026-03-18 Board of Health

March 18, 2026, March 18, 2026 Board of Health Zoom meeting. Minutes

Minutes
Action language found; vote count not clear

...Number of Cases Chlamydia 1 Gonorrhea 1 Yersiniosis 1 Salmonellosis 1 Novel Coronavirus 22 Total: 26 All communicable disease cases have been closed and approved by the State Department o...

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...Sorge to approve the minutes of January 8, 2026 Board of Health Meeting and seconded by Mr. Bill Machado.

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2026-03-16 Township Council

March 16, 2026 Township Council Meeting

Transcript summary
No final vote language found

No vote, split vote, final capital-budget approval, or formal decision is clear in the transcript. One budget adjustment was discussed: officials said to remove a $38,000 PAA pump request be...

Public-comment text found; response not clear

No direct public comment portion appears in the transcript provided. Resident concerns were referenced, including flooding, Garfield Street odor complaints near sewer facilities, and snow-pl...

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2026-03-16 Township Council

March 16, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes

Minutes
Final vote language found

...: Mrs. Poage Seconder: Mr.

Response or follow-up language found

...er, Mrs. Illis, Mr.

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2026-03-12 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

BOE Meeting 3-12-2026

Transcript summary
Action language found; vote count not clear

Can I get a motion to enter into executive session? Can I get a motion to return to public Can I get a motion to return to public session?

Response or follow-up language found

board of education official website, posted at the official website, posted at the official website, posted at the administration building, provided to all administration building, provided...

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2026-03-04 Planning Board

March 04, 2026, Planning Board Regular Meeting. Minutes

Minutes
Final vote language found

...prior to the meeting. The Agenda items will not necessarily be heard in the order listed and the meeting will not continue substantially past 10:30 PM.

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...inance, a report including an identification of any provisions in the proposed ordinance which are inconsistent with the master plan and recommendations concerning these inconsistencies a...

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2026-03-03 Township Council

March 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes

Minutes
Final vote language found

...Mr. Machado, Mr.

Response or follow-up language found

...s. Illis, Mr.

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2026-02-26 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

BOE Meeting 2-26-26

Transcript summary
Final vote language found

The board approved entering executive session by voice vote; no split vote was clear in the transcript. A motion and second to return to public session were also stated, but the final vote r...

Public-comment text found; response not clear

No public comment or resident concerns were included in the provided transcript excerpt. ## Accountability Questions / Conservative Read The board used executive session for students, legal...

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2026-02-26 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Regular Meeting Minutes February 26, 2026

Minutes
Action language found; vote count not clear

...rero. IV.

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...Association (NJSBA) - page 29 5) Approve Board Meeting Date Change - page29 VI. Report of the Business Administrator/Board Communications - page 30 VII.

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2026-02-26 Zoning Board of Adjustment

February 26, 2026, Board of Adjustment Meeting 2-26-26. Minutes

Minutes
Final vote language found

...d, Mr. Sylvester, Mr.

Response or follow-up language found

...nstruction of a new single-family dwelling. A variance is needed for insufficient front-yard setback.

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2026-02-18 Planning Board

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

Minutes
Final vote language found

...ayor’s Designee Brian Kraut – Class IV Member – 4 year term to end 12/31/2029 The oath of office was administered by Mr. Robertson prior to the meeting.

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...n the adoption of the Township’s Amended Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (“Amended HEFSP”) which will amend the Township’s Master Plan. Public comments will be heard foll...

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2026-02-17 Township Council

February 17, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes

Minutes
Final vote language found

...s Ayes: Mr. Foster, Mrs.

Response or follow-up language found

...s. Illis, Mr.

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2026-02-03 Township Council

February 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes

Minutes
Action language found; vote count not clear

...pdates. Mayor Angie Devanney and Ms.

Response or follow-up language found

...s. Illis, Mr.

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2026-01-22 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

BOE Meeting 1-22-26

Transcript summary
Final vote language found

Can I get a motion to enter into Can I get a motion to enter into Can I get a motion to enter into executive session? And whereas New Jersey's approximately 5,000 whereas New Jersey's approx...

Response or follow-up language found

Adequate notice of this meeting of the Berkeley notice of this meeting of the Berkeley notice of this meeting of the Berkeley Heights Board of Education was given as Heights Board of Educati...

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2026-01-22 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Meeting Minutes 1.22.26

Minutes
Action language found; vote count not clear

...lute IV. Executive Session - 6:33 p.m.

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...f the Superintendent & Statement from Board Attorney David Disler - page 7 VII. Report of the Business AdminÍstrator/Board Communications - page 7 VIII.

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2026-01-22 Zoning Board of Adjustment

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

Minutes
Final vote language found

...oposed installation of an in-ground pool with pool deck, covered patio area with outdoor kitchen, fireplace, and walkway to the proposed pool. The Board approved this application on Augus...

Response or follow-up language found

...one) Yiren Xu and Wen Jun Lu were sworn and stated that the purpose of the proposed portico is to protect the front entrance to the home. In response to questions from the Board, Ms.

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2026-01-21 Recreation Commission

January 21, 2026, Recreation Commission. Minutes

Minutes
No vote section found

No vote text located.

No public-comment section found

No public-comment text located.

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2026-01-20 Township Council

January 20, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes

Minutes
Action language found; vote count not clear

...Council Reports and Committee updates. Liza Viana provided the Administration report.

Response or follow-up language found

.... Illis, Mr.

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2026-01-08 Zoning Board of Adjustment

January 08, 2026, Board of Adjustment Reorganization Meeting. Minutes

Minutes
Final vote language found

...g January 8, 2026 Designation and Adoption of Resolutions The following designations were made and the resolutions memorializing those designations were adopted on the motion of Mr. Delia...

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...lfe of the firm, Dempsey, Dempsey & Sheehan Open to Public The hearing was opened to the public. There were no members of the public who had comments or questions.

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2026-01-08 Board of Health

January 08, 2026, January 8, 2026 Board of Health Zoom meeting. Minutes

Minutes
Action language found; vote count not clear

...lichiosis/ Anaplasmosis 1 Lyme Disease 1 Varicella 1 Salmonellosis 1 Novel Coronavirus 19 Total: 23 All communicable diseases cases have been closed and approved by DHSS. Currently, our n...

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...ional & Regular Meeting of the Board of Health January 8, 2026 The Reorganizational Meeting of the Board of Health was called to order at 7:32pm by The President, Mr. Bob Dorsi, in confor...

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2026-01-07 Planning Board

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

Minutes
Final vote language found

...er nominations and Mr. Hall was elected Vice Chairman by unanimous roll call vote.

No public-comment section found

No public-comment text located.

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2026-01-07 Township Council

January 07, 2026, Township Council Reorganization Meeting. Minutes

Minutes
Final vote language found

...r. Machado, Mr.

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...lis, Mr. Machado, Mr.

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2026-01-06 Recreation Commission

January 06, 2026, Recreation Commission. Minutes

Minutes
No vote section found

No vote text located.

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...t with Steve Hughes o Sean McDonnell will verify receipt of his online application. o Sean will contact Mayor Devanney about approval • Bill Faxon (PAL president) is going to provide cand...

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2025-11-20 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

November 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Minutes
Action language found; vote count not clear

...er Price (Berkeley Heights Resídent) Mr. Price, whose child will soon begin at Mary Kay, asked for clarity on the expected timeline if the referendum is approved.

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...4 of 33 É welcomed Solutions Architecture experts to present to you this evening. We invite you after the presentation to come to the podium during the public comment period and provide u...

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2025-11-03 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

November 3, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes (Signed Copy)

Minutes
Final vote language found

...o provided to the Public Library, and filed with the Municipal Clerk. FLAG SALUTE Ms.

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...hools, or the Board of Education, either by telephone, letter, or email. Although the Board may not respond to items raised during the public forum, all public comments will be considered...

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2025-10-16 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

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

Minutes
Action language found; vote count not clear

...uestion to avoid tax increases. The frrst question, valued at $21 million, included capital projects and media center renovations, with no tax impact if approved.

Response or follow-up language found

...would occur after this public portion of the meeting has concluded. Although the Board may not respond to all items raised during the public forum, all public comments will be considered.

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2025-09-18 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Regular Meeting Minutes September 18, 2025

Minutes
Action language found; vote count not clear

...ing on Finance and Facilities. YMCA Before and After Care Contract: ●​ About $59,000 for the 24-25 school year with a 3% increase to $61,000, I think we approved that at the last Board me...

Response or follow-up language found

...would occur after this public portion of the meeting has concluded. Although the Board may not respond to all items raised during the public forum, all public comments will be considered.

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2025-08-21 Berkeley Heights Board of Education

August 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Minutes
Action language found; vote count not clear

...gust 21, 2025​ ​ ​ Page 2 of 113 denied graduation and we had zero students who were denied graduation solely because of the failure of any of the NJDOE approved high school assessments....

Response or follow-up language found

...would occur after this public portion of the meeting has concluded. Although the Board may not respond to all items raised during the public forum, all public comments will be considered.

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2025-06-09 Downtown Beautification Committee

June 09, 2025, Downtown Beautification Meeting. Minutes

Minutes
No vote section found

No vote text located.

No public-comment section found

No public-comment text located.

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2024-11-26 Complete & Green Streets Task Force

November 26, 2024, Complete and Green Streets Task Force Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). Minutes

Minutes
Action language found; vote count not clear

...eets Highlights ○ John covers different tiers for Complete Streets policies and discusses how we can make a better policy than the 2021 Complete Streets resolution ● Town Council Recommen...

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...e meeting 2 minutes by Margaret, seconded by Sgt. Fettes ○ Request to remove bullet point 2 of Snapshot/Data briefing by Steve; removed ○ all in favor ● Resident Transportation Experience...

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2024-10-28 Complete & Green Streets Task Force

October 28, 2024, Complete and Green Streets Task Force Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). Minutes

Minutes
No vote section found

No vote text located.

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...School Day: We are awaiting survey results from that day. ● We have a crossing guard now at Plainfield and Mountain Ave.

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2024-09-30 Complete & Green Streets Task Force

September 30, 2024, Complete and Green Streets Task Force Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). Minutes

Minutes
Action language found; vote count not clear

...bout the value of crossing guard placement and their observations ● map of town, green dots where crossing guards are ● we have no Hazardous Road Policy passed ● Transportation presentati...

Public-comment text found; response not clear

...soft data the task force can pursue vs what a grant or township planner can engage ● Discussed public task force email - this was ultimately tabled with concerns - alternative is an onlin...

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2022-05-11 Grants Committee

May 11, 2022, Grants Committee. Minutes

Minutes
No vote section found

No vote text located.

No public-comment section found

No public-comment text located.

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2022-04-07 Grants Committee

April 07, 2022, Grants Committee. Minutes

Minutes
No vote section found

No vote text located.

No public-comment section found

No public-comment text located.

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2022-03-08 Grants Committee

March 08, 2022, Grants Committee. Minutes

Minutes
No vote section found

No vote text located.

No public-comment section found

No public-comment text located.

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