Springfield Planning Board Approves Two Firms as Board Planners for 2026
- Meeting Overview:
In a notable decision during the Springfield Planning Board meeting, board members approved the appointment of two firms, Harbor Consultants and CME, as board planners for the year 2026. This dual appointment allows the board to evaluate which firm will be best suited for future projects, with the board engineer and chair deciding on a case-by-case basis.
The meeting also highlighted several procedural appointments including Jeff Tiger being elected as the chairman for 2026. Aaron Lauer was confirmed as vice chairman. In legal roles, Matt Tavveris was nominated and confirmed as the board attorney, while Bruce Bergen was designated the conflict board attorney. Mike Disko was reappointed as the board engineer, and Jennifer Amend retained her position as board secretary.
Additional discussions involved the adoption of meeting dates for 2026, with a schedule set for the second Monday of each month, accommodating holidays and allowing for quarterly virtual meetings. The board also confirmed the official newspapers as the Local Source, with the Star Ledger serving as a backup.
The board concluded by addressing resolutions for previously approved projects. The resolution for the Ugly Dumpling restaurant and a modification resolution for Congregation Israel were both passed unanimously. Lastly, the Ridge Apartments LLC application was deferred to February 9, 2026, allowing additional time for review without further public notice.
Chris Weber
Planning Board Officials:
Alexander Keiser, Richard Cederquist, Richard Huber, Aron Laufer, Marissa Ruggiero, Brian Brendell, Jeff Tiger, Sharon Kessell, David Barnett, Brian Cantagallo, Scott Wishna, Jennifer Amend (Board Secretary), Mike Disko (Board Assistant Secretary, Board Engineer), Keenan Hughes (Board Planner), Glenn Kienz (Board Attorney)
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Meeting Type:
Planning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
01/12/2026
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Recording Published:
01/12/2026
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Duration:
23 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Union County
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Towns:
Springfield (Union County)
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