Saturday, October 10, 2026

This Week in Local Government: Meetings to Watch (Week of Sept. 14)

A previous version of this article cited an incorrect date for the next Blairstown Elementary Board of Education meeting. The next meeting has been postponed from this week to Sept. 30. The article has been updated to reflect this information.

There’s a few local government meetings in North Warren County this week. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening and how residents can attend or participate.

Frelinghuysen Land Use Board

Date & Time: Sept. 14, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Location: Town Hall, 210 Main Street, Johnsonburg

What’s on the Agenda:

  • Memorializing Resolution #2026-13 Frelinghuysen Township Land Use Board in the matter of recommending adoption of Township Ordinance No. 2026-14

Public Comment:
Public participation is included on the agenda.

How to Attend:
In person. Agenda available through the Frelinghuysen Township website.

Details →

Knowlton Township Committee

Date & Time: Sept. 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Knowlton Municipal Building, 628 Route 94, Columbia

What’s on the Agenda:

  • A resolution to appoint Charles E. Carro as municipal court judge for the Township of Knowlton.
  • A resolution authorizing satisfaction of tax lien in installment payments.
  • A resolution authorizing submission of a grant application under the Highlands Act for Open Space Acquisition (Hemlock Road).
  • A resolution on the payment of vouchers.

Public Comment: Public participation is included on the agenda (for agenda items only).

How to Attend: In person. Meeting information available through the Knowlton Township website.

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Frelinghuysen Township Committee

Date & Time: Sept. 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. 

Location: Frelinghuysen Township Hall, 210 Main Street, Johnsonburg

What’s on the Agenda:
Agenda not posted at time of publication.

Public Comment:
Check agenda for public comment details when available.

How to Attend:
In person. Agenda available through the Frelinghuysen Township website.

Details → 

Hardwick Township Committee

Date & Time: Sept. 16, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Location: Hardwick Municipal Building

What’s on the Agenda:
Agenda not posted online at time of publication.

Public Comment:
Check agenda for public comment details when available.

How to Attend:
In person. Meeting information available through the Hardwick Township website.

Details → 

Blairstown Elementary Board of Education

Date & Time: POSTPONED TO Sept. 30, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Location: Blairstown Elementary School Library, 1 Sunset Hill Road, Blairstown

What’s on the Agenda:
Agenda not posted at time of publication.

Public Comment:
Check agenda for public comment details when available.

How to Attend:
In person. Meeting information available through the Blairstown BOE website.

Details →

Editor’s note: Meeting dates, times and agendas can change. Residents should confirm details with the municipality or board before attending.

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