Middlesex College Board of Trustees Meeting - 6/17/26

The meeting was a regular session of the Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission held on June 17, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of multiple construction and redevelopment projects within the commission's review zones, such as HVAC installations, warehouse construction on a redeveloped contaminated site, and residential additions. The commission unanimously approved these projects after public comment periods. The executive director reported robust fee collections totaling $66,800 for May, reflecting increased project activity. Additionally, the commission is advancing a master plan update with public engagement sessions planned, supported by digital outreach and collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A significant procurement update involved the New Jersey Water Supply Authority's aquatic vegetation management program, specifically the control of invasive hydrilla plants in the canal. The authority completed a competitive procurement process and selected Little Bear Environmental to conduct a three-year treatment contract using the herbicide fluridone. This contract includes multiple tasks focused on managing hydrilla to maintain water flow and ecological balance in the canal system. Other operational updates included park maintenance activities and ongoing digitization of project files.