BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, upon the Application of New Jersey American Water Company, Inc. (the "Applicant"), the Bridgewater Township Planning Board shall conduct a public hearing at a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, commencing at 7:00 p.m., in the Somerset County Library System, Bridgewater Branch, 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807, at which time all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard regarding the Applicant's request for Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval to allow for upgrades and improvements to an existing Public Utility Water Treatment Plant, known as the Raritan Millstone WTP, that is owned by the Applicant and located on a 130.69 +/- acre property, within a General Manufacturing (M-2) Zoning District, located at 100 Polhemus Road, and more particularly known as Block 342, Lot 1 on the official Tax Maps of Bridgewater Township, Somerset County (the "Property").
In particular, the Applicant is requesting Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for two new buildings within the WTP, including (i) a 3026.6 square foot pole barn structure (with a 502 square foot mezzanine and (ii) a 760 square foot, two story storage building with associated utility and related site improvements.
In addition, Bulk Variance Approval is requested for any and all existing nonconforming conditions, including a Front Yard Setback of 65 feet from the previously approved building addition, when a minimum 150-foot Front Yard Setback is required in the M-2 Zone by Ordinance. The Raritan Millstone WTP also contains multiple principal and accessory structures and any necessary variance relief will be requested in connection with the number of, or spacing between the existing and proposed structures.
The Applicant will also request any other approvals, variances, waivers, exceptions and/or other relief from the Bridgewater Township Land Development Ordinance as may be deemed necessary or required at the time of the hearing on this matter.
Meetings may also be viewed (live) on the Bridgewater Township YouTube channel which can be viewed by clicking on the video stream labeled "Bridgewater Planning Board" at:
https://www.youtube.com/@BridgewaterNewJersey The live stream is for viewing purposes only/does not allow for participation. If you wish to participate and/or provide testimony, you must be physically present at the meeting.
A copy of said Application, plans, reports and associated documents on file with the Secretary of the Bridgewater Township Planning Board and may be inspected during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the Bridgewater Township Municipal Complex, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807.
NIALL J. O'BRIEN, ESQUIRE
ARCHER & GREINER, P.C.
Attorneys for Applicant,
1025 Laurel Oak Road
Voorhees, New Jersey 08033
(856) 616-2696
May 20 2026
LNYS0521331
$52.89