Gloucester County Board of Supervisors Meeting, 7/7/2026

The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on July 7, 2026, which included extensive discussions on transportation infrastructure projects and utility-scale solar energy developments. The board reviewed updates on multiple transportation projects funded through competitive programs such as Smart Scale and HRTPO, including road widening, turn lane additions, and pedestrian safety improvements, with a total project value around $85 million. They also discussed the county's secondary six-year plan and maintenance funding, highlighting challenges in funding certain road improvements. Significant attention was given to two solar farm projects, Fox Mill Field LLC and Daffodil Fields LLC, including public hearings on their conditional use permits and solar facility siting agreements. The board addressed environmental, traffic, and community impact concerns raised by residents, and discussed financial mechanisms such as Community Development Authority (CDA) bonds to fund utility infrastructure related to these developments. The board approved resolutions to execute the siting agreements for both solar projects, with some members expressing reservations. Additionally, the board deferred action on a rezoning application for a former Rite Aid property proposed for redevelopment as a 7-Eleven convenience store, citing public concerns and the need for more detailed plans. Other agenda items included approval of amendments to the board meeting calendar and various board appointments.