Sonesta Suites Redevelopment, Property Buys On South Brunswick Council Agenda

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Township Council will take up an ambulance sale to the Monmouth Junction First Aid Squad, a nearly $400,000 bequest for the Senior Citizen Center and a redevelopment push for the Sonesta Suites 2 properties at its work session Wednesday.

The session starts at 5 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Main Meeting Room of the Municipal Building at 540 Ridge Road, according to the agenda.

Three ordinances are up for introduction:

• Ordinance 2026-14 would authorize the sale of a vehicle and ambulances the township no longer needs to the Monmouth Junction First Aid Squad.

• Ordinance 2026-15 would set escrow requirements for reviewing and administering applications for long-term tax exemptions.

• Ordinance 2026-16 would set standards for residential outdoor lighting. It would regulate floodlights, light trespass, glare and nuisance lighting, and it includes enforcement and penalties.

Senior Center & Redevelopment

The council will consider accepting a $397,028.11 testamentary bequest for use by the Senior Citizen Center.

Two resolutions deal with the Sonesta Suites 2 properties at Block 99, Lot 11.10. One would designate the site a non-condemnation redevelopment area under the state's Local Redevelopment and Housing Law. The other would award a contract to Alaimo Associates for professional planning services to prepare a redevelopment plan.

Property, Purchases

The council will also consider resolutions authorizing attorney Anthony M. Campisano to take any necessary action for the township to acquire two properties: 3763 Route 1 (Block 92.02, Lot 14.05) and 527 Ridge Road (Block 41, Lot 12).

Other items include purchases under state contract of a 14-yard open top hooklift container and a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 1LS 4WD. The agenda also lists a DISH Wireless, LLC claim assignment.

Grants, Licenses & Appointments

The township would apply to the state Department of Community Affairs for the Park Improvements 2027 Grant. A separate resolution would add a special item of revenue to the 2026 budget for a state Department of Environmental Protection Green Communities Grant.

The council will consider issuing a new Class C plenary retail consumption license, under the hotel/motel exception, for the 2026-2027 licensing term. Gina Grennen would be appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics.

Closed Session

The agenda lists an executive session on a tow license discussion under pending or potential litigation. A resolution also authorizes a closed session at the council meeting.

The public portion comes early in the session, after the Pledge of Allegiance and the open public meeting statement.

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