Wallington public meetings in 2025
67 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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.
- Resolution for Rafal Kuznia: use variance to convert mixed-use building to residential at 58 Wallington Avenue
- Application for Joseph & Linda Smith: variance for lot consolidation and single-family dwelling construction at 43 & 47 Fradkin St.
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.
- Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for 2026 Zoning Board meeting dates (unanimous)
- Approved use variance for Rafal Kuznia, 58 Wallington Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved Smiths’ lot‑consolidation and single‑family dwelling variance with conditions (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Mayor & Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-023: Amending salaries, wages, and compensation for certain officers and employees
- Payment to AA Berms, LLC for Union Boulevard and Locust Avenue streetscape improvements
- Payment to Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction for Reservoir Avenue roadway improvements
- Payment for Johnson Ave HVAC Project and Anderson Avenue Playground improvements
- Shared service agreements with Mid-Bergen Regional Health Commission for public health services and education
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.
- Extended temporary parking pass for Angela Reyes 60 days (approved)
- Suspended normal order of business (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-023 (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda (Resolutions 2025-265‑278) en mass (unanimous)
- Tabled Resolution 2025-277 (unanimous)
- Passed Resolution 2025-279 as amended (unanimous)
- Approved 3% salary increase for CMFO, Tax Assessor, Construction Official, Tax Collector (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Health
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.
- Approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-001 amending Sanitary Code Section 396
- Board Attorney report
- Health Officer report
- Citizen comments hearing
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.
- Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Approved Board of Health/Registrar deposit reports (5-0)
- Opened citizen hearing on Ordinance 2025-1 (5-0)
- Closed citizen hearing on Ordinance 2025-1 (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-1 amending Sanitary Code Section 396 (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:38 PM (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Library Board of Trustees
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.
- Resolution to authorize longevity payment
- Resolution to remove voucher signature requirements for magazine subscriptions and book ordering companies
- Executive session to discuss salaries, raises, and title changes
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.
- Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (6‑yes, 1 absent)
- Approved list of bills (6‑yes, 1 absent)
- Resolution to authorize longevity payment moved (outcome not recorded)
- Resolution to drop voucher signature requirement moved (outcome not recorded)
- Meeting adjourned (all in favor)
Planning Board
The Wallington Planning Board will consider site plan waiver applications for two properties. The board will also discuss new application and waiver forms.
- Site plan waiver application for Raul J. Melendez at 37-39 Main Ave.
- Site plan waiver application for Alexander Vasquez (Garment and Linen Service) at 77 Paterson Ave.
- Discussion regarding new application and waiver forms
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.
- Accepted October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved site‑plan waiver for 37‑39 Main Ave. (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for 37‑39 Main Ave. (unanimous)
- Approved site‑plan waiver for 77 Paterson Ave. (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for 77 Paterson Ave. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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.
Mayor & Council
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.
- Contract award to Daskall LLC for Wallington Municipal Building addition and interior alterations
- Contract award to Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction Co. for Ross Road and Curie Avenue roadway improvements
- Agreement with Hackensack University Medical Center for life support ambulance services
- Professional services contract to Cutolo Barros Law Firm for litigation counsel
- Ordinance 2025-023 to amend salaries, wages, and compensation for certain officers and employees
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.
- Suspended normal order of business (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Health
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.
- Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstain)
- Approved deposit reports (6 ayes, 0 nays)
- Introduced Ordinance 2025-1 amending Sanitary Code Section 396 (6 ayes, 0 nays)
- No public comments heard (none)
- No formal action on animals in retail food establishments (discussion only)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
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.
Library Board of Trustees
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.
- Resolution regarding Library Closures 2026
- Resolution regarding Library Board Meeting Calendar
- Review of Budget Report and Bill List
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.
- Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (6 yes, 1 absent)
- Approved list of bills (6 yes, 1 absent)
- Approved holiday closure schedule (motion Lozanski, second Preinfalk)
- Approved board meeting dates schedule (motion DiBernardo, second Curtin)
- Refunded money for engraved brick order due to contractor unavailability
- Risa to send plaque size information to Joan
- Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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.
Planning Board
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.
- Site plan application – Luthy Equities, 8 Halstead Ave., storage use/site improvements
- Site plan waiver application – Square Enterprises Corp., 39 Paterson Ave., storage use
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.
- Accepted September 16, 2025 minutes (5-0-1 abstain)
- Adopted Luthy Equities site‑plan resolution (4-0-2 abstain)
- Approved Square Enterprises site‑plan waiver (6-0)
- Adopted 39 Paterson Ave resolution (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:53 PM (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Mayor & Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-240: Awarding contract to Garden State AC for Johnson Avenue Firehouse HVAC Replacement (CDBG funded)
- Resolution 2025-234: Bergen County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for Maple Avenue roadway improvements
- Ordinance 2025-018: Add Chapter 366 titled “Special Events Permit” to the Borough Code
- Ordinance 2025-022: Add subsection 307-17.2 titled “Parking on public property” to the Borough Code
- Approval of minutes for the October 2, 2025 Mayor and Council caucus and executive sessions
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.
- Approved Consent Agenda "En Mass" (Resolutions 2025-230 to 2025-240) – vote 6-0
- Tabled Ordinance 2025-018 (Special Events Permit) – vote 6-0
- Tabled Ordinance 2025-022 (Parking on Public Property) – vote 6-0
- Approved Resolution 2025-241 appointing DPW for lawncare up to $2,000 – vote 6-0
- Approved Resolution 2025-242 borough not exercising right to obtain Hahn Truck Back – vote 6-0
- Approved Resolution 2025-243 appealing Resolution 2025-197 – vote 6-0
- Approved Resolution 2025-244 handicap parking application for 9 Washington Pl. – vote 6-0
- Approved Resolution 2025-230 to convene executive session – vote 6-0
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Health
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.
- Approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of Safe Sitter Program (Sept. 27, 2025)
- Consideration of health license fee adjustments
- Presentation of free rabies clinic (Nov. 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.
- Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (Aye: Pinto, Palmer, Tomko, Majchrzak)
- Approved June/July/August/September Board reports (Aye: Pinto, Palmer, Tomko, Majchrzak)
- Adopted updated licensing‑fee ordinance: ice‑making fee $50, pet‑grooming fee $100, added state language
- Scheduled free rabies clinic for Nov 1, 2025, 1:30‑3:00 pm at DPW garage; vet compensation increased to $220
- Directed secretary to follow up with Bergen County Animal Control on stray‑cat vaccination program
- Adjourned meeting at 8:02 pm (Aye: Pinto, Palmer, Tomko, Majchrzak)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Mayor & Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-019 – bond to fund $440,000 for resurfacing Ross Road and Curie Avenue
- Ordinance 2025-020 – bond to fund $435,000 for various public improvements
- Ordinance 2025-021 – emergency appropriation of $75,000 for storm‑water map preparation
- Resolution 2025-228 – award contract to Smith‑Sondy for Reservoir Avenue roadway improvement (CDBG funded)
- Consent agenda items including routine resolutions and tax exemptions
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.
- Approved Resolution 2025-228 awarding contract to Smith‑Sondy for Reservoir Avenue roadway improvement (CDBG funded) – unanimous
- Approved Resolution 2025-229 authorizing Mayor & Council to convene in closed session – unanimous
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-019 authorizing $440,000 bond for resurfacing Ross Road and Curie Avenue – unanimous
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-020 authorizing $435,000 bond for various public improvements – unanimous
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-021 authorizing $75,000 emergency appropriation for storm‑water map – unanimous
- Approved Consent Agenda en mass (Resolutions 2025‑221 to 2025‑227) – unanimous
- Approved minutes of September 4 and September 18, 2025 council sessions – unanimous
- Introduced Ordinance 2025‑018 to add a Special Events Permit chapter to the borough code – unanimous
🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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.
- Resolution for Agnieszka Pogorzelska: use variance for daycare and residential conversion at 250 Main Avenue
- Resolution for Brian J. Gusciora: addition of a second driveway at 119 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
- New business for Rafal Kuznia: use variance for residential conversion at 58 Wallington Avenue
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.
- Approved variance for 58 Wallington Avenue conversion to an additional residential unit (unanimous)
- Approved variance for 250 Main Avenue conversion to daycare and residential use (unanimous)
- Approved addition of a second driveway at 119 Mt. Pleasant Avenue (unanimous)
- Accepted the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Opened public hearing on the 58 Wallington Avenue application (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing on the 58 Wallington Avenue application (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
Mayor & Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-018 – adds a Special Events Permit chapter to the borough code
- Ordinance 2025-019 – bond authorizing $440,000 for resurfacing Ross Road and Curie Avenue
- Ordinance 2025-020 – bond authorizing $435,000 for various public improvements
- Ordinance 2025-021 – emergency appropriation of $75,000 for a storm‑water map
- Resolution 2025-219 – appointment of Guss Gaber to the Zoning Board of Adjustments
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.
- Approved Consent Agenda en mass (Resolutions 2025-211 to 2025-217) – unanimous
- Approved Special Emergency Resolution 2025-218 – unanimous
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-017 (restricted parking zones) – unanimous
- Approved police chief promotion (Resolution 2025-220) – 5 aye, 1 abstain
- Constitched closed/executive session per Resolution 2025-211 – unanimous
- Returned to public session – unanimous
- Adjourned meeting – unanimous
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Board of Health
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.
Library Board of Trustees
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.
- Approval of minutes – August 19, 2025
- Budget report – bill list
- Finalize wording and style for Sudol plaque
- Reorganization of committees
- Discussion: window coverings for program room
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.
- Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (5 yes, 1 absent)
- Approved list of bills (5 yes, 1 absent)
- Approved resolution to remove Facilities, Programming and New Construction Committees (5 yes, 1 absent)
- Postponed October 21, 2025 meeting to October 28, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
Planning Board
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.
- Site plan waiver application – UPS Retail Store, 434 Main Ave., Block 70.01, Lot 4.01
- Site plan application – Luthy Equities, storage use, 8 Halstead Ave., Block 7, Lots 22–30
- Memorandum dated Aug 5, 2025 from Board Attorney Richard J. Allen Jr. regarding Luthy Equities application
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.
- Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑0)
- Accepted August 5, 2025 memorandum from board attorney (8‑0)
- Approved site‑plan waiver for UPS store, 434 Main Ave. (8‑0)
- Adopted resolution for UPS store, 434 Main Ave. (8‑0)
- Approved Luthy Equities site‑plan application at 8 Halstead Ave. subject to conditions (7‑1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Mayor & Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-018 to add a new chapter for 'Special Events Permit'
- Ordinance 2025-017 to revise restricted parking zones for disabled drivers
- Ordinance 2025-013 to amend fees for inspections
- Resolution 2025-201 authorizing advertisement of bids for 54 Union Blvd
- Resolution 2025-209 for supplemental engineering and architectural services for the Municipal Building (Change Order #4)
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.
- Approved temporary suspension of parking restrictions at 1 Parkway for the evening of Sep 4 (unanimous, Balik absent)
- Approved temporary 30‑day parking passes for 1 Parkway residents (unanimous, Balik absent)
- Approved Consent Agenda resolutions 2025‑199 through 2025‑209 en masse (unanimous, Balik absent)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑210 amending swing set and purchasing ADA‑compliant swing (unanimous, Balik absent)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑017 to revise restricted parking zones for disabled drivers (unanimous, Balik absent)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑013 amending Chapter 238 fees for inspections (unanimous, Balik absent)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑014 amending Chapter 100 personnel policies (unanimous, Balik absent)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑015 amending Chapter 160 amusement devices (unanimous, Balik absent)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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.
- Use variance for 41 Curie Ave warehouse to indoor soccer training facility
- Use variance for 250 Main Ave mixed-use building to daycare and residential use
- Second driveway addition at 119 Mt. Pleasant Ave
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.
- Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Approved resolution for Konrad Plewa, 41 Curie Avenue indoor soccer facility (5-0)
- Approved use variance for 250 Main Avenue daycare conversion (5-0)
- Denied application for second driveway at 119 Mt. Pleasant Avenue (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)
Library Board of Trustees
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.
- Discussion and Resolution: Paying Back the Borough
- Discussion: Name Plates for Paintings Displayed in the Library
- Discussion: ADA Dog/Horse Policy
- Discussion and Resolution: Application for Digital Literacy Grant Approval
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.
- Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (6 yes, 1 absent)
- Approved list of bills (6 yes, 1 absent)
- Reorganized committees for 2025 (Facilities, Finance, Personnel, Programming, Fundraising)
- Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
Planning Board
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.
- Site plan waiver application for a restaurant and bar at 209 Paterson Ave (Aylaa LLC)
- Site plan waiver application for a showroom, office, and vehicle parking at 210 Main Ave (Robert Carney)
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.
- Accepted July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous AYE: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Furtak)
- Accepted attorney memorandum on 209 Paterson Ave. (unanimous AYE: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Furtak)
- Approved 209 Paterson Ave. site‑plan waiver application (unanimous AYE: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Furtak)
- Approved resolution memorializing 209 Paterson Ave. waiver (unanimous AYE: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Furtak)
- Approved 210 Main Ave. site‑plan waiver application (unanimous AYE: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Furtak)
- Approved resolution memorializing 210 Main Ave. waiver (unanimous AYE: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Furtak)
- Agreed to review draft site‑plan waiver application process documents and provide feedback at the next meeting (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:00 PM by unanimous consent
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Mayor & Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-195: Provisionally appoint Ireneusz Kluska as Police Chief
- Ordinance 2025-013: Amend inspection fee schedule in Chapter 238
- Ordinance 2025-014: Amend personnel policies in Chapter 100
- Ordinance 2025-015: Amend amusement device regulations in Chapter 160
- Resolution 2025-197: Authorize sale of municipally owned fire truck to a nonprofit
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.
- Approved provisional appointment of Ireneusz Kluska as Police Chief (Aye: all six members, Nay: none)
- Approved amendment to 2025 Holiday Schedule moving office closure to Dec 26 (Aye: all six members, Nay: none)
- Approved creation of Assessment Revival Committee (Aye: all six members, Nay: none)
- Approved Consent Agenda resolutions including closed‑session authorization, bill payments, 911 shared services, LOSAP list posting, municipal prosecutor appointment, school crossing guards, SLEOs, junior firefighter appointment, and fire‑truck sale (Aye: all six members, Nay: none)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑198 authorizing advertisement of bids for Ross Road, Curie Ave and other streets (Aye: all six members, Nay: none)
- Approved minutes from July 17, 2025 regular and executive sessions (Aye: five members, Abstain: Preinfalk, Nay: none)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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.
- Use variance for 41 Curie Avenue (Block 60.01, Lot 2) to convert a warehouse to an indoor soccer training facility
- Continued review and action for Forte Bros, Inc. at 225 Paterson Ave. (Block 10, Lot 42.09)
- Application for 250 Main Avenue (Block 64, Lot 4) for daycare and residential use carried to August meeting
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.
- Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Accepted email correspondence from Richard S. Cedzidlo, Esq. (5-0)
- Accepted resolution to continue review of Forte Bros, Inc. application (5-0)
- Approved use variance for 41 Curie Avenue indoor soccer facility, with conditions on parking, reception area, and signage (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)
Mayor & Council
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.
- Adoption of the 2025 Municipal Budget (Resolution 2025-183)
- Ordinance 2025-012 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
- Application for the NJDOT FY26 Municipal Aid Program (Resolution 2025-179)
- Introduction of Ordinance 2025-013 to amend Section 276-13 of the Borough Code
- Approval of Raffle License #25-07 (Resolution 2025-180)
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.
- Adopted 2025 Municipal Budget (Resolution 2025-183) (5‑0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-012 to exceed budget limits (5‑0)
- Approved consent agenda items (Resolutions 2025-176‑180) (5‑0)
- Appointed Casey Kimmel as Recycling Coordinator (Resolution 2025-184) (5‑0)
- Authorized purchase of ADA‑compliant swing (up to $10,000) (Resolution 2025-185) (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-181 to read budget by title only (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-182 for budget amendment (5‑0)
- Approved June 19 and June 30 meeting minutes (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
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.
- Site plan waiver for a full service beauty salon at 53 Main Ave.
- Site plan waiver for a restaurant at 495 Main Ave.
- Site plan application with bulk variances for storage use and site improvements at 8 Halstead Ave.
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.
- Accepted May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (aye: 6, abstain: 1)
- Accepted June 30, 2025 special meeting minutes (aye: 5, abstain: 2)
- Approved site‑plan waiver for Ilona Zoldak‑Kula beauty salon (aye: 6, abstain: 1)
- Approved site‑plan waiver for Margarita Colotl restaurant (aye: 7, no abstentions)
- Accepted resolution for 495 Main Avenue (aye: 7, no abstentions)
- Deferred Luthy Equities site‑plan application with bulk variances to Sept 16 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
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.
- Approved Housing Element and Fair Share Plan resolution (motion passed)
- Approved 95 Midland Ave project: 70 units (14 affordable)
- Approved 67 Paterson Ave project: 10 units (2 affordable)
- Motion to adjourn meeting passed by unanimous consent
Mayor & Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-175: Endorsing the Wallington Planning Board’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP) for Round 4
- Resolution 2025-176: Executive session regarding matters relating to the employment relationship
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.
- Approved Resolution 2025-175 endorsing Round 4 Housing and Fair Share Plan (unanimous)
- Closed Hearing of Citizens (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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.
- Rescheduled: Use variance for 250 Main Avenue to convert mixed-use building to daycare and residential use
- Rescheduled: Use variance for 41 Curie Avenue to convert a warehouse into an indoor soccer training facility
Mayor & Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-011: Repeal and adoption of Chapter 220 regarding flood hazard maps
- Ordinance 2025-012: Proposal to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
- Resolution 2025-174: Introduction of the 2024 Municipal Budget
- Resolution 2025-170: 2025-2026 Liquor License Renewals
- Appointment of Daniel Brodzinski to the Fire Department
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.
- Approved Consent Agenda items (Res 2025-165 to 2025-173) en mas (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-011 (flood‑hazard updates) (unanimous)
- Introduced Ordinance 2025-012 (budget cap bank) – first reading (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-174 to introduce the 2025 municipal budget (unanimous)
- Appointed Daniel Brodzinski to the Fire Department (consent agenda) (unanimous)
- Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Rescheduled the July 10 council meeting to July 17 (unanimous)
- Constituted an executive session per Resolution 2025-165 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Health
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.
- Discussion of health license fees
- Discussion of Reiki sessions
- County of Bergen Animal Control report
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.
- Approved Oct 16 2024 executive session minutes (aye: Pinto, Palmer, Tomko, Sandor; abstain: Barnas, Majchrzak)
- Approved May 21 2025 regular session minutes (aye: Pinto, Tomko, Sandor, Majchrzak; abstain: Barnas, Palmer)
- Decided not to pursue Reiki informational session (board agreement, no vote recorded)
- No formal action taken on draft licensing‑fee ordinance
- Adjourned meeting at 8:29 p.m. (motion by Palmer, seconded by Pinto)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Library Board of Trustees
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.
- Budget report
- Approval of bills for payment
- Recognition for Eugenia Sudol
- Summer meeting schedule
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.
- Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (4 yes, 2 absent)
- Approved budget report (4 yes, 2 absent)
- Approved list of bills (4 yes, 2 absent)
- Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
Planning Board
The regular meeting of the Wallington Planning Board scheduled for June 17, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.
Mayor & Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-011: Proposal to adopt new flood hazard maps and a floodplain administrator
- Ordinance 2025-010: Second reading of amendments to short-term rental rules
- Ordinance 2025-008: Second reading of amendments to the Fire Department code
- Resolution 2025-157: Preparation of a Watershed Inventory Report Phase 1
- Resolution 2025-158: Preparation of 3rd Quarter 2025 Estimated Tax Bills
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.
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-008 (fire department amendment) – unanimous approval
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-010 (short‑term rentals amendment) – unanimous approval
- Approved Resolution 2025-164 payment of $4,475.72 to Ventura, Miesowitz – unanimous approval
- Authorized property inspections at 31 Wagner Avenue – unanimous approval
- Appointed Giuseppe D'Ambrosio as Police Officer – approved via consent agenda
- Appointed Alex Gruenewald as Firefighter – approved via consent agenda
- Appointed Robert Ventura to Public Works – approved via consent agenda
- Pulled Resolution 2025-162 (Street Sweeper) from consent agenda and tabled it – unanimous approval
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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.
- Application for 250 Main Avenue (Block 64, Lot 4) rescheduled to June 24, 2025
Mayor & Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-009: $1,050,000 bond for the acquisition of real property for a new public school
- Resolution 2025-154: Appointment of Alysha Curtin as 2025 Recreation Summer Camp Director
- Resolution 2025-141: Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption
- Planning Board resolutions for 59 Locust Ave and 203 Paterson Ave
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.
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-009 authorizing $1,050,000 bond for new public school (6‑0)
- Approved Consent Agenda Resolutions 2025-151, 2025-152, 2025-153, 2025-154 (6‑0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-141 Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption (6‑0)
- Convene executive session per Resolution 2025-151 (6‑0)
- Return to public session after executive session (6‑0)
- Approve May 8, 2025 council minutes (6‑0)
- Adjourn meeting (6‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Board of Health
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.
- AngioScreen vascular screening scheduled June 2
- Blood pressure class planned July 31 at Senior Center
- Safe Sitter program set for September 27 at Library
- Health license fees listed under old business
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.
- Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (aye: Pinto, Tomko, Sandor, Majchrzak)
- Accepted April deposit reports (aye: Pinto, Tomko, Sandor, Majchrzak)
- Agreed existing health license fees are reasonable and will not change
- Decided to draft a new health license fee ordinance for next meeting
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Library Board of Trustees
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.
- Swearing in of new board member Kerry Curtain
- Approval of bills for payment (amounts listed in budget report)
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.
- Swore in new trustee Kerry Curtin (no vote required)
- Bills will be recirculated for email vote to approve disbursements
Planning Board
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.
- Site plan waiver for skincare studio at 59 Locust Ave.
- Site plan waiver for floral arrangement and events business at 203 Paterson Ave.
- Site plan waiver for beauty salon at 53 Main Ave.
- Affordable housing update by board attorney
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.
- Accepted March 18, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, 1 abstain)
- Approved site‑plan waiver for Sylwia Gorzkowska spa (5 ayes, 2 abstain)
- Approved site‑plan waiver for AW Flowers Events LLC floral business (5 ayes, 2 abstain)
- Approved site‑plan waiver for Ilona Zoldak‑Kula beauty salon (7 ayes)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Mayor & Council
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.
- Oath of office for new Councilmember Sylwia H. Hejzner (Resolution 2025-138)
- Ordinance 2025-009 – first reading of a $1,050,000 bond to buy property for a new public school
- Ordinance 2025-007 – second reading/adoption of purchase agreement for 31 Wagner Avenue
- Ordinance 2025-010 – first reading to amend short-term rental regulations
- Resolution 2025-144 – approving a person-to-person liquor license transfer
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.
- Approved Consent Agenda “En Mass” (Resolutions 2025-138‑149) – all passed, no nay votes
- Tabled Resolution 2025-141 Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption
- Approved Resolution 2025-150 appointing Kerry Curtin to Library Board of Trustees
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-007 authorizing purchase agreement for 31 Wagner Avenue
- Introduced Ordinance 2025-008 amending Chapter 49 (Fire Department) – first reading
- Introduced Ordinance 2025-009 authorizing bond for new public‑school site – first reading
- Introduced Ordinance 2025-010 amending short‑term rentals article – first reading
- Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (two abstentions, no nay votes)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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.
- Continued review and action on FORTE BROS, INC. application, 225 Paterson Ave., Block 10, Lot 42.09.
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.
- Approved January 28, 2025 minutes (ayes: Furtak, Surdyka, Rebecky, Ivanicki, Donaldson)
- Denied variance application for 225 Paterson Avenue (ayes: Surdyka, Rebecky, Ivanicki, Donaldson; abstain: Furtak)
- Opened hearing to citizens (unanimous consent)
- Closed hearing to citizens (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Library Board of Trustees
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.
- Approval of March 18, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of bills for payment (Budget Report)
- Correspondence: Executor of Estate of Eugenia Sudol and thank you from Senior Center
- Executive session: Resolution to approve hiring of Children's Librarian Assistant
- Old business: Proposal for benches and plaques
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.
- Corrected repayment wording to $20,000 per annum over 10 years (approved)
- Approved $21,510 repayment to Township for digital‑sign bond (all in favor)
- Approved addition of Sudol plaque to digital sign (all in favor)
- Approved purchase of Book Tree furniture for children’s library, cap $4,000 (all in favor)
- Approved $59 annual charge for pizza and refreshments for adult services book club (all in favor)
- Approved list of bills: 7 yes, 2 absent (all in favor)
- Accepted Director’s Report (all in favor)
- Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
Mayor & Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-007: authorizing a purchase agreement for 31 Wagner Avenue (Lots 29 & 31, Block 67)
- Ordinance 2025-006: second reading to amend Chapter 164 (Animals)
- Ordinance 2025-008: first reading to amend Chapter 49 (Fire Department)
- Resolution 2025-131: Bergen County Open Space Application
- Resolutions 2025-134/135/136: appointing Borough Prosecutor and Rent Leveling Board Attorney (and alternate)
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.
- Approved Consent Agenda items (Resolutions 2025-123 to 2025-137) en mass (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-006 amending Chapter 164 (animals) (unanimous)
- Introduced Ordinance 2025-007 authorizing purchase at 31 Wagner Avenue (unanimous)
- Tabled Ordinance 2025-008 amending Chapter 49 (fire department) for next meeting (unanimous)
- Appointed Ms. Sylwia Hejzner to the vacant council seat (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Session via Resolution 2025-129 (unanimous)
- Approved the meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Board of Health
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.
- Discussion of blood screening program
- Review of health license fees
- Proposal for Angioscreen vascular screening
- Consideration of Safe Sitter program
- Introduction of blood pressure class
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.
- Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes: Pinto, Thomson, Tomko, Majchrzak; abstain: Barnas)
- Accepted registrar, dog/cat, license clerk and BOH deposit reports (ayes: Barnas, Pinto, Thomson, Tomko, Majchrzak)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
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.
- Site plan waiver application for a spa/skincare studio at 59 Locust Ave.
- Site plan waiver application for AW Flowers Events LLC at 203 Paterson Ave.
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.
- Accepted March 18, 2025 minutes (aye: Bazel, Baginski, Furtak; abstain: Wygonik, Rachelski, Melfi, Dabal)
- Approved Sylwia Gorzkowska site‑plan waiver for 59 Locust Ave. (aye: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Melfi, Dabal, Furtak)
- Approved AW Flowers Events LLC site‑plan waiver for 203 Paterson Ave. (aye: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Melfi, Dabal, Furtak)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Mayor & Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-005: Amending violations and penalties for illegal apartments
- Ordinance 2025-004: Amending department membership in Chapter 107
- Resolution 2025-122: Change Order #3 for Municipal Building engineering and architectural services
- Resolution 2025-126: Honorary street naming
- Resolution 2025-125: Disabled veteran tax exemption
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.
- Approved Consent Agenda (Res 2025-120, 2025-121, 2025-122, 2025-124, 2025-125) – unanimous aye
- Tabled Resolution 2025-123 (DPW MOA) for next meeting – unanimous aye
- Approved Resolution 2025-126 honorary street naming for David J. Popek Jr. – unanimous aye
- Approved Resolution 2025-127 appoint Pearce Law, LLC as condemnation counsel (up to $17,500) – unanimous aye
- Approved Resolution 2025-128 request Planning Board amend map for future school site at 31 Wagner Ave – unanimous aye
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-004 amending Chapter 107 Section 107-1 – unanimous aye
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-005 amending Chapter 238 Article II Section 238-5 – unanimous aye
- Approved minutes for January 5, January 16, and January 30, 2025 meetings – unanimous aye
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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.
- Adjournment of application for Forte Bros., Inc. at 225 Paterson Avenue (Block 10, Lot 42.09)
Mayor & Council
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.
- Introduction of Ordinance 2025-006 amending the 'Animals' chapter (first reading)
- Resolution 2025-107 appointing Administrative Agent for Affordable Housing
- Consent agenda includes Resolution 2025-116 authorizing closed session for contract negotiations
- Appointment of Martin Szabo and Nari Posnachidou to the Wallington Fire Department – Park Row Hose Company #3
- Resolution 2025-119 amending a person-to-person transfer of preliminary retail distribution license
Board of Health
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.
- Oath of office for Cheryl Majchrzak
- Discussion of blood screening
- Discussion of health license fees
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.
- Appointed Cheryl Majchrzak to fill unexpired term (served through Dec 31, 2025)
- Approved Feb. 19, 2025 meeting minutes (aye: Pinto, Thomson, Palmer, Tomko, Sandor; abstain: Majchrzak)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Library Board of Trustees
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.
- Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
- Budget report and approval of bills for payment
- Proposal for benches and plaques (Old Business)
- Executive session on salaries
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.
- Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (8 yes, 0 absent)
- Approved list of bills (8 yes, 0 absent)
- Discussed budget with $120,000 surplus and $20,000 repayment to borough over 10 years
- Held executive session to discuss salaries
Planning Board
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.
- Resolution 2025-07 – Florence Sanusi, 73 Wallington Ave (Block 16, Lot 9): permanent makeup clinic site plan waiver
- Resolution 2025-08 – Tenzin Dolkar, 61 Union Blvd (Block 30, Lot 13): coffee shop site plan waiver
- Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025 regular meeting
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.
- Approved Resolution 2025-07 site plan waiver for Florence Sanusi's permanent makeup clinic at 73 Wallington Ave. (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Resolution 2025-08 site plan waiver for Tenzin Dolkar's coffee shop at 61 Union Blvd. (5-0)
- Accepted January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Mayor & Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-112 authorizing the PBA contract
- Ordinance 2025-005 to amend penalties for illegal apartments
- Ordinance 2025-004 to amend department membership code
- Resolution 2025-108 appointing Municipal Clerk
- Resolution 2025-110 authorizing raffle license application #2025-04
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.
- Approved consent agenda en masse (Resolutions 2025-104 through 2025-115, minus 2025-107) (5-0, with abstentions on 2025-111 and 2025-112)
- Introduced Ordinance 2025-004 amending Chapter 107, Section 107-1 (4-0-1, Marciniak abstained)
- Introduced Ordinance 2025-005 amending Chapter 238, Section 238-5 on illegal apartments (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 2025-006 amending Chapter 164, Section 164-4 on dog license fees (5-0)
- Appointed Cheryl Majchrzak to the Board of Health (5-0)
- Convened executive session per Resolution 2025-104 for litigation and attorney-client matters (5-0)
- Accepted communications including engineer's report, grant report, and event notices (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Mayor & Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-002: Amend discontinuance of utility service
- Ordinance 2025-003: Amend control over utility equipment; tampering
- Resolution 2025-096: Engineering services for Ross Road, Curie Avenue & various street improvements (NJDOT MA24 Grant)
- Resolution 2025-097: Change order and final for Mount Pleasant Basketball Court improvements (BCOS Funded)
- Closed session for personnel matters and potential litigation
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.
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-002 amending water service discontinuance rules (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-003 amending equipment control and tampering rules (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda with 9 resolutions including bill payments and engineering services (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-093 to convene closed session for personnel matters (5-0)
- Appointed Cheryl Majchrzak to the Board of Health (5-0)
- Accepted communications from boards and departments (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Health
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.
- 'Love Your Heart – A Valentine’s Day Wellness Event' update
- Health certificate application for Damian Xochihuila at 215 Maple Ave.
- Health certificate application for Andrew Dul at 244 Alden St.
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.
- Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Tabled two handicap parking applications until new committee is in place (5-0)
Library Board of Trustees
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.
- Posting of Children’s Library Assistant position
- Approval of bills for payment
- Discussion of 2025 Board meeting dates and time changes
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.
- Approved January 21, 2025 minutes (8-0)
- Approved list of bills (8-0)
- Preinfalk elected President (4-4 tie, announced to remain)
- Bucaro elected Vice President
- DiBernardo elected Secretary
- Graham elected Treasurer
- Committee assignments remain same as 2024
Mayor & Council
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.
- Consent Agenda: Resolution 2025-083 authorizing person-to-person transfer of liquor license
- Resolution 2025-085 appointing Planning Board Attorney
- Resolution 2025-084 authorizing refund for overpayment on property tax
- Ordinance 2025-001 – second reading/adoption to amend Chapter 320 (Stormwater Control)
- Ordinance 2025-002 – first reading to amend Chapter 355-5 (Discontinuance of Service)
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.
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-001 amending stormwater control (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 2025-002 amending discontinuance of service (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 2025-003 amending control over equipment (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including liquor license transfer and bill payments (5-0)
- Authorized fire department corner collections on May 17-18, 2025 (5-0)
- Appointed Christoph Preinfalk to Recreation Committee (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Authorized hiring Police Officer Monika Puzio pending background check (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Formed handicap parking committee (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Mayor & Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-080: Committing to DCA's 4th round Affordable Housing present and prospective need numbers
- Resolution 2025-079: Authorization to enter Closed Session for potential litigation and attorney-client privilege
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).
- Approved Resolution 2025-080 committing to DCA's 4th round affordable housing numbers (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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.
- Reorganization: nomination for chairman, vice chairman, and board secretary
- Resolution to reappoint Martin Cedzidlo as Board Attorney for 2025
- Resolution to retain Neglia Engineering as Zoning Board Engineer for 2025
- Resolution to approve 2025 meeting dates
- Subdivision application by Helen Luty Paison for 51 & 57 Van Winkle Ave, Block 12, Lots 11 and 14
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.
- Re-elected John Rebecky as chairman (unanimous)
- Re-elected Joseph Ivanicki as vice chairman (unanimous)
- Re-elected James Furtak as secretary (unanimous)
- Approved reappointment of Martin Cedzidlo as board attorney for 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved retaining Neglia Engineering as board engineer for 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 meeting dates (unanimous)
- Accepted November 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted resolution for Helen Luty Paison subdivision application at 51 & 57 Van Winkle Ave. (unanimous)
Library Board of Trustees
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.
- Approval of bills for payment
- Establishment of 2025 board meeting dates
- Discussion of board meeting time changes
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.
- Approved December 17, 2024 minutes (5-0, 3 absent)
- Approved list of bills (5-0, 3 absent)
- Carried Reorganization Agenda to February meeting
- Agreed to use estate gift monies to repay borough for library build costs
- Discussed potential reductions in external vendor spending
- Requested quotes for two new children's computers and additional security cameras
Planning Board
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.
- Site plan waiver for a coffee shop at 61 Union Blvd (Block 30, Lot 13) by Tenzin Dolkar
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.
- Approved site plan waiver for coffee shop at 61 Union Blvd. with conditions (unanimous)
- Reappointed Stanley Baginski as Chairman, Tomasz Bazel as Vice Chairman, Theresa Wygonik as Secretary
- Approved 2025 meeting dates resolution
- Authorized secretary to cast vote for election of officers
- Reappointed Marta Goldyn as Clerk/Recording Secretary
- Reappointed Sue McGuire as Shorthand Reporter
- Retained Neglia Engineering as Planning Board Engineer and Planner for 2025
- Re-adopted by-laws and procedures of the Planning Board
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
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.
- Oath of office for Theresa WygoniK and Robert Kasperek
- Election of chairman, vice chairman, and board secretary
- Resolution approving 2025 meeting dates
- Resolution reappointing Marta Goldyn as clerk/recording secretary
- Resolution retaining Neglia Engineering as planning board engineer and planner for 2025
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.
- Approved site plan waiver for coffee shop at 61 Union Blvd. with conditions (unanimous)
- Reorganized board: Stanley Baginski as Chairman, Tomasz Bazel as Vice Chairman, Theresa Wygonik as Secretary
- Approved resolutions en masse for 2025 meeting dates, officer election, clerk/reporter reappointments, engineer retention, and by-laws re-adoption
- Accepted October 8, 2024 special meeting minutes (3 ayes, 3 abstentions)
- Accepted December 17, 2024 regular meeting minutes (4 ayes, 2 abstentions)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Mayor & Council
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.
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-001 amending stormwater control code
- Payment #2 to Smith-Sondy Construction for Primrose Dr, Tulip Place, and Orchid Drive roadway improvements
- Authorization of FY24 NJDOT grant for Main Avenue roadway improvements
- Appointments of Neglia Group as Zoning Board and Planning Board Engineer
- Appointment of new members to Engine Co. 202 and Hose Co. #3
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.
- Approved consent agenda en masse (6-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 2025-001 amending stormwater control code (6-0)
- Approved December 19, 2024 public session minutes (6-0)
- Approved January 5, 2025 sine die meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved EMS appointments: Captain Joanne Rubba, Lieutenant Monica DiGiorgi, Scuba Lieutenant Stuart Stolarz Sr. (6-0)
- Approved Recreation Committee appointments: Darius Wesolowski, Mark Pokoj (6-0)
- Accepted communications including school tax appropriation and grant reports (6-0)
- Convened into executive session per Resolution 2025-066 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Health
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.
- Appointment of Mid-Bergen Health Commission for community public health and nursing services 2025
- Appointment of County of Bergen for animal control services 2025-2026
- Appointment of William R. Fenwick, Esq. of Pearce Law, LLC as Board of Health Attorney for 2025
- Health certificate applications for 215 Maple Ave and 244 Alden St
- Planning for 'Love Your Heart' wellness event on February 10, 2025
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.
- Re-elected Donna Tomko as president (5-0)
- Re-elected Maryann Palmer as vice-chairperson (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-01 for 2025 meeting dates (5-0)
- Acknowledged appointments for Mid-Bergen, Bergen County, and attorney (5-0)
- Approved December 18, 2024 minutes (5-0)
- Approved reports from REHS, animal control, registrar, and health officer (5-0)
- Tabled two handicap parking applications (5-0)
Mayor & Council
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.
- Oath of office for Councilman Eugene Rachelski and Councilwoman-Elect Justyna Marciniak
- Nomination of Beata Balik as Council President
- Consent agenda including 65 resolutions for appointments and authorizations
- Shared service agreement with Paramus for vehicle repair (Resolution 2025-062)
- Appointments to the Planning Board, Zoning Board, and Recreation Committee
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.
- Swore in Councilman Eugene Rachelski and Councilwoman Justyna Marciniak
- Approved consent agenda of 65 resolutions (unanimous)
- Appointed Beata Balik as Council President (unanimous)
- Approved council committee assignments (unanimous)
- Approved planning board, zoning board, and recreation committee appointments (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Mayor & Council
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.
- Resolution 2024-253 authorizing closed session under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) for confidential matters
- Resolution 2025-254 authorizing payment of bills
- Resolution 2024-255 authorizing transfer of funds for 2024
- Building Department December 2024 monthly report received as communication
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.
- Approved Resolution 2024-253 authorizing closed session (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-254 authorizing payment of bills (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-255 authorizing 2024 budget transfers (4-0)
- Referred Building Dept. December 2024 report to departments (4-0)