Boards

If you are interested in serving as a volunteer on any of the boards, complete the following Citizen Leadership Form and send to the Township Clerk's Office:

Citizen Leadership Application Form 

PLANNING BOARD 

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

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

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

Members:
Jon Malkin, Chairman, Charles Muller, Michael St. Amour, Anthony Gabris, Tom Sandman, Carmen Merlino, Frank Seney, Joy Ramer, Mary Nevius, Tom Bouchard, Christine Mazzarella, Ron Smolen, Robert Stafford.

Mary Maudsley, Solicitor
Kimberly Johnson, Secretary 

 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

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

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

Members: Jon Malkin, Chairman, Bernard Graebener, Jeff Lawrenson, Gary Brill, Tom Rizzo, Anita Beckwith, Jackie Lugg.

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

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

Members:
Marie Wawrzonkiewicz, Bruce Crowe, Tom Carl, Kimberly Keeffe, Frank Kelly

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

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

The Commission consists of 9 members.  One member is the Director of the Department of Development & Housing, the remaining eight members are residents of the township.  Members are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Township Committee.

Members: Chris Silva, Jim Fifth, Charles Mueller, Frank Esposito, Charmayne McDermott, Joe Maultz, Matt Savona, Francis Paulsgraf 

SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee is charged with making  recommendations to the Township Committee in regard to issues affecting the senior citizens of the Township, including transportation programs, community programs and any other matters specifically affecting senior citizens. Its five members are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of Township Committee

Members: Louis Mazetis, Mildred Pauls, Rita Triola, Joan Jones, Gladys Barrows

Meeting schedule: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Elwood Fire House.