{"city": "Watchung", "state": "NJ", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/watchungnj/", "generated": "2026-10-03", "period": "recent", "results": [{"date": "2026-09-17", "body": "Municipal Council", "headline": "Watchung Council to accept stormwater deed restriction at 1040 Johnston Drive", "summary": "The Watchung Mayor & Council is meeting to consider an ordinance accepting a deed restriction for stormwater management facilities at 1040 Johnston Drive, along with several routine consent items. The agenda includes proclamations, reports, and public comment periods. Most items are administrative, such as appointments, licenses, and permits.", "agenda_url": "https://watchungnj.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=650,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://watchungnj.civicclerk.com/"}, {"date": "2026-09-03", "body": "Municipal Council", "headline": "Watchung Council approves routine fees, tax appeals, and towing rates", "summary": "The Watchung Mayor & Council will meet on September 3, 2026, to conduct routine business including waiving fees for local events, settling tax appeals, and updating towing rates. The meeting follows Open Public Meetings Act requirements and includes proclamations and committee reports.", "agenda_url": "https://watchungnj.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=644,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://watchungnj.civicclerk.com/"}, {"date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Municipal Council", "headline": "Watchung Council to consider $600K building improvements, bamboo and kratom rules", "summary": "The Watchung Mayor & Council is holding its regular meeting with a public hearing on the Phase I Watershed Inventory Report. The council will consider six ordinances, including a $600,000 appropriation for borough building furniture and improvements, and new regulations on bamboo planting, kratom sales, OPRA service charges, and short-term rentals. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as tax lien redemptions, appointments, and a bid award for a nature trail project.", "agenda_url": "https://watchungnj.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=630,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://watchungnj.civicclerk.com/"}, {"date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Municipal Council", "headline": "Council to approve budget, tax levy, and several ordinances.", "summary": "The Watchung Municipal Council will consider authorizing budget insertions, tax levy certifications, and a shared services agreement for a school resource officer. The body will also review ordinances regarding building improvements, fishing regulations, bamboo planting, and short-term rentals.", "agenda_url": "https://watchungnj.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=619,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://watchungnj.civicclerk.com/"}, {"date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Municipal Council", "headline": "Council to apply for NJDOT Municipal Aid for road projects", "summary": "The Watchung Municipal Council will vote on a series of routine consent items, including tax lien redemptions and a fee waiver for Founder's Day. Non-consent items include authorizing a holdover agreement with Crown Atlantic Company, a revocable license for a property, and submitting an application for state transportation aid. The meeting also features a proclamation for the borough's 100th anniversary and a special award presentation.", "agenda_url": "https://watchungnj.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=614,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://watchungnj.civicclerk.com/"}], "count": 5, "next_cursor": "5", "total_available": 16, "api_version": 2}