Sunday, November 8, 2026

This Week in Local Government: Meetings to Watch (Week of Oct. 26)

There are several local government meetings in North Warren County this week. Here’s what’s happening and how residents can attend or participate.

North Warren Regional Board of Education

Date & Time: Oct. 26, 2026 at 6 p.m.
Location: Media Center at North Warren Regional School District, 10 Noe Road, Blairstown

What’s on the Agenda:

  • Motion to approve the minutes of the Sept. 28, 2026, board meeting
  • Motion to approve the minutes of the Sept. 28, 2026, board meeting, Executive Session
  • Presentation of the Alyssa Eisner: Garden State Scholastic Press Association Bronze Yearbook Award

Public Comment:
Public comment on agenda items and non-agenda items is scheduled during separate portions of the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes per person.

How to Attend:
In person. Agenda available through the North Warren Regional School District website.

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Frelinghuysen Elementary Board of Education

Date & Time: Oct. 28, 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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Knowlton Township Committee

Date & Time: Oct. 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Knowlton Municipal Building, 628 Route 94, Columbia

What’s on the Agenda:

  • An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Article II of the Township Code, Entitled “Environmental Commission”
  • An Ordinance Increasing Dog Licensing Fees
  • A Resolution Amending Resolution #2025-23 Authorizing the Repair and Replacement of Sewer Plant Process Membranes
  • A Resolution Establishing a Green Team
  • A Resolution Authorizing the Tax Collector and Chief Financial Officer to Print Duplicate Tax Sale Certificates
  • A Resolution Approving the Corrective Action Plan for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2025
  • A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Ronald Bellscheidt Regarding CDL
  • A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Donation of the Following Regard to the Trails at Tunnel Field: 1. Tree Removal Services from Murphy’s Tree Service 2. Concrete Benched from VFW Post 12246 3. Trail Clearing Work for VFW Post 12246
  • Discussion on the Payment of Vouchers
  • Discussion of Unfinished Business: Tunnel Field Security Camera Quotes, Streetlights, Community Day Update
  • Discussion of Electricity Price Forecast, Snowplow Drivers, Grants for Knowlton Seniors, Electric Pole at Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead in Knowlton
  • Address Correspondence regarding 2026 Transportation Public Hearing Notice
  • Address Correspondence regarding Statewide Insurance Fund- Snowplow Rodeo
  • Address Correspondence regarding 2026 Ldd Ground Egg Mass Survey Results- Knowlton Township
  • Address Correspondence regarding UMBT Passed Support Resolution 4-1
  • Address Correspondence regarding 10-22-26 PennDot 611DWG Corridor Pel Meeting Follow Up
  • Township Committee Reports

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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Knowlton Land Use Board

Date & Time: Oct. 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Knowlton Municipal Building, 628 Route 94, Columbia

What’s on the Agenda:

  • Approval of past minutes
  • Adoption of Resolution on George Burdge re Block 65, Lot 2.15, amended
  • Discussion of John Paxos Block 48 Lot 23.01
  • Discussion of Quiet Valley Printing/Deroche, Block 12, Lots 7,8,9
  • Discussion of LUB / EC Liaison Question

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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Warren County Library Commission

Date & Time: Oct. 27, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Richard D Gardner Library Branch, 2 Shotwell Drive, Belvidere

What’s on the Agenda:

  • Approval of past minutes
  • Resolution to Pay Bills
  • Changes to Circulation Policy
  • Review of Library Programs Policy
  • Storage Space Behind Southwest Branch
  • Review of Insurance Requirements
  • Review of Meeting Room Policy
  • Compliance With NJ Freeedom to Read Act
  • Resolution Closing the Library for Staff Training Jan. 27, 2027

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

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://www.warrenlib.org/content/library-commission-meeting-stream.

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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.

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