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Notice of Pending Bond Ordinance and Summary. The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Brooklawn, in the County of Camden, State of New Jersey, on April 16, 2024. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the Borough Council to be held at the Brooklawn Borough Municipal Building, 301 Christiana Street, Brooklawn, New Jersey on May 20, 2024 at 6:30 o'clock PM. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Borough Clerk's office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the tenns of such bond ordinance follows: Title: BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF BROOK.LAWN, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,600,000 THEREFORE; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF BROOK.LAWN, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,600,000; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING Purpose/Improvement Estimated Total Cos t Down Payment Amount of Obligations Period of Usefulness The construction and installation of a Granular Activated Carbon Filtration System for the Borough's Water Plant, together with the acquisition of all materials and equipment and completion of all work necessary therefor or related thereto. $1,600,000 $0 $1,600,000 20 years Appropriation: $1,600,000 Bonds/Notes Authorized: $1,600,000 Grants (if any) Appropriated: $0 Section 20 Costs: $140,000 Useful Life: 20 years This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-l 7. RYAN GILES, Borough Clerk Dated:5/1/24 Fee:$40.50

MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF PRINCETON NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of Princeton held April 29, 2024 an ordinance entitled: Ordinance #2024-23 An Ordinance by the Municipality of Princeton Regulating Motor Vehicles and Traffic and Specifically the Exclusion of Trucks Over Four Tons from Certain Streets and Amending the “Code of the Borough of Princeton, New Jersey, 1974” was passed on second and final reading and adopted. Rayna E. Harris Municipal Clerk 1x, PP, 5/3/24, Fee:$7.50

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2024-08 AN ORDINANCE TO REPLACE CHAPTER 170 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST WINDSOR (1999) BY MODIFYING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO TREE REMOVAL AND MITIGATION DUE TO STATE OF NJ STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION REGULATIONS was duly approved and adopted on Second and Final reading at a regular meeting of the West Windsor Township Council held on April 29, 2024 and was approved by Mayor Hemant Marathe on April 30, 2024. This Ordinance shall become effective on October 27, 2024. Gay M. Huber Township Clerk West Windsor Township 1x, PP, 5/3/24, Fee:$14.28

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 5/23/24 at which time the bid proposals submitted will be downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for: Route 82 from Rt 124 to Rt 439; Route 93 from Rt 1&9 to Van Nostrand Ave., Contract No. 000234020, Pavement Preservation, Townships of Springfield, Union, Boroughs of Ridgefield, Palisades Park, Leonia; City of Englewood, Union and Bergen Counties Federal Project No: 0093300 UPC NO: 234020 DP No: 24111 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at the time of bid. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Plans, specifications, any addenda to the specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt. 70 West Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Phone: 973-601-6690 Phone: 856-486-6623 New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625 3x, PP, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/24, Fee:$142.77

Legal Notice: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 4. ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, ARTICLE IX. ENTITLED FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER CITY, COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 4, Article IX, of the Code of the City of Gloucester City (“City”) there is created a Fire Department subject to certain organizational structure, rules and regulations; and WHEREAS pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2, the Mayor and Common Council of the City is authorized to enact and amend ordinances as deemed necessary for the preservation of the public’s health, safety and welfare as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed upon the City by law; and WHEREAS, said Ordinances address several components of the Fire Department including the Establishment and Responsibilities; Organization of Fire Department; Chain of Command; Authority of Fire Committee; Disciplinary Measures; Authority of Chief and other officers; Maintenance of Apparatus, Equipment and Gear; Career Personnel; Compensation; Shifts to be Served and the like; and WHEREAS, Mayor and Common Counsel believe it to be in the best interest of the public’s health safety and welfare to make certain modification thereto. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Gloucester City, County of Camden and State of New Jersey, that the City Code, shall be amended as follows: SECTION 1: Chapter 4. Administrative Code, Article IX, entitled “Fire Department” is amended in its entirety to read as follows: § 4-49. Establishment and Responsibilities. There shall be established in the City of Gloucester City a Fire Department. This Department shall, in accordance with this article of the Administrative Code and in compliance with all pertinent statutes, rules and regulations governing municipal Fire Departments, be responsible: A. To enact policies and procedures to prevent, extinguish, and control fire and hazardous conditions. B. To enact and enforce policies and procedures to identify and rectify circumstances that may be related to the ability to prevent, extinguish and control fires and hazardous conditions. C. To enact policies and procedures to rescue, safeguard and educate the public as to prevention, extinguishment and control of fire and hazardous conditions. D. To enact policies and procedures to issue violations to correct circumstances that hinder the Department in the prevention, extinguishment and control of fire and hazardous conditions and to create billing procedures for the collection of funds for the provision of services or violations. § 4-49.1. Number and Location of Stations. The Gloucester City Fire Department shall consist of a minimum of [one station] and be geographically located as listed below: [A. At least one station shall be located to provide for efficient response to all portions within the City Limits.] [B.] Any other station as may be available shall be located where possible and be subject to the conditions of this ordinance. § 4-50. Organization of Fire Department. A. There shall be a [Director] of Fire appointed by the Common Council in accordance with the rules and regulations of the [City of Gloucester City]. The [Director] shall be the ranking officer of the Department and will also be in full charge of the [Fire] Department. The [Director] shall make, administer, and enforce rules and regulations for the control, discipline and disposition of the Department and its officers and employees. He shall have exclusive jurisdiction of the control, extinguishment, and prevention of fires. He shall, within the appropriations of the annual budget, assign personnel, maintain the headquarters and acquire and maintain equipment and apparatus. B. There shall be a Fire and Emergency Medical Services staffed with sufficient personnel to safely operate under the terms of this ordinance and departmental standard operating procedures. All personnel shall be appointed by the Council in accordance with the regulations of the New Jersey Department of Personnel including the provision that each fire fighter shall have and maintain a valid emergency medical technician certification to be appointed and remain a member of the Department. There shall be an amount of personnel as authorized by this ordinance and limited annually only by the appropriations of the final adopted budget of the City. (1) There shall be four supervisory officers, if eligible and appointed through the promotional procedures of the New Jersey Department of Personnel. These shall be in the title of Battalion Chief. At those times when there are no eligible employees to be permanently promoted to Battalion Chief, an employee meeting the requirements and appointed to the position of Fire Lieutenant shall serve in this position until such time as a promotion to Battalion Chief shall be available. The supervisory officer shall be the shift supervisor and have full responsibility for all personnel, both career and volunteer, for the purpose of daily operations of the Department. The supervisory officers shall be in command behind the [Director] of the Department as specified in the hierarchy section of this ordinance. (2) There shall be a fire fighter appointed to a title as set by the New Jersey Department of Personnel as the EMS Training Officer, who shall be certified as required by the New Jersey Department of Health. This staff position reports to the Deputy Fire Chief. of the Department on administrative matters and to the Supervisory Officer for fire operations. (3) The following titles shall be maintained within the career service division: (a) Fire fighter. (b) Fire Prevention Specialist UFD. (c) Fire Lieutenant (should no one be available for permanent appointment to Battalion Chief). (d) Battalion Chief. [(e) Deputy Fire Chief] (f) [Director] of Fire. C. There shall be a Volunteer Division staffed with a sufficient number of officers and firefighters as determined by the Chief and Fire Committee of Council to safely operate under the terms of this ordinance and standard operating procedures. Members shall be assigned to stations at the discretion of the Chief. (1) There shall be a Deputy Chief assigned to the entire Department subordinate only to the Chief of the Department. Common Council, upon consultation with the officers of all the battalions and the Chief of the Department, shall appoint the Deputy Chief. (2) There shall be one Battalion Chief assigned to each station and shall have full responsibility of the operations of their respective station and the supervision of the Captains, Lieutenants and firefighters under his/her command. Common Council, upon consultation with the officers of the affected battalion and the Chief of the Department, shall appoint Battalion Chiefs. (3) There shall be one Captain assigned to each station. Captains shall meet the requirements set forth by this ordinance and Department policy. Common Council, upon consultation with the officers of the affected battalion and the Chief of the Department, shall appoint Captains. (4) There shall be one Lieutenant assigned to each station. Lieutenants shall meet the requirements set forth by this ordinance and Department policy. Common Council, upon consultation with the officers of the affected battalion and the Chief of the Department, shall appoint Lieutenants. (5) There shall be firefighters assigned as available among the ranks of the Volunteer Division. The firefighters shall meet all the training requirements as set forth in this ordinance and departmental policy. CD. There shall be a Division of Emergency Management. The City's Emergency Management Coordinator shall come from the ranks of the career employees. Council shall make the appointment according to the terms of this ordinance, the City Code and in consultation with the [Director] of Fire and pursuant to the regulations of the New Jersey Department of Personnel. The employee shall, in a timely manner acquire and maintain all certifications and training certificates as specified under the State of New Jersey regulations in a timely manner. The EMC shall report to the [Director] of Fire on all fire duties and the Mayor and [Common] Council or New Jersey State Police, through the designated procedures. (1) The EMC shall coordinate investigations and emergency responses to situations that have the potential to become environmental/health hazards to the City and perform related emergency prevention work. (2) The EMC shall plan, organize and develop varied emergency management programs and procedures within the municipality and perform related work as required. (3) The EMC shall assist with directing and integrating the practice exercises of the municipality with that of the County and State Emergency Management organizations. (4) The EMC shall manage the environmental cleanup activities through the City and represent the City on environmental issues. (5) The EMC shall manage the Emergency Operations Center and coordinate all agencies involved in the abatement of an incident, whether caused by nature, chemicals or some other disaster. (6) The EMC shall maintain and update all annexes to the City Emergency Management Plan and be the liaison between the City and the County, State, and Federal FEMA representatives. § 4-50.1. Bureau of Fire Prevention. There shall be in the Department a Division of Fire Prevention. This office shall be manned by a Fire Prevention Specialist UFD who shall serve under the direction of the [Director] of Fire and perform such duties as assigned, including those outlined in this section and as a fire fighter under the command established in this ordinance. A.Staffing: (1) The appointment to this position shall be made by the Common Council under the regulations of the New Jersey Department of Personnel. (2) The employee in this position shall maintain all requirements remain a career fire fighter in Gloucester City as well as the licensing required to perform such life, safety and inspection duties required under the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. B. Duties: (1) Under the direction of the [Director] of the Department, perform all inspections as required in the Uniform Fire Code of New Jersey (N.J.A.C. 5) as Life Hazard Uses and Non-Life Hazard Uses. (2) Perform all inspections as encoded in the local fire prevention standards per Chapter 48 of the ordinances of the City of Gloucester City. (3)Establish and implement programs for the instruction and investigation of business establishments in fire safety practice. (4 Report findings and violations to the Fire Official, detailing infractions and recommendations. (5) Coordinate and take reports from fire fighters conducting neighborhood inspections to issue violations and/or recommendations to situations found during block inspections. (6) Maintain files of inspections and findings. (7) Coordinate and implement programs with schools, business organizations, and civic organizations to promote fire awareness and safety, including participation in scheduling and reviewing fire drills and demonstration of proper utilization of equipment and procedures. (8) Coordinate with the Emergency Management Coordinator to establish and conduct tests of emergency awareness programs. (9) Perform special duties at events where congregations of people may dictate special arrangements. (10) Inspect fire hydrants or coordinate inspections with fire fighters and utility division. (11) Perform as a fire fighter or Emergency Medical Technician where needed in response to alarms. (12) Perform other various tasks as may be directed by the [Director of Fire] in conformance with the description of this title. § 4-51. Volunteer allotments. The volunteer members of the Department that are in good standing shall receive the following allotment: Position Annual Allotment Deputy Chief $550 Battalion Chief $450 Captain $400 Lieutenant $350 Firefighters $300 § 4-512. Chain of Command. A. The chain of command of the Gloucester City Fire Department shall be as follows: Upon the occurrence of an incident, the first arriving officer shall establish command until a higher ranking officer arrives on the scene. At this time, he shall be briefed on the incident and will become the incident commander. The same procedure shall occur upon the arrival of each higher ranking officer until the arrival of the Director of the Fire Department. B. The following shall be the hierarchy for the Department during fire suppression activities: The chain of command of the Gloucester City Fire Department shall be as follows: Upon the occurrence of an incident, the first arriving officer shall establish command until a higher ranking officer arrives on the scene. At this time, he shall be briefed on the incident and will become the incident commander. The same procedure shall occur upon the arrival of each higher ranking officer until the arrival of the [Director of the Fire Department]. C. The following shall be the hierarchy for the Department during fire suppression activities: (1) Director of Fire. (2) Deputy Fire Chief (volunteer). (3) Shift Supervisory Officer (career). (3) (4) Battalion Fire Chief (volunteer). (54) Captain (volunteer). (65) Lieutenant (volunteer). (6) Fire Prevention Specialist UFD (career). (7) Fire fighter (career). (9) Fire fighter (volunteer). § 4-532. Authority of Fire Committee; Disciplinary Measures. Members of the Gloucester City Fire Department and all staff positions established by this ordinance shall be subject to the orders and administration of the [Director of Fire]. A. The [Director of Fire] shall have the power to take disciplinary action after a review of the infraction or violation of this ordinance, the City's Personnel Policy as provided in accordance with the standard operating procedures and/or any departmental policies. The Career Division employees shall be disciplined in accordance with the regulations of the New Jersey Department of Personnel and any pertinent contractual provisions. The Fire Committee of the Common Council shall have the right to hear any appeal of action taken by the [Director of Fire]. § 4-543. Authority of Chief and Other Officers. All personnel of the Department shall function as a single unit under one command while on the scene of a fire or incident; all personnel shall be subject to the orders of any officer, whether Uniform Division or Volunteer. § 4-554. Maintenance of Apparatus, Equipment and Gear. Any apparatus, equipment or gear in need of repair or maintenance shall be reported to the on-duty ranking officer for action. The ranking officer shall take action in accordance with departmental policies. Certain responsibilities may be assigned by the [Director of Fire] to maintain an effective and efficient policy on the maintenance of departmental property. § 4-565. Mandatory Retirement Age. The Department and the City shall follow all state and federal laws and guidelines concerning the retirement age of both career and volunteer members. § 4-576. Life Members of Fire Department. Any member having completed 20 years of service to the Department, who is in good standing, may be presented for life membership. This shall include the recommendation of the [Director of Fire]. The Fire Committee and the Chief shall review all other cases. Once approved, the Council may pass a resolution declaring the life member status of the person presented. § 4-58. Training requirements. A. All firefighters and candidates for officer must have the following minimum training. These requirements are a minimum standard only and are not the final requirement for appointment. The Chief shall have the authority to set additional requirements as needed and in accordance with standard operating procedures and departmental policy. (1) Deputy Chief. (a) Advance pump operations. (b) Engine company fire ground operations. (c) Advance ladder operations. (d) Truck company fire ground operation. (e) Building construction. (f) Firefighter safety. (g) Fire officer leadership. (h) Fire Department administration and management. (2) Battalion Chief. (a) Advance pump operations. (b) Engine company fire ground operations. (c) Advance ladder operations. (d) Truck company fire ground operation. (e) Building construction. (f) Firefighter safety. (g) Fire officer leadership. (3) First Captain. (a) Advance pump operations. (b) Engine company fire ground operations. (c) Advanced ladder operations. (d) Truck company fire ground operations. (e) Building construction. (f) Firefighter safety. (g) Fire officer leadership. (4) Lieutenant. (a) Advance pump operations. (b) Engine company fire ground operations. (c) Advance ladder operations. (d) Truck company fire ground operations. (e) Building construction. (f) Firefighter safety. (5) Firefighter Level 1 training. (a) OSHA right to know training. (b) Hazmat awareness. (c) Hazmat operations. (d) SCBA certification. B. All levels of training shall be completed prior to the appointment of said positions. All levels of training shall be in addition to any lower level positional requirements. [AC. The Deputy Fire Chief shall be the Departmental Training Officer. Training Instructors may be appointed from the ranks of the employees of the Department. The Training Officer shall coordinate all training and be assisted by other department personnel.] B. All EMS training shall be handled by the FF/EMT assigned by the [Director of Fire] to perform such duties as Administrative Aide listed above. § 4-597. Career personnel. All career personnel and officers shall be appointed in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Personnel requirements for entry and promotion. § 4-597.1. Compensation. The annual salaries provided by ordinance for the members of the Department shall be in lieu of any and all fees, commissions, emoluments of any kind paid to or received by any such member. All members of the Department of Fire shall be required to account for and pay any fees, commissions, or emoluments to the Treasurer of the City. § 4-597.2. Shifts to be served. All members of the Department of Fire shall be required to serve on such shifts and for such hours and for such times as may be assigned by the [Director of Fire]. SECTION 2: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. SECTION 3: If the provisions of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Ordinance shall be judged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such order of judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Ordinance. SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication in accordance with law. PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE is hereby given that the foregoing ORDINANCE was introduced and passed at a meeting of the Common Council of the City of Gloucester City, County of Camden, New Jersey, held on the 22nd day of April, 2024 and will be considered for final passage after a public hearing at a meeting of the Common Council of the City of Gloucester City to be held on May 30, 2024, 313 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey. Copies of the full ordinance as introduced are available without cost to any member of the general public during regular business hours from the Office of the City Clerk, 512 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey 08030, phone number being (856) 456-0205. Vanessa L. Little, City Clerk Dated:5/1/24 Prt's Fee:$354.60 Affidavit Fee:$5.00

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 2024-09 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 82 “FEES” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST WINDSOR (1999) TO ADD SECTION 82-26 “TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT” WHEREAS, Chapter 170 “TREES” is being revised to comply with new regulations from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP); and WHEREAS, as part of this there are fees to be collected. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the West Windsor Township Council, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, that the Code of West Windsor Township, be amended and supplemented as follows: Section 1. 82-26 Tree Removal and Replacement A. Tree Removal Permit Application Fee $25.00 B. Tree Removal Permit Additional Application Fees see section 170 C. Tree Replacement Planting Requirements Table 2. Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 3. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect twenty(20) days after action or inaction by the Mayor as approved by law or an override of a mayoral veto by Council, whichever is applicable, and upon publication in accordance with law. was duly approved and adopted on Second and Final reading at a regular meeting of the West Windsor Township Council held on April 29, 2024 and was approved by Mayor Hemant Marathe on April 30, 2024. This Ordinance shall become effective on May 20, 2024. Gay M. Huber Township Clerk West Windsor Township 1x, PP, 5/3/24, Fee:$38.26

NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AWARD The Township of West Windsor has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) at their April 29, 2024 Council Meeting. Awarded to: Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. Services: Architectural Services for Township Senior Center Kitchen and Pavilion Improvements Time Period: To Project Completion Cost: $48,440.00 This professional was appointed with the non-fair and open process, as the above will exceed the Pay to Pay amount of $17,500. These contracts, disclosure certifications, and the resolution authorizing them are available for public inspection in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. Gay M. Huber Township Clerk West Windsor Township 1x, PP, 5/3/24, Fee:$20.25

Legal Notice: AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 74 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER CITY, ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT IN THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER CITY TO REDUCE SOIL EROSION AND POLLUTANT RUNOFF, PROMOTE INFILTRATION OF RAINWATER INTO THE SOIL WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) revised Tier A of the Municipal Stormwater General Permit; and WHEREAS, the NJDEP also took steps to reclassify all municipalities into the Tier A category; and WHEREAS, the revised permit requires municipalities to adopt and enforce a community-wide ordinance covering tree removal/replacement, conditioned upon the existence of a compliant pre-existing Ordinance; and WHEREAS, to assist municipalities in adopting a complying ordinance, the NJDEP undertook the development of a model tree replacement/removal ordinance, which has been finalized and is now available for dissemination; and WHEREAS, in addition to finalizing the ordinance, the NJDEP has extended the due date for municipalities to adopt a tree removal/replacement ordinance from January 1, 2024 to May 1, 2024. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Gloucester City, County of Camden and State of New Jersey, of the City Code, shall be amended as follows: SECTION 1: There is hereby created Part II, General Legislation Chapter 74 of the Code of the City of Gloucester City entitled, Tree Removal and Replacement, as follows: Chapter 74. Tree Removal and Replacement §74-1. Purpose. An ordinance to establish requirements for tree removal and replacement in the City of Gloucester City to reduce soil erosion and pollutant runoff, promote infiltration of rainwater into the soil, and protect the environment, public health, safety, and welfare. §74-2. Definitions. For the purpose of this ordinance, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this ordinance clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When consistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The use of the word "shall" means the requirement is always mandatory and not merely directory. A. “Applicant” means any “person”, as defined below, who applies for approval to remove trees regulated under this ordinance. B. “Critical Root Radius (CRR)” – means the zone around the base of a tree where the majority of the root system is found. This zone is calculated by multiplying the diameter at breast height (DBH) of the tree by 1.5 feet. For example: a tree with a 6” DBH would have a CRR = 6”x1.5’ = 9’. C. “Diameter at Breast Height (DBH)” means the diameter of the trunk of a mature tree generally measured at a point four and a half feet above ground level from the uphill side of the tree. D. “Hazard Tree” means a tree or limbs thereof that meet one or more of the criteria below. Trees that do not meet any of the criteria below and are proposed to be removed solely for development purposes are not hazard trees. 1. Has an infectious disease or insect infestation; 2. Is dead or dying; 3. Obstructs the view of traffic signs or the free passage of pedestrians or vehicles, where pruning attempts have not been effective; 4. Is causing obvious damage to structures (such as building foundations, sidewalks, etc.); or 5. Is determined to be a threat to public health, safety, and/or welfare by a certified arborist or LTE. E. “Person” means any individual, resident, corporation, utility, company, partnership, firm, or association. F. “Planting strip” means the part of a street right-of-way between the public right-of- way adjacent to the portion of the street reserved for vehicular traffic the abutting property line and the curb or traveled portion of the street, exclusive of any sidewalk. G. “Resident” means an individual who resides on the residential property where a tree(s) regulated by this ordinance is removed or proposed to be removed. H. “Street Tree” means a tree planted in the sidewalk, planting strip, and/or in the public right-of-way adjacent to the portion of the street reserved for vehicular traffic. This also includes trees planted in planting strips within the roadway right-of-way, i.e., islands, medians, pedestrian refuges. I. “Tree” means a woody perennial plant, typically having a single stem or trunk growing to a considerable height and bearing lateral branches at some distance from the ground. J. “Tree Caliper” means the diameter of the trunk of a young tree, measured six (6) inches from the soil line. For young trees whose caliper exceeds four (4) inches, the measurement is taken twelve (12) inches above the soil line. K. “Tree removal” means to kill or to cause irreparable damage that leads to the decline and/or death of a tree. This includes, but is not limited to, excessive pruning, application of substances that are toxic to the tree, over-mulching or improper mulching, and improper grading and/or soil compaction within the critical root radius around the base of the tree that leads to the decline and/or death of a tree. Removal does not include responsible pruning and maintenance of a tree, or the application of treatments intended to manage invasive species. §74-3. Regulated Activities. A. Application Process: 1. Any person planning to remove a street tree with DBH of 2.5” or more or any non-street tree with DBH of 6” or more on their property shall submit a Tree Removal Application to City. No tree shall be removed until municipal officials have reviewed and approved the removal. 2. For larger scale clearing projects, a tree protection management plan must be submitted at the time of site plan or subdivision application. A tree protection management plan shall contain the following information on a plot plan: a. Location of all existing or proposed buildings, driveways, grading, septic fields, easements, underground utility lines, rights-of-way, and other improvements. b. Location of existing wetland buffers, natural features, including wooded areas, watercourses, wetlands, and floodplains. c. The limits of the tree protection zone. d. Location of all existing live street tree with DBH of 2.5” or more or any non-street tree with DBH of 6”. Each tree shall be noted by its species, size and general health condition. Whenever possible, the actual canopy spread shall be shown. e. Each tree, or mass of trees, to be removed or transplanted shall be clearly marked. f. A chart tabulating the diameter inches being removed, and the required compensatory trees. g. Specifications for the removal of existing trees and for the protection of existing trees to be preserved, including detail(s) of tree protection fencing, as required. h. Location of compensatory proposed trees. Applicants will be subject to an application fee as per the Table below. B. Tree Replacement Requirements 1. Any person who removes one or more street tree(s) with a DBH of 2.5” or more, unless exempt under Section IV, shall be subject to the requirements of the Tree 2. Any person, other than a resident, who removes one or more tree(s) with a DBH of 6” or more per acre, unless exempt under Section IV, shall be subject to the requirements of the Tree Replacement Requirements Table. Replacement Requirements Table below. The species type and diversity of replacement trees shall be in accordance with Appendix A. Replacement tree(s) shall: 1. Be replaced in kind with a tree that has an equal or greater DBH than tree removed or meet the Tree Replacement Criteria in the table below; 2. Be planted within twelve (12) months of the date of removal of the original tree(s) or at an alternative date specified by the municipality; 3. Be monitored by the applicant for a period of two (2) years to ensure their survival and shall be replaced as needed within twelve (12) months; and 4. Shall not be planted in temporary containers or pots, as these do not count towards tree replacement requirements. Tree Replacement Requirements Table: Category Tree Removed (DBH) Tree Replacement Criteria (See Appendix A) Application Fee 1 DBH of 2.5” (for street trees) or 6” (for non-street trees) to 12.99” Replant 1 tree with a minimum tree caliper of 1.5” for each tree removed $100.00 2 DBH of 13” to 22.99” Replant 2 trees with minimum tree calipers of 1.5” for each tree removed $100.00 3 DBH of 23” to 32.99” Replant 3 trees with minimum tree calipers of 1.5” for each tree removed $100.00 4 DBH of 33” or greater Replant 4 trees with minimum tree calipers of 1.5” for each tree removed $100.00 C. Replacement Alternatives: 1. If the municipality determines that some or all required replacement trees cannot be planted on the property where the tree removal activity occurred, then the applicant shall do one of the following: a. Plant replacement trees in a separate area(s) approved by the municipality. b. Pay a fee according to the schedule below. This fee shall be placed into a fund dedicated to tree planting and continued maintenance of the trees. Tree Replacement Fees Table: Category Tree Removed (DBH) Replacement Tree Value (See Sub-Section C(1)(b)) 1 DBH of 2.5” (for street trees) or 6” (for non-street trees) to 12.99” $350 2 DBH of 13” to 22.99” $700 3 DBH of 23” to 32.99” $1,050 4 DBH of 33” or greater $1,400 §74-3. Exemptions. All persons shall comply with the tree replacement standard outlined above, except in the cases detailed below. Proper justification shall be provided, in writing, to the municipality by all persons claiming an exemption. Proper justification shall consist of submissions such as photos and/or statements from NJ licensed tree expert as per NJ Statue 45:15C-11 or arborist.: A. Residents who remove less than four (4) trees per acre that fall into category 1, 2, or 3 of the Tree Replacement Requirements Table within a five-year period. The number of trees removed is a rolling count across a five-year period. For example, if 3 trees from category 1 are removed in July 2023, the ‘count’ resets to zero in July 2028. However, if 1 one tree from category 1 is removed in July 2023 and another in July of 2025 the first tree will come off the count in July 2028 and the second in July 2030. B. Tree farms in active operation, nurseries, fruit orchards, and garden centers. C. Properties used for the practice of silviculture under an approved forest stewardship or woodland management plan that is active and on file with the municipality. D. Any trees removed as part of a municipal or state decommissioning plan . This exemption only includes trees planted as part of the construction and predetermined to be removed in the decommissioning plan. E. Any trees removed pursuant to a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved environmental clean-up, or NJDEP approved habitat enhancement plan. F. Approved game management practices, as recommended by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife; G. Hazard trees may be removed with no fee or replacement requirement. §74-4. Enforcement. This ordinance shall be enforced by the Police Department and/or other Municipal Officials of City during the course of ordinary enforcement duties. §74-5. Violations and Penalties. Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine of $350.00 per replacement tree required per this section. SECTION 2: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. SECTION 3: If the provisions of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Ordinance shall be judged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such order of judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Ordinance. SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication in accordance with law. PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE is hereby given that the foregoing ORDINANCE was introduced and passed at a meeting of the Common Council of the City of Gloucester City, County of Camden, New Jersey, held on the 22nd day of April, 2024 and will be considered for final passage after a public hearing at a meeting of the Common Council of the City of Gloucester City to be held on May 30, 2024, 313 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey. Copies of the full ordinance as introduced are available without cost to any member of the general public during regular business hours from the Office of the City Clerk, 512 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey 08030, phone number being (856) 456-0205. Vanessa L. Little, City Clerk Dated:5/1/24 Prt's Fee:$208.80 Affidavit Fee:$5.00

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE An Ordinance titled, An Ordinance Granting Consent and Permission to New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. to Furnish Wastewater Collection and Conveyance Service in a Portion of the Township of Hillsborough, New Jersey . Will be Introduced on May 14, 2024, Further Consideration and a Public Hearing will be held on June 11 , 2024. This Ordinance will be introduced by the Township Committee at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, at a meeting being held on May 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. Further considered for final passage by the Township Committee at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, at a meeting being held on 6/11/2024 at 7:30 PM or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. All persons interested in the Ordinance may obtain a copy from the Office of the Township Clerk located in the municipal complex between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at no cost, and persons interested in the Ordinance may appear at the hearing and will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning this Ordinance. Sarah Brake H illsborough Township Clerk 2x,HB, 4/26, 5/3/24, Fee:$51.86 Affidavit Fee:$15.00

MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF PRINCETON NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of Princeton held April 29, 2024 an ordinance entitled: Ordinance #2024-21 An Ordinance by the Municipality of Princeton Concerning Probationary Terms and Promotions Within the Princeton Police Department and Amending Chapter 26 of the “Code of the Borough of Princeton, New Jersey, 1974” was passed on second and final reading and adopted. Rayna E. Harris Municipal Clerk 1x, PP, 5/3/24, Fee:$8.00

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 5/16/24, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for: Maintenance Movable Bridge and Tunnel Repair Contract, Statewide - 2024, Various Locations Statewide 100% State Funded DP No: 24424 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at the time of bid. Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected ( BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt. 70 West Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Phone: 973-601-6690 Phone: 856-486-6623 New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625 3x, CP, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, Fee:$131.07

MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF PRINCETON NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of Princeton held April 29, 2024 an ordinance entitled: Ordinance #2024-25 An Ordinance of the Municipality of Princeton Accepting a Conservation Easement on a Portion of Block 2802, Lot 1.01 Princeton Tax Map and Authorizing the Execution of a Banked Parking Agreement with Mount Lucas Properties, Inc. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-4 Et Seq. was passed on second and final reading and adopted. Rayna E. Harris Municipal Clerk 1x, PP, 5/3/24, Fee:$8.00

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance entitled: 2024-07 AN ORDIANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST WINDSOR (1999) CHAPTER 113 “NOISE”, SECTION 113-9 MOTOR VEHICLES TO ADD “D ENGINE BRAKING PROHIBITED” WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of West Windsor wants to add a section to the code prohibiting engine breaking. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Windsor, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey as follows: Section 1. Section 113-9 d. No person shall use or operate a mechanical exhaust device designed to aid in braking, decompression, or deceleration of any motor vehicle that results in excessive, loud, unusual, or explosive noise from such vehicle. Engine Braking shall be prohibited in all of West Windsor Township by the driver of any motor vehicle, at any time and on any road, with any mechanical exhaust or decompression device. Noise created by applying engine compression brakes, otherwise known as “engine braking”, which is effectively muffled or if the application is necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the community, is exempt from the provisions of this section. Sounds created by emergency equipment for emergency purposes are also exempt. The provisions of this subsection, shall not apply to the application of unmuffled compression brakes where necessary for the protection of persons and/or property that cannot be avoided by application of an alternative braking system. Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 3. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect twenty(20) days after action or inaction by the Mayor as approved by law or an override of a mayoral veto by Council, whichever is applicable, and upon publication in accordance with law. The ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Township of West Windsor, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, held on April 8, 2024. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held in the West Windsor Township Municipal Building, 271 Clarksville Road, in the Township on April 29, 2024 at 7:00 o'clock P.M., and during the weeks prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be made available at the Clerk's office to the members of the general public who shall request the same. was duly approved and adopted on Second and Final reading at a regular meeting of the West Windsor Township Council held on April 29, 2024 and was approved by Mayor Hemant Marathe on April 30, 2024. This Ordinance shall become effective on May 20, 2024. Gay M. Huber Township Clerk West Windsor Township 1x, PP, 5/3/24, Fee:$52.52

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 5/16/24, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for: Maintenance Roadway Contract C315, NJ 440 NB &NJ 35 NB in Middlesex and Monmouth Counties and Various Locations in Hunterdon, Middlesex and Somerset Counties 100% State Funded DP No: 24405 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at the time of bid. Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt. 70 West Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Phone: 973-601-6690 Phone: 856-486-6623 New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625 3x, CP, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/24, Fee:$114.69