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Wallington public meetings in 2025

67 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 30, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to consider residential conversion and new home construction

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to adopt a resolution regarding a building conversion and hear a new application for lot consolidation. These decisions determine how specific properties in the borough can be used and developed.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approved a lot‑consolidation variance for a new single‑family home

The board approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution setting the 2026 Zoning Board meeting dates. It approved a use variance for Rafal Kuznia to convert a mixed‑use building to residential. It approved Joseph & Linda Smith’s variance to consolidate two lots and construct a single‑family dwelling, with conditions, and then adjourned the meeting.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Mayor & Council

Wallington Mayor and Council to vote on employee salary ordinance

The Mayor and Council will consider an ordinance to amend salaries and compensation for certain borough officers and employees. The body will also review several infrastructure payments and shared service agreements for public health.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a 3% salary increase for key municipal officials

The Council extended a temporary parking pass for Angela Reyes by 60 days and unanimously suspended the normal order of business. It adopted Ordinance 2025-023, approved the consent agenda (Resolutions 2025-265 through 2025-278) en mass, tabled Resolution 2025-277, and passed Resolution 2025-279 as amended. Finally, the Council approved a 3% salary increase for the CMFO, Tax Assessor, Construction Official, and Tax Collector.

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the company vehicle must be parked within the apartment complex, as company vehicles are not permitted under the Borough’s regulations. Mayor Dabal directed Ms. Reyes to contact Borough…
5 yea
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Resolution 2025-277 and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski Roll Call
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · as amended absent
Motion was made by Councilman Graham and seconded by Councilman Rachelski to pass Resolution 2025-279 as amended. Roll Call
5 yea
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Motion was made by Councilman Graham and seconded by Councilman Rachelski to pass Resolution 2025-279 as amended. Roll Call -Aye: Rachelski, Preinfalk, Hejzner, Balik, Graham Nay: None Absent…
5 yea
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Resolution 2025-265 and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski at 8:25PM. Roll Call
5 yea
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Councilwoman Preinfalk…
5 yea · 2 absent
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · Tax Assessor absent · Construction Official absent
to approve a 3% salary increase for the CMFO, Tax Assessor, Construction Official, and Tax Collector. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rachelski. Roll Call -Aye: Rachelski, Preinfalk, Hejzner…
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · Marciniak Respectfully Submitted absent
Wed Dec 17, 2025

Board of Health

Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-001 amending sanitary code

The Wallington Board of Health will open the meeting, approve the November 19, 2025 minutes, and hear citizen comments. Several reports will be presented, including the board attorney and health officer reports. The agenda includes a second reading, public hearing, and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-001, which amends Borough Sanitary Code Section 396. No other new or old business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Board of Health adopts Ordinance 2025-1 amending sanitary code

The Wallington Board of Health approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes and the Board/Registrar deposit reports. It then adopted Ordinance No. 2025-1, which amends Borough Sanitary Code Section 396. No members of the public spoke during the citizen hearing.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 19, 2025 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS TYPED, SECONDED BY BARNAS. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
BARNAS yea · PINTO yea · PALMER yea · TOMKO yea
TO APPROVE THE REPORTS. SECONDED BY SANDOR. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BARNAS yea · PINTO yea · PALMER yea · TOMKO yea · SANDOR yea
ORDINANCE NO. 2025 -1, SECONDED BY SANDOR. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BARNAS yea · PINTO yea · PALMER yea · TOMKO yea · SANDOR yea
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1, SECONDED BY BARNAS. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BARNAS yea · PINTO yea · PALMER yea · TOMKO yea · SANDOR yea
Tue Dec 16, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board to discuss longevity payments and payment procedures

The Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will review the budget and bill list. The board is scheduled to discuss and vote on longevity payments and the removal of voucher signature requirements for specific vendors.

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✓ Decided: Board approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The trustees approved the October 28, 2025 minutes (6‑yes, 1 absent). They also approved the list of bills (6‑yes, 1 absent). Two resolutions were moved—authorizing a longevity payment and removing voucher signature requirements—but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review site plan waiver applications for Main Ave and Paterson Ave

The Wallington Planning Board will consider site plan waiver applications for two properties. The board will also discuss new application and waiver forms.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approved two site‑plan waiver applications

The Board accepted the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved site‑plan waiver applications for 37‑39 Main Ave. (Raul J. Melendez) and 77 Paterson Ave. (Alexander Vasquez) and adopted the accompanying resolutions. The Board discussed revisions to application and waiver forms but took no formal action.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WYGONIK AND SECONDED BY BAZEL TO ACCEPT THE OCTOBER 21, 2025 MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
7 yea
BAZEL yea · SZWACZKA yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · KASPEREK yea · DABAL yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DABAL AND SECONDED BY KASPEREK TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION. ROLL CALL:
8 yea
BAZEL yea · SZWACZKA yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · KASPEREK yea · RACHELSKI yea · DABAL yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SZWACZKA AND SECONDED BY KASPEREK TO ACCEPT THE RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL:
8 yea
BAZEL yea · SZWACZKA yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · KASPEREK yea · RACHELSKI yea · DABAL yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KASPEREK AND SECONDED BY SZWACZKA TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION. ROLL CALL:
8 yea
BAZEL yea · SZWACZKA yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · KASPEREK yea · RACHELSKI yea · DABAL yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZEL AND SECONDED BY KASPEREK TO ACCEPT THE RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL:
8 yea
BAZEL yea · SZWACZKA yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · KASPEREK yea · RACHELSKI yea · DABAL yea · FURTAK yea
Tue Nov 25, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board meeting cancelled due to lack of applications

The Wallington Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025 at 7:30 pm was cancelled because no applications were received. No agenda items will be considered. The next regular meeting is set for December 30, 2025 at 7:30 pm at the Wallington Civic Center, 24 Union Blvd.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

Mayor & Council

Wallington Mayor and Council to consider municipal building additions and road work

The Mayor and Council will meet to vote on a consent agenda featuring multiple infrastructure projects and professional service contracts. The body will also introduce an ordinance to amend salaries and compensation for certain borough officers and employees.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously suspends normal order of business

Councilman Rachelski moved to suspend the normal order of business and Councilwoman Marciniak seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, allowing the Mayor to address the EMS Squad issues before the Hearing of Citizens. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion and public comments.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Roll Call
6 yea · 1 nay
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · None Respectfully Submitted nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Nov 19, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board introduced Ordinance 2025-1 to amend Sanitary Code Section 396

The board approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. They also approved the board’s deposit reports for various licenses and fees. The board introduced Ordinance 2025-1, amending Sanitary Code Section 396, with a first‑reading vote of six in favor. No formal action was taken on the discussion about animals in retail food establishments.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 15, 2025 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS TYPED SECONDED BY MAJCHRZAK. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PINTO yea · PALMER yea · TOMKO yea · MAJCHRZAK yea
TO APPROVE THE REPORTS. SECONDED BY BARNAS. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
BARNAS yea · PINTO yea · PALMER yea · TOMKO yea · SANDOR yea · MAJCHRZAK yea
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1 AND WAS SECONDED BY PALMER. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
BARNAS yea · PINTO yea · PALMER yea · TOMKO yea · SANDOR yea · MAJCHRZAK yea
Tue Nov 18, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The Wallington Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for December 16, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wallington Civic Center.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board to discuss 2026 closures and meeting calendar

The Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the budget and bill list. The board is scheduled to discuss and resolve library closures for 2026 and the board meeting calendar.

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✓ Decided: Board approves holiday closures, meeting dates and refunds brick order

The Library Board approved the September 16, 2025 minutes and the list of bills. It approved the holiday‑closure schedule and the upcoming board‑meeting dates. The board decided to refund the money for the engraved brick order after the contractor could not be reached. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board meeting canceled due to lack of applications

The Wallington Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025 was canceled because no applications were received. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM at the Wallington Civic Center.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board will consider two storage site plan applications

The Wallington Planning Board will review a site plan application from Luthy Equities for storage use and site improvements at 8 Halstead Ave., Block 7, Lots 22–30. The board will also consider a site plan waiver application from Square Enterprises Corp. for storage use at 39 Paterson Ave., Block 28, Lot 10.04. The meeting will include routine business such as approval of the September 16, 2025 minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approved site plan and waiver for storage uses at 8 Halstead Ave and 39 Paterson Ave

The board accepted the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution for Luthy Equities' site plan at 8 Halstead Avenue and approved Square Enterprises' site‑plan waiver for 39 Paterson Avenue. The board also adopted a resolution for the 39 Paterson Avenue property.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RACHELSKI AND SECONDED BY WYGONIK TO ACCEPT THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
SZWACZKA yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · RACHELSKI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RACHELSKI AND SECONDED BY WYGONIK TO ACCEPT THE RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL:
10 yea
BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · RACHELSKI yea · FURTAK yea · SZWACZKA yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · RACHELSKI yea · DABAL yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WYGONIK AND SECONDED BY SZWACZKA TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
SZWACZKA yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · RACHELSKI yea · DABAL yea · FURTAK yea
Thu Oct 16, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council to award HVAC contract and adopt two new ordinances

The Wallington Mayor and Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a contract award to Garden State AC for the Johnson Avenue Firehouse HVAC replacement, a CDBG grant application for Maple Avenue roadway improvements, and two ordinances—one creating a Special Events Permit chapter and another adding a Parking on Public Property subsection. They will also hold citizen hearings on the ordinances, approve the October 2, 2025 minutes, and enter a closed executive session.

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✓ Decided: Council approved consent agenda en masse, including CDBG road grant and firehouse HVAC contract

The Wallington Mayor and Council approved the consent agenda "En Mass," adopting multiple routine resolutions. Two ordinances—Special Events Permit and Parking on Public Property—were tabled. Four walk‑on resolutions covering lawn care, a truck request, an appeal, and handicap parking were also approved.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the walk on Resolutions and were seconded by Councilman Rachelski Roll Call -Aye: Rachelski, Preinfalk, Marciniak, Hejzner, Balik, Graham Nay: None Adjournment There being no further…
6 yea · 1 nay
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Marciniak yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · None Respectfully Submitted nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Oct 15, 2025

Board of Health

Board will discuss health license fees and a free rabies clinic

The Wallington Board of Health will approve the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes and hear reports from the board attorney, health officers, environmental health specialist, and Bergen County Animal Control. The board will review the Safe Sitter Program from September 27, 2025 and consider changes to health license fees. A new free rabies clinic scheduled for November 1, 2025 will be presented for discussion. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board scheduled a free rabies clinic for November 1, 2025

The Board approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes and the June‑September Board reports unanimously. It adopted the updated licensing‑fee ordinance, keeping the ice‑making machine fee at $50, raising the pet‑grooming fee to $100, and adding required state language. The Board scheduled a free rabies clinic for November 1, 2025, with veterinarian compensation increased to $220, and directed follow‑up on stray‑cat vaccination protocols.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TO APPROVE THE JUNE 16, 2025 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS TYPED SECONDED BY MAJCHRZAK. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PINTO yea · PALMER yea · TOMKO yea · MAJCHRZAK yea
TO APPROVE THE REPORTS. SECONDED BY PINTO. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PINTO yea · PALMER yea · TOMKO yea · MAJCHRZAK yea
Thu Oct 2, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council to adopt bond ordinances funding $875,000 for road resurfacing and public projects

The Wallington Mayor and Council will consider three bond ordinances: Ordinance 2025-019 for $440,000 to resurface Ross Road and Curie Avenue, Ordinance 2025-020 for $435,000 for various public improvements, and Ordinance 2025-021 for a $75,000 emergency appropriation to prepare a storm‑water map. The body will also vote on Resolution 2025-228 awarding a contract to Smith‑Sondy for the Reservoir Avenue roadway improvement project funded by CDBG. Routine items on the consent agenda and an executive session will also be addressed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves contract for Reservoir Avenue road improvement and multiple bond measures

The Borough Council unanimously approved a contract with Smith‑Sondy for the Reservoir Avenue roadway improvement. It also adopted three bond ordinances totaling $950,000 for road resurfacing, public improvements, and a storm‑water map. Additional items, including a consent agenda and several new ordinances, were approved without dissent.

🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution 2025-221 and was seconded by Councilwoman Marciniak at 6:32 PM. Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Councilwoman Preinfalk…
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Councilwoman Preinfalk…
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
to approve the above Consent Agenda "En Mass" as amended and was seconded by Councilman Graham Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Ordinance 2025-018 and was Seconded by Councilman Graham. Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Ordinance 2025-022 and was Seconded by Councilman Rachelski. Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Ordinance No. 2025-019 and was seconded by Councilwoman Preinfalk Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Ordinance No. 2025-020 and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski. Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Ordinance No. 2025-015 and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski. Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Resolution 2025-228 and was seconded by Councilwoman Marciniak. Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
to approve the September 4th and September 18th minutes and was seconded by Councilwoman Preinfalk Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Resolution 2025-229 and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski at 8:39 PM. Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Councilwoman Marciniak…
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · Marciniak absent
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Councilwoman Marciniak…
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · Marciniak absent
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZEL AND SECONDED BY WYGONIK TO ACCEPT THE JULY 15, 2025 MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · RACHELSKI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZEL AND SECONDED BY RACHELSKI TO ACCEPT THE CORRESPONDENCE. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · RACHELSKI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RACHELSKI AND SECONDED BY BAZEL TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · RACHELSKI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY FURTAK AND SECONDED BY RACHELSKI TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · RACHELSKI yea · FURTAK yea
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESOLUTION WAS MADE BY BAZEL AND SECONDED BY RACHELSKI. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · RACHELSKI yea · FURTAK yea
Tue Sep 30, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to consider use variances for buildings on Main Ave and Wallington Ave

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to adopt resolutions and discuss use variances. The board is reviewing requests to convert mixed-use buildings into residential or daycare spaces.

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✓ Decided: Board approves variances for 58 Wallington Ave, 250 Main Ave, and a driveway

The Wallington Zoning Board approved three separate applications: a variance for 58 Wallington Avenue to add a residential unit, a variance for 250 Main Avenue to convert to daycare and residential use, and a resolution to add a second driveway at 119 Mt. Pleasant Avenue. The board also accepted the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes, conducted a public hearing on the 58 Wallington Avenue case, and adjourned the meeting.

Thu Sep 18, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council to consider bond ordinances for $875,000 of road and infrastructure projects

The Wallington Mayor and Council will vote on several bond ordinances that would appropriate $440,000 for resurfacing Ross Road and Curie Avenue and $435,000 for other public improvements, plus a $75,000 emergency appropriation for a storm‑water map. They will also introduce a new Special Events Permit chapter to the borough code and consider routine consent‑agenda items such as a raffle license and a zoning board appointment. A closed‑session will be held to discuss confidential matters before returning to the public session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police chief promotion and adopts parking ordinance

The Wallington Borough Council approved the police chief's promotion (Resolution 2025-220). It also adopted Ordinance 2025-017, revising the process for restricted parking zones for disabled drivers. A Special Emergency Resolution (2025-218) was approved, and the routine consent agenda items were enacted en mass.

🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] O THE EXTENT KNOWN AT TIME OF POSTING Mayor Melissa Dabal Called the Meeting to Order at: 6:35 P.M., and read the OPMA Notice, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, a prayer for Charlie…
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
to approve the above Consent Agenda "En Mass" and was seconded by Councilwoman Balik Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
to approve the above Consent Agenda "En Mass" and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Ordinance No. 2025-018 and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Ordinance No. 2025-019 and was seconded by Councilwoman Preinfalk. Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Ordinance No. 2025-020 and was seconded by Councilwoman Preinfalk. Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Ordinance No. 2025-021 and was seconded by Councilwoman Preinfalk. Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Ordinance No. 2025-017 and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski. Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Resolution 2025-211 and was seconded by Councilwoman Preinfalk at 7:25 PM. Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Councilwoman Preinfalk…
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Resolution and was seconded by Councilwoman Balik Roll Call
5 yea · 1 abstain
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · Marciniak abstain
Resolution and was seconded by Councilwoman Balik Roll Call -Aye: Rachelski, Preinfalk, Hejzner, Balik, Graham Abstain: Marciniak Nay: None Adjournment There being no further business before the…
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MELFI AND SECONDED BY KASPEREK TO ACCEPT THE MAY 20, 2025 MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
BAZEL yea · SZWACZKA yea · BAGINSKI yea · KASPEREK yea · MELFI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MELFI AND SECONDED BY WYGONIK TO ACCEPT THE JUNE 30, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
SZWACZKA yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · MELFI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MELFI AND SECONDED BY BAZEL TO ACCEPT THIS RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
BAZEL yea · SZWACZKA yea · BAGINSKI yea · KASPEREK yea · MELFI yea · FURTAK yea
Wed Sep 17, 2025

Board of Health

Board of Health meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The Wallington Board of Health meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No items were considered or decided. The next regular meeting is set for October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Civic Center.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

Board will discuss window coverings for the program room

The Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet on September 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM at 125 Main Avenue. The agenda includes approving the August 19, 2025 minutes, a budget report with a bill list, director and committee reports, and old‑business items such as finalizing the Sudol plaque wording, reorganizing committees, and naming plates for donated paintings. New business consists of a discussion on window coverings for the program room.

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✓ Decided: Board voted to dissolve Facilities, Programming and New Construction committees

The Library Board approved the August 19, 2025 minutes and the list of bills. It adopted a resolution to eliminate the Facilities, Programming and New Construction Committees. The board also postponed the October 21 meeting to October 28 and then adjourned the session.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Planning Board

Board will consider a site plan waiver for a UPS retail store at 434 Main Ave.

The Wallington Planning Board will review a site plan waiver application for a UPS retail store located at 434 Main Avenue. The board will also discuss a site plan application submitted by Luthy Equities for storage use at 8 Halstead Avenue. A memorandum from the board attorney concerning the Luthy Equities application will be circulated.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approved Luthy Equities site plan at 8 Halstead Ave.

The board approved the site‑plan application for Luthy Equities at 8 Halstead Avenue, subject to the conditions recorded. It also approved a site‑plan waiver and adopted a resolution for a UPS store at 434 Main Avenue. Earlier, the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and an August 5 memorandum were formally accepted. All actions were taken with the documented vote counts.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MELFI TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS STATED ON THE RECORD AND IN THE BOARD ENGINEER’S REVIEW. SMITH MOVED TO TABLE; WITH NO SECOND, THE TABLING MOTION…
7 yea · 1 nay
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · KASPEREK yea · RACHELSKI yea · MELFI yea · FURTAK yea · SMITH nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Sep 4, 2025

Mayor & Council

Wallington Mayor and Council to consider new special events permit and parking rules

The Mayor and Council will discuss several ordinances, including the creation of a special events permit and revised restricted parking for disabled drivers. The body will also vote on the adoption of ordinances regarding inspection fees, personnel policies, and amusement devices.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a temporary parking suspension for 1 Parkway and adopted multiple ordinances

Mayor Dabal and Council members approved a one‑night suspension of parking restrictions in front of 1 Parkway and established a 30‑day temporary pass system. The Council approved the consent agenda, adopting ten routine resolutions en masse. Five ordinances (2025‑017, 2025‑013, 2025‑014, 2025‑015, 2025‑016) and Resolution 2025‑210 were adopted after hearings. The August 14 minutes were approved and the body entered a closed executive session per Resolution 2025‑199.

🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the Borough is unable to accommodate this type of use at this time. Page 2 of 7 No additional residents stepped forward Councilman Graham motioned to close the Hearing of Citizens and Councilman…
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Graham yea · Balik absent
to approve the above Consent Agenda "En Mass" as amended and was seconded by Councilman Graham Roll Call
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Graham yea · Balik absent
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hejzner and seconded by Councilman Rachelski to pass Resolution 2025-210. Roll Call
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Graham yea · Balik absent
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hejzner and seconded by Councilman Rachelski to pass Resolution 2025-210. Roll Call -Aye: Rachelski, Marciniak, Preinfalk, Hejzner, Graham Absent: Balik Nay: None…
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Graham yea · Balik absent
Ordinance No. 2025-013 and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski Roll Call
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Graham yea · Balik absent
Ordinance No. 2025-014 and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski. Roll Call
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Graham yea · Balik absent
Ordinance No. 2025-015 and was seconded by Councilwoman Hejzner. Roll Call
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Graham yea · Balik absent
Ordinance No. 2025-016 and was seconded by Councilwoman Balik. Roll Call
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Graham yea · Balik absent
to approve the August 14th minutes and was seconded by Councilwoman Preinfalk Roll Call
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Graham yea · Balik absent
Resolution 2025-199 and was seconded by Councilwoman Marciniak at 8:54 PM. Roll Call
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Graham yea · Balik absent
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Councilwoman Preinfalk…
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Graham yea · Balik absent
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Councilwoman Preinfalk…
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Graham yea · Balik absent
Tue Aug 26, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Wallington Zoning Board to vote on warehouse-to-soccer-facility conversion

The Wallington Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on August 26, 2025, to consider a resolution presented by the board attorney for a use variance allowing the conversion of a warehouse at 41 Curie Avenue into an indoor soccer training facility. The board will also review two new use-variance applications: one to convert a mixed-use building at 250 Main Avenue into a daycare and residential use, and another to add a second driveway at 119 Mt. Pleasant Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Board approves daycare use variance, denies driveway addition

The Zoning Board approved the July 29, 2025 minutes and a resolution for a warehouse conversion to an indoor soccer facility. It approved a use variance for 250 Main Avenue to convert a mixed‑use building to a daycare. It denied an application to add a second driveway at 119 Mt. Pleasant Avenue. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

Library board to discuss repaying borough and grant approval

The Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will review routine minutes, hear budget and director reports, and hold public discussions on repaying the borough, naming library paintings, an ADA policy, the 2024 budget, committee reorganization, and a digital literacy grant application.

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✓ Decided: Board approved June 17 minutes and adopted new 2025 committee structure

The Library Board approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes with six votes in favor and one member absent. It also approved the list of bills by the same vote count. The board reorganized its 2025 committees into Facilities, Finance, Personnel, Programming, and Fundraising. The meeting was then adjourned with unanimous consent.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews site plan waivers for Paterson Ave and Main Ave

The Wallington Planning Board will meet to consider two site plan waiver applications. The board will also review an attorney memo regarding the application for 209 Paterson Ave.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves two site‑plan waiver applications

The Wallington Planning Board accepted the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the attorney’s memorandum concerning 209 Paterson Ave. It approved site‑plan waiver applications for 209 Paterson Ave. (restaurant/bar) and 210 Main Ave. (showroom/office) with conditions, each vote unanimous. The board also accepted resolutions memorializing both approvals and agreed to review draft revisions to the site‑plan waiver application process and provide feedback at the next meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZEL AND SECONDED BY WYGONIK TO ACCEPT THE JULY 15, 2025 MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · RACHELSKI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZEL AND SECONDED BY RACHELSKI TO ACCEPT THE CORRESPONDENCE. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · RACHELSKI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RACHELSKI AND SECONDED BY BAZEL TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · RACHELSKI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY FURTAK AND SECONDED BY RACHELSKI TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · RACHELSKI yea · FURTAK yea
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESOLUTION WAS MADE BY BAZEL AND SECONDED BY RACHELSKI. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · RACHELSKI yea · FURTAK yea
Thu Aug 14, 2025

Mayor & Council

Wallington council to introduce ordinances and appoint police chief

The Wallington Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to introduce four new ordinances, approve a consent agenda of routine resolutions, and consider the provisional appointment of a new police chief. The session also includes a public hearing period, communications from departments, and an executive session for legal discussions.

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✓ Decided: Council provisionally appointed Ireneusz Kluska as Police Chief

The Borough Council approved the provisional appointment of Ireneusz Kluska as Police Chief. The council also approved an amendment to move the 2025 holiday office closure to December 26. A resolution creating an Assessment Revival Committee was adopted, and the Consent Agenda items were approved en mass.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Roll Call
6 yea · 1 nay
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Marciniak yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · None Respectfully Submitted nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jul 29, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to consider warehouse conversion to soccer facility

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a request to convert a warehouse into an indoor soccer training facility. One other application for a mixed-use building conversion has been carried over to the August meeting.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves use variance for indoor soccer facility at 41 Curie Ave

The board accepted the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes and a correspondence email from Richard S. Cedzidlo, Esq. It also accepted a resolution to continue review of the Forte Bros, Inc. application. The board approved a use variance for 41 Curie Avenue, allowing conversion of a warehouse to an indoor soccer training facility, subject to revised parking and signage conditions. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

Mayor & Council

Wallington Mayor and Council to vote on adoption of 2025 Municipal Budget

The Mayor and Council will consider the adoption of the 2025 Municipal Budget following a presentation by the CMFO. The body will also vote on an ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 municipal budget

The Wallington Mayor and Council adopted the 2025 Municipal Budget (Resolution 2025-183) and approved Ordinance 2025-012 to exceed budget appropriation limits. They also approved the appointment of a Recycling Coordinator and the purchase of an ADA‑compliant swing set. All consent‑agenda items (Resolutions 2025-176 through 2025-180) were approved, and the June meeting minutes were ratified.

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] No additional citizens came forward Councilman Rachelski motioned to close the Hearing of Citizens and Councilwoman Balik seconded it Roll Call
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · Preinfalk absent
to approve the above Consent Agenda "En Mass" and was seconded by Councilwoman Marciniak Roll Call
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · Preinfalk absent
Ordinance No. 2025-012 and was seconded by Councilwoman Marciniak. Roll Call
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · Preinfalk absent
Resolution 2025-181 and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski Roll Call
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · Preinfalk absent
to approve both sets of minutes and was seconded by Councilwoman Balik: Roll Call
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · Preinfalk absent
Resolution 2025-176 and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski at 8:43PM. Roll Call
4 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Preinfalk absent
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Councilwoman Balik…
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · Preinfalk absent
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Councilwoman Balik…
5 yea · 1 absent
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · Preinfalk absent
MOTION WAS MADE BY PALMER AND SECONDED BY SANDOR TO CLOSE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION, "NOW FOR THEN," AND RETURN TO THE REGULAR MEETING. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PINTO yea · PALMER yea · TOMKO yea · SANDOR RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED yea
Tue Jul 15, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews site plan applications for Main Ave and Halstead Ave

The Wallington Planning Board is meeting to review site plan applications and waivers for three properties. The board will consider requests for a beauty salon, a restaurant, and storage facilities.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Margarita Colotl restaurant site plan waiver

The board accepted the May 20 and June 30 meeting minutes. It approved site‑plan waivers for a beauty salon on Main Ave and for Margarita Colotl’s Mexican restaurant at 495 Main Ave. A resolution for 495 Main Ave was also accepted. The Luthy Equities site‑plan application with bulk variances was deferred to the September 16 meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MELFI AND SECONDED BY KASPEREK TO ACCEPT THE MAY 20, 2025 MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
BAZEL yea · SZWACZKA yea · BAGINSKI yea · KASPEREK yea · MELFI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MELFI AND SECONDED BY WYGONIK TO ACCEPT THE JUNE 30, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
SZWACZKA yea · BAGINSKI yea · WYGONIK yea · MELFI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MELFI AND SECONDED BY BAZEL TO ACCEPT THIS RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
BAZEL yea · SZWACZKA yea · BAGINSKI yea · KASPEREK yea · MELFI yea · FURTAK yea
Mon Jun 30, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approved the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan

The Board voted to adopt the fourth‑round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan resolution. The motion passed with ayes from Szwaczka, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Malfi and Furtak. The Board also approved two specific projects: 95 Midland Ave (70 units, 14 affordable) and 67 Paterson Ave (10 units, 2 affordable). The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

Mon Jun 30, 2025

Mayor & Council

Wallington Mayor and Council to vote on Housing Element and Fair Share Plan

The Mayor and Council will meet to consider endorsing the Planning Board's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for Round 4. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session to discuss employment relationship matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Resolution 2025-175 endorsing the Round 4 Housing and Fair Share Plan.

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-175, which endorses the Wallington Planning Board’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for the fourth round. The hearing of citizens was closed with no public comments. The meeting was then adjourned.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Roll Call Members Present – Eugeniusz Rachelski, Justyna Marciniak, Susanne Preinfalk, Sylwia Hejzner, Beata Balik, Dennis Graham Also Present - Borough Attorney Mark Dipisa, Borough…
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Resolution 2025-175 and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski Roll Call -Aye: Rachelski, Marciniak, Preinfalk, Hejzner, Balik, Graham Nay: None Page 2 of 2 Adjournment There being no further business…
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Tue Jun 24, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

June 24 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting canceled

The meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025, was canceled due to lack of a full quorum. Scheduled applications will be heard at the next regular meeting on July 29, 2025.

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Thu Jun 19, 2025

Mayor & Council

Wallington Mayor and Council to consider flood hazard map updates

The Mayor and Council will consider the adoption of an ordinance to update flood hazard maps and designate a floodplain administrator. The body will also discuss exceeding municipal budget appropriation limits and the introduction of the 2024 municipal budget.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts flood‑hazard ordinance and approves budget items

The Wallington Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance 2025-011, which updates flood‑hazard maps and creates a floodplain administrator. They also approved the introduction of the 2025 municipal budget and a series of routine resolutions on the consent agenda. Additional actions included appointing a new fire department member and rescheduling the July council meeting.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Councilwoman Preinfalk…
6 yea · 1 nay
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · None Respectfully Submitted nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jun 18, 2025

Board of Health

Wallington Board of Health to discuss health license fees and Reiki sessions

The Board of Health will meet to review reports from the health officer and animal control. The board is scheduled to discuss health license fees and Reiki sessions under old business.

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✓ Decided: Board decided not to pursue a Reiki informational session

The Board approved the October 16, 2024 executive session minutes and the May 21, 2025 regular session minutes. It voted not to pursue a suggested Reiki informational session. No formal action was taken on the draft ordinance to amend licensing fees. The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 16, 2024 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS TYPED SECONDED BY SANDOR. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PINTO yea · PALMER yea · TOMKO yea · SANDOR yea
TO APPROVE THE MAY 21, 2025 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS TYPED SECONDED BY SANDOR. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PINTO yea · TOMKO yea · SANDOR yea · MAJCHRZAK yea
MOTION WAS MADE BY PALMER AND SECONDED BY SANDOR TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ATTORNEY–CLIENT DISCUSSION REGARDING A BOARD VACANCY COMMUNICATION. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
BARNAS yea · PINTO yea · PALMER yea · TOMKO yea · SANDOR yea · MAJCHRZAK yea
MOTION WAS MADE BY PALMER AND SECONDED BY SANDOR TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN SESSION. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
BARNAS yea · PINTO yea · PALMER yea · TOMKO yea · SANDOR yea · MAJCHRZAK yea
Tue Jun 17, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

Wallington Library Board to review budget and bills

The Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the budget and approve bills for payment. The board will also discuss the summer meeting schedule and recognize Eugenia Sudol.

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✓ Decided: Board approved prior minutes, budget report and bill list

The trustees approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes, the budget report, and the list of bills, each by a vote of four in favor with two members absent. Motions to accept the director's report and to display a plaque were made, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Planning Board

Wallington Planning Board meeting for June 17, 2025, cancelled

The regular meeting of the Wallington Planning Board scheduled for June 17, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

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Thu Jun 5, 2025

Mayor & Council

Wallington Council to consider flood hazard maps and short-term rental rules

The Mayor and Council will discuss updating the borough's flood hazard maps and designating a floodplain administrator. The body is also deciding on amendments to the fire department and short-term rental codes.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted fire department ordinance and short‑term rental amendment

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2025-008 amending the fire department code and Ordinance 2025-010 amending the short‑term rentals code. It also approved a $4,475.72 payment to Ventura, Miesowitz, authorized inspections of the 31 Wagner Avenue property, and confirmed several appointments. Additionally, Resolution 2025-162 for a street sweeper was pulled from the consent agenda and tabled.

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Page 2 of 6 Councilman Rachelski motioned to close the Hearing of Citizens and Councilwoman Marciniak seconded it Roll Call
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Graham yea
to approve the above Consent Agenda "En Mass" as amended and was seconded by Councilwoman Balik Roll Call
5 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Motion was made by Councilwoman Preinfalk and seconded by Councilwoman Balik to pass Resolution 2025-164. Page 3 of 6 Roll Call
5 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Motion was made by Councilwoman Preinfalk and seconded by Councilwoman Balik to pass Resolution 2025-164. Page 3 of 6 Roll Call -Aye: Rachelski, Marciniak, Preinfalk, Balik, Graham Nay: None…
5 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Ordinance No. 2025-010 and was seconded by Councilwoman Balik. Roll Call
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Ordinance 2025-011 and was Seconded by Councilwoman Balik. Roll Call
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
to approve the May 22nd minutes and was seconded by Councilwoman Balik Roll Call
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Resolution 2025-155 and was seconded by Councilwoman Marciniak at 7:50 PM. Roll Call
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Preinfalk yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Councilwoman Balik…
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Councilwoman Balik…
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Tue May 27, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Wallington Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting cancelled

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025, has been cancelled. The application for 250 Main Avenue is carried over to the next meeting.

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Thu May 22, 2025

Mayor & Council

Wallington considers $1.05 million bond for new public school site

The Mayor and Council will meet to consider a bond ordinance for the acquisition of real property for a new public school. The body will also review routine payments and a summer camp director appointment.

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✓ Decided: Ordinance adopts $1.05M bond for new Wallington public school

The Council adopted Ordinance 2025-009, authorizing a $1,050,000 bond to acquire land for a new public school. It approved the consent agenda items, including the recreation summer camp director appointment, and the Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption resolution. The Council also convened and later returned from an executive session and approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes.

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution endorsing the legislation. No additional citizens came forward Councilman Rachelski motioned to close the Hearing of Citizens and Councilwoman Hejzner seconded it Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
to approve the above Consent Agenda "En Mass" and was seconded by Councilwoman Marciniak Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Ordinance No. 2025-009 and was seconded by Councilwoman Marciniak. Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
to approve the May 8th minutes and was seconded by Councilwoman Marciniak: Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Resolution 2025-151 and was seconded by Councilwoman Marciniak at 6:56 PM. Roll Call
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Page 4 of 4…
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
to approve the above Non-Consent Agenda item(s) and was seconded by Councilwoman Marciniak Roll Call -Aye: Rachelski, Marciniak, Preinfalk, Hejzner, Balik, Graham Nay: None Adjournment There being no…
6 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Hejzner yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DABAL AND SECONDED BY BAZEL TO ACCEPT THE MARCH 18, 2025 MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
3 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · FURTAK yea
resolution of the official vote and/or action by the Board on April 15, 2025. Such action was taken in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40D:55D-10(g)(2). The official vote at such time was as follows: ROLL…
2 abstain
Szwaczka abstain · Kasperek abstain
Wed May 21, 2025

Board of Health

Wallington Board of Health meets May 21 with routine reports and health-screening events

The Wallington Board of Health will convene at 7:00 PM on May 21, 2025, in the Civic Center to follow standard opening procedures, hear citizen comments, receive routine reports from the board attorney, health officers, and county animal control, and conduct old-business updates on upcoming health-screening events and license fees.

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✓ Decided: Board approved April 16 minutes and accepted reports, plans fee ordinance

The Board of Health approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the April deposit reports. Members discussed updates to the health license fee schedule, agreed that some existing fees are reasonable, and decided to draft a new ordinance to revise fee categories. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Wed May 21, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

Library board swears in new member and reviews April bills

The Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will convene on May 20, 2025 to approve minutes from the prior meeting, swear in a new board member, and review the library’s budget report including bills for payment. No ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed on this procedural agenda.

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✓ Decided: New trustee sworn in; bills to be recirculated for email vote

The May 20, 2025 Library Board meeting lacked a quorum, so no official meeting or votes occurred. New trustee Kerry Curtin was sworn in. The board decided that pending bills will be recirculated for approval by email.

Tue May 20, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews site plan waivers for three local businesses

The Wallington Planning Board will consider site plan waiver applications for three business locations. The board will also receive a non-action update regarding affordable housing.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approved site plan waiver for a new beauty salon on Main Ave

The board accepted the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes and approved two site‑plan waiver resolutions for Sylwia Gorzkowska’s spa and AW Flowers Events LLC’s floral business. It also approved a site‑plan waiver for Ilona Zoldak‑Kula’s full‑service beauty salon on 53 Main Ave. No other substantive actions were taken.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KASPEREK AND SECONDED BY RACHELSKI TO ACCEPT THE MARCH 18, 2025 MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · KASPEREK yea · RACHELSKI yea · MELFI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RACHELSKI AND SECONDED BY KASPEREK TO ACCEPT THIS RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · RACHELSKI yea · MELFI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZEL AND SECONDED BY RACHELSKI TO ACCEPT THIS RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · RACHELSKI yea · MELFI yea · FURTAK yea
Thu May 8, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council to introduce $1.05M bond for new public school site

The Wallington Mayor and Council will hold a caucus work session on May 8, 2025. They will swear in a new council member, vote on a consent agenda of routine resolutions, and introduce several ordinances including a $1,050,000 bond to acquire land for a new public school and amendments to fire department and short-term rental codes. The meeting also includes public comment, committee reports, and a closed session.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted Ordinance 2025-007 to purchase property at 31 Wagner Avenue

The council approved the consent agenda en mass, passing eleven routine resolutions without any nay votes. They tabled the Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption and appointed Kerry Curtin to the Library Board. Ordinance 2025-007 was adopted, authorizing a purchase agreement for 31 Wagner Avenue, and three other ordinances were introduced for first reading. The April 17, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with two abstentions.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Page 6 of 6…
4 yea · 1 nay
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Graham yea · None Respectfully Submitted nay
The other 21 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 29, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Board continues review of Forte Bros application at 225 Paterson Ave.

The Wallington Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to continue its review and potential action on the Forte Bros, Inc. application for 225 Paterson Avenue (Block 10, Lot 42.09). No new business or resolutions are on the agenda; the meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and other procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board denies variance request for 225 Paterson Avenue

The Board denied the D(1) use variance application for 225 Paterson Avenue after discussion. The motion to deny passed with votes: ayes from Surdyka, Rebecky, Ivanicki, Donaldson; Furtak abstained. Motions to open and close the citizen hearing were approved by unanimous consent, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO DENY THE APPLICATION WAS MADE BY DONALDSON AND SECONDED BY IVANICKI. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
SURDYKA yea · REBECKY yea · IVANICKI yea · DONALDSON yea
Tue Apr 22, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board to hire Children's Librarian Assistant

The Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from March 18 and bills for payment, hear reports, and discuss correspondence. An executive session is scheduled to approve hiring a Children's Librarian Assistant. Old business includes a proposal for benches and plaques.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $21,510 repayment to township for digital‑sign bond

The board corrected the library’s repayment schedule to $20,000 per year for ten years. It approved a $21,510 repayment to Wallington for the interim digital‑sign bond and added a Sudol plaque to the sign. The trustees also approved $4,000 for Book Tree furniture for the children’s area and approved the $59 annual charge for book‑club refreshments.

Thu Apr 17, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council to adopt animal ordinance, introduce purchase agreement for 31 Wagner Avenue

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting on April 17, 2025, to adopt Ordinance 2025-006 amending Chapter 164 (Animals) on second reading, and introduce Ordinances 2025-007 (authorizing a purchase agreement for 31 Wagner Avenue) and 2025-008 (amending Chapter 49 on the Fire Department). The consent agenda includes resolutions authorizing a DPW MOA, closed session, payment of bills, a Bergen County Open Space application, and appointments for Borough Prosecutor and Rent Leveling Board Attorney.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Sylwia Hejzner to fill vacant council seat

The Wallington Mayor and Council approved the routine consent agenda items and adopted Ordinance 2025-006 amending the animal code. They introduced Ordinance 2025-007 for a purchase agreement, tabled Ordinance 2025-008 concerning the fire department code, and appointed Ms. Sylwia Hejzner to the vacant council seat. The body also authorized an executive session under Resolution 2025-129 and approved the meeting minutes.

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the ordinance should be tabled for the next meeting to allow further review. Councilman Rachelski motioned to close the Hearing of Citizens and Councilwoman Marciniak seconded it Roll Call
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Graham yea
to approve the above Consent Agenda "En Mass" and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski Roll Call
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Graham yea
Ordinance No. 2025-006 and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski. Roll Call
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Graham yea
Ordinance 2025-007 and was Seconded by Councilman Graham. Page 3 of 6 Roll Call
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Graham yea
Motion was made by Councilman Rachelski and seconded by Councilman Graham to table Ordinance 2025-008 for next meeting. Roll Call
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Graham yea
Motion was made by Councilman Rachelski and seconded by Councilman Graham to table Ordinance 2025-008 for next meeting. Roll Call -Aye: Rachelski, Marciniak, Preinfalk, Graham Nay: None Communication…
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Graham yea
[context] Roll Call
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Graham yea
Resolution 2025-129 and was seconded by Councilwoman Marciniak at 7:20 PM. Roll Call
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Graham yea
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Page 6 of 6…
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Graham yea
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Page 6 of 6…
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Graham yea
Wed Apr 16, 2025

Board of Health

Board of Health to discuss blood screening, license fees, and new health programs

The Wallington Board of Health will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, reports from health officers and animal control, and old business items such as blood screening and health license fees. New business topics include a vascular screening program (Angioscreen), a safe sitter program, and a blood pressure class. The meeting will also feature a public hearing for citizen comments.

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✓ Decided: Board approved prior meeting minutes and accepted deposit reports

The Board of Health approved the March 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It accepted the registrar, dog/cat, license clerk and BOH deposit reports. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. No formal action was taken on the proposed health‑programming items.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TO APPROVE THE MARCH 19, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS TYPED SECONDED BY MAJCHRZAK. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PINTO yea · THOMSON yea · TOMKO yea · MAJCHRZAK yea
Tue Apr 15, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review site plan waivers for two new businesses

The Wallington Planning Board will consider site plan waiver applications for two commercial projects. The board will also review the minutes from the March 18, 2025, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves two site‑plan waivers and accepts prior minutes

The board accepted the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved site‑plan waiver applications for 59 Locust Ave. and 203 Paterson Ave. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DABAL AND SECONDED BY BAZEL TO ACCEPT THE MARCH 18, 2025 MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
3 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · FURTAK yea
Thu Apr 3, 2025

Mayor & Council

Wallington Mayor and Council to consider ordinances on illegal apartments and department membership

The Mayor and Council will hold a caucus work session to vote on two ordinances and a series of routine resolutions. The body will also receive reports from the Board of Education, Fire Department, and EMS squad.

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✓ Decided: Council approves honorary street naming and multiple resolutions in April meeting

The council approved a consent agenda covering five routine resolutions, tabled one DPW MOA resolution, and adopted several specific measures: an honorary street naming for David J. Popek Jr., appointment of condemnation counsel for up to $17,500, a request to amend the borough map for a future school site, and two ordinances amending the borough code. All votes were unanimous aye with no nay votes.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Roll Call
5 yea · 1 nay
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · None Respectfully Submitted nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Mar 25, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Wallington Zoning Board meeting for March 25, 2025, is cancelled

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. An application for Forte Bros., Inc. has been adjourned to the next meeting on April 29, 2025.

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Thu Mar 20, 2025

Mayor & Council

First reading of animal ordinance; affordable housing agent appointment

The Wallington Mayor and Council will consider introducing an ordinance amending Chapter 164 (Animals) on first reading. They will also vote on a resolution appointing an Administrative Agent for Affordable Housing and approve a consent agenda including a closed session, bill payments, and a raffle license. Additionally, two new firefighters will be appointed to Park Row Hose Company #3.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025

Board of Health

Wallington Board of Health to discuss blood screening and license fees

The Board of Health will meet to administer an oath of office to Cheryl Majchrzak and review reports from health officers and animal control. The board is scheduled to discuss blood screening and health license fees.

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✓ Decided: Board appointed Cheryl Majchrzak to fill unexpired health board term

The Board of Health appointed Cheryl Majchrzak to serve the remainder of the term ending Dec. 31, 2025. The board approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes with five ayes and one abstention. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 19, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS TYPED SECONDED BY PINTO. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
PINTO yea · THOMSON yea · PALMER yea · TOMKO yea · SANDOR yea
Tue Mar 18, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

Library board to review budget, approve bills, discuss bench and plaque proposal

This meeting of the Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will review the budget, approve bills for payment, and discuss a proposal for benches and plaques. The board will also hold an executive session on salaries.

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✓ Decided: Library board approves budget with $120K surplus, $20K repayment to borough

The Wallington Library Board of Trustees approved the February minutes, the list of bills, and discussed the budget, which includes $120,000 in surplus. A $20,000 repayment to the borough over 10 years was noted, and the DPW will handle maintenance. The board also entered executive session to discuss salaries and received updates on training, a theft case, and a job posting.

Tue Mar 18, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to vote on site plan waivers for makeup clinic and coffee shop

The Wallington Planning Board will consider two site plan waiver resolutions at its March 18, 2025 meeting. Resolution 2025-07 seeks a waiver for a permanent makeup clinic at 73 Wallington Avenue. Resolution 2025-08 seeks a waiver for a coffee shop at 61 Union Boulevard. The meeting will also approve minutes from the January 21, 2025 regular meeting; no other new or old business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves two site plan waivers for makeup clinic and coffee shop

The Wallington Planning Board approved two site plan waiver resolutions: one for a permanent makeup clinic at 73 Wallington Ave. and one for a coffee shop at 61 Union Blvd. The board also accepted the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive business was conducted.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZEL AND SECONDED BY RACHELSKI TO ACCEPT THIS RESOLUTION. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · RACHELSKI yea · FURTAK yea
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Thu Mar 6, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council to vote on PBA contract, introduce illegal apartments penalty ordinance

The Wallington Mayor and Council will hold a work/caucus session to consider a consent agenda that includes resolutions authorizing a PBA contract, appointing a municipal clerk and an affordable housing administrative agent, and approving a raffle license. Two ordinances will be introduced for first reading: one amending the code on department membership and another increasing penalties for illegal apartments. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and litigation matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, introduces three ordinances

The Wallington Mayor and Council approved the consent agenda en masse, including resolutions for payments, appointments, and a PBA contract, with Resolution 2025-107 removed for separate consideration. They also introduced three ordinances on first reading: amending the department establishment chapter, illegal apartments penalties, and dog license fees. The council convened in closed session for litigation and attorney-client matters, and adjourned without further substantive decisions.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance 2025-006 and was seconded by Councilwoman Balik. Roll Call
5 yea · 1 nay
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Balik yea · None Mayor nay · Ivanicki yea
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged Councilwoman Preinfalk…
4 yea · 1 nay
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Graham yea · None Respectfully submitted nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Feb 20, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council to vote on utility ordinances, street and basketball court projects

This regular meeting includes approval of a consent agenda with resolutions authorizing engineering services for street improvements on Ross Road, Curie Avenue, and various streets (NJDOT grant), as well as Mount Pleasant Basketball Court improvements (BCOS funded). The council will also vote on two ordinances amending utility service discontinuance and equipment control regulations, appoint a member to the Board of Health, and convene a closed session for personnel and litigation matters.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts two ordinances on water service discontinuance and equipment control

The Wallington Mayor and Council adopted two ordinances amending Chapter 355 of the Borough Code, both by unanimous vote (5-0). Ordinance 2025-002 amends Section 355-5 on discontinuance of service, and Ordinance 2025-003 amends Section 355-7 on control over equipment and tampering. The council also approved a consent agenda of nine resolutions, including bill payments, engineering services for road and stormwater projects, and a closed session for personnel matters.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to accept communication and was seconded by Councilwoman Marciniak. Roll Call
5 yea · 1 nay
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Ivanicki yea · Balik yea · None Mayor nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Feb 19, 2025

Board of Health

Board to review Valentine's wellness event and health certificate applications

The Wallington Board of Health will open its February 19, 2025 meeting with procedural items including approval of January minutes, reports from health officers and animal control, and a citizen hearing. Old business includes a debrief on the 'Love Your Heart' Valentine's Day wellness event and review of health certificate applications from two residents.

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✓ Decided: Board tables two handicap parking applications pending new committee

The Wallington Board of Health voted to table two pending handicap parking applications (Damian Xochihuila at 215 Maple Ave. and Andrew Dul at 244 Alden St.) until a new handicap committee is established by the mayor and council. The board also approved the January 15, 2025 meeting minutes. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included reports on inspections, deposits, and health statistics.

Tue Feb 18, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board to discuss Children’s Library Assistant position

The Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the budget and receive reports from the director and committees. The board will discuss the posting of a Children’s Library Assistant position and 2025 meeting dates.

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✓ Decided: Library board reorganizes, keeps Preinfalk as president after tie vote

The Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees held its regular and reorganization meetings on February 18, 2025. The board approved the January minutes and bills, and discussed upcoming programs and a staff resignation. In the reorganization, Preinfalk remained president after a 4-4 tie vote with Kacmarcik, and other officers were elected.

Thu Feb 6, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council to adopt stormwater control ordinance, consider liquor license transfer

The Wallington Mayor and Council will hold a caucus work session to consider a consent agenda including liquor license transfer, attorney appointments, and a tax refund. They will vote on adoption of Ordinance 2025-001 amending stormwater control code (second reading) and introduce two ordinances regarding utility service discontinuance and equipment tampering. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and litigation matters.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts stormwater ordinance, approves liquor license transfer

The Wallington Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance 2025-001 amending the stormwater control code and introduced two ordinances amending water service sections. They approved a consent agenda including a person-to-person liquor license transfer for Agave, and authorized hiring a new police officer pending background checks. The council also formed a handicap parking committee and discussed various administrative and infrastructure updates.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Ivanicki and seconded by Councilwoman Preinfalk to authorize hiring of a new Police Officer. Roll Call -Aye: Graham, Balik, Ivanicki, Preinfalk Abstain: Marciniak Nay…
5 yea · 1 nay
Graham yea · Balik yea · Ivanicki yea · Preinfalk yea · Marciniak yea · None Respectfully Submitted nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jan 30, 2025

Mayor & Council

Wallington to commit to DCA affordable housing numbers

The Mayor and Council will meet to discuss affordable housing requirements and potential litigation. The body is scheduled to vote on committing the borough to the DCA's 4th round housing need numbers.

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✓ Decided: Council commits to DCA's 4th round affordable housing numbers

The Wallington Mayor and Council held a special meeting on January 30, 2025. They entered executive session to discuss litigation and negotiations, then returned to public session. The only substantive action was approving Resolution 2025-080, which commits the borough to the DCA's 4th round affordable housing present and prospective need numbers. The vote was unanimous (4-0).

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution 2025-079 and was seconded by Councilwoman Balik at 6:42 PM. Roll Call
4 yea
Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
that the deliberation conducted in EXECUTIVE SESSION may be disclosed to the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged. Councilwoman Balik…
4 yea
Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Resolution and Councilwoman Preinfalk seconded it. Roll Call -Aye: Marciniak, Preinfalk, Balik, Graham Nay: None Adjournment There being no further business before the Mayor and Council, Councilwoman…
4 yea
Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Balik yea · Graham yea
Tue Jan 28, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Subdivision application for 51 & 57 Van Winkle Ave and board reorganization

The Wallington Zoning Board will hold its reorganization meeting, including nominations for officers and adoption of resolutions for the 2025 calendar year. The board will also consider a subdivision application for two properties on Van Winkle Avenue. No old or new business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Wallington Zoning Board reorganizes, reappoints attorney and engineer

The Wallington Zoning Board of Adjustment held its annual reorganization meeting, unanimously electing John Rebecky as chairman, Joseph Ivanicki as vice chairman, and James Furtak as secretary. The board also unanimously approved resolutions to reappoint Martin Cedzidlo as board attorney and retain Neglia Engineering as board engineer for 2025, along with approving the 2025 meeting dates. The board accepted the November 26, 2024 minutes and a resolution for a subdivision application by Helen Luty Paison at 51 & 57 Van Winkle Ave. No old or new business was discussed.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

Wallington Library Board to discuss 2025 meeting dates and times

The Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the budget and approve bills for payment. The board will also discuss the 2025 meeting schedule and potential changes to meeting times.

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✓ Decided: Library board carries reorganization agenda to February meeting

The Wallington Library Board of Trustees met on January 21, 2025, with 5 members present and 3 absent. Due to the absences, the board agreed to carry the Reorganization Agenda to the February meeting. The board approved the December 17, 2024 minutes and the list of bills, both by a 5-0 vote with 3 absent. Discussions included the 2025 budget, with the library owing the borough over $900,000 for the new library build, and possible reductions in spending on external vendors.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider site plan waiver for coffee shop at 61 Union Blvd

The Wallington Planning Board meets for reorganization, approval of minutes, and a single new-business item: a site plan waiver application by Tenzin Dolkar for a coffee shop at 61 Union Boulevard (Block 30, Lot 13). No resolutions or old business are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves coffee shop site plan waiver with conditions

The Wallington Planning Board approved a site plan waiver for Tenzin Dolkar to open a coffee shop at 61 Union Blvd., with conditions including no hot food preparation without building and health department approvals, proper garbage disposal, installation of a Knox Box, and compliance with municipal regulations. The board also reorganized, appointing officers and approving resolutions for 2025.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZEL AND SECONDED BY FURTAK TO ACCEPT THE OCTOBER 8, 2024, MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
3 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZEL AND SECONDED BY WYGONIK TO ACCEPT THE DECEMBER 17, 2024, MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
BAZEL yea · SZWACZKA yea · WYGONIK yea · FURTAK yea
Tue Jan 21, 2025

Planning Board

Wallington Planning Board holds 2025 reorganization meeting

This is a procedural reorganization meeting of the Wallington Planning Board. The board will administer oaths to newly appointed or reappointed members Theresa WygoniK and Robert Kasperek, elect officers (chairman, vice chairman, secretary), and vote on resolutions approving 2025 meeting dates, reappointing the clerk, shorthand reporter, and engineering firm, and readopting bylaws. No substantive land-use decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves coffee shop site plan waiver with conditions

The Wallington Planning Board approved a site plan waiver for a coffee shop at 61 Union Blvd., with conditions including no hot food preparation without building and health department approvals, proper garbage disposal, installation of a Knox box, and compliance with municipal regulations. The board also completed its reorganization, appointing officers and approving resolutions for 2025.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZEL AND SECONDED BY FURTAK TO ACCEPT THE OCTOBER 8, 2024, MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
3 yea
BAZEL yea · BAGINSKI yea · FURTAK yea
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZEL AND SECONDED BY WYGONIK TO ACCEPT THE DECEMBER 17, 2024, MEETING MINUTES. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
BAZEL yea · SZWACZKA yea · WYGONIK yea · FURTAK yea
Thu Jan 16, 2025

Mayor & Council

First reading of ordinance to amend stormwater control code

The Wallington Mayor and Council will hold a public session meeting on January 16, 2025. The agenda includes a first reading of an ordinance to amend the stormwater control code, consent agenda items such as roadway improvement payments and grant submissions, and various board appointments. The council will also enter closed session for confidential matters.

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✓ Decided: Wallington Council approves consent agenda, introduces stormwater ordinance

The Wallington Mayor and Council approved the consent agenda en masse, including appointments and grant authorizations, and introduced Ordinance 2025-001 to amend the stormwater control code. Board appointments for EMS and Recreation Committee were also approved. The meeting included a public hearing and an executive session.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance No. 2025-001 and was seconded by Councilwoman Preinfalk. Roll Call
6 yea · 2 nay
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Ivanicki yea · Balik yea · Graham yea · None B. January nay · None Mayor nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jan 15, 2025

Board of Health

Wallington Board of Health to conduct 2025 reorganization

The Board of Health will nominate officers and establish 2025 meeting dates. The body will also acknowledge service appointments for public health, nursing, animal control, and legal counsel for the coming year.

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✓ Decided: Wallington Board of Health reorganizes, approves 2025 meeting dates

The Wallington Board of Health held its annual reorganization, re-electing Donna Tomko as president and Maryann Palmer as vice-chairperson. The board approved Resolution 2025-01 setting 2025 meeting dates, acknowledged appointments for health, nursing, animal control, and legal services, and approved the December 18, 2024 minutes. Reports on inspections, communicable diseases, and deposits were accepted, and two handicap parking applications were tabled pending a new committee.

Sun Jan 5, 2025

Mayor & Council

Wallington holds 2025 reorganization meeting to appoint officials

The Mayor and Council are meeting to swear in council members and appoint borough officials for 2025. The body will also determine committee assignments and nominate a Council President.

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✓ Decided: Wallington reorganizes, appoints officials for 2025

The Wallington Mayor and Council held its reorganization meeting, swearing in Councilman Eugene Rachelski and Councilwoman Justyna Marciniak. The council unanimously approved a consent agenda of 65 resolutions covering appointments, policies, and authorizations for 2025, and made committee and board assignments. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the routine reorganization items.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made to nominate Beata Balik as Council President by Councilwoman Marciniak and seconded by Page 2 of 8 Councilman Rachelski. Roll Call
5 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Ivanicki yea · Balik yea
Motion was made to approve the above Consent Agenda "En Mass" by Councilwoman Preinfalk and was seconded by Councilman Rachelski. Page 5 of 8 Roll Call
5 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Ivanicki yea · Balik yea
Motion was made to approve Committee Assignments by Councilman Rachelski and seconded by Councilwoman Preinfalk. Roll Call
5 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Ivanicki yea · Balik yea
Motion was made to approve Board Assignments by Councilman Rachelski and Seconded by Councilwoman Preinfalk. Roll Call
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Ivanicki yea
motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilwoman Balik, at 1:48 PM. Roll Call
5 yea
Rachelski yea · Marciniak yea · Preinfalk yea · Ivanicki yea · Balik yea
Sun Jan 5, 2025

Mayor & Council

Council convenes closed session, approves routine consent agenda

This is a sine die meeting of the Wallington Mayor and Council with a largely procedural agenda. Items include a consent agenda authorizing a closed session, payment of bills, and fund transfers, plus receipt of the Building Department's monthly report. There are no public hearings or substantive ordinances on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Wallington Council approves bills, transfers, closed session at sine die meeting

At the January 5, 2025 sine die meeting, the Wallington Mayor and Council unanimously approved three consent agenda resolutions: authorizing a closed session, paying bills, and transferring funds for 2024. The meeting was procedural, with no public comment and no other substantive decisions.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Roll Call —
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Balik yea · Preinfalk yea · Ivanicki yea
motion to approve resolutions listed on the Consent Agenda “En Mass.” A, Resolution 2024-253 Authorizing Mayor & Council to convene into closed session B. Resolution 2024-254 Authorizing Payment of…
5 yea
Rachelski yea · Balik yea · Preinfalk yea · [vanicki yea · Ivanicki yea
to approve the above Consent Agenda “En Mass” and was Seconded by Councilwoman Balik Roll Call — Aye: Rachelski, Balik, Preinfalk, [vanicki Nay: None Communications A. Building Dept. — December 2024…
4 yea
Rachelski yea · Balik yea · Preinfalk yea · Ivanicki yea