Boonton public meetings in 2025

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It also approved the November 2025 Vital Statistics, Animal Control, Town Council, and Health Officer reports. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 Vital Statistics Report (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 Animal Control Report (unanimous)
• Approved November & December 2025 Town Council Report (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 Health Officer Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Mayor and Town Council will approve meeting minutes, payments, and personnel changes. They will also authorize budget transfers for engineering and water/sewer accounts and award a contract for environmental services at the former Jersey Plating Company site.

• Approval of vouchers and meeting minutes
• Retirement of Robert Ezzi from Public Works
• Promotion of Brian Drake to Water Division Supervisor
• Authorization of $10,336 tax refund for 404 Main Street LLC
• Contract award to Suburban Consulting Engineers for $301,625

The council approved the minutes from the December 1, 2025 regular and closed sessions and authorized payment of submitted vouchers. They accepted the retirement of Town Administrator Robert Ezzi effective January 1, 2026. The council reappointed CFO Michael Yazdi for a four‑year term, corrected promotion dates for Brian C. Drake and Christopher Venturini, and authorized a $10,336 tax refund to 404‑408 Main Street LLC. They also approved $40,000 transfers among budget accounts and proclaimed Douglas Phelps as Boonton’s 2025 Citizen of the Year.

• Approved minutes from Dec 1 2025 regular and closed sessions (voice vote passed)
• Authorized payment of all vouchers submitted by municipal departments
• Accepted Robert Ezzi’s retirement effective Jan 1 2026
• Authorized employment contract for CFO Michael Yazdi (4‑year term starting Jan 1 2026)
• Corrected promotion date for Brian C. Drake to Supervisor, Water Division effective Jun 21 2025
• Appointed Christopher Venturini as Provisional Supervisor, Streets Division effective Dec 16 2025
• Authorized tax collector to issue a $10,336 refund for 404‑408 Main Street LLC
• Approved $40,000 transfers among budget accounts for engineering and health‑insurance costs

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct routine business such as payment of bills and approval of the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. No resolutions or public hearing applications are scheduled. A closed‑session meeting will be held to discuss contract negotiations for the Board Attorney position.

• Closed session: contract negotiations for Board Attorney position
• Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2025 Planning Board meeting
• Payment of bills confirmed by Board Clerk

The board approved payment of its outstanding bills. It accepted the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting and confirmed that no resolutions were adopted. A motion was made to enter closed session to discuss Board Attorney contract negotiations, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

• Approved payment of bills (motion carried)
• Accepted minutes of November 12, 2025 meeting (no comments)
• Adopted motion that no resolutions were considered (voice vote all in favor)
• Motion made to enter closed session on Board Attorney contract negotiations (outcome not recorded)
• Recognized Mr. Doug Phelps for 22 years of service
• Motion to adjourn passed (all members present voted)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Boonton Historic Preservation Commission will consider two applications: a National Register of Historic Places nomination for 719 Main Street and a signage request for 925 Main Street. The meeting will also discuss two old‑business items—the Rockaway Historic District sign and the wall at 604 Birch Street—and address ordinance violations as new business.

• 719 Main Street – NPP (National Register) application
• 925 Main Street – signage application
• Rockaway Historic District sign (old business)
• 604 Birch Street wall (old business)
• Ordinance violations (new business)

The commission unanimously approved the October and November meeting minutes. The 719 Main Street NPP application was approved conditionally, pending further review of façade or stonework changes. The flush‑mount sign at 925 Main Street was approved as presented, and the blade‑sign fixture received approval with guidance from the town attorney. No new actions were taken on old business items, and ordinance violations were only discussed.

• Approved October and November minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 719 Main Street NPP application conditionally
• Approved flush‑mount sign at 925 Main Street as presented
• Approved blade‑sign fixture at 925 Main Street with attorney guidance

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Mayor and Town Council are reviewing a request to close Main Street for a community event in April 2026. The body is also considering several resolutions regarding tax redemptions, police equipment, and water treatment plant contracts.

• Proposed closure of Main Street (West Main/Highland Ave to William St and Main St/Boonton Ave to Birch St) on April 26, 2026
• Contract award to Carbon Activated Corporation for $97,900.00 for Taylortown Water Treatment Plant-Carbon Replacement
• Purchase of storage lockers for Boonton Police Department from Modern Office Systems, LLC not to exceed $9,239.07
• Increase of public bid threshold to $53,000 effective July 1, 2025
• Tax sale certificate redemption for 223 Cornelia Street totaling $28,935.48

The council approved a resolution to increase the public contract bidding threshold to $53,000 effective July 1, 2025. It also authorized several finance measures, including payment of vouchers, redemption of a tax sale certificate, a tax overpayment refund, and purchase of police storage lockers. Additionally, the council approved minutes from the November 17 meeting, placed a police employee on unpaid leave, and adopted a closed‑session resolution.

• Approved Resolution 25-274 to recess into closed session (voice vote in favor)
• Approved Resolution 25-275 approving November 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Resolution 25-276 authorizing payment of all submitted vouchers
• Approved Resolution 25-277 placing Amy McCauley on six‑month unpaid leave effective Nov 3 2025
• Approved Resolution 25-278 authorizing redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #25‑00001 and payment of $28,935.48
• Approved Resolution 25-279 authorizing a $3,095.92 tax overpayment refund to Charles Cushman
• Approved Resolution 25-280 increasing the public bidding threshold to $53,000 effective July 1 2025
• Approved Resolution 25-281 purchasing Spacesaver Freestyle lockers from Modern Office Systems under Sourcewell contract

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved the September‑October 2025 Vital Statistics Report, the October 2025 Animal Control Report, and the October 2025 Health Officer’s Report. No new ordinances or policies were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September & October 2025 Vital Statistics Report (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 Animal Control Report (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 Health Officer’s Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Town Council will appoint a new 2nd Ward Council Member to fill a vacancy, approve budget transfers and a $300,848.94 road‑paving contract, and authorize an emergency contract to replace the Town Hall boiler. Additional actions include approving meeting minutes, voucher payments, and hiring a crossing guard at $16.87 per hour.

• Appointment of 2nd Ward Council Member (candidates: Danielle Cascone, Amanda Danesi, Richard Corcoran)
• Road paving contract with Tilcon New York, Inc. for $300,848.94
• Emergency contract to replace Town Hall boiler (no dollar amount disclosed)
• Transfer of $75,000 excess appropriations among various accounts
• Hiring of crossing guard Donald DeRosa at $16.87 per hour

The council accepted Council Member Hettrich’s resignation and appointed Danielle Cascone to fill the 2nd Ward seat. It approved the prior meeting minutes, authorized payment of pending vouchers, and appointed Donald DeRosa as a full‑time crossing guard. The council also accepted the 2026‑2027 Employment Practices Liability program and authorized a collective bargaining agreement with Union Council #8.

• Accepted Council Member Hettrich’s resignation (motion carried)
• Appointed Danielle Cascone as 2nd Ward Council Member (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (Resolution 25-263)
• Authorized payment of all approved vouchers (Resolution 25-264)
• Appointed Donald DeRosa as full‑time crossing guard at $16.87/hr (Resolution 25-265)
• Accepted 2026‑2027 Employment Practices Liability program (Resolution 25-266)
• Authorized execution of eight‑year collective bargaining agreement with Union Council #8 (Resolution 25-267)
• Authorized transfer of excess 2025 appropriations (Resolution 25-268)

Planning Board

The Boonton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Application 2025-04, a request for an ordinance interpretation/variance at 320 West Main Street (Block 116, Lot 10). The meeting also includes routine items such as payment of bills, approval of the October 8, 2025 minutes, and a note that no resolutions are pending. The board will then adjourn after addressing any old or new business.

• Public hearing – Application 2025-04, 320 West Main Street, ordinance interpretation/variance
• Payment of bills (amounts not specified)
• Approval of minutes from the October 8, 2025 Planning Board meeting
• No resolutions to approve or deny
• Routine procedural items (call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call)

The Planning Board approved payment of its bills and accepted the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion requiring a D‑variance for demolition and reconstruction of the 320 West Main Street property failed (3‑yes, 5‑no). A second motion overturning that requirement passed (5‑yes, 3‑no), permitting the demolition and rebuild as a permitted single‑family use. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved payment of bills (motion carried)
• Accepted October 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote all in favor)
• Motion #1 to require D‑variance failed (3 yes, 5 no)
• Motion #2 to waive D‑variance passed (5 yes, 3 no)
• No resolutions adopted
• No additional business presented
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Boonton Historic Preservation Commission will review two applications for properties on Main Street. The body will also discuss ordinance violations and a wall at 604 Birch Street.

• Signage Application for 609 Main Street
• NPP Application for 719 Main Street
• Discussion regarding Rockaway Historic District Sign
• Discussion of Ordinance Violations
• Discussion regarding 604 Birch Street Wall

The commission unanimously conditionally approved the flush‑mount sign at 609 Main Street, requiring a desaturated color scheme except for the logo. Approval of the meeting minutes was tabled until the next meeting. The 719 Main Street non‑preservation‑plan application was also tabled because the applicant was absent. No other formal actions were taken.

• Conditionally approved 609 Main Street sign (unanimous)
• Approval of minutes tabled
• Tabled 719 Main Street NPP application (applicant absent)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Mayor and Town Council will approve meeting minutes and voucher payments, promote Christopher Petonak to Police Chief at an annual salary of $205,000, and raise salaries for two staff members. They will also authorize redemption of three tax sale certificates, approve a street opening permit for 982 Wootton Street, and approve purchases of body armor kits and a contract for police cameras and tasers. Additional actions include a change order for the Boonton Avenue Municipal Parking Lot Improvement Project.

• Promotion of Christopher Petonak to Police Chief, salary $205,000
• Salary increase for Janine Olley to $70,000 as Assistant to Town Administrator/Tax Assessor
• Redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #25-00006 for $48,627.14
• Approval of street opening permit for 982 Wootton Street
• Authorization to purchase Safariland body armor kits up to $8,890

The Council approved the minutes from the October 20 meeting and authorized payment of outstanding vouchers. It promoted Christopher Petonak to Police Chief with a $205,000 salary and increased two employee salaries. The Council also authorized redemption of three tax‑sale certificates and approved a street opening permit for 982 Wootton Street, as well as a purchase of police body‑armor kits.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (Resolution 25-247)
• Approved payment of all submitted vouchers (Resolution 25-248)
• Promoted Christopher Petonak to Police Chief, salary $205,000 (Resolution 25-249)
• Increased Janine Olley’s salary to $70,000 (Resolution 25-250)
• Increased Meghan Lynch’s salary to $75,000 (Resolution 25-251)
• Authorized redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #25-00002 for $40,549.98 (Resolution 25-252)
• Authorized redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #25-00004 for $28,069.74 (Resolution 25-253)
• Approved street opening permit for 982 Wootton Street (Resolution 25-255)

Board of Health

The Board approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Animal Control Report, the Town Council Report, and the Health Officer’s report for September 2025. Approval of the September 2025 Vital Statistics Report was postponed to the November 18 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Animal Control Report September 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Council Report (unanimous)
• Approved Health Officer’s report for September 2025 (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of September 2025 Vital Statistics Report to November 18 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Mayor and Town Council are meeting to approve a consent agenda including personnel appointments and tax sale redemptions. The body is also discussing the 2025 Morris County Hazard Mitigation Plan update and a request for a tree replacement trust fund.

• 2026 Youth Summer Camp fees: Full-Day Camp $165-$195/week; Before Camp Care $60-$70/week
• Appointment of Brooke Savercool as Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II at $25.00/hour
• Tax sale certificate redemption for 123 Old Boonton Road totaling $112,495.76
• Tax sale certificate redemption for 315 Sherman Street totaling $59,834.23
• Appointment of Cody Darling to the Boonton Volunteer Fire Department

The council approved the meeting minutes from Oct. 6, 2025, and authorized payment of all pending vouchers. It appointed Cody Darling to the Volunteer Fire Department and Brooke Savercool as a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II, effective Oct. 20, 2025. The Tax Collector was authorized to redeem two tax‑sale certificates totaling $172,330.00, and the holiday decorations request was approved by voice vote. The council also set fees for the 2026 Parks and Recreation youth summer camp program.

• Approved Oct. 6, 2025 meeting minutes (Resolution 25-231)
• Approved payment of all vouchers submitted by municipal departments (Resolution 25-232)
• Appointed Cody Darling as member of Boonton Volunteer Fire Department (Resolution 25-233)
• Appointed Brooke Savercool as Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II, $25/hr (Resolution 25-234)
• Authorized redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #22-00015 for $112,495.76 (Resolution 25-235)
• Authorized redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #25-00005 for $59,834.23 (Resolution 25-236)
• Approved holiday decorations request by voice vote (Moved by Wekilsky, seconded by DeVenezia)
• Approved fees for the 2026 Parks and Recreation Youth Summer Camp Program (Resolution 25-237)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review a resolution for a minor subdivision and lot line adjustment. No new public application hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Resolution of approval for Application 2025-03: 25 Chestnut Street and 228 West Main Street (Minor Subdivision/Lot Line Adjustment with Bulk Variance)

The Planning Board approved payment of outstanding bills. The Board accepted the September 10 meeting minutes by voice vote with all members in favor. The Board approved resolution 2025-03 for a minor subdivision and lot line adjustment at 25 Chestnut Street and 228 West Main Street, with an 8‑yes, 0‑no vote and 3 members excused. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved payment of bills (motion carried)
• Approved September 10 minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved resolution 2025-03 for Chestnut St & West Main St (8 YES, 0 NO, 3 EXCUSED)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Town Council will vote on a consent agenda covering six resolutions, including approval of meeting minutes, payment of vouchers, appointment of a crossing guard at $16.87 per hour, a request for $35,000 interlocal revenue for a SLEO Class 3 Officer, permission to use the tree‑replacement trust fund, and authorization to apply for a $30,000 grant for medical staff at the 2026 recreation summer camp. In new business, the Council will consider Ordinance 16‑25, which repeals the existing Chapter 140 flood‑damage prevention code and adopts new floodplain management regulations, flood hazard maps, and a floodplain administrator. Public comments are accepted before the votes.

• Resolution 25-227 appoints Donna Schinman as full‑time crossing guard at $16.87/hr
• Resolution 25-228 requests $35,000 interlocal revenue for a SLEO Class 3 Officer
• Resolution 25-230 authorizes application for up to $30,000 grant for medical staff at 2026 recreation summer camp
• Ordinance 16-25 repeals Chapter 140 and adopts new floodplain management regulations
• Resolution 25-226 approves payment of departmental vouchers

The Town Council adopted several resolutions, including authorizing a $35,000 special revenue item for a SLEO Class 3 Officer and appointing Donna Schinman as a full‑time crossing guard at $16.87 per hour. The council also approved a donation to the 31st Annual Christmas Parade and approved the meeting minutes and payment of vouchers. Additional resolutions request permission to use tree‑replacement trust fund revenues.

• Approved Resolution 25-228 authorizing $35,000 revenue insertion for a SLEO Class 3 Officer
• Approved Resolution 25-227 appointing Donna Schinman as full‑time crossing guard ($16.87/hr)
• Approved donation to the 31st Annual Christmas Parade (voice vote in favor)
• Approved Resolution 25-225 approving the previous meeting minutes
• Approved Resolution 25-226 approving payment of all submitted vouchers
• Approved Resolution 25-229 requesting permission to use Tree Replacement Trust Fund revenues
• Discussed parking pay station proposals; no decision made
• Discussed crosswalk at Wootton and Green Street; no formal vote recorded

Historic Preservation Commission

The Boonton Historic Preservation Commission will review three applications for properties on Main Street. The body will also discuss the Rockaway Historic District Sign and ordinance violations.

• NPP Application for 919 Main Street
• Mural application for 624 Main Street
• NPP Application for 808 Main Street
• Discussion of Rockaway Historic District Sign
• Discussion of Ordinance Violations

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes. It approved the NPP application for 919‑923 Main Street and the vertical portion of the 624 Main Street mural unanimously. The 808 Main Street NPP application was approved with a 3‑1‑1 vote, noting it is an exception and recommending a metal standing‑seam roof. The signage permit for Main Street Bagels was also unanimously approved.

• Approved meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved 919‑923 Main St NPP application unanimously
• Approved vertical portion of 624 Main St mural unanimously
• Approved 808 Main St NPP application (3-1-1 vote)
• Approved 605 Main St signage permit for Main Street Bagels unanimously

Board of Health

The Board approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting and approved the Vital Statistics, Animal Control, Town Council, and Health Officer reports covering June‑August 2025. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 pm.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Vital Statistics Report for June‑August 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Animal Control Report for June‑August 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Council Report for June‑August 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Health Officer’s Report for June‑August 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Mayor and Town Council will approve meeting minutes, pay vouchers, and authorize the refund of tax overpayments. The body will also award contracts for engineering services at the Taylortown Water Treatment Plant and for general municipal engineering.

• Award contract to Boswell Engineering for $30,000 (12 months)
• Award contract to Suburban Consulting Engineers for $10,600
• Authorize refund of $10,961.34 to Brach Eichler, LLC
• Authorize refund of $3,638.58 to Charles Cushman
• Authorize electronic tax sale with NJ Tax Lien Investors/RealAuction.com

The Boonton Town Council approved the September 2 meeting minutes and authorized payment of outstanding vouchers. It increased the salary of the Utility Billing Clerk to $55,000 and approved multiple tax refunds and over‑payment reimbursements. The Council also authorized participation in an electronic tax sale, a shared‑service animal‑control agreement with Wharton, and a professional engineering contract with Boswell Engineering. All actions were adopted as resolutions on the agenda.

• Approved minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting (Resolution 25-213)
• Approved payment of all submitted vouchers (Resolution 25-214)
• Approved salary increase for Debbie Wunej to $55,000 effective Sept. 1, 2025 (Resolution 25-215)
• Authorized tax refund of $10,961.34 to Brach Eichler, LLC (Resolution 25-216)
• Authorized tax over‑payment refund of $3,638.58 to Charles Cushman (Resolution 25-217)
• Authorized tax collector to refund property tax and utility over‑payments as needed (Resolution 25-218)
• Authorized participation in an electronic tax sale on Oct. 1, 2025 with NJ Tax Lien Investors/RealAuction.com (Resolution 25-219)
• Approved shared service agreement with the Borough of Wharton for an Animal Control Officer (Resolution 25-220)

Planning Board

The Boonton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Application 2025-03, a minor subdivision and lot line adjustment with a bulk variance for 25 Chestnut Street and 228 West Main Street. The board will also consider routine items such as payment of bills, approval of August 13, 2025 minutes, and a resolution approving the 2024 Annual Zoning Report. No new business is scheduled beyond these items.

• Resolution approving the 2024 Annual Zoning Report
• Payment of the bills as confirmed by the Board Clerk
• Approval of minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing for Application 2025-03 – minor subdivision/lot line adjustment with bulk variance at 25 Chestnut St and 228 West Main St
• Call to order and Sunshine Law statement

The Planning Board approved payment of outstanding bills, adopted the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting, and approved the 2024 Annual Zoning Report. It also unanimously approved Application #2025-03 for a minor subdivision and lot line adjustment involving 25 Chestnut Street and 228 West Main Street. The Board discussed private‑equity home purchases but took no action. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

• Approved payment of bills (motion moved by Brewer, seconded by Murray, unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved 2024 Annual Zoning Report (all members voted Yes)
• Approved Application #2025-03 minor subdivision/lot line adjustment (all members voted Yes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission unanimously approved the July meeting minutes. It conditionally approved signage applications at 925/929 Main St, 1000B Main St, 315 Main St, and 819 Main St, granting a variance for the second sign at 819. The 808 Main St application was tabled pending further study, and a mural at 624 Main St received conditional approval pending a formal artist rendering.

• Approved July minutes (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved 925/929 Main St signage (unanimous)
• Approved 1000B Main St signage as presented (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved 315 Main St signage rendering (unanimous)
• Approved first sign at 819 Main St and granted variance for second sign (unanimous)
• Tabled 808 Main St application pending further study
• Conditionally approved 624 Main St mural pending formal application (unanimous)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Town Council approved the minutes from the August meetings and authorized payment of outstanding vouchers. It confirmed several mayoral appointments, promoted Brian C. Drake to Supervisor of the Public Works‑Water Division, appointed William Hopkins as a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class III, and named Patrick Laverty as the Administrative Agent for affordable housing. The Council also authorized a contract to purchase body‑worn cameras, tasers and evidence‑licensing equipment for the police department, not to exceed $6,043.02, and approved the Holiday Wrap Up community event with BYOB for adults only.

• Approved minutes from August 18 and August 29 meetings (Resolution 25-204)
• Approved payment of all submitted vouchers (Resolution 25-205)
• Approved mayoral appointments for parking, public works and special projects committees (Resolution 25-206)
• Promoted Brian C. Drake to Supervisor, Public Works‑Water Division effective Sep 3, 2025 (Resolution 25-207)
• Appointed William Hopkins as Special Law Enforcement Officer Class III at $38.00/hour, conditional on examinations (Resolution 25-208)
• Appointed Patrick Laverty as Administrative Agent for affordable housing (Resolution 25-209)
• Authorized award of contract for police body‑worn cameras, tasers and evidence licensing, cost not to exceed $6,043.02 (Resolution 25-210)
• Approved Holiday Wrap Up adult‑only BYOB event for Dec 17 at the Senior Center (voice vote in favor)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Town Council unanimously approved Resolution 25-202, authorizing a new Preliminary Notice of Disciplinary Action for employee S.J. and keeping him suspended without pay. The Council also unanimously approved Resolution 25-203, reissuing the October 18, 2022 Preliminary Notice for S.J. and maintaining his suspension without pay. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved Resolution 25-202 authorizing a Preliminary Notice of Disciplinary Action for employee S.J. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-203 authorizing reissuance of the Oct 18, 2022 Preliminary Notice for employee S.J. (unanimous)
• Continued S.J.'s suspension without pay as stipulated in both resolutions (unanimous)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Town Council accepted Councilman Alexis Minson's resignation and unanimously appointed William Neely to fill the vacant 4th Ward seat. It also approved the Labor Day Parade’s request for a senior‑citizen van and the Parks Department’s Trick‑or‑Treat Trail event. A consent agenda approved the meeting minutes and several resolutions, including removal of two Harrison Street properties from the tax sale and renewal of the town’s insurance‑fund membership.

• Accepted Alexis Minson's resignation (voice vote in favor)
• Appointed William Neely as 4th Ward Council Member (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Labor Day Parade request for senior‑citizen van (voice vote in favor)
• Approved Trick‑or‑Treat Trail event and related park/street closures (voice vote in favor)
• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (Resolution 25-196)
• Approved payment of vouchers (Resolution 25-197)
• Removed 310 Harrison Street from tax sale (Resolution 25-198)
• Removed 311 Harrison Street from tax sale pending bankruptcy (Resolution 25-199)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved payment of outstanding bills and accepted the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the Whispering Woods development application with a vote of 5 yes, 3 no, and 3 excused. The board entered a closed session on contract negotiations before adjourning the meeting.

• Approved payment of bills (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Whispering Woods application (5 YES, 3 NO, 3 EXCUSED)
• Entered closed session to discuss contract negotiations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Boonton Town Council approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting and authorized payment of all submitted vouchers. It appointed Iain B. Hartmann as a temporary municipal police officer and re‑appointed Neil J. Henry as Business Administrator at a salary of $180,000 per year. The council also appointed five new members to the Boonton Volunteer Fire Department and authorized a stipend for fire department IT support in 2025.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (Resolution 25-178)
• Approved payment of all vouchers submitted by municipal departments (Resolution 25-179)
• Appointed Iain B. Hartmann as Temporary Municipal Police Officer (Resolution 25-180)
• Re‑appointed Neil J. Henry as Business Administrator with a $180,000 annual salary (Resolution 25-181)
• Appointed Jacob T. Westenberger, Noah Reed, Nathan LaBarba, Peter Sheils, and Matthew Striziver as members of the Boonton Volunteer Fire Department (Resolutions 25-182‑186)
• Authorized payment of a stipend for Fire Department IT support for 2025 (Resolution 25-187)

Planning Board

The Board approved the settlement agreement for application 2016-8, allowing a revised plan of 17 market‑rate townhomes on 17 fee‑simple lots with two variances. The motion passed with 7 votes in favor, 3 against, and 1 member excused. The Board also approved payment of bills, accepted the June 11 minutes, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved payment of bills (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Whispering Woods settlement (7 YES, 3 NO, 1 EXCUSED)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved four signage and canopy applications and one flush‑mount sign application, all unanimously. The 1000 Main Street signage application was unanimously tabled due to incompleteness. No update was reported on the Rockaway Historic District sign and the commission will discuss a monthly violations report with Patrick.

• 800 Main Street signage approved unanimously
• 1000 Main Street signage application tabled unanimously
• 706 Main Street signage and canopy approved unanimously
• 718 Main Street signage and canopy approved unanimously
• 624 Main Street flush‑mount sign approved unanimously

Board of Health

The board approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Vital Statistics Report for April 2025, the Animal Control Report for May 2025, the Town Council Report, and the Health Officer’s Report for May 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 pm with no new business.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Vital Statistics Report for April 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Animal Control Report for May 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Council Report (unanimous)
• Approved Health Officer’s Report for May 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 pm (unanimous)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Town Council approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting and authorized payment of all submitted vouchers. They promoted Christian Danzi to Police Sergeant effective June 17, 2025 at an annual salary of $135,230. The Council also appointed two Special Law Enforcement Officers Class II and hired two seasonal laborers for the Public Works Department.

• Approved minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting
• Approved payment of all submitted vouchers
• Promoted Christian Danzi to Police Sergeant, effective June 17, 2025, salary $135,230
• Appointed Jonah A. Lance as Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II, effective June 16, 2025, $25/hour
• Appointed Michael N. Mullane as Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II, effective June 16, 2025, $25/hour
• Hired Matthew Niedemeir as seasonal laborer in Public Works, $18/hour, effective June 16, 2025
• Hired Thomas Venturini as seasonal laborer in Public Works, $18/hour, effective June 16, 2025

Planning Board

The Boonton Planning Board approved the resolution for Application 2025-01, granting a minor subdivision, D-3 variance and design waiver for 318 Monroe Street. The motion passed with six votes in favor, no votes against and five members excused. The Board also approved payment of outstanding bills, accepted the May 14 minutes, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved payment of bills (motion carried, unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted May 14 minutes (voice vote: all in favor, none against)
• Approved Resolution for Application 2025-01 – minor subdivision, variance, design waiver (6 YES, 0 NO, 5 EXCUSED)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote: all in favor)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes. It approved the signage application for 906 Main Street with a 5‑2‑1 vote. It tabled the signage applications for 1000 Main Street (incomplete) and 802 Main Street (awaiting the applicant). It unanimously approved the NPP façade application for 919 Main Street, requiring conduit and lighting‑fixture updates.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 906 Main Street signage (5‑2‑1)
• Tabled 1000 Main Street signage (incomplete application)
• Tabled 802 Main Street signage (motion to table, one abstention)
• Approved 919 Main Street NPP façade application with conduit and lighting conditions (unanimous)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The council accepted the resignations of Animal Control Officer Carl Dula and Green Team member Susan Chara. A motion to receive a Pride flag request letter without further action passed, with two members dissenting. The Labor Day Celebration Committee’s petition for parade use, fireworks, alcohol service, DPW assistance, and police support was approved. The council also approved the meeting minutes, payment of vouchers, and extended the appointment of the Town Public Safety Director.

• Accepted resignation of Animal Control Officer Carl Dula (voice vote in favor)
• Accepted resignation of Green Team member Susan Chara (voice vote in favor)
• Motion to receive Pride flag request letter without action passed (dissent by DeVenezia and Hettrich)
• Approved Labor Day celebration petition: parade, fireworks, alcohol, DPW and police support (voice vote in favor)
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2025 meeting (Resolution 25-137)
• Approved payment of all vouchers submitted by departments (Resolution 25-138)
• Authorized extension of term for Town Public Safety Director Bryan Gurney (Resolution 25-139)
• Re‑issued RFP for General Engineering (proposals due June 24) – informational, no vote

Board of Health

The Board approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Vital Statistics, Animal Control, Town Council, and Health Officer reports for April 2025. All motions passed with unanimous support. No new business was taken.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Vital Statistics Report for April 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Animal Control Report for April 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Council Report (unanimous)
• Approved Health Officer’s Report for April 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The council approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting and authorized payment of all submitted vouchers. It promoted Leo Colombo and Daniel Mondino to lieutenant in the Boonton Police Department with an annual salary of $148,750 each. Additional actions included refunding $2,755.54 for an overpayment on 333 Vreeland Avenue, authorizing the sale of surplus vehicles through GovDeals, approving 2025 recreation program fees, and confirming the sale of 1210 Cedar Street and the fourth round Affordable Housing Plan.

• Approved minutes from May 5, 2025 meeting (Resolution 25-127)
• Approved payment of all vouchers submitted (Resolution 25-128)
• Promoted Leo Colombo to Police Lieutenant, salary $148,750 (Resolution 24-129)
• Promoted Daniel Mondino to Police Lieutenant, salary $148,750 (Resolution 24-130)
• Refunded $2,755.54 overpayment to owner of 333 Vreeland Avenue (Resolution 25-131)
• Authorized sale of surplus vehicles via GovDeals (Resolution 25-132)
• Approved 2025 recreation program fees (Resolution 25-133)
• Approved sale of 1210 Cedar Street and fourth round Affordable Housing Plan (Planning Board)

Planning Board

The Board adopted the Town of Boonton Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan with a 10‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑excused vote. It approved the certification of 1210 Cedar Street (Application 2025‑02) by a 9‑yes, 0‑no, 2‑excused vote. The Board paid its bills, approved the April 9 minutes, and deferred the Monroe Street application to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Adopted Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (10 YES, 0 NO, 1 EXCUSED)
• Approved certification for 1210 Cedar Street (Application 2025‑02) (9 YES, 0 NO, 2 EXCUSED)
• Paid all outstanding bills (motion carried, unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Deferred resolution for 318 Monroe Street to June 11, 2025 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission deferred approval of the meeting minutes. The 506 Main Street canopy and signage application was approved conditionally with unanimous support, pending compliance on awning signage and lighting. The 906 Main Street vinyl glass graphics application was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes deferred
• 506 Main Street canopy and signage application approved conditionally (unanimous)
• 906 Main Street vinyl glass graphics application tabled

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Town Council adopted Ordinance 06‑25, raising the 2025 budget by 3.5% ($414,129.21). It also adopted Resolution 25‑117 to self‑examine the budget and Resolution 25‑118 to adopt the 2025 municipal budget of $10,051,248.38. Two variance applications – a subdivision at 318 Monroe Street/Kelly St and the sale/use of the old Rec Center to a model train club – were approved. No public comments were received on the ordinance or the resolutions.

• Adopted Ordinance 06‑25 to increase CY 2025 budget by 3.5% ($414,129.21) – unanimous approval
• Adopted Resolution 25‑117 authorizing self‑examination of the 2025 budget – unanimous approval
• Adopted Resolution 25‑118 adopting the 2025 municipal budget of $10,051,248.38 – unanimous approval
• Approved variance for subdivision at 318 Monroe Street/Kelly St – approved
• Approved variance to sell/use old Rec Center to model train club – approved
• No public comments received during public hearing on Ordinance 06‑25
• No public comments received during public hearing on Resolution 25‑117

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Town Council approved a series of resolutions, including payment of vouchers, redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #22-00016, and purchase of police vehicle equipment. It appointed Christian G. Rojas as a temporary municipal police officer and authorized the Mayor to execute a 9-1-1 and dispatch service agreement with Morris County. Two voice‑vote motions were approved, each with a single affirmative vote.

• Approved Resolution 25-109: minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting approved
• Approved Resolution 25-110: all vouchers approved by the Administrator ordered paid
• Approved Resolution 25-111: authorized $9,320.55 payment to redeem Tax Sale Certificate #22-00016
• Approved Resolution 25-112: appointed Christian G. Rojas as temporary municipal police officer
• Approved Resolution 25-113: Mayor authorized to execute emergency 9-1-1 and dispatch service agreement with Morris County
• Approved Resolution 25-114: authorized purchase of hardware and installation for police vehicles #107 and #108 from Spectrum Communications
• Motion to Approve Pending Satisfaction of All Requirements – voice vote in favor (1 X)
• Motion to Accept with Regrets – voice vote in favor (1 X)

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Vital Statistics Report, Animal Control Report, and Health Officer’s Report for March 2025. No new business or public comments were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 Vital Statistics Report (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 Animal Control Report (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 Health Officer’s Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board voted to pay its outstanding bills and approved the March 12 meeting minutes. It approved Application 2025-01 for 318 Monroe Street with a vote of 8‑1‑2. It also approved Application 2025-02 for 1210 Cedar Street, granting a Section 68 certification, by a 10‑0‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to pay bills carried (unanimous approval)
• Minutes of March 12, 2025 approved (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Application 2025-01 – 318 Monroe Street (8 YES, 1 NO, 2 EXCUSED)
• Approved Application 2025-02 – 1210 Cedar Street certification (10 YES, 0 NO, 1 EXCUSED)
• Adjournment motion carried (voice vote)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Council entered closed session to discuss litigation, then approved the minutes from the March 17 meetings, authorized payment of pending vouchers, appointed Janine Olley as Deputy Registrar and Deputy Clerk, and awarded the Toner Road Pump Station Generator contract to ACI Electrical Contractor for $71,000.

• Resolution 25-95: Recess into closed session to discuss litigation (voice vote in favor)
• Resolution 25-96: Approved minutes from March 17 closed and regular meetings
• Resolution 25-97: Approved payment of submitted vouchers
• Resolution 25-98: Appointed Janine Olley as Deputy Registrar (term Jan 1 2025–Dec 31 2025)
• Resolution 25-99: Appointed Janine Olley as Deputy Town Clerk (term Jan 1 2025–Dec 31 2025)
• Resolution 25-100: Awarded Toner Road Pump Station Generator contract to ACI Electrical Contractor, Inc. for $71,000

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the meeting minutes unanimously, with Zeke abstaining. A motion was made to table the 602 Main Street façade application until the next meeting. The commission approved the signage applications for 916 Main Street and 908 Main Street as presented.

• Approved meeting minutes unanimously (Zeke abstained)
• Tabled 602 Main Street façade application (motion to table)
• Approved 916 Main Street signage application (motion approved)
• Approved 908 Main Street signage application (motion approved)