Haworth public meetings in 2020
3 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission discussed the adequacy of the Haworth Tree Ordinance and the feasibility of solar energy for public buildings. The body recommended that the Borough Council move the effective date of the 2019 plastics ban ordinance to March 1, 2021. Members also discussed the need for a committee website and public electric vehicle charging stations.
- Recommendation to move the 2019 plastics ban effective date to March 1, 2021
- Recommendation to oppose NJ Transit’s gas-powered power plant plan in the Kearney Meadowlands
- Discussion on the enforcement and adequacy of the Haworth Tree Ordinance
- Review of solar energy feasibility for public buildings pending an energy audit
- Discussion regarding the installation of a public electric vehicle charging station
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission discussed the scheduling and organization of community events for 2020. The body focused on staffing and vendor needs for summer camp and promotion for the fishing contest.
- Summer Rec scheduled for July 6, 2020 to August 7, 2020
- Egg Hunt scheduled for April 4, 2020
- Fishing Contest scheduled for May 2, 2020
- Haworth Day scheduled for October 3, 2020
- Discussion of potential time and location changes for Halloween
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment held a reorganization meeting to appoint leadership and staff for 2020. The board also established its monthly meeting schedule and sworn in a new member.
- Election of Dennis Posen as Chairman
- Election of Jeffrey Lester as Vice Chairman
- Election of Joseph Panzella as Secretary/Treasurer
- Recommendation to reappoint Alexander West as Board Attorney and Mrs. O’Dowd as Recording Secretary
- Oath of office administered to new member Mr. Pilsbury