Residents Fight Warehouse Plan Backed by Bob Smith - 7/27/2026

This was a public meeting held by the New Brunswick Township Council on July 27, 2026, focused primarily on the proposed redevelopment plan for 100 Fidelity Plaza, which involves constructing a 300,000 square foot warehouse. The meeting featured extensive public commentary expressing concerns about transparency, environmental impact, traffic, noise, property values, and community character. Residents requested independent traffic and environmental studies, and questioned the timing and openness of the redevelopment process. Township officials and representatives from the developer, Sieges, addressed questions about the redevelopment timeline, tax revenue projections, stormwater management, and architectural design. The council had previously tabled ordinance 26-13A related to the redevelopment and discussed plans to reintroduce it for a vote in August or September. The meeting underscored the tension between economic development interests and community concerns, with no final procurement decisions made but clear indications that further studies and public engagement will inform future council actions on the redevelopment and potential warehouse construction.