Piscataway Township Council advances redevelopment tax agreement
The Piscataway Township Council’s unanimous first-reading vote sets a November 24 public hearing on a long-term tax exemption for Block 17.01, Lot 2.03.
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The Piscataway Township Council president said the site entered a redevelopment plan in 2022 and a buyer has since purchased the area.
A tax agreement for a redevelopment site faces public review. The Piscataway Township Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance authorizing a financial agreement for Block 17.01, Lot 2.03. The proposed agreement falls under the long-term tax exemption law. The vote advanced the ordinance but did not give it final approval.
The council president said the site had been part of a redevelopment plan since 2022. According to the president, the financial plan is now advancing because someone bought the area. That places the proposed tax agreement before residents several years after the redevelopment plan was established. The Piscataway Township Council approved the first reading without a dissenting vote.
The second reading and public hearing are scheduled for 7:00 PM on November 24, 2026, at the Piscataway Township Municipal Building. The ordinance is to be published on the township website and posted in at least two public places before final passage. Residents can obtain a copy through the Township Clerk. The hearing gives the public a chance to address the proposal before the Piscataway Township Council considers whether to approve the agreement.
Public Comment (General Matters) — Remote and In-Person
The Piscataway Township Council heard from remote and in-person speakers during general public comment. A remote local news editor asked whom reporters should contact about township business. The editor sought answers to questions about election-related social media posts, including reports of voters turned away at schools and a parking ticket issued while voting. The council said the mayor handles press questions and that an earlier contact remained available.
One in-person resident asked about net metering, affordable housing and whether residents’ questions could appear in township newsletters. The resident raised concerns about government paperwork and said the questions were going unanswered. The exchange ended without answers to all the topics the resident raised.
Several other speakers urged the Piscataway Township Council to regulate data centers rather than ban them. Electricians described construction jobs and tax revenue, while one speaker discussed power-grid costs and newer cooling systems. A building trades representative called for project labor agreements, prevailing wages and contractor licensing. Another electrician asked the council to weigh both benefits and concerns before deciding.
Council advances second proposed tax agreement
The Piscataway Township Council unanimously approved the first reading of another ordinance authorizing a financial agreement under the long-term tax exemption law, this one for Block 67, Lot 8. A second reading and public hearing are scheduled for 7:00 PM on November 24, 2026.
Residents can comment on the proposed agreement before the Piscataway Township Council considers final approval.
Council questions grant limits and redevelopment plans
Piscataway Township Council members asked whether a street-safety grant could support new programs and why two underused properties were being considered for redevelopment. Staff said the grant has specific limits, while the township attorney described a vacant lot and largely empty office space that could be put to use.
The answers spell out what the safety grant can fund and why the township is studying underused properties.
Council discusses data centers and park safety
Piscataway Township Council members discussed a proposed data-center ordinance, with the township attorney recommending more work because the current draft could affect manufacturing as well as data centers. Sarah Rashid requested a fence review where children’s balls reach a street; members also shared holiday and community announcements.
A revised data-center proposal could affect local jobs and taxes, while the fence request concerns children playing near traffic.
Council advances changes to township ordinances
The Piscataway Township Council unanimously approved the first reading of changes to ordinances covering subjects including animal control, parks, business regulations and wastewater. Laura Leibowitz highlighted language favoring animal rescue and adoption. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 PM on November 24, 2026.
Residents can review the proposed rule changes before the Piscataway Township Council votes on final passage.
- Piscataway Township Planning Board. During public comment on the Quibbletown Middle School solar courtesy review, a speaker identifying as a representative of county building trades unions argued for use of New Jersey-licensed electricians, prevailing wage compliance, and project labor agreements (PLAs/POAs) to ensure local hiring and quality work, criticizing use of an out-of-state contractor and low-bid practices.
- Piscataway Township Council. The council opened a general public comment period for remote and in-person attendees. Remote comment included a press inquiry about media contact and election-related social media posts. In-person comments included questions about net metering, affordable housing, courts, and newsletters; and multiple speakers urged the Township to regulate rather than ban data centers, citing tax revenue, jobs, grid upgrades, and labor issues.
- Piscataway Township Council. The council opened public comment on consent agenda items. No remote comments were taken due to timing of a raised hand. One in-person resident spoke about traffic safety near Sutton Lane and raised concerns about procurement practices and vendor selection under cooperative purchasing.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Piscataway Township had 18 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCEPublic Comment (Consent Agenda Items) — Remote and In-Person. The council opened public comment on consent agenda items. No remote comments were taken due to timing of a raised hand. One in-person resident spoke about traffic safety near Sutton Lane and raised concerns about procurement practices and vendor selection under cooperative purchasing.
- GOVERNANCEBest Practices Inventory / Checklist Results. The business administrator presented the Township’s annual Best Practices Inventory results, stating the Township scored 34 and would receive 100% of state funding, with an emphasis on compliance, fiscal operations, and safeguarding public funds.
- GOVERNANCEAgenda Session (November 12, 2026). The council referenced the agenda session for November 12, 2026 and indicated there was nothing at that time, with additional items expected to be forthcoming.
- GOVERNANCESouth Second Street redevelopment plan advances to Township Council. The Planning Board reviewed a plan for two South Second Street parcels proposing 164 homes, including 36 affordable units, and recommended the plan to Township Council. The council introduced an ordinance to adopt the plan, with a public hearing scheduled for November 24, 2026; no public comments were made at the Board hearing.
- GOVERNANCEOrdinance (First Reading): Adopting Redevelopment Plan — 44 Stilton Road Redevelopment Area (Block 91, Lot 64.01). The council introduced an ordinance on first reading adopting a redevelopment plan for the 44 Stilton Road redevelopment area (Block 91, Lot 64.01). The second reading/public hearing was set for November 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
- GOVERNANCESpecial Meeting Reminder: November 16 (7:00 p.m.) — One Centennial Avenue Area in Need of Redevelopment Study. At the end of the meeting, members discussed the upcoming special meeting on November 16 at 7:00 p.m. regarding the One Centennial Avenue area in need of redevelopment study and the need for a quorum.
- GOVERNANCEAgenda Changes / Postponements Announced. Mr. Barlow announced multiple agenda changes, including postponements of a redevelopment study discussion item and two applications, with new hearing dates stated for January 6, 2027 and December 9 (year not stated).
- GOVERNANCEAdoption of 2027 Planning Board Calendar. The Board adopted the 2027 Planning Board calendar by motion, second, and roll call vote.
- GOVERNANCEApproval of Bills (audited bills paid). The Board approved payment of audited bills after a motion and second, followed by a roll call vote.
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