Meeting
North Brunswick Township Council Meeting - 6/29/2026
Body
New Brunswick Today
Date
June 28, 2026
Jurisdiction
State & Local
The North Brunswick Township Council held a meeting on June 29, 2026, which was dominated by a lengthy public hearing concerning a proposed redevelopment plan for 100 Fidelity Plaza. The plan involves rezoning the property from office use to allow for a large warehouse facility, with initial concerns about a data center subsequently addressed by a proposed ordinance to ban data centers township-wide. Residents expressed significant opposition, citing concerns about increased truck traffic, noise, environmental impacts including flooding and air quality, effects on nearby schools and preschools, property values, and lack of transparency and community engagement in the process. The council acknowledged these concerns and decided to table the ordinance and related resolution to allow for further study and community input. Additionally, the council approved several procurement-related items including contract awards for plumbing services ($50,000), root control services, and a $642,000 agreement with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for playground improvements. The council also discussed an amendment to ban data centers in all zones and plans for future community meetings to address redevelopment issues. Overall, the meeting highlighted significant community engagement on redevelopment and procurement matters, with motions passed to delay key redevelopment decisions and approvals of municipal service contracts.
Source
New Brunswick Today