Boards

Planning Board Application

Planning Board Application Checklist 

Planning Board Application Instructions

PLANNING BOARD BOARD

The Planning Board consists of 9 members and 4 alternates appointed by the Township Committee.  The Board is charged with implementing and enforcing the Township's Zoning Ordinance and performs its duties in conformance with the provisions of the municipal Land Use Act pursuant to N.J.S.A 40:55D-1 et seq.

The board generally meets on the first Wednesday of every month.  To be placed on the agenda, all required information must be received by the Land Use Board Secretary 30 days prior to the scheduled meeting. 

For a list of meeting dates for this year, please click here.

Members:
Jon Malkin, Chairman
Charles Mueller
William Kennedy
Bernard Graebener
Tom Sandman
Carmen Merlino
Glen Forman
Frank Seney
Joy Ramer
Mary Nevius
Tom Bouchard
Christin Mazzarella
Ron Smolen
Mary Maudsley, Solicitor
Kimberly Johnson, Secretary 

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

The Environmental Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Township Committee, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.  They review every application for development submitted to the Boards.

The Commission consists of 3 members appointed by the mayor.  Each commissioner serves a term of 3 years.  Meetings are held the first Monday of each month.  For a list of meeting dates for this year, please click here.

Members: Jon Malkin, Chairman, Bernard Graebener, Jeff Lawrenson, Felix Filpus, Gary Brill.

RENT CONTROL BOARD

The Rent Review Board is charged with administering and enforcing the Township's rent control ordinance.  The five Board members are appointed by the Township Committee, and must be at least 18 years of age, residents of the Township and must be registered voters.

The Rent Review Board meets only when necessary.  For list of scheduled meetings, please click here.

Members:
Jim Smith, Marie Wawrzonkiewicz, Joe DeRosa, Frank Kelly, Bruce Crowe

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

The Economic Development Commission makes recommendations to the Township Committee in regard to efforts, programs and initiatives which will further the economic well-being of the township, expand the ratable base, attract new businesses to the township, assist in the rehabilitation and revitalization of existing businesses and otherwise promote prosperity in the township.

The Commission consists of 5 members.  One member is the Director of the Department of Development & Housing, the remaining four members are residents of the township.  Members are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Township Committee.

Members:

The township also has a very active Chamber of Commerce, formed to create and support businesses in the municipality.  For more information on the Chamber, contact President Gary Schlue at (609) 965-6713.