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Agendas, minutes, and meeting recaps for Sussex County municipalities

Planning Board — Newton

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Newton Planning Board — Jul 9, 2026

Thu, Jul 9, 2026

The Newton Planning Board met on July 9, 2026, to discuss various development projects and resolutions. Key items included residential conversions and a site plan for a fuel island canopy.

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Newton Planning Board — Sep 17, 2025

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

The Newton Planning Board held a meeting on September 17, 2025, addressing various land use applications and reviewing the consistency of the Master Plan. Key resolutions included variance applications for 64 Sussex Street and the County Judicial Complex.

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Newton Planning Board — Aug 20, 2025

Wed, Aug 20, 2025

The Newton Planning Board held a meeting on August 20, 2025, to discuss various applications and resolutions. Key items included variance applications for BFM, LLC and the County of Sussex, as well as a courtesy review for Sussex County Community College.

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Newton Planning Board — May 21, 2025

Wed, May 21, 2025

The Newton Planning Board held a meeting on August 2, 2026, to discuss various land use matters. Key topics included a preliminary major subdivision application and the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

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Newton Planning Board — Apr 16, 2025

Wed, Apr 16, 2025

The Newton Planning Board held a meeting on August 2, 2026, to discuss various agenda items including a preliminary major subdivision application. The meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

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Newton Planning Board — Jan 15, 2025

Wed, Jan 15, 2025

The Newton Planning Board held a reorganization meeting on January 15, 2025, where new officers were elected and various appointments were made. The board also discussed a preliminary site plan and variance application for a mixed-use building at 200 Spring Street.

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Newton Planning Board — Dec 18, 2024

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

The Newton Planning Board held a meeting on December 18, 2024, where they approved a site plan for a mixed-use building and extended a variance for residential apartments. This meeting marked the last for Mayor Couce, who was thanked for his service.

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Newton Planning Board — Oct 23, 2024

Wed, Oct 23, 2024

The Newton Planning Board held a meeting on October 23, 2024, discussing various applications and resolutions. Key topics included a site plan for residential apartments and an extension request for a previously approved project.

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Newton Planning Board — Sep 18, 2024

Wed, Sep 18, 2024

The Newton Planning Board meeting on September 18, 2024, included the swearing-in of Samantha Waldron and discussions on several resolutions and business items. Key decisions involved converting a group home into residential apartments and reconstructing a storefront façade.

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Newton Planning Board — May 15, 2024

Wed, May 15, 2024

The Newton Planning Board held a meeting to discuss various residential development projects and proposed zoning amendments. Key resolutions included the conversion of existing structures into residential apartments.