Wallington, NJ

Library Board of Trustees

The Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval, budget report, and director's report. The board will also discuss a policy on smoking near library entrances and rescheduling the September and October meetings.

• Discussion: Smoking near library entrances
• Discussion: Reschedule September meeting from Sept 15 to Sept 22
• Discussion: Reschedule October meeting from Oct 20 to Oct 27
• Approval of June 21, 2026 minutes
• Budget report and bill list

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Wallington Zoning Board of Adjustment has cancelled its August 25, 2026 meeting because no applications are scheduled. The next regular meeting will be held on September 29, 2026 at the Wallington Civic Center.

• Meeting cancelled due to no applications
• Next meeting: September 29, 2026, 7:30 PM at Wallington Civic Center

Planning Board

The Wallington Planning Board is meeting to consider a site plan waiver application from EZ Food Shop LLC for a warehouse at 39 Paterson Ave., Unit D (Block 28, Lot 10.04). The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval and a roll call, with no resolutions or correspondence listed. The only substantive item is the new business application.

• Site plan waiver application by EZ Food Shop LLC for a warehouse at 39 Paterson Ave., Unit D (Block 28, Lot 10.04)
• Approval of minutes from the July 21, 2026 regular meeting
• No correspondence or resolutions on the agenda

Mayor & Council

The Wallington Mayor and Council will hold a combined session to introduce two ordinances: one adopting an amended Main Avenue redevelopment plan and another repealing the borough's emergency squad chapter. The council will also consider a consent agenda with routine resolutions, including payments, hiring, and agreements, and may enter closed session for litigation and employment matters.

• Ordinance 2026-21: Adopt amended Main Avenue redevelopment plan
• Ordinance 2026-22: Repeal Chapter 35 (Emergency Squad)
• Resolution 2026-240: Change Order No. 3 for municipal building alterations
• Resolution 2026-241: Payment No. 8 to Daskal LLC for municipal building alterations
• Resolution 2026-246: Agreement with One Parkway LLC for solid waste reimbursement at 1 Parkway

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are convening a special session to enter a closed executive session. The body will discuss matters relating to litigation, negotiations, and attorney-client privilege.

• Resolution 2026-234: Authorizing the body to convene in closed session for litigation and attorney-client privilege matters

The Wallington Mayor and Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter closed session under Resolution 2026-234 to discuss litigation, negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters. No formal action was taken upon returning to open session, and the meeting adjourned immediately after. The minutes record no substantive public decisions.

• Approved Resolution 2026-234 to convene closed session (5-0, Marciniak absent)
• Convened into executive session at 6:33 PM
• Returned to public session at 8:07 PM with no formal action
• Adjourned meeting at 8:07 PM

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Wallington Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from May 26, 2026, and consider a resolution for a use variance and related relief for a mixed-use project at 250 Main Avenue (Block 64, Lot 4). The board will also hear old business for a variance application at 7 Reservoir Court. No new business is scheduled.

• Resolution for Agnieszka Pogorzelska at 250 Main Avenue: use variance and related relief for mixed use
• Old business: Kyle Mizdol variance application at 7 Reservoir Court (Block 64.02, Lot 19.04)
• Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a Site Plan Waiver Application submitted by Direct Property Management, LLC for a warehouse/storage project located at 15 Pulaski Avenue (Block 41, Lot 13) and 191 Paterson Avenue (Block 41, Lot 15). The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting and receipt of correspondence from the Bergen County Department of Planning and Engineering and the Neglia Group. No resolutions or old‑business items are listed.

• Site Plan Waiver Application – Direct Property Management, LLC – warehouse/storage at 15 Pulaski Ave and 191 Paterson Ave
• Correspondence: Bergen County Department of Planning and Engineering letter dated July 9, 2026 regarding Application No. SP8918 – 460–520 Main Avenue
• Correspondence: Neglia Group letter dated July 15, 2026 regarding NJDEP Waterfront Development Individual Permit – Passaic River Bank Stabilization, Project No. WALLMUN22.013
• Approval of minutes from the June 16, 2026 regular meeting
• Opening statements confirming compliance with the Sunshine Law, flag salute, and roll call

Mayor & Council

The Wallington Mayor and Council adopted the 2026 municipal budget and approved three bond ordinances totaling $2.157 million for public improvements, equipment, and lead water service line replacement. The council also approved a 23-item consent agenda covering routine payments, grant applications, and various authorizations. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Adopted 2026 Municipal Budget (Resolution 2026-230) (4-0)
• Adopted bond ordinance 2026-18 for $1,439,000 in public improvements and equipment (4-0)
• Adopted bond ordinance 2026-19 for $718,000 for lead water service line replacement on Union Blvd (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance 2026-20 amending parking enforcement language (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda en masse (Resolutions 2026-208 through 2026-233) (4-0)
• Approved resolution 2026-228 to amend the 2026 municipal budget (4-0)
• Approved resolution 2026-229 authorizing reading of budget by title only (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 18, 2026 meeting (4-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Wallington Zoning Board of Adjustment has been cancelled because no applications are scheduled for hearing. The next regular meeting is set for July 28, 2026.

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will vote on adopting a cap bank ordinance (second reading) and introduce three ordinances, including a $1,439,000 bond for various public improvements and equipment, a $718,000 bond to replace lead water service lines on Union Boulevard, and an amendment to replace 'safety sticks' with parking enforcement cameras. The consent agenda includes routine payments, road improvement payments, liquor license renewals, and several appointments.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-17 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Introduction of $1,439,000 bond ordinance for public improvements, equipment, and vehicles
• Introduction of $718,000 bond ordinance for replacing lead water service lines on Union Boulevard (from Paterson Avenue to Hayward Place)
• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-20 to amend Ordinance 2026-15, replacing 'safety sticks' with 'parking enforcement cameras'
• Consent agenda includes payment No. 6 to Daskal LLC for municipal building alterations and payment No. 2 to Smith-Sondy Asphalt for Reservoir Avenue roadway improvements (CDBG-funded)

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda of routine financial and administrative items. They also passed ordinances regarding budget limits, public improvements, water service lines, and parking enforcement terminology. Additionally, the council approved two residential handicapped parking space requests.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-17 regarding municipal budget appropriation limits (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-18 for $1.439M in public improvements and equipment (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-19 for $718,000 in lead water service line replacements (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-20 to update parking enforcement terminology (3-1)
• Approved residential handicapped parking at 81 Anderson Avenue (4-0)
• Approved residential handicapped parking at 20 Tuttle Street (4-0)

Board of Health

This is a regular meeting of the Wallington Board of Health consisting of procedural items: opening, flag salute, roll call, approval of minutes from May 20, 2026, a hearing of citizens, and several departmental reports. No new business or public hearings are scheduled.

Library Board of Trustees

The Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will accept the resignation of staff member Joy Lasoi, effective June 27, 2026, and discuss staffing plans following her departure. The board will also consider a resolution on a Library Calendar Database Proposal and discuss the summer board meeting schedule. Routine items include approval of May 19, 2026 minutes, a budget report with bill list, and committee reports.

• Acceptance of resignation of Joy Lasoi, effective June 27, 2026
• Discussion of staffing plans following resignation
• Discussion and resolution on Library Calendar Database Proposal
• Discussion and possible action on Summer Board Meeting Schedule
• Budget report including bill list

Planning Board

The Wallington Planning Board is meeting to consider a site plan waiver application for a new hair and nail salon at 73 Wallington Avenue. No other resolutions or old business are on the agenda.

• Site plan waiver application by Pamela Mieses (LB Beauty Studio Corp.) for a hair and nail salon at 73 Wallington Ave., Block 16, Lot 9

The Wallington Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan waiver application for LB Beauty Studio Corp. to operate a hair and nail salon at 73 Wallington Ave. (Block 16, Lot 9). The board also accepted the memorializing resolution and appointed Paul Szwaczka as acting secretary to sign it. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 PM.

• Approved the March 10, 2026 special meeting minutes (Melfi abstained).
• Approved the March 17, 2026 regular meeting minutes (Rachelski and Furtak abstained).
• Approved the April 21, 2026 regular meeting minutes (Bazel and Rachelski abstained).
• Approved the site plan waiver application for LB Beauty Studio Corp. at 73 Wallington Ave. for a hair and nail salon.
• Accepted the resolution for 73 Wallington Ave., Block 16, Lot 9.
• Appointed Paul Szwaczka as acting secretary to sign the memorialization resolution.

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider a consent agenda with routine resolutions, hold public hearings and possible adoption of two ordinances (safety sticks and alcohol sales hours), introduce an ordinance to exceed budget limits, and introduce the 2026 municipal budget. The meeting also includes a closed session for collective bargaining, litigation, and employment matters.

• Introduction of 2026 Municipal Budget (Resolution 2026-193)
• Ordinance 2026-15 adding 'Safety Sticks' section to borough code
• Ordinance 2026-16 amending alcoholic beverage sale hours
• Ordinance 2026-17 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Consent agenda includes engineering services for NJDEP stormwater plan and watershed assessment, and escrow refunds for 103 Wallington Ave and 26 Koster St

The council approved the consent agenda items (Resolutions 2026-183 through 2026-192) and adopted a walk‑on resolution authorizing an employment agreement with the Borough Police Chief. Two ordinances were adopted: one adding “Safety Sticks” to the code and another amending hours of sale of alcoholic beverages. The 2026 municipal budget was introduced and scheduled for a public hearing on July 9, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda items (Res 2026-183‑192) (4‑0)
• Authorized employment agreement with Borough Police Chief (Resolution 2026-194) (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-15 adding “Safety Sticks” (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-16 amending alcohol sales hours (4‑0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-17 to exceed budget limits (first reading) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-193 authorizing introduction of 2026 municipal budget (4‑0)
• Referred communications reports to appropriate committees (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a use variance application by Agnieszka Pogorzelska for a mixed-use property at 250 Main Avenue (Block 64, Lot 4). The board will also approve minutes from the March 31 meeting. No resolutions or new business are scheduled.

• Public hearing: Agnieszka Pogorzelska – Use Variance and Related Relief for Mixed Use at 250 Main Avenue (Block 64, Lot 4)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider adopting three ordinances on second reading: one amending short-term rental regulations (2026-12), one updating contracted off-duty employment (2026-13), and one revising the police department code (2026-14). A fourth ordinance (2026-15) to add a safety sticks code will be introduced for first reading. The consent agenda includes road improvement payments for Primrose Dr, Tulip Pl, and Orchid Dr, appointments of two police officers and two crossing guards, and a resolution urging repeal of the gas tax escalator.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-12 regulating short-term rentals
• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-13 on contracted off-duty employment
• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-14 amending police department code
• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-15 to add safety sticks code
• Consent agenda: payment to Smith-Sondy Asphalt for Primrose Dr, Tulip Pl, Orchid Dr road improvements (CDBG funded)

The Mayor and Council adopted an ordinance to increase fines and penalties for short-term rental violations. They also approved several police appointments and updated codes regarding off-duty employment and police department regulations.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-12 to increase short-term rental penalties (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-13 regarding contracted off-duty employment (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-14 amending Police Department code (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Jacob Plewa as Police Officer (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Kara Santoro as Police Officer (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Consent Agenda including payment to Smith-Sondy Asphalt and HVAC for Fire Truck Company #201 (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-15 regarding 'Safety Sticks' (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-16 regarding alcoholic beverage sale hours (6-0)

Board of Health

The Wallington Board of Health will hold public hearings and consider adopting two ordinances amending the sanitary code: one restricting animals in restaurants, supermarkets, and similar food establishments, and another requiring annual landlord reports on dogs and cats in rental properties. Reports from the attorney, health officer, and other officials will also be presented.

• Ordinance 2026-001: second reading and public hearing to restrict animals in food establishments (restaurants, supermarkets, grocery stores, delicatessens, bakeries, butcher shops)
• Ordinance 2026-002: second reading and public hearing to require annual landlord reports on dogs and cats

The Board of Health adopted Ordinance 2026-001, which restricts animals in food establishments, and Ordinance 2026-002, which requires landlords with five or more units to provide a census of dogs and cats. Both ordinances were adopted by title on second reading with no opposition.

• Approved April 15, 2026 regular session minutes (5-0)
• Approved County of Bergen Animal Control report (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-001: Amends sanitary code to restrict animals in restaurants, supermarkets, delis, bakeries, and butcher shops (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-002: Amends sanitary code to require landlords with five or more units to provide a census of dogs and cats (5-0)
• Welcomed Councilwoman Sylwia Hejzner as Board liaison

Library Board of Trustees

The Wallington Library Board of Trustees will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, discuss the budget and bill list, and consider a gift donation in memory of Danielle McManus. The agenda includes director and committee reports but no major policy changes or public hearings.

• Budget report and bill list review
• Gift donation in memory of Danielle McManus
• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2026

The Wallington Library Board of Trustees met on May 19, 2026, with 5 members present and 1 absent. The board approved the April 28, 2026 minutes and the list of bills, both by a 5-0 vote with 1 absent. No public comments were made, and no new business was discussed. The director's report was accepted, noting upcoming plans for a new library calendar and program registration database.

• Approved April 28, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved list of bills (5-0, 1 absent)
• Accepted director's report (motion by Graham, second by Bucaro)

Planning Board

The Wallington Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. All matters on the agenda will be carried over to the next regularly scheduled meeting on June 16, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum; no items were discussed or decided.

Mayor & Council

The Wallington Mayor and Council will hold a caucus/work session to consider a consent agenda and introduce three ordinances. The consent agenda includes authorizing payment No. 5 to Daskal LLC for municipal building alterations and a change order. The ordinances would amend rules on short-term rentals, contracted off-duty police employment, and the police department. The council may also go into closed session to discuss litigation and personnel matters.

• First reading of Ordinance 2026-12 to amend short-term rental rules
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-13 to amend contracted off-duty employment
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-14 to amend the police department chapter
• Resolution 2026-165 authorizing payment No. 5 to Daskal LLC for municipal building additions and alterations
• Resolution 2026-166 authorizing Change Order No. 2 for municipal building alterations

The mayor and council introduced three ordinances on first reading: one to amend short-term rental regulations, another to amend contracted off-duty police employment, and a third to amend the police department code. The consent agenda was approved en masse, including payments, appointment of a tax collector, and payments for municipal building alterations. A walk-on resolution appointed Richard Allen and Robert F. Simon as affordable housing attorneys. The borough engineer reported progress on pedestrian beacons, road paving, the police building project, and design work for Union Blvd. water main and bank stabilization.

• Introduced Ordinance 2026-12 amending short-term rental regulations (6-0-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-13 amending contracted off-duty police employment (5-0-1 abstention)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-14 amending police department code (5-0-1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda en masse: Resolutions 2026-161 (closed session), 2026-163 (bill payments), 2026-164 (tax collector appointment), 2026-165 (payment to Daskal LLC for municipal building), 2026-166 (change order for municipal building) (6-0-0)
• Approved walk-on Resolution 2026-167 appointing affordable housing attorneys (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of April 2 and April 16, 2026 meetings (6-0-0, with one abstention on April 2 caucus and executive session)
• Referred communications to proper committees (6-0-0)
• Convened into executive session to discuss litigation, negotiations, and employment (6-0-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Wallington Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026 has been cancelled. The application for Agnieszka Pogorzelska at 250 Main Avenue will be carried to the next regular meeting on May 26, 2026 without additional public notice.

• Meeting cancelled
• Application for Agnieszka Pogorzelska, 250 Main Avenue (Block 64, Lot 4) carried to May 26, 2026
• No additional public notice required for the carried application

Library Board of Trustees

The Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, review the budget and bill list, and receive reports. No specific proposals or action items are listed beyond routine governance.

• Approval of minutes from March 24, 2026
• Public portion for comments
• Budget report and bill list review
• Director’s report
• Committee reports

The Wallington Library Board of Trustees approved the March 24, 2026 minutes and the list of bills, both by a 6-0 vote with one absent. The board also accepted the director's report, which outlined upcoming programs including a summer reading kickoff, Cat Cafe adoption event, and school visits. No public comments or new business were presented.

• Approved March 24, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved list of bills (6-0)
• Accepted director's report (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Wallington Planning Board will meet to review a site plan waiver application for a pizza/restaurant located at 109 Locust Ave. The meeting also includes the review of minutes from previous March 2026 meetings.

• Site plan waiver application: Uncle Joe's Pizza, 109 Locust Ave.

The Planning Board approved a site plan waiver application for a pizza/restaurant at 109 Locust Ave. with several conditions regarding fire safety, waste management, and lot maintenance. The board also amended and accepted a resolution for the same property to include sidewalk repairs.

• Approved site plan waiver for Uncle Joe's Pizza at 109 Locust Ave. (5-0)
• Amended and accepted resolution for 109 Locust Ave. to include filling in tree cutouts in the front sidewalk (5-0)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to apply for a 2026 Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund grant for municipal park improvements. A consent agenda includes resolutions to amend the police department policy manual, authorize a service agreement with JOBS4BLUE for managing police extra-duty assignments, and release performance guarantee bonds for 35 Spring St. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation and employment matters.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2026-155 to apply for a Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Municipal Park Improvement Grant
• Resolution 2026-156 amending the Police Department Policy Manual, Volume 1, Chapter 3 (Rules and Regulations)
• Resolution 2026-157 authorizing a service agreement with JOBS4BLUE for management of police extra-duty assignments
• Resolution 2026-158 releasing the safety and stabilization guarantee bond for 35 Spring St.
• Resolution 2026-159 approving completed improvements and releasing performance guarantee funds for 35 Spring St.

The council approved a consent agenda with 8 routine resolutions, then separately approved an amendment to the police department policy manual and a service agreement with JOBS4BLUE for managing police extra-duty assignments, both with one abstention. A resolution authorizing a 2026 Bergen County Open Space grant application for park improvements was unanimously adopted after a public hearing. A walk-on resolution creating a designated handicapped parking space at 119 Wallington Ave was also unanimously approved. The engineer reported on upcoming road and safety projects, but no binding decisions were made on those items.

• Consent agenda (8 resolutions including payment of bills, closed session, commendation, road funding, bond release) approved en masse (6-0)
• Amended Police Department Policy Manual, Volume 1, Chapter 3 'Rules and Regulations' (Resolution 2026-156) approved (5-0-1, Marciniak abstain)
• Authorized service agreement with JOBS4BLUE for police extra-duty assignment management (Resolution 2026-157) approved (5-0-1, Marciniak abstain)
• Authorized submission of 2026 Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Municipal Park Improvement Grant application (Resolution 2026-155) adopted unanimously after public hearing
• Approved designated residential handicapped parking at 119 Wallington Ave (Resolution 2026-160) adopted unanimously as a walk-on

Board of Health

The Wallington Board of Health will hold a public meeting to introduce two ordinances amending the sanitary code. Ordinance 2026-001 would restrict animals in restaurants, supermarkets, and similar food establishments. Ordinance 2026-002 would require annual landlord reports on dogs and cats. The board will also discuss new health programs including a Safe Sitter program, blood pressure class, and Angioscreen vascular screening.

• Ordinance 2026-001 (first reading): amending sanitary code to restrict animals in restaurants, supermarkets, grocery stores, delicatessens, bakeries, and butcher shops
• Ordinance 2026-002 (first reading): amending sanitary code to require annual landlord reports on dogs and cats
• New Business: Safe Sitter program discussion
• New Business: blood pressure class discussion
• New Business: Angioscreen vascular screening discussion

The Board of Health approved the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes and the animal control and other reports unanimously. It adopted Ordinance 2026-001 amending the sanitary code to add ordinance numbers and fines to the “no dogs allowed” food‑establishment poster. It also adopted Ordinance 2026-002 requiring landlords with five or more units to provide a census of dogs and cats on their properties. All votes were 4‑aye, 0‑nay, 0‑abstain.

• Approved March 18, 2026 meeting minutes (4‑aye, 0‑nay, 0‑abstain)
• Approved animal control and related reports (4‑aye, 0‑nay, 0‑abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-001 amending Sanitary Code Section 396 on animal restrictions in food establishments (4‑aye, 0‑nay, 0‑abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-002 amending Sanitary Code Section 396 requiring landlords with 5+ units to report dogs and cats (4‑aye, 0‑nay, 0‑abstain)

Mayor & Council

The Wallington Mayor and Council will hold a citizen hearing and then vote on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes authorizing Payment No 4 to Daskal LLC for additions and interior alterations to the Wallington Municipal Building and approving an agreement with Teamsters Local 560 for the Department of Public Works. The council will also adopt a resolution to convene a closed executive session under N.J.S.A. 10:4‑12(b). All items are routine and will be decided by a single motion.

• Resolution 2026‑143 authorizing Payment No 4 to Daskal LLC for addition and interior alterations to the Wallington Municipal Building
• Resolution 2026‑144 authorizing execution of an agreement with Teamsters Local 560 (Wallington Department of Public Works)
• Resolution 2026‑142 authorizing the council to convene a closed executive session
• Citizen hearing for public comments (up to 5 minutes per speaker)
• Approval of the consent agenda en masse

The council approved the consent agenda, which included payment to Daskal LLC and an agreement with Teamsters Local 560. It voted to hire two new police officers effective July 1, 2026, and gave the administrator authority to respond to the Police Chief. The body also rejected all RFQ submissions for an affordable‑housing attorney, hired MJG Services for environmental services, and approved handicapped parking at 99 Tuttle St.

• Approved Consent Agenda (payment to Daskal LLC, Teamsters agreement, closed‑session authorization) (4‑0)
• Closed Hearing of Citizens (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of two new police officers effective July 1, 2026 (4‑0)
• Granted administrator authority to respond to Police Chief (4‑0)
• Rejected all RFQ submissions for Affordable Housing Attorney and ordered re‑advertisement (4‑0)
• Authorized hiring of MJG Services, LLC for professional environmental operating services (4‑0)
• Approved designated residential handicapped parking at 99 Tuttle St (4‑0)
• Referred communications items to appropriate committees (4‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will open the meeting, confirm compliance with the Sunshine Law, and approve minutes from February 24, 2026. The board attorney will present resolutions for a variance at 87 Midland Avenue. New business includes a variance request for 250 Main Avenue to add three residential apartments above a daycare and an appeal by the Mizdol family regarding a second‑story addition at 7 Reservoir Court.

• Board attorney presentation of resolutions for Jacek Puzio variance – 87 Midland Ave (Block 71, Lot 11)
• Use variance request – 250 Main Avenue (Block 64, Lot 4) to add three residential apartments above a previously approved daycare
• Appeal of zoning officer’s decision – 7 Reservoir Court (Block 64.02, Lot 19.04) concerning second‑story addition and alterations to a single‑family home
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2026

The Zoning Board approved the February 24, 2026 meeting minutes and accepted a resolution for Jacek Puzio’s use variance application, both unanimously. No formal action was taken on the Mizdol appeal. The board voted to carry Agnieszka Pogorzelska’s variance application to the next regular meeting without additional notice, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 24, 2026 minutes (unanimous 6-0)
• Accepted resolution for Jacek Puzio use variance application (unanimous 6-0)
• No formal action taken on Kyle Mizdol appeal of zoning officer’s denial
• Carried Agnieszka Pogorzelska variance application to next regular meeting (unanimous 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 6-0)

Mayor & Council

The Wallington Mayor and Council will consider a consent agenda of routine resolutions, including payments, salary adjustments, and board appointments. Council members will vote on Ordinance 2026-10, which amends the borough’s zoning code to create an affordable housing zone on Midland Avenue. The meeting will also introduce Ordinance 2026-11 to revise water rates and will hold a closed‑session executive session under Resolution 2026-133.

• Adopt Ordinance 2026-10 establishing the Midland Avenue affordable housing zone
• Introduce Ordinance 2026-11 to revise water rates for Passaic Valley Water Commission costs and lead service line replacement
• Consent agenda resolutions: payments in lieu of health savings contributions, salary increase for clerk typist, additional compensation for borough administrator, appointments of zoning and planning board secretaries, and budget reserve fund transfer
• Authorize closed‑session executive session per Resolution 2026-133
• Approve minutes from January 22, February 5, and March 12, 2026 council meetings

The council adopted Ordinance 2026-10, establishing the Midland Avenue Affordable Housing Zone with about 14 units. Ordinance 2026-11 to revise water rates was tabled. The consent agenda—including resolutions for a closed session, bill payments, budget reserve transfer, collective‑bargaining addendum, clerk salary increase, additional administrator compensation, and board secretary appointments—was approved en mass. Resolution 2026-125 was removed from the consent agenda, discussed, and then approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-10 (Midland Avenue affordable housing zone) – vote 6‑0
• Tabled Ordinance 2026-11 (water rate revision) – vote 6‑0
• Approved Consent Agenda en mass (Resolutions 2026-133 to 2026-141) – vote 6‑0
• Approved Resolution 2026-125 (payments in lieu of HSA contributions) – vote 5‑0, 1 abstain
• Approved Resolution 2026-138 (additional compensation for Borough Administrator) – included in consent agenda
• Authorized closed session via Resolution 2026-133 – vote 6‑0
• Approved budget reserve year transfer of funds for 2025 (Resolution 2026-135) – included in consent agenda

Board of Health

The Wallington Board of Health will hold a first‑reading introduction of Ordinance 2026-001, which amends Borough Sanitary Code Section 396. The meeting also includes a citizen hearing, approval of February 18, 2026 minutes, and several agency reports. Old business includes discussion of a potential Board of Health community program.

• First reading/introduction of Ordinance 2026-001 amending Sanitary Code Section 396
• Citizen hearing
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2026
• Reports: health officers, health promotion, environmental health specialist, Bergen County Animal Control, Board of Health/Registrar deposit
• Discussion of potential BOH community program (old business)

The Board of Health approved the February 18, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved the health promotion, inspection, and financial reports. The board introduced Ordinance 2026-001, amending the Borough Sanitary Code Section 396, on first reading.

• Approved February 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved health promotion, inspection and financial reports (unanimous 4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-001 amending Sanitary Code Section 396 (unanimous 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 PM (unanimous 4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review and potentially adopt a resolution providing comments to the Mayor and Council regarding Ordinance Number 2026-10.

• Review and potential adoption of resolution regarding Ordinance Number 2026-10

The Planning Board held the prior meeting minutes in abeyance because there was not enough quorum. The board reviewed Ordinance No. 2026-10 and found it not inconsistent with the borough master plan, housing element, and fair share plan. It then adopted a resolution reporting that review. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Prior meeting minutes held in abeyance due to insufficient quorum (no vote recorded)
• Found Ordinance No. 2026-10 not inconsistent with master plan, housing element, and fair share plan (5-0-0)
• Adopted resolution reporting the board’s review of Ordinance No. 2026-10 (5-0-0)