Haworth public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will consider ordinances regarding the Construction Code Official's compensation and updates to Haworth Tennis membership fees. The body will also review a shared services agreement for fiber optic internet and a resolution opposing Senate Bill S-4736.
- Ordinance 2025-21: Salaries and benefits for the Construction Code Official
- Ordinance 2025-22: Update to Haworth Tennis membership fees
- Resolution 2025-251: Shared services agreement with Bergen County for fiber optic internet
- Resolution 2025-252: Opposition to Senate Bill S-4736 regarding land use planning
- Escrow closures and refunds for 437 St. Nicholas, 365 Pleasant Ln, 324 Whitman St, and 357 Pleasant Ln
Meeting
The Haworth Shade Tree Committee is reviewing potential updates to the tree ordinance regarding replanting fees and permit processes. The body is also exploring a $15,000 proposal for a street tree survey and seeking a Green Communities Grant to cover up to 75% of the cost.
- Proposed replanting fees based on tree size: Category 1+2 ($400), Category 3 ($800), and Category 4 ($1,200)
- Proposed $15,000 proposal from Liz Stewart to survey street trees
- Allocation of $150 in the 2026 budget for continuing education with Liz Stewart
- Winter Tree Program RFP for bidding to be sent in late December or early January
- Review of tree removal requests for 50 Terrace St, 481 Beech St, 381 Pine Ln, and 597 Beech St
Meeting
The Haworth Borough Council will vote on adopting an ordinance to set salaries for the Construction Code Official, amending tennis membership fees, and awarding a contract for Memorial Field Park improvements. The meeting also includes a resolution to authorize the police department to participate in a federal equipment program and a consent agenda for routine escrow refunds and bill payments.
- Adoption of Ordinance 2025-21: Construction Code Official salaries
- Introduction of Ordinance 2025-22: Update Haworth tennis membership fees
- Resolution 2025-246: Police participation in 1033 Defense Department equipment program
- Resolution 2025-247: Contract with Green Valley Group Inc. for Memorial Field Park improvements
- Consent Agenda: Escrow closures, emergency contract, budget transfer, and bill payments
Mayor Council
The Haworth Mayor and Council adopted several measures, including a resolution to join the Department of Defense 1033 program so the police can request excess military equipment at no cost to the borough. They also introduced ordinances setting salary ranges for the Construction Code Official and updating tennis membership fees for 2026. A $228,410 contract was awarded to Green Valley Group Inc. for Memorial Field Park improvements. Council members discussed New Jersey Senate Bill S4736, which would preempt local zoning on affordable‑housing projects.
- Ordinance 2025-21 establishes a salary range of $45,000 to $115,000 for the Construction Code Official
- Ordinance 2025-22 updates Haworth tennis membership fees for the 2026 season
- Resolution 2025-246 authorizes participation in the LESO 1033 program, allowing the police to acquire excess Department of Defense equipment at no cost (transport costs only)
- Resolution 2025-247 awards a $228,410 contract to Green Valley Group Inc. for Memorial Field Park basketball court, pathway, and dugout improvements
- Discussion of NJ Senate Bill S4736, which would require local planning boards to approve higher‑density affordable housing developments, overriding existing zoning
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will consider an ordinance establishing requirements for block party permits. The body will also discuss employee compensation for the Construction Code Official and authorize several municipal contracts and purchases.
- Ordinance 2025-20: Establishing definitions and requirements for block party permits
- Ordinance 2025-21: Fixing salaries and benefits for the Construction Code Official
- Resolution 2025-236: Awarding contract to Neglia Group for Watershed Inventory Report
- Resolution 2025-234: Authorization to purchase a hook lift truck
- Refund of driveway permit deposit for 35 Summit Place
Mayor Council
The Borough Council swore in new Councilman Peter Laub and adopted Ordinance 2025-20, which defines and sets requirements for block party permits. The Council also amended the maximum salary for the Construction Code Official to $115,000 under Ordinance 2025-21. Additional actions included awarding a watershed inventory contract to Neglia Group, authorizing purchase of a hook lift truck, and appointing two new Planning Board alternates.
- Adoption of Ordinance 2025-20 establishing definitions and requirements for block party permits
- Amendment of Construction Code Official salary to a maximum of $115,000 (Ordinance 2025-21)
- Resolution 2025-236 awarding contract to Neglia Group for watershed inventory report
- Resolution 2025-230 authorizing purchase of a hook lift truck for the DPW
- Mayor appointed John Buckley and Charles Antinori as new Planning Board alternates
Meeting
The committee is managing tree removal applications and planning the planting of 20 trees in early November. Members are also discussing updates to the tree ordinance and a potential $15,000 street tree survey.
- Approved tree removal for 89 Adams St
- Planned planting of 20 trees at locations including Duck Pond and Park St Playground
- Proposed replanting fee structure: Category 1+2 ($400), Category 3 ($800), Category 4 ($1,200)
- Proposed $15,000 proposal from Liz Stewart to survey street trees
- Winter Tree Program (WTP) to close before Thanksgiving with RFP for bidding in December or January
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will consider an ordinance to establish definitions and requirements for block party permits. The body is also reviewing a shared services agreement for a construction code official and the hiring of public works employees.
- Ordinance 2025-20: Establishing definitions and requirements for block party permits
- Resolution 2025-2025: Shared services agreement with Borough of Demarest for Construction Code Official
- Resolution 2025-2026: Authorizing the hiring of Department of Public Works employees
- Proclamation of November 3, 2025, as Daniel Drobenko Day
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council introduced an ordinance to establish block party permit rules and approved a shared services agreement with the Borough of Demarest for construction code officials. The body also authorized the hiring of two new DPW laborers to assist with leaf season.
- Ordinance 2025-20: Establishes block party permits requiring a $50 fee and 20-business-day notice
- Resolution 2025-225: Shared services agreement with Borough of Demarest for Construction Code Official through December 31, 2029
- Resolution 2025-226: Hiring of two DPW laborers, Ryan Carrasquilla and Sean McFadden
- Summer recreation program financial report: $78,940 revenue and $81,047 expenses
- Shade Tree report: 20-30 trees to be planted the following week
Meeting
The Haworth Mayor and Council will vote on a resolution to authorize the borough's option for solid waste and recycling collection services for 2026. The meeting also includes a consent agenda of routine resolutions and a discussion on 2025 best practices.
- Resolution to authorize 2026 solid waste and recycling collection services
- Resolution to authorize NJDEP to conduct wetlands mapping
- Resolution to authorize Paws and Wings Art Auction social affairs permit
- Resolution to close escrow account at 376 Pleasant
- Discussion on 2025 Best Practices Inventory
Mayor Council
The council reported completion of the 2025 Best Practices Inventory, confirming the borough met the required score to retain full state aid. It then voted to exercise the option to extend the solid waste and recycling contract with Interstate Waste Services for 2026 at a cost of $705,149. The meeting also approved a consent agenda covering escrow closure, bill payments, wetlands mapping permission, an art auction permit, grant balance cancellations, and a request for non‑legal professional services. A closed‑session session was held to discuss confidential litigation matters.
- Resolution 2025-218: Extend solid waste and recycling collection contract with Interstate Waste Services for 2026, total $705,149.00
- Resolution 2025-210: Close escrow account for Anna Zeltser at 376 Pleasant Ave and refund $830.00
- Resolution 2025-220: Approve payment of bills totaling $1,586,460.58 across multiple funds
- Resolution 2025-219: Authorize NJDEP to access borough properties for wetlands mapping research
- Consent agenda item: Authorize RFQ for 2026 non‑legal professional services
Meeting
The Haworth Tree Committee approved funding of roughly $21,000 from the tree fund plus $5,000 from the 2025 budget for planting 20 new trees. The committee also confirmed that the new Forestry Management Plan, approved on September 9, 2025, will run from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029. Members discussed amending ordinance M1c to change the fee structure for tree‑removal replacements and reviewed a $15,000 street‑tree survey proposal. The Winter Tree Program will close before Thanksgiving, after which trees slated for removal will be marked.
- $21K tree fund and $5K budget allocated for 2025 tree plantings (20 trees).
- New Forestry Management Plan approved September 9, 2025, effective Jan 1 2025‑Dec 31 2029.
- Request to amend ordinance M1c fee structure for tree‑removal replacements (open).
- Liz Stewart proposal for a street‑tree survey estimated at $15,000 (open).
- Winter Tree Program to close before Thanksgiving; RFP for next year’s bidding to be issued in January.
Mayor Council
The Borough Council voted to authorize advertising for bids on Memorial Field improvements, a matching grant of $100,000 toward a $200,000 project, and a pedestrian bridge replacement funded by a Bergen County open space grant. The Council also approved a contract for a leaf‑machine through the Sourcewell National Cooperative Pricing Agreement. Routine items on the consent agenda, including raffle approvals and escrow closures, were adopted unanimously.
- Resolution 2025-211: authorize bids for Memorial Field improvements ($100,000 grant, $200,000 total project)
- Resolution 2025-2016: authorize bids for Memorial Field pedestrian bridge replacement (funded by Bergen County grant)
- Resolution 2025-213: award contract for leaf‑machine via Sourcewell agreement
- Consent agenda approvals: raffle applications, multiple escrow account closures, field‑use fee waiver
- PSE&G gas main line work to finish by end of October with subsequent street paving in spring
Meeting
The Haworth Borough Council will consider a resolution to award a contract to W.E. Timmerman for a trailer‑mounted vacuum debris collector. A second resolution will authorize advertising bids for Memorial Field improvements. Several routine items, including raffle approval, escrow account closures, and fee waivers, will be voted on as a consent agenda. The meeting also includes standard reports, public comment, and a closed‑session segment.
- Resolution 2025-213: award contract to W.E. Timmerman for trailer‑mounted vacuum debris collector (Sourcewell agreement)
- Resolution 2025-21l: authorize advertisement for bids for Memorial Field improvements
- Consent agenda: LGCCC raffle resolution
- Consent agenda: waive field use fees for Girl Scouts and Haworth HAS
- Consent agenda: close escrow accounts for 32 Pleasant, 56 Sunset, 465 Beech, and 79 Garfield
Board of Health
The Haworth Board of Health accepted the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes and reviewed the Sanitarian report. It discussed the Spring Fitness Challenge partnership with Holy Name Fitness and noted updated pickleball fees for the season. The board also reiterated a new requirement that residents contain plastic dust when obtaining construction permits.
- Accepted March 13, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved Graze Craze (details not specified)
- Updated pickleball fees for the season (Council report)
- Required residents to contain plastic dust for construction permits
- Spring Fitness Challenge partnership with Holy Name Fitness offering 5‑week passes
Mayor Council
The Borough Council adopted a bond ordinance authorizing $37,000 to replace the Haworth Swim Club pool pump. It approved a beer tent for the September 27 5K and Haworth Day event and a limited brewery off‑premises permit for Five Dimes Brewery. The Council also approved a $50,600 five‑year contract with PerryWeather for lightning detection services and awarded a $144,516.10 contract to 4 Clean Up Inc. for street repaving. Additionally, a notice of intent was approved to purchase a self‑contained vacuum debris collector for the Public Works Department.
- Ordinance 2025‑19: $37,000 bond to replace the Haworth Swim Club pool pump
- Resolution 2025‑199: Beer tent authorized for 5K/Haworth Day event (max 85 people)
- Resolution 2025‑197: $50,600 contract with PerryWeather for lightning detection at four locations
- Resolution 2025‑194: $144,516.10 contract awarded to 4 Clean Up Inc. for Franklin, Harrison, and Grant Street improvements
- Resolution 2025‑196: Notice of intent to award a vacuum debris collector (leaf machine) under a national cooperative pricing agreement
Meeting
The Borough Council will vote on Ordinance 2025-19 to appropriate $37,000 and issue bonds for a new pool pump at the Haworth Swim Club. It will also consider several resolutions, including a beer tent for the 5K race, an off‑premises brewery permit, a contract with Perryweather for lightning detection, and a street‑improvement contract funded by NJDOT. Routine consent‑agenda items such as vendor fees and permit fee waivers will be approved collectively.
- Ordinance 2025-19: bond to appropriate $37,000 for Haworth Swim Club pool pump replacement
- Resolution 2025-199: authorize a beer tent for the 5K race and Haworth Day
- Resolution 2025-201: approve limited brewery off‑premises permit
- Resolution 2025-197: authorize contract with Perryweather for lightning detection and weather monitoring services
- Resolution 2025-194: award contract for Franklin, Harrison, and Grant Street improvements (NJDOT MA-25 funded)