Essex County Commissioners Live Meeting June 10, 2026

The Essex County Board of County Commissioners held a live meeting on June 10, 2026, during which they approved multiple procurement contracts and budget allocations across various county departments. Key procurement actions included awarding contracts for election support services to Election Graphics and Remington and Bernick Engineers, a pharmacy consultant contract for the hospital center, and maintenance contracts for defibrillators countywide. Significant capital improvement projects were approved, such as a $2.5 million roof repair at the Essex County Psychiatric Hospital awarded to Galia Construction, a $2.29 million elevator modernization contract at the Veterans Courthouse to SMBA Construction, and a $7.88 million contract for constructing a new hoofstock barn at the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo to Cevicis Enterprises. The board also authorized contracts for park maintenance, roadway drainage cleaning, traffic engineering, and IT services including a $333,228 contract extension for cloud-based data processing for the Board of Taxation. Several budget insertions from federal and state grants were approved, including over $4 million in grants for community services and housing programs. Public comments addressed concerns about election costs, park safety, senior services, and community outreach. Commissioners emphasized the importance of transparency and communication regarding procurement and budget decisions. All contract awards and budget items were approved by roll call vote.