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Shubhendu Singh

Ward 1 Council Member2026-02-10 to 2027-01 (month-level)

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
10
Total speaking time
34:56
Avg per meeting
3:30
Segments
319

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Oct 2026[48]

Millstone Road vacant space as place of worship

No township cost — the church is reusing an existing vacant building with minimal exterior changes.

high↑Sep 2026[36]

Flock Safety ALPR cameras controversy

Unknown — residents raised questions about who pays liability judgments from wrongful hot-list hits.

high↑Aug 2026[35]

Asphalt cost increases slowing paving projects

36% jump in asphalt per-ton cost is squeezing the 2026 paving budget.

high↑Jun 2026[27]

Cannabis Dispensary Near Residential Area

The township projects roughly $1.2 million annually from its 2% share of the dispensary's gross income.

high↑Aug 2026[25]

Flock/ALPR license plate cameras

Residents cited nearly $400,000 in committed Flock costs plus over $100,000 a year, though officials said the system was funded by a state grant.

high↑Apr 2026[22]

Traffic safety and left-turn lane on South Middlebush Road (CR 615)

Traffic signal at JFK/Winston Drive would be budgeted in 2027 if the study warrants it.

high↑Oct 2026[22]

Sentinel Data Center air permit (NJDEP)

A data center could add tax revenue and construction jobs, but residents and ratepayers could get stuck with higher utility and infrastructure costs.

medium↑Apr 2026[21]

Stormwater compliance with 2023 DEP regulations

Upgraded basin design adds cost for the applicant but reduces downstream flood risk for neighbors.

high↑Mar 2026[16]

Affordable housing PILOT rates and school impacts

Development fees collected from builders flow into the township's affordable housing trust fund; the exact amounts were not stated.

low↑Mar 2026[16]

Franklin 250 Revolutionary War Commemoration

Up to $25,000 budgeted, hopefully offset by a sponsor.

high↓Sep 2026[12]

Habitat for Humanity Land Sale at 168 Churchill Avenue

The lot generates no tax revenue for the township and counts toward the affordable housing obligation if built.

medium↑May 2026[12]

2027 JFK Boulevard grant and Van Cleef Bike Path extension

Not yet estimated; the township sidewalk fund was suggested as a funding source.

high↓Jul 2026[12]

Affordable housing on Main Street and Kossuth Street

Building on township-donated land keeps costs down, but the project counts toward a 659-unit state obligation rather than adding tax revenue.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Cluster subdivision ordinance overhaul

No direct cost to taxpayers; preserved land often ends up as township open space the township must maintain.

high↓Apr 2026[11]

Catalpa Park Open Space Funding

$293,500 from the Open Space Trust Fund.

low↑Apr 2026[11]

Second freestanding sign variance in NB zone

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Easton Avenue traffic safety and Cedar Grove Lane signage

Federal-aid safety construction estimated in the tens of millions of dollars, targeted around 2031.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Recreation field fees for outside teams

Higher fees would recover field lighting and maintenance costs from organizations using non-resident players.

critical↑Oct 2026[10]

Missing person Belinda Prentice

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Kyle Porter residential addition at 46 Vermont Avenue

Decisions during term (412)

Recorded while Singh was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedOct 27, 2026

Approval of October 13 meeting minutes

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 27, 2026

Warrants — October 27, 2026

approved8-0Oct 27, 2026

Ordinance 4522-26 — PILOT for Churchill-Millstone final phases (first reading)

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 27, 2026

Consent Agenda (Resolutions 26-442 through 26-455)

approvedOct 27, 2026

Ad hoc ALPR response team authorized

approvedOct 27, 2026

Nomination of Samuel Luz to County Historic Society

approvedOct 27, 2026

Executive Session — Resolution 26-456

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution #26-442 - Authorize Tax and Water Title Lien Redemptions

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution #26-443 - Cancel Tax Sale Certificate No. 26-00288 - East Region Tax Auction, LLC - Bankruptcy - Block 208, Lot 5.01 - Principal ($918.13); Premium ($2,000.00)

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution #26-444 - Authorize Refund Water Overpayment - 168 Minetta Road - $143.00

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution #26-445 - Authorize Refund of Invalid Subsequent Payment on Lien - RTLF-NJ IIB, LLC - 168 Minetta Road - $1,710.79

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution #26-446 - Adjust Water Charges - Hardships/Leaks - 332 Smithwold Road ($63.70) - 2 Hancock Place ($1,114.60)

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution #26-447 - Authorize Release of Street Opening Bond - Permit No. 25-055 - Franklin Green Owner, LLC - 1 JFK Blvd. - $3,528.00

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution #26-451 - Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit - Players Development Academy - Boys College Showcase - November 27-29, 2026 - 7:30 pm to 6:30 pm - PDA Soccer Complex/Morningside Farm

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution #26-452 - Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit - Players Development Academy - Annual Youth Soccer Tournament U8-U14 Boys & Girls - April 2-4, 2027 - PDA Soccer Complex/Morningside Farm - Friday from 5-9 pm; Saturday and…

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution #26-453 - Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit - Players Development Academy - Girls College Showcase - May 28-31, 2027 - Friday from 5-9 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm - PDA Soccer Complex/Morningside Farm

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution #26-454 - Authorize Out-of-State Training - Sgt. Clyne & Ofc. Quigley - NYPD Dignitary Protection Training Program - No Cost - Queens, NY - November 16-19, 2026

tabledOct 22, 2026

Continuation of hearing on Tawheed Dahwah Center application ZBA-24-00017

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Got Your Six Dispensary PLN-26-00007 — Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan with C variance

approved7-0Oct 15, 2026

Approval of Minutes (Regular Meeting of September 17, 2026)

Voting record (107)

94 yes0 no13 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Warrants — October 27, 2026

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Consent Agenda (Resolutions 26-442 through 26-455)

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 4520-26

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Return to Open Meeting

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approval of Minutes

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 4517-26

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approval of Warrants

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Adopt Consent Agenda

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Adjourn Meeting

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 4518-26

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Approval of Warrants

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Move Public Hearing & Adoption to the October 13, 2026, Township Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers for technical reasons

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Adopt Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Adopt Resolution #26-390

AbstainedSep 8, 2026

Adoption on first reading, posting, publication of the foregoing ordinances in accordance with law and the public hearing and final adoption of said ordinance at a meeting of the Township Council to b

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Approval of Minutes

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Adjourn Meeting

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Adopt Resolution #26-392

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Approval of Minutes - August 11, 2026 Work Session/Regular & Executive Session

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Warrants - September 8, 2026 ($2,546,333.30)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Ordinance No. 4517-26 - Cluster Subdivision / Land Development Amendments

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Ordinance No. 4518-26 - Private Sale of Township Land to Habitat for Humanity

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Consent Agenda (Resolutions #26-355 through #26-389)

AbstainedAug 11, 2026

Adoption on first reading, posting, publication of the foregoing ordinances in accordance with law and the public hearing and final adoption of said ordinance at a meeting of the Township Council to b

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 4515A-26

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 4516-26

AbstainedAug 11, 2026

Adoption on first reading, posting, publication of the foregoing ordinances in accordance with law and the public hearing and final adoption of said ordinance at a meeting of the Township Council to b

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Approval of Minutes - July 14, 2026 Work Session/Regular Meeting

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Approval of Warrants - $33,076,833.10

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 4515A-26 - Cannabis

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 4516-26 - Short-Term Rentals

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Adoption of Consent Agenda (Resolutions #26-322 through #26-352)

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Resolution #26-354 - East Millstone Water Main Installation

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Resolution #26-353 - Executive Session (Warehouse & Williams Transco Litigation)

AbstainedJul 14, 2026

Adopt Resolutions to be Voted on Separately

AbstainedJul 14, 2026

Approval of Minutes

AbstainedJul 14, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 4514-26

AbstainedJul 14, 2026

Approval of Warrants

AbstainedJul 14, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 4513-26

AbstainedJul 14, 2026

Adoption on first reading, posting, publication of the foregoing ordinances in accordance with law and the public hearing and final adoption of said ordinance at a meeting of the Township Council to b

AbstainedJul 14, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 4509-26

AbstainedJul 14, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 4510-26

AbstainedJul 14, 2026

Amend the following fees: Class 1 Cannabis Cultivator by combining Tiers and reducing fees to: Tier 1&2: $2500; Tier 3&4: $5000 & Tier 5&6: $10,000; Reducing Class 2 Manufacturer as follows: Up

AbstainedJul 14, 2026

Adopt Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Resolution #26-271 — Honorary Street Naming: Earl C. Williams Jr. Drive

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Approval of Board of Health Annual Meeting Minutes (June 24, 2025)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption on first reading, posting, publication of the foregoing ordinances in accordance with law and the public hearing and final adoption of said ordinance at a meeting of the Township Council to b

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Approval of Minutes

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 4508-26

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Approval of Warrants