Dunellen Borough Council Meeting - 5/18/2026

The Dunellen Borough Council held a meeting on May 18, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council introduced a bond ordinance appropriating approximately $2.8 million for various capital improvements, with over half of the funding expected to come from grants. They awarded contracts for engineering services to CME Associates for the Second Street Improvement Project Phase Two, and for milling and paving services to Bellamy and Sons and Garden State Pavement Solutions for the public library and Department of Public Works parking lots, respectively. Additionally, the council passed a resolution to increase the public bidding threshold to $53,000, allowing for more streamlined purchasing without full RFPs. Other ordinances adopted included amendments to the downtown redevelopment plan to expand mixed-use zoning, updates to construction fees, handicap parking, and park regulations including e-bike enforcement. The meeting also addressed infrastructure improvements, including water main replacements by American Water and upcoming road repaving projects. Public comments raised concerns about road construction impacts and internet service availability. The council recognized EMS Week and National Public Works Week with proclamations and discussed ongoing community and infrastructure initiatives.