Ringwood Council Meeting October 20th, 2026 Public Update
Hi Ringwood! Thank you to everyone that joined us for our October meeting. The agenda can be found here: 10/20/26 Agenda If you would like to watch the entire video you can here: Video of 10/20/26 Meeting
Proclamations:
National First Responders Day
Honoring Richard Peplowski for his 60 years as a volunteer firefighter at the Skyline Lakes Fire Dept.
Proclamation for the Ringwood Hunger Walk on 11/1/26 at 1pm at Lakeland Regional High School track
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Stressing the importance of early detection
Congratulating resident Lucille Luongo on her 100th birthday.
Manager’s Report:
Orange Rockland Utilities:
Easement for utility pole at Recycling Center.
New drainage on Carletondale Road which was dug up by ORU.
ORU will also be reimbursing the Borough to repave that area of Carletondale Road and part of Kendall Drive.
NJDEP is investigating the James Drive Treatment plant to conduct a feasibility study.
A new police officer will replace an upcoming retiring officer in February.
Relevant to the public comment on the library cuts:
Ringwood Borough maintains the library building as well as the parking lot including plowing and salting.
The Borough also pays for insurance of the building.
The library had a $435,000 surplus which was detailed per an audit.
New Business:
Ordinance 2026-14: An ordinance establishing a joint Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustments.
Resolutions:
Three Chapter 159 grants were approved, including:
2026 DOT Grant $421,336
NJDOH Local Public Health Infrastructure Grant $119,372
Bullet Proof Vest Grant: $5,543.88
Executive Session:
The attorney recommended an Executive Session regarding Fieldstone Shopping Center
End of Meeting Comments:
Councilwoman Echols mentioned our Rev250 Time Capsule where residents can add current memorabilia. It will be opened at the 300th celebration of America’s birthday. (The date of burying the time capsule will be announced soon.)
Thank you to all of our volunteers, especially Richard Peplowski for his 60 years of dedication to the Skyline Lakes Fire Department.
Save the Date: On Tuesday, November 10th at 6:30pm is our 5th Annual Veterans’ Salute at the Community Center. Janet Spirko and Deputy Mayor Michelle Kerr organize this event every year and we welcome all to attend. There will be music, speakers, and light refreshments, so please join us to support our local veterans.
Warm Regards,
