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Tue Aug 4, 2026

Planning Board

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Wed Jul 22, 2026

Borough Council

Hawthorne Council to vote on 2026 employee salaries and police promotions

The Borough Council will consider ordinances to fix 2026 employee compensation and redefine administrative positions. The meeting includes the appointment and promotion of five police officers and a consent agenda with various municipal resolutions.

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PUBLIC Council Meeting – July 22, 2026 CounCil Meeting AgenDA Borough of Hawthorne, Passaic County, New Jersey 07506  July 22, 2026, 7 PM Watch Live: Altice (Cablevision) Ch. 77, Verizon Fios Ch. 28 Council Meeting Videos Available on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_kq2hYuI1t72SaQswYCQA/videos ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE STATEMENT Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings heretofore adopted and posted on the Public Bulletin Board at the Municipal Building, posted on the official Borough website, www.hawthornenj.org, and emailed to The Herald News, The Record, The Gazette and all persons who have requested the mailing of such since November 17, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting July 8, 2026. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Agenda Items Only – 5 minute limit) OLD BUSINESS ~ NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA PRESENTED BY MAYOR LANE PReSentAtion: “Law Enforcement Recognition” Pedro Medina MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driver MAyoRS PoliCe PRoMotionS & APPointMentS PRoMotionS & Oath of Office Appointment of Sgt. Nicholas Robert to the rank of Lieutenant of the Hawthorne Police Department. Appointment of Patrol Officer Ryan Daley to the rank of Sergeant of the Hawthorne Police Department. Appointment of Patrol Officer Brendan Burke to the rank of Sergeant of the Hawthorne Police Department. APPointMentS & Oath of Office Joseph Daniel Carr as Probationary Police Offic [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jul 21, 2026

Planning Board

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Mon Jul 20, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

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BOROUGH OF HAWTHORNE, NJ ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2026, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will take place on August 17, 2026 at 6:45 in the courtroom at the Municipal Building, 445 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506. Roxanne Hammond Zoning Board of Adjustment Secretary Borough of Hawthorne July 17, 2026
Tue Jul 14, 2026

Shade Tree Commission

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Meeting Agenda Tuesday, Ju ly 14 , 202 6 @ 7pm Borough Hall 2 nd Floor Conference Room Participants of the Shade Tree Commission: Name Title Name Title Jodi DeMarco Chairperson Michael Mariani Alternate #1 Albert Ianacone Commission Member Alternate #2 John Manke Commission Member Joseph Wojtecki Council Liaison Lisa Shalakho Commission Member Kevin Alberta Licensed Tree Expert Diane Korzinski Commission Member Maureen Cook Secretary / DPW Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings heretofore adopted and posted on the public Bulletin Board at the Municipal Building, emailed to the Herald News, The Record, The Gazette and all other persons who have requested the mailing of such schedule, and a copy of said schedule has remained on file in the office of the Borough Clerk from and since December 8, 2016.  Attendees  Statement of NJ Open Public Meetings Act  Open Public Portion (limited to 5 minutes per family) Item s to discuss:  Trees at Wagaraw Road / Community pool parking area: o Smaller trees will be planted under the wires (where there are no wires).  Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata Kwanzan ) – will be part of the Fall Planting.  Tree Inventory (Count) – Latest update, Ted is waitin g for Esri ArcGIS o We were successful at adding the Tree Management Solution, accessing the tree species .csv file and the tree layer and planting sites. o Ted is inquir ing information from DPW regarding the mapping/bordering outlin [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 8, 2026

Borough Council

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PUBLIC Council Meeting – July 8, 2026 CounCil Meeting AgenDA Borough of Hawthorne, Passaic County, New Jersey 07506  July 8, 2026, 7 PM Watch Live: Altice (Cablevision) Ch. 77, Verizon Fios Ch. 28 Facebook: Borough Hawthorne NJ Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1135979460070290 ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE STATEMENT Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings heretofore adopted and posted on the Public Bulletin Board at the Municipal Building, posted on the official Borough website, www.hawthornenj.org, and emailed to The Herald News, The Record, The Gazette and all persons who have requested the mailing of such since November 17, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes for the regular meeting of June 3rd and June 17th, 2026. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Agenda Items Only – 5 minute limit) ******************** ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 2392-26 AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE 2026 SALARIES, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2386-26, WAGES AND COMPENSATION OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF HAWTHORNE, COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY. ORDINANCE NO. 2393-26 AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF HAWTHORNE TO REVISE CHAPTER 220, FEES, SECTION 220-25, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SUBSECTION B, POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO ADD THERETO SECTION B (11), BODY WORN CAMERA FOOTAGE ORDINANCE NO. 2394-26 AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 530, WATER, SECTION 530-30, PAYME [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jul 7, 2026

Planning Board

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Tue Jul 7, 2026

Board of Fire Commissioners

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Chief Joseph Speranza 973.423.5550 Office 973.423.5089 Fax Clerk Christopher Mogen 973.423.2536 Office 973.423.5089 Fax Borough of Hawthorne Board of Fire Commissioners 445 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 www.hawthornefire.org CALL TO ORDER : Meeting called to order on July 7, 2026 at 7:32 pm by Joseph Speranza, Borough Fire Chief. Van Dyk Park Place at 644 Goffle Road in the facility community room. Notice was provided to the Borough Clerk and published to the Fire Department’s website and social channel. The public was provided an email ([email protected]) to forward questions to the Board of Fire Commissioners. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Carlo CO. 1 Assistant Chief Daryl Kallenberg, CO. 2 Captain Joseph Longo , CO. 3 Assistant Chief Peter Van Der Velde, CO. 4 Assistant Chief Anthony Manzo, CO. 5 Assistant Chief Joseph Speranza , Borough Fire Chief Christopher Mogen, Fire Dept. Clerk MEMBERS ABSENT: Travis Lodder, CO. 2 Assistant Chief PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Led by Joseph Speranza, Borough Fire Chief MINUTES: Previous month’s minutes have been dispersed. Motion to disperse the minutes: John Carlo, CO. 1 Assistant Chief Second: Joseph Longo , CO. 3 Assistant Chief Approve [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 18, 2026

Board of Health

Hawthorne Board of Health to swear in new members and discuss county transition

The Board of Health will swear in three new members to fill vacancies. The board is also discussing the borough's transition to Passaic County for inspection and nurse services.

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Borough of Hawthorne Board of Health Meeting Agenda Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Borough Hall, Second Floor Conference Room Board of Health Members Name Title Name Title Frank Kabrel, Jr. President vacant Board Member Christopher Connolly Board Member vacant Board Member Susan Geier Board Member vacant Board Member Laura Michalski Board Member Joseph Wojtecki Council Liaison Sherrine Schuldt Board Member Yvonne Rogers Secretary / Registrar Shirley Shortway-English Board Member 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Open Public Meetings Act announcement. The Regular Meeting of the Borough of Hawthorne Board of Health is now in session. In accord with the provisions of Section 5 of the “Open Public Meetings Act,” “Adequate notice of this meeting has been posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board, published in the legal newspaper of the Borough, and a schedule, including date and time, provided to all persons entitled by law to the same.” 4. Public Comment: Agenda Items only (five-minute time limit) 5. Approval of Minutes – January 15, 2026 Meeting 6. Swearing in of new members, Robin Cox, Jennifer Tope, and Kristin Tantillo, to fill three (3) current vacancies. 7. Monthly Reports a. Licenses and Permits Issued b. Borough Nurse c. Health Inspector d. TYCO 8. Attendance Requirements – per New Jersey Local Boards of Health Association (NJLBHA), “active participation” is defined as not missing more than one (1) regularly schedu [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Borough of Hawthorne Board of Health Meeting Minutes Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Borough Hall, Second Floor Conference Room Board of Health Members Name Title Name Title Frank Kabrel, Jr. President vacant Board Member Christopher Connolly Board Member vacant Board Member Susan Geier Board Member vacant Board Member Laura Michalski Board Member Joseph Wojtecki Council Liaison Sherrine Schuldt Board Member Yvonne Rogers Secretary / Registrar Shirley Shortway-English Board Member 1. Call to Order: The June 18, 2026 Board of Health meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. at Hawthorne Borough Hall in the Second Floor Conference Room. 2. Quorum Check: A lack of quorum was noted. The following members were present: • Frank Kabrel • Christopher Connolly • Susan Geier • Sherrine Schuldt 3. Business Conducted: Due to the absence of a quorum, no official votes or formal business actions were taken. There was an informal discussion of the following Agenda items: • New businesses in Hawthorne • Valley Hospital Health and Wellness Fair held June 9, 2026 • Member positions expiring soon • Migration of health services to Passaic County • Future meetings 4. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. 5. Next Meeting: The next Board of Health meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Any questions or concerns for the Board of Health can be directed to the Secretary at 973.427.4012 or yrogers@hawthorn [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 17, 2026

Borough Council

Council to consider road aid grants and official appointments

The Borough Council will vote on liquor license renewals and grant applications for road work. The body will also consider the appointment of a Housing Code Official and the reappointment of a Fire Official.

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PUBLIC Council Meeting – June 17, 2026 CounCil Meeting AgenDA Borough of Hawthorne, Passaic County, New Jersey 07506  June 17, 2026, 7 PM Watch Live: Altice (Cablevision) Ch. 77, Verizon Fios Ch. 28 Facebook: Borough Hawthorne NJ Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1135979460070290 ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE STATEMENT Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings heretofore adopted and posted on the Public Bulletin Board at the Municipal Building, posted on the official Borough website, www.hawthornenj.org, and emailed to The Herald News, The Record, The Gazette and all persons who have requested the mailing of such since November 17, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 20, 2026. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Agenda Items Only – 5 minute limit) PRESENTATION: 2026 Annual June Environmental Program, Hawthorne Environmental Commission OLD BUSINESS ~ NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA PRESENTED BY MAYOR LANE MAYoRS APPointMent (with advice & consent) Reappointment of Fire Official, Chris Di Bella for the term 2026 – 2029. MAYoRS APPointMent Appointment of Gary Montroy as Housing Code Official. REPORTS Borough Attorney Michael J. Pasquale Borough Engineer Joseph Byrne, Boswell Engineering Borough Administrator Vincent Caruso RESOLUTIONS: CONSENT AGENDA: R 90-26 to R 94-26: R 90-26 Liquor License Renewals for the 2026-2027 Term R 91-26 Authorize Grant App [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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1 Council Meeting – June 17, 2026 June 17, 2026 Hawthorne, NJ The regular m eeting of the Municipal Council of the Borough of Hawthorne was held on the above date at 7:00 pm in the Council Meeting Room of the Municipal Building, 445 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, New Jersey, with the following present: Mayor ……………………………………… John V. Lane Council President ……………………… … .. Frank E. Matthews Council Vice President …………………… ... Mike Sciarra Councilman ……………………………… ... Bruce A. Bennett Council woman ……………………… … … Rayna Laiosa Councilman ………………………… … .. Dominic Mele Council woman …………………………… ... Anna Marie Sasso Council man …………………… … ……… ... Joseph R. Wojtecki Borough Administrator …………………… . Vinnie Caruso Borough Attorney ………………………… . Michael J. Pasquale Borough Engineer Representative ………… . Peter TenKate Deputy Borough Clerk …………………… . Nancy Salisbury ABSENT Borough Engineer Representative ………… . Joseph Byrne, PE Borough Clerk …………… .…………… … .. Lori Fernandez F LAG S ALUTE Council President Matthews invited all present to join him in the flag salute. S TATEMENT Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings heretofore adopted and posted on the Public Bulletin Board at the Municipal Building, posted on the official Borough website, www.hawthornenj.org , and emailed to The Herald News, The Record, The Gazette and all persons who have requested the mailing of such s ince November 17, 2025. A PPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of th [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Planning Board

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

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BOROUGH OF H AWTHORNE , NJ ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of H awthorne scheduled for Monday June 15 20 2 6 , has been cancelled . The next scheduled meeting will take place on J uly 20 , 2026 , at 6 :45 PM in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and 445 Lafayette Avenue , H awthorne , NJ, 07 506 . Roxanne Hammond Zoning Board Secretary Boro ugh of Hawthorne June 10, 2026
Wed Jun 3, 2026

Borough Council

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PUBLIC Council Meeting – June 3, 2026 CounCil Meeting AgenDA Borough of Hawthorne, Passaic County, New Jersey 07506  June 3, 2026, 7 PM Watch Live: Altice (Cablevision) Ch. 77, Verizon Fios Ch. 28 Facebook: Borough Hawthorne NJ Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1135979460070290 ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE STATEMENT Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings heretofore adopted and posted on the Public Bulletin Board at the Municipal Building, posted on the official Borough website, www.hawthornenj.org, and emailed to The Herald News, The Record, The Gazette and all persons who have requested the mailing of such since November 17, 2025. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Agenda Items Only – 5 minute limit) ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES: BOND ORDINANCE NO. 2389-26 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING MILLING, PAVING AND RESURFACING, AS WELL AS CURBING, AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS ON VARIOUS STREETS AND PROPERTIES DESCRIBED HEREIN OR HEREAFTER IDENTIFIED, ALL IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF HAWTHORNE IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND ($1,800,000) DOLLARS THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH IN THE SUM OF ONE MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND ($1,710,000) DOLLARS FOR FINANCING THE SAME. BOND ORDINANCE NO. 2390-26 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR RECONSTRUCTION OR REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAY APRONS ON VARIOUS [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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1 Council Meeting – June 3, 2026 June 3, 2026 Hawthorne, NJ The regular m eeting of the Municipal Council of the Borough of Hawthorne was held on the above date at 7:01 pm in the Council Meeting Room of the Municipal Building, 445 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, New Jersey, with the following present: Mayor ……………………………………… John V. Lane Council President ……………………… … .. Frank E. Matthews Council Vice President …………………… ... Mike Sciarra Councilman ……………………………… ... Bruce A. Bennett Council woman ……………………… … … Rayna Laiosa Councilman ………………………… … .. Dominic Mele Council man …………………… … ……… ... Joseph R. Wojtecki Borough Administrator …………………… . Vinnie Caruso Borough Attorney ………………………… . Michael J. Pasquale Borough Engineer Representative ………… . Joseph Byrne, PE Borough Clerk …………… .…………… … .. Lori Fernandez ABSENT Council woman …………………………… ... Anna Marie Sasso F LAG S ALUTE Council President Matthews invited all present to join him in the flag salute. S TATEMENT Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings heretofore adopted and posted on the Public Bulletin Board at the Municipal Building, posted on the official Borough website, www.hawthornenj.org , and emailed to The Herald News, The Record, The Gazette and all persons who have requested the mailing of such s ince November 17, 2025. A PPROVAL OF MINUTES None . P UBLIC COMMENT (Agenda Items Only) Council President Matthews opened the meeting to the public and stated if anyone desired [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 2, 2026

Board of Fire Commissioners

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Chief Joseph Speranza 973.423.5550 Office 973.423.5089 Fax Clerk Christopher Mogen 973.423.2536 Office 973.423.5089 Fax Borough of Hawthorne Board of Fire Commissioners 445 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 www.hawthornefire.org CALL TO ORDER : Meeting called to order on June 2, 2026 at 7:30 pm by Joseph Speranza, Borough Fire Chief. Van Dyk Park Place at 644 Goffle Road in the facility community room. Notice was provided to the Borough Clerk and published to the Fire Department’s website and social channel. The public was provided an email ([email protected]) to forward questions to the Board of Fire Commissioners. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Carlo CO. 1 Assistant Chief Travis Lodder, CO. 2 Assistant Chief Joseph Longo , CO. 3 Assistant Chief Jorge Padilla, CO. 4 Captain Anthony Manzo, CO. 5 Assistant Chief Joseph Speranza , Borough Fire Chief Christopher Mogen, Fire Dept. Clerk MEMBERS ABSENT: Peter Van Der Velde, CO. 4 Assistant Chief PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Led by Joseph Speranza, Borough Fire Chief MINUTES: Previous month’s minutes have been dispersed. Motion to disperse the minutes: John Carlo, CO. 1 Assistant Chief Second: Joseph Longo , CO. 3 Assistant Chief Approved: [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 2, 2026

Shade Tree Commission

Shade Tree Commission discusses tree inventory, planting, and road work

The Hawthorne Shade Tree Commission will discuss a tree inventory project using Esri ArcGIS software and a $20,000 grant, as well as the upcoming Liberty Tree Project for the borough's 250th anniversary. The group will also review the completion of tree pruning and stumping on Wagaraw Road and plan for fall planting events.

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Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 2, 202 6 @ 7pm Borough Hall 2 nd Floor Conference Room Participants of the Shade Tree Commission: Name Title Name Title Jodi DeMarco Chairperson Michael Mariani Alternate #1 Albert Ianacone Commission Member Alternate #2 John Manke Commission Member Joseph Wojtecki Council Liaison Lisa Shalakho Commission Member Kevin Alberta Licensed Tree Expert Diane Korzinski Commission Member Maureen Cook Secretary / DPW Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings heretofore adopted and posted on the public Bulletin Board at the Municipal Building, emailed to the Herald News, The Record, The Gazette and all other persons who have requested the mailing of such schedule, and a copy of said schedule has remained on file in the office of the Borough Clerk from and since December 8, 2016.  Attendees  Statement of NJ Open Public Meetings Act  Open Public Portion (limited to 5 minutes per family) Item s to discuss:  Asplungh / PSE&G - tree pruning is complete for the town for now. o Stumps were grinded down from Wagaraw Road (pool trees) o Jodi confirmed that Shade Tree is paying for the stumps grinded by Downes. o Smaller trees will be planted under the wires (where there are no wires).  Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata Kwanzan ) – will be part of the Fall Planting.  Tree Inventory (Count) – Maureen & Ted Szczawinski from Sterling Consultants had a conference call with Jim Woodward from Boswell regarding the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 2, 2026

Planning Board

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Wed May 20, 2026

Borough Council

Council to designate Washington Ave Dig, LLC as redeveloper for One Washington Avenue

The Borough Council will meet to vote on a consent agenda featuring several contracts and administrative resolutions. Key actions include designating a redeveloper for One Washington Avenue and opposing Senate Bill S 1836.

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PUBLIC Council Meeting – May 20, 2026 CounCil Meeting AgenDA Borough of Hawthorne, Passaic County, New Jersey 07506  May 20, 2026, 7 PM Watch Live: Altice (Cablevision) Ch. 77, Verizon Fios Ch. 28 Facebook: Borough Hawthorne NJ Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1135979460070290 ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE STATEMENT Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings heretofore adopted and posted on the Public Bulletin Board at the Municipal Building, posted on the official Borough website, www.hawthornenj.org, and emailed to The Herald News, The Record, The Gazette and all persons who have requested the mailing of such since November 17, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 2026. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Agenda Items Only – 5 minute limit) OLD BUSINESS ~ NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA PRESENTED BY MAYOR LANE REPORTS Borough Attorney Michael J. Pasquale Borough Engineer Joseph Byrne, Boswell Engineering Borough Administrator Vincent Caruso RESOLUTIONS CONSENT AGENDA: R 79-26 to R 86-26: R 79-26 Cancellation of Uncollected Taxes R 80-26 Chapter 159_Click it or Ticket Grant R 81-26 Award of Contract for Fleet Gasoline Services, Gorga R 82-26 Authorize Shared Services Agreement with County of Passaic, Public Health Services R 83-26 Award Purchase Order, Downes Tree Service, Goffle Hill Pump Station Site Improvements R 84-26 Oppose Senate Bill S 1836, Protect Local [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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PUBLIC COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Borough of Hawthorne, Passaic County, New Jersey 07506 BOCR May 20, 2026, 7 PM Watch Live: Altice (Cablevision) Ch. 77, Verizon Fios Ch. 28 Facebook: Borough Hawthorne NJ Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1135979460070290 ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE STATEMENT Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings heretofore adopted and posted on the Public Bulletin Board at the Municipal Building, posted on the official Borough website, www.hawthornenj.org, and emailed to The Herald News, The Record, The Gazette and all persons who have requested the mailing of such since November 17, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 2026. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Agenda Items Only — 5 minute limit) OLD BUSINESS ~ NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA PRESENTED BY MAYOR LANE REPORTS Borough Attorney Michael J. Pasquale Borough Engineer Joseph Byrne, Boswell Engineering Borough Administrator Vincent Caruso RESOLUTIONS CONSENT AGENDA: R 79-26 to R 87-26: R 79-26 Cancellation of Uncollected Taxes R 80-26 Chapter 159_ Click it or Ticket Grant R 81-26 Award of Contract for Fleet Gasoline Services, Gorga R 82-26 Authorize Shared Services Agreement with County of Passaic, Public Health Services R 83-26 Award Purchase Order, Downes Tree Service, Goffle Hill Pump Station Site Improvements R 84-26 Oppose Senate Bill S 1836, Protect Local Zoning and Environmental Safeguards R 85-25 Memor [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 18, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BOROUGH OF HAWTHORNE PUBLIC MEETING May 18, 2026 AGENDA - AMENDED The Public Meeting of the Hawthorne Zoning Board of Adjustment will be held on Monday, May 18th, 2026 in the Auditorium-Courtroom on the first floor of the Municipal Building, 445 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, New Jersey. The regular public meeting will commence at 6:45 PM. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT STATEMENT The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Hawthorne is now in session. In accord with the provisions of Section 5 of the "Open Public Meetings Act", “Adequate Notice of this meeting has been posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board, published in the legal newspaper of the Borough and a schedule, including date and time, provided to all persons entitled by law to same. “ APOINTMENT OF ZBA SECRETARY MINUTES The minutes for the meeting of March 16, 2026 will be acted upon. MEMORIALIZED RESOLUTION(S) • 91 Sunrise Drive (block 276.01, lot 10) • 193 North Ethel Avenue (block 22, lot 14) • 89 8th Avenue (block 213, lot 1 & 13) OLD BUSINESS 362 Lincoln Ave, LLC Property: 366 Lincoln Avenue (block 178, lots 22 & 23) Site is located in a B-1 Zone. Applicant is seeking a “Use Variance/Expansion of Non-conforming Use / Conditional Use Variance [N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d(1)(2)(3)] for a proposed, four, 3-bedroom townhouse tyle multi-family units and garage parking for rent and all other variances deemed necessary. NEW BUSINESS [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 14, 2026

Environmental Commission

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1 Virtual Meeting Joint Hawthorne Environmental Commission & Hawthorne Green Team – Minutes May 14, 2026 Call to Order: Rayna Laiosa, Mary Mahon, Pat MacDonnell, Robert Meier, Mike Mariani (arrived at 7:53 pm) Guests : Mike Turco , Janet Turco , Kathy Serafin (arrived at 8:30 pm) , Judi Bosloper, John Boslope r, Jack Lohr , and Melissa Lambert J oin Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8454403062?pwd=Yno2T1cxRmZVK29ralF0ZjNMb0RKZz09 Meeting ID: 845 440 3062 Password: 8bdZWY One tap mobile + 13017158592,, 8454403062 #,,,, 0 #,, 491101# US (Germantown) + 13126266799,, 8454403062 #,,,, 0 #,, 491101# US (Chicago) Dial by your location (Please use if no access to Zoom meeting software) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 845 440 3062 Password: 491101 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keDbeNj4iS I. Attendance and Acceptance of Meeting a. Hawthorne Environmental Commission – Minutes April 13, 2026 Motion by: Pat MacDonnell, 2 nd Motion by: Mike Mariani b. Hawthorne Green Team – Minutes February 24, 2026 - Approved c. Hawthorne Green Team – Minutes March 23, 2026 - Approved II. H awthorne Planning Board – Robert Meier – No report reported III. Green Team Meeting a. Community Garden - Structural – Cancelled on April 15 & 22, 2026; Re- Scheduled to Wednesday April 29, 2026 – Spring clean up of the community g [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

Shade Tree Commission

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Meeting Agenda Tuesday, May , 12th 202 6 @ 7pm Borough Hall 2 nd Floor Conference Room Participants of the Shade Tree Commission: Name Title Name Title Jodi DeMarco Chairperson Michael Mariani Alternate #1 Albert Ianacone Commission Member Lyle Hatch Alternate #2 John Manke Commission Member Joseph Wojtecki Council Liaison Lisa Shalakho Commission Member Kevin Alberta Licensed Tree Expert Diane Korzinski Commission Member Maureen Cook Secretary / DPW Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings heretofore adopted and posted on the public Bulletin Board at the Municipal Building, emailed to the Herald News, The Record, The Gazette and all other persons who have requested the mailing of such schedule, and a copy of said schedule has remained on file in the office of the Borough Clerk from and since December 8, 2016.  Attendees  Statement of NJ Open Public Meetings Act  Open Public Portion (limited to 5 minutes per family) Item s to discu s s & updates:  Asplungh / PSE&G - tree pruning is underway in town. o On Monday, 3/23 – another meeting with Asplungh took place at Boro Hall. Kevin, Jodi and Maureen attended; along with the Mayor and Administration.  Tree cutting issues. Cutting more than the Asplungh crew should be cutting of the tree . The Mayor stopped the crew from cutting / pruning the trees in the wires for a week. Asplungh will be inspecting the trees that were already cut.  Several residents and properties had [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 6, 2026

Borough Council

Hawthorne Borough Council to adopt 2026 municipal budget

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2026 municipal budget. The meeting includes discussions on budget appropriation limits and revisions to parks and recreation fees.

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PUBLIC Council Meeting – May 6 , 2026 C ouncil M eeting A GENDA – A MENDED * Borough of Hawthorne, Passaic County, N ew J ersey 07506 ~ B UDGET A DOPTION ~ May 6 , 202 6 , 7 PM Watch Live: Altice (Cablevision) Ch. 77, Verizon Fios Ch. 28 Facebook: Borough Hawthorne NJ Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1135979460070290 R OLL CALL F LAG S AL UTE S TATEMENT Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings heretofore adopted and posted on the Public Bulletin Board at the Municipal Building, posted on the official Borough website, www.hawthornenj.org , and emailed to The Herald News, The Record, The Gazette and all persons who have requested the mailing of such s ince November 17, 2025. A PPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes for the R egular M eeting of April 1 5 , 2026. P UBLIC COMMENT: (Agenda Items Only – 5 minute limit) P RESENTATION: 2026 M y P assaic C ounty P oster C ontest Mayor Lane First Place Winner Sarah Durgaj, Roosevelt Elementary School Honorable Mention Award Recipients Evelyn Vanderbeck – Hawthorne Christian Academy Mila Day – Jefferson School Esmeralda Franceschi, Roosevelt Elementary School Mateo Pomales, St. Anthony School Jon Tolentino, Jr., Washington Elementary School ******************* P UBLIC H EARING 2026 OPEN SPACE GRANT The Borough o f Hawthorne has submitted an application for Passaic County Open Space grants used to replace the deteriorated bleachers at the Wag 4 ballfield located at Ryerson Way and Wagaraw R [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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PUBLIC ‘\ COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - AMENDED* ) Borough of Hawthorne, Passaic County, New Jersey 07506 ~ BUDGET ADOPTION ~ May 6, 2026, 7 PM Watch Live: Altice (Cablevision) Ch. 77, Verizon Fios Ch. 28 Facebook: Borough Hawthorne NJ Group https://www .facebook.com/groups/1135979460070290 ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE STATEMENT Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings heretofore adopted and posted on the Public Bulletin Board at the Municipal Building, posted on the official Borough website, www.hawthornenj.org, and emailed to The Herald News, The Record, The Gazette and all persons who have requested the mailing of such since November 17, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 15, 2026. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Agenda Items Only — 5 minute limit) PRESENTATION: 2026 My Passaic County Poster Contest Mayor Lane First Place Winner Sarah Durgaj, Roosevelt Elementary School Honorable Mention Award Recipients Evelyn Vanderbeck — Hawthorne Christian Academy Mila Day — Jefferson School Esmeralda Franceschi, Roosevelt Elementary School Mateo Pomales, St. Anthony School Jon Tolentino, Jr., Washington Elementary School PUBLIC HEARING 2026 OPEN SPACE GRANT The Borough of Hawthorne has submitted an application for Passaic County Open Space grants used to replace the deteriorated bleachers at the Wag 4 ballfield located at Ryerson Way and Wagaraw Road (Block 14, Lot 1). The new bleachers will be ADA-compliant. PU [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 5, 2026

Board of Fire Commissioners

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Chief Joseph Speranza 973.423.5550 Office 973.423.5089 Fax Clerk Christopher Mogen 973.423.2536 Office 973.423.5089 Fax Borough of Hawthorne Board of Fire Commissioners 445 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 www.hawthornefire.org CALL TO ORDER : Meeting called to order on May 5, 2026 at 7:30 pm by Joseph Speranza, Borough Fire Chief. Van Dyk Park Place at 644 Goffle Road in the facility community room. Notice was provided to the Borough Clerk and published to the Fire Department’s website and social channel. The public was provided an email ([email protected]) to forward questions to the Board of Fire Commissioners. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Carlo CO. 1 Assistant Chief Travis Lodder, CO. 2 Assistant Chief Joseph Longo , CO. 3 Assistant Chief Peter Van Der Velde, CO. 4 Assistant Chief Brandon Frei, CO. 5 Captain Joseph Speranza , Borough Fire Chief Christopher Mogen, Fire Dept. Clerk MEMBERS ABSENT: Anthony Manzo, CO. 5 Assistant Chief PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Led by Joseph Speranza, Borough Fire Chief MINUTES: Previous month’s minutes have been dispersed. Motion to disperse the minutes: John Carlo, CO. 1 Assistant Chief Second: Joseph Longo , CO. 3 Assistant Chief Approved: [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 5, 2026

Planning Board

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HAWTHORNE PLANNING BOARD AGENDA 5/5/26 MEETING 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of allegiance 3. Roll call 4. Open Public Meetings Act announcement The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Borough of Hawthome is now in session. In accord with the provisions of Section 5 of the "Open Public Meetings Act", “Adequate Notice of this meeting has been posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board, published in the legal newspaper of the Borough and a schedule, including date and time, provided to all persons entitled by law to same. 5. Approval of Minutes- March 3, 2026 meeting 6. Correspondence — None 7. Bills-None 8. Resolutions — NIKI-J & J Hawthorne Partners LLC- 990 Goffle Road 9. Minor Site Plan- None 10. Tenancy Review-None 11. Old Business — 1 Broadway Auto, LLC- 150 Goffle Road 12. New Business- None Public Adjoum
Mon Apr 27, 2026

Green Team Committee

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Traffic fatalities2 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,072/mo (101 assisted households · 2025)

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