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.
Knowlton Township Elementary Board of Education
Date & Time: Sept. 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Knowlton Township Elementary School, 80 Route 46, Delaware
What’s on the Agenda:
BOARD AFFAIRS
- Motion to approve the minutes of the August 17, 2026 BOE training meeting
- Motion to approve the minutes of the August 17, 2026 regular meeting
- Motion to approve updates to Policy 9321- Time, Place, Notification of Meetings
- Motion to approve the submission of the combined 2026-2027 Statement of Assurance for the District’s Professional Development Plan and Mentoring Plan
BUSINESS AFFAIRS
- Motion to approve the acceptance of the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer for the month of August 2026 and further that, in compliance with NJAC 6A:23A:23A-16.10c, the Board of Education and School Business Administrator certify that as of August 31, 2026, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials no major account has been over expended in violation of NJAC 6A:23A-16.10a and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
- Motion to approve the August 17, 2026 through September 17, 2026 current expense bill list totaling $355,414.31.
- Motion to enter into a joint transportation agreement with the North Warren Regional School District for the 2026-2027 school year at a total annual cost to North Warren of $3,700
PERSONNEL AFFAIRS
- Motion to approve supplementing approximately 50% of the 2026-27 base salaries Genevieve Daletto, Joann Hoffman and Emily Traub with ESEA Title I funds
- Motion to approve the resignation of Nicole Ryan, paraprofessional, effective October 9, as recommended by the Superintendent
- Motion to approve the following substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year, pending completion of appropriate paperwork, as recommended by the Superintendent. Jesse Smith, Nicholiet Williams-Eckert, Anthony Scialla
- Motion to authorize Mrs. DeFalco to hire new employees for the 2026-2027 school year, to be approved by the BOE at the next regular board meeting.
Public Comment:
All participants shall be given three (3) minutes to speak and shall state their name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate. The Board uses the public comment period as an opportunity to listen to citizen concerns, but please be aware that not all issues brought to a board meeting will be resolved this evening.
How to Attend:
In person. Meeting information available through the Knowlton Township Elementary School website.
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Blairstown Land Use Board
Date & Time: Sept 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Blairstown Township Municipal Building
What’s on the Agenda:
- Resolution for consistency Review of Ordinance 2026-03 (from 2025 Master Plan Reexam and Land Use Element)
- Resolution on LB 03-26 Raymond O’Brien, 16 Sunset Hill Road, Block 1101, Lot 6, Amended D Use Variance
- Resolution on LB 09-25 International Mahariva Jain Mission, 65 Mud Pond Road, Block 2101, Lots 1.05 & 8, Minor Site Plan
- Discussion of LB 04-26 Fritschy, 42 Gaisler Road, Block 101, Lot 10.06, Interpretation
- Discussion of LB 05-25 The Last Frontier, 44 Hope Road, Block 2003, Lot 26, D Use Variance and Minor Subdivision (with Revised Site Plan)
- Discussion of Ordinance Revisions Remaining from 2025 Master Plan Reexamination and Land Use Element
- Discussion of Proposed Ordinance Revisions to the HC – Highway Commercial Zone limiting permitted retail uses
- Discussion of Land Use Board Application Status Report (Monthly)
Public Comment:
Public portion scheduled near the end of the meeting agenda.
How to Attend:
In person. Agenda and application materials available through Blairstown Township’s Land Use Board page.
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Warren County Library Commission
Date & Time: Sept. 22, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Richard D Gardner Library Branch, 2 Shotwell Drive, Belvidere
What’s on the Agenda:
- Resolution to pay bills
- Changes to circulation policy
- Review of library programs policy
Public Comment:
Public comment on agenda items only.
How to Attend:
In person and online. Meeting information available through the Warren County Library Commission website. The virtual meeting will be livestreamed at https://warrenlib.libnet.info/event/15530060.
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Knowlton Land Use Board
Date & Time: Sept. 22, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Knowlton Municipal Building, 628 Route 94, Columbia
What’s on the Agenda:
- A motion to resolve the Allentown SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Cellco Partnership.
- A motion to resolve Old Business with George Burdge re Block 65, Lot 2.15
- A motion to resolve the Jehovah’s Witness lot
- A request to carry the completeness determination of the Allentown SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Cellco Partnership lot discussion to the Oct. 27 meeting
- A determination on the completeness of the George Burdge lot, Block 65
- A request to carry the Quiet Valley Printing/Deroche lot discussion to the Oct. 27 meeting
Public Comment: Public participation is included on the agenda.
How to Attend: In person. Meeting information available through the Knowlton Township website.
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Frelinghuysen Elementary Board of Education
Date & Time: Sept. 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Township Hall, 210 Main Street, Johnsonburg
What’s on the Agenda:
Agenda not posted at time of publication.
Public Comment:
Check final agenda for public comment details when available.
How to Attend:
In person. Meeting information available through the Frelinghuysen Township website.
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Blairstown Township Committee
Date & Time: Sept. 23, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Municipal Building, 106 Route 94, 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 Township website.
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Editor’s note: Meeting dates, times and agendas can change. Residents should confirm details with the municipality or board before attending.
