Town Meeting 7-30-26

This was a special town meeting held by the Lacy Township Committee on July 30, 2026, focused primarily on discussing a proposed non-binding referendum for the November ballot regarding the issuance of $45 million in general obligation bonds. The bonds would finance the construction of a new 63,000 square foot community recreation facility in partnership with the YMCA of the Jersey Shore. The facility would include aquatic, wellness, youth, senior, and community programming spaces. The meeting featured extensive public commentary expressing concerns about the financial impact on taxpayers, the lack of detailed information on operational costs and lease terms, and the potential effects on local businesses and infrastructure priorities. Township officials emphasized that the referendum is non-binding and that the final decision to proceed would depend on voter sentiment and further negotiations. The committee agreed to clarify the referendum language to explicitly state the tax impact. No final vote on the referendum resolution was recorded during the meeting, but the discussion centered on ensuring transparency and public input before the November vote.