Wallington, New Jersey

Mayor & Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Wallington Zoning Board of Adjustment has been cancelled because no applications are scheduled for hearing. The next regular meeting is set for July 28, 2026.

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will vote on adopting a cap bank ordinance (second reading) and introduce three ordinances, including a $1,439,000 bond for various public improvements and equipment, a $718,000 bond to replace lead water service lines on Union Boulevard, and an amendment to replace 'safety sticks' with parking enforcement cameras. The consent agenda includes routine payments, road improvement payments, liquor license renewals, and several appointments.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-17 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Introduction of $1,439,000 bond ordinance for public improvements, equipment, and vehicles
• Introduction of $718,000 bond ordinance for replacing lead water service lines on Union Boulevard (from Paterson Avenue to Hayward Place)
• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-20 to amend Ordinance 2026-15, replacing 'safety sticks' with 'parking enforcement cameras'
• Consent agenda includes payment No. 6 to Daskal LLC for municipal building alterations and payment No. 2 to Smith-Sondy Asphalt for Reservoir Avenue roadway improvements (CDBG-funded)

Board of Health

This is a regular meeting of the Wallington Board of Health consisting of procedural items: opening, flag salute, roll call, approval of minutes from May 20, 2026, a hearing of citizens, and several departmental reports. No new business or public hearings are scheduled.

Planning Board

The Wallington Planning Board is meeting to consider a site plan waiver application for a new hair and nail salon at 73 Wallington Avenue. No other resolutions or old business are on the agenda.

• Site plan waiver application by Pamela Mieses (LB Beauty Studio Corp.) for a hair and nail salon at 73 Wallington Ave., Block 16, Lot 9

Library Board of Trustees

The Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will accept the resignation of staff member Joy Lasoi, effective June 27, 2026, and discuss staffing plans following her departure. The board will also consider a resolution on a Library Calendar Database Proposal and discuss the summer board meeting schedule. Routine items include approval of May 19, 2026 minutes, a budget report with bill list, and committee reports.

• Acceptance of resignation of Joy Lasoi, effective June 27, 2026
• Discussion of staffing plans following resignation
• Discussion and resolution on Library Calendar Database Proposal
• Discussion and possible action on Summer Board Meeting Schedule
• Budget report including bill list

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider a consent agenda with routine resolutions, hold public hearings and possible adoption of two ordinances (safety sticks and alcohol sales hours), introduce an ordinance to exceed budget limits, and introduce the 2026 municipal budget. The meeting also includes a closed session for collective bargaining, litigation, and employment matters.

• Introduction of 2026 Municipal Budget (Resolution 2026-193)
• Ordinance 2026-15 adding 'Safety Sticks' section to borough code
• Ordinance 2026-16 amending alcoholic beverage sale hours
• Ordinance 2026-17 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Consent agenda includes engineering services for NJDEP stormwater plan and watershed assessment, and escrow refunds for 103 Wallington Ave and 26 Koster St

The council approved the consent agenda items (Resolutions 2026-183 through 2026-192) and adopted a walk‑on resolution authorizing an employment agreement with the Borough Police Chief. Two ordinances were adopted: one adding “Safety Sticks” to the code and another amending hours of sale of alcoholic beverages. The 2026 municipal budget was introduced and scheduled for a public hearing on July 9, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda items (Res 2026-183‑192) (4‑0)
• Authorized employment agreement with Borough Police Chief (Resolution 2026-194) (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-15 adding “Safety Sticks” (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-16 amending alcohol sales hours (4‑0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-17 to exceed budget limits (first reading) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-193 authorizing introduction of 2026 municipal budget (4‑0)
• Referred communications reports to appropriate committees (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a use variance application by Agnieszka Pogorzelska for a mixed-use property at 250 Main Avenue (Block 64, Lot 4). The board will also approve minutes from the March 31 meeting. No resolutions or new business are scheduled.

• Public hearing: Agnieszka Pogorzelska – Use Variance and Related Relief for Mixed Use at 250 Main Avenue (Block 64, Lot 4)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider adopting three ordinances on second reading: one amending short-term rental regulations (2026-12), one updating contracted off-duty employment (2026-13), and one revising the police department code (2026-14). A fourth ordinance (2026-15) to add a safety sticks code will be introduced for first reading. The consent agenda includes road improvement payments for Primrose Dr, Tulip Pl, and Orchid Dr, appointments of two police officers and two crossing guards, and a resolution urging repeal of the gas tax escalator.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-12 regulating short-term rentals
• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-13 on contracted off-duty employment
• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-14 amending police department code
• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-15 to add safety sticks code
• Consent agenda: payment to Smith-Sondy Asphalt for Primrose Dr, Tulip Pl, Orchid Dr road improvements (CDBG funded)

The Mayor and Council adopted an ordinance to increase fines and penalties for short-term rental violations. They also approved several police appointments and updated codes regarding off-duty employment and police department regulations.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-12 to increase short-term rental penalties (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-13 regarding contracted off-duty employment (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-14 amending Police Department code (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Jacob Plewa as Police Officer (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Kara Santoro as Police Officer (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Consent Agenda including payment to Smith-Sondy Asphalt and HVAC for Fire Truck Company #201 (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-15 regarding 'Safety Sticks' (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-16 regarding alcoholic beverage sale hours (6-0)

Board of Health

The Wallington Board of Health will hold public hearings and consider adopting two ordinances amending the sanitary code: one restricting animals in restaurants, supermarkets, and similar food establishments, and another requiring annual landlord reports on dogs and cats in rental properties. Reports from the attorney, health officer, and other officials will also be presented.

• Ordinance 2026-001: second reading and public hearing to restrict animals in food establishments (restaurants, supermarkets, grocery stores, delicatessens, bakeries, butcher shops)
• Ordinance 2026-002: second reading and public hearing to require annual landlord reports on dogs and cats

The Board of Health adopted Ordinance 2026-001, which restricts animals in food establishments, and Ordinance 2026-002, which requires landlords with five or more units to provide a census of dogs and cats. Both ordinances were adopted by title on second reading with no opposition.

• Approved April 15, 2026 regular session minutes (5-0)
• Approved County of Bergen Animal Control report (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-001: Amends sanitary code to restrict animals in restaurants, supermarkets, delis, bakeries, and butcher shops (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-002: Amends sanitary code to require landlords with five or more units to provide a census of dogs and cats (5-0)
• Welcomed Councilwoman Sylwia Hejzner as Board liaison

Planning Board

The Wallington Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. All matters on the agenda will be carried over to the next regularly scheduled meeting on June 16, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum; no items were discussed or decided.

Library Board of Trustees

The Wallington Library Board of Trustees will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, discuss the budget and bill list, and consider a gift donation in memory of Danielle McManus. The agenda includes director and committee reports but no major policy changes or public hearings.

• Budget report and bill list review
• Gift donation in memory of Danielle McManus
• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2026

Mayor & Council

The Wallington Mayor and Council will hold a caucus/work session to consider a consent agenda and introduce three ordinances. The consent agenda includes authorizing payment No. 5 to Daskal LLC for municipal building alterations and a change order. The ordinances would amend rules on short-term rentals, contracted off-duty police employment, and the police department. The council may also go into closed session to discuss litigation and personnel matters.

• First reading of Ordinance 2026-12 to amend short-term rental rules
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-13 to amend contracted off-duty employment
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-14 to amend the police department chapter
• Resolution 2026-165 authorizing payment No. 5 to Daskal LLC for municipal building additions and alterations
• Resolution 2026-166 authorizing Change Order No. 2 for municipal building alterations

The mayor and council introduced three ordinances on first reading: one to amend short-term rental regulations, another to amend contracted off-duty police employment, and a third to amend the police department code. The consent agenda was approved en masse, including payments, appointment of a tax collector, and payments for municipal building alterations. A walk-on resolution appointed Richard Allen and Robert F. Simon as affordable housing attorneys. The borough engineer reported progress on pedestrian beacons, road paving, the police building project, and design work for Union Blvd. water main and bank stabilization.

• Introduced Ordinance 2026-12 amending short-term rental regulations (6-0-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-13 amending contracted off-duty police employment (5-0-1 abstention)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-14 amending police department code (5-0-1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda en masse: Resolutions 2026-161 (closed session), 2026-163 (bill payments), 2026-164 (tax collector appointment), 2026-165 (payment to Daskal LLC for municipal building), 2026-166 (change order for municipal building) (6-0-0)
• Approved walk-on Resolution 2026-167 appointing affordable housing attorneys (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of April 2 and April 16, 2026 meetings (6-0-0, with one abstention on April 2 caucus and executive session)
• Referred communications to proper committees (6-0-0)
• Convened into executive session to discuss litigation, negotiations, and employment (6-0-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Wallington Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026 has been cancelled. The application for Agnieszka Pogorzelska at 250 Main Avenue will be carried to the next regular meeting on May 26, 2026 without additional public notice.

• Meeting cancelled
• Application for Agnieszka Pogorzelska, 250 Main Avenue (Block 64, Lot 4) carried to May 26, 2026
• No additional public notice required for the carried application

Library Board of Trustees

The Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, review the budget and bill list, and receive reports. No specific proposals or action items are listed beyond routine governance.

• Approval of minutes from March 24, 2026
• Public portion for comments
• Budget report and bill list review
• Director’s report
• Committee reports

The Wallington Library Board of Trustees approved the March 24, 2026 minutes and the list of bills, both by a 6-0 vote with one absent. The board also accepted the director's report, which outlined upcoming programs including a summer reading kickoff, Cat Cafe adoption event, and school visits. No public comments or new business were presented.

• Approved March 24, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved list of bills (6-0)
• Accepted director's report (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Wallington Planning Board will meet to review a site plan waiver application for a pizza/restaurant located at 109 Locust Ave. The meeting also includes the review of minutes from previous March 2026 meetings.

• Site plan waiver application: Uncle Joe's Pizza, 109 Locust Ave.

The Planning Board approved a site plan waiver application for a pizza/restaurant at 109 Locust Ave. with several conditions regarding fire safety, waste management, and lot maintenance. The board also amended and accepted a resolution for the same property to include sidewalk repairs.

• Approved site plan waiver for Uncle Joe's Pizza at 109 Locust Ave. (5-0)
• Amended and accepted resolution for 109 Locust Ave. to include filling in tree cutouts in the front sidewalk (5-0)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to apply for a 2026 Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund grant for municipal park improvements. A consent agenda includes resolutions to amend the police department policy manual, authorize a service agreement with JOBS4BLUE for managing police extra-duty assignments, and release performance guarantee bonds for 35 Spring St. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation and employment matters.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2026-155 to apply for a Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Municipal Park Improvement Grant
• Resolution 2026-156 amending the Police Department Policy Manual, Volume 1, Chapter 3 (Rules and Regulations)
• Resolution 2026-157 authorizing a service agreement with JOBS4BLUE for management of police extra-duty assignments
• Resolution 2026-158 releasing the safety and stabilization guarantee bond for 35 Spring St.
• Resolution 2026-159 approving completed improvements and releasing performance guarantee funds for 35 Spring St.

The council approved a consent agenda with 8 routine resolutions, then separately approved an amendment to the police department policy manual and a service agreement with JOBS4BLUE for managing police extra-duty assignments, both with one abstention. A resolution authorizing a 2026 Bergen County Open Space grant application for park improvements was unanimously adopted after a public hearing. A walk-on resolution creating a designated handicapped parking space at 119 Wallington Ave was also unanimously approved. The engineer reported on upcoming road and safety projects, but no binding decisions were made on those items.

• Consent agenda (8 resolutions including payment of bills, closed session, commendation, road funding, bond release) approved en masse (6-0)
• Amended Police Department Policy Manual, Volume 1, Chapter 3 'Rules and Regulations' (Resolution 2026-156) approved (5-0-1, Marciniak abstain)
• Authorized service agreement with JOBS4BLUE for police extra-duty assignment management (Resolution 2026-157) approved (5-0-1, Marciniak abstain)
• Authorized submission of 2026 Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Municipal Park Improvement Grant application (Resolution 2026-155) adopted unanimously after public hearing
• Approved designated residential handicapped parking at 119 Wallington Ave (Resolution 2026-160) adopted unanimously as a walk-on

Board of Health

The Wallington Board of Health will hold a public meeting to introduce two ordinances amending the sanitary code. Ordinance 2026-001 would restrict animals in restaurants, supermarkets, and similar food establishments. Ordinance 2026-002 would require annual landlord reports on dogs and cats. The board will also discuss new health programs including a Safe Sitter program, blood pressure class, and Angioscreen vascular screening.

• Ordinance 2026-001 (first reading): amending sanitary code to restrict animals in restaurants, supermarkets, grocery stores, delicatessens, bakeries, and butcher shops
• Ordinance 2026-002 (first reading): amending sanitary code to require annual landlord reports on dogs and cats
• New Business: Safe Sitter program discussion
• New Business: blood pressure class discussion
• New Business: Angioscreen vascular screening discussion

The Board of Health approved the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes and the animal control and other reports unanimously. It adopted Ordinance 2026-001 amending the sanitary code to add ordinance numbers and fines to the “no dogs allowed” food‑establishment poster. It also adopted Ordinance 2026-002 requiring landlords with five or more units to provide a census of dogs and cats on their properties. All votes were 4‑aye, 0‑nay, 0‑abstain.

• Approved March 18, 2026 meeting minutes (4‑aye, 0‑nay, 0‑abstain)
• Approved animal control and related reports (4‑aye, 0‑nay, 0‑abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-001 amending Sanitary Code Section 396 on animal restrictions in food establishments (4‑aye, 0‑nay, 0‑abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-002 amending Sanitary Code Section 396 requiring landlords with 5+ units to report dogs and cats (4‑aye, 0‑nay, 0‑abstain)