stakeholders to participate in and support wellness initiatives throughout the community;

and

Be It Further Resolved, that Mayor Brian Gallagher and the Borough Council

encourage all residents of the Borough of Somerville to participate in Mayors Wellness

Campaign programs and activities designed to improve the health and wellness of our

community.

Be It Further Resolved, that the Borough of Somerville will endeavor to promote

collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable wellness initiatives that support a healthier

Somerville for residents of all ages and abilities.

at the Landfill BDA Redevelopment Area, Located on Route 206 North in the

Borough of Somerville

Whereas, the Borough Council of the Borough of Somerville (the “Borough”) is

committed to the redevelopment and remediation of properties within the Landfill BDA

located on Route 206 North in the Borough of Somerville (the “Properties”); and

Whereas, the Borough has determined that there has been a discharge of hazardous

substances or hazardous waste on the Properties; and where previous environmental

investigations at the Properties have identified certain regulated contaminants in soils

and groundwater; and

Whereas, the Borough applied for and received a total of $10,374,230.34 grants from

the NJDEP Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund (HDSRF) to fund the

continuation of the remedial activities within the Landfill BDA/Redevelopment Area, as

identified and approved by the NJ DEP; and

Whereas, since the approval of the above-mentioned grants the last approved in

October of 2025, costs have increased significantly, and

Whereas, in a meeting with NJ DEP HDSRF representatives a scope of work to the

Remedial Action Work Plan (RAWP) and its estimated cost of $1,239,794 was

reviewed. The purpose of this HDSRF funding request is to cover a portion of the cost

of the required remediation previously approved and

Whereas, this remediation is intended to be funded through an NJDEP HDSRF Grant

for 75% ($929,846.00) of the amount and the Borough will contribute the remaining

balance of 25% ($309,949.00) as shown in the attached scope budget prepared by

Geosyntec and CEP Renewables; and

Whereas, this remediation commenced in third quarter 2026, upon and will continue

with the approval of this grant request; and