Wallington public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to adopt a resolution regarding a building conversion and hear a new application for lot consolidation. These decisions determine how specific properties in the borough can be used and developed.

• Resolution for Rafal Kuznia: use variance to convert mixed-use building to residential at 58 Wallington Avenue
• Application for Joseph & Linda Smith: variance for lot consolidation and single-family dwelling construction at 43 & 47 Fradkin St.

The board approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution setting the 2026 Zoning Board meeting dates. It approved a use variance for Rafal Kuznia to convert a mixed‑use building to residential. It approved Joseph & Linda Smith’s variance to consolidate two lots and construct a single‑family dwelling, with conditions, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for 2026 Zoning Board meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved use variance for Rafal Kuznia, 58 Wallington Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Smiths’ lot‑consolidation and single‑family dwelling variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider an ordinance to amend salaries and compensation for certain borough officers and employees. The body will also review several infrastructure payments and shared service agreements for public health.

• Ordinance 2025-023: Amending salaries, wages, and compensation for certain officers and employees
• Payment to AA Berms, LLC for Union Boulevard and Locust Avenue streetscape improvements
• Payment to Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction for Reservoir Avenue roadway improvements
• Payment for Johnson Ave HVAC Project and Anderson Avenue Playground improvements
• Shared service agreements with Mid-Bergen Regional Health Commission for public health services and education

The Council extended a temporary parking pass for Angela Reyes by 60 days and unanimously suspended the normal order of business. It adopted Ordinance 2025-023, approved the consent agenda (Resolutions 2025-265 through 2025-278) en mass, tabled Resolution 2025-277, and passed Resolution 2025-279 as amended. Finally, the Council approved a 3% salary increase for the CMFO, Tax Assessor, Construction Official, and Tax Collector.

• Extended temporary parking pass for Angela Reyes 60 days (approved)
• Suspended normal order of business (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-023 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (Resolutions 2025-265‑278) en mass (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-277 (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 2025-279 as amended (unanimous)
• Approved 3% salary increase for CMFO, Tax Assessor, Construction Official, Tax Collector (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Wallington Board of Health will open the meeting, approve the November 19, 2025 minutes, and hear citizen comments. Several reports will be presented, including the board attorney and health officer reports. The agenda includes a second reading, public hearing, and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-001, which amends Borough Sanitary Code Section 396. No other new or old business is listed.

• Approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-001 amending Sanitary Code Section 396
• Board Attorney report
• Health Officer report
• Citizen comments hearing

The Wallington Board of Health approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes and the Board/Registrar deposit reports. It then adopted Ordinance No. 2025-1, which amends Borough Sanitary Code Section 396. No members of the public spoke during the citizen hearing.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Board of Health/Registrar deposit reports (5-0)
• Opened citizen hearing on Ordinance 2025-1 (5-0)
• Closed citizen hearing on Ordinance 2025-1 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-1 amending Sanitary Code Section 396 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 PM (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will review the budget and bill list. The board is scheduled to discuss and vote on longevity payments and the removal of voucher signature requirements for specific vendors.

• Resolution to authorize longevity payment
• Resolution to remove voucher signature requirements for magazine subscriptions and book ordering companies
• Executive session to discuss salaries, raises, and title changes

The trustees approved the October 28, 2025 minutes (6‑yes, 1 absent). They also approved the list of bills (6‑yes, 1 absent). Two resolutions were moved—authorizing a longevity payment and removing voucher signature requirements—but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (6‑yes, 1 absent)
• Approved list of bills (6‑yes, 1 absent)
• Resolution to authorize longevity payment moved (outcome not recorded)
• Resolution to drop voucher signature requirement moved (outcome not recorded)
• Meeting adjourned (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Wallington Planning Board will consider site plan waiver applications for two properties. The board will also discuss new application and waiver forms.

• Site plan waiver application for Raul J. Melendez at 37-39 Main Ave.
• Site plan waiver application for Alexander Vasquez (Garment and Linen Service) at 77 Paterson Ave.
• Discussion regarding new application and waiver forms

The Board accepted the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved site‑plan waiver applications for 37‑39 Main Ave. (Raul J. Melendez) and 77 Paterson Ave. (Alexander Vasquez) and adopted the accompanying resolutions. The Board discussed revisions to application and waiver forms but took no formal action.

• Accepted October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan waiver for 37‑39 Main Ave. (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for 37‑39 Main Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan waiver for 77 Paterson Ave. (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for 77 Paterson Ave. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Wallington Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025 at 7:30 pm was cancelled because no applications were received. No agenda items will be considered. The next regular meeting is set for December 30, 2025 at 7:30 pm at the Wallington Civic Center, 24 Union Blvd.

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to vote on a consent agenda featuring multiple infrastructure projects and professional service contracts. The body will also introduce an ordinance to amend salaries and compensation for certain borough officers and employees.

• Contract award to Daskall LLC for Wallington Municipal Building addition and interior alterations
• Contract award to Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction Co. for Ross Road and Curie Avenue roadway improvements
• Agreement with Hackensack University Medical Center for life support ambulance services
• Professional services contract to Cutolo Barros Law Firm for litigation counsel
• Ordinance 2025-023 to amend salaries, wages, and compensation for certain officers and employees

Councilman Rachelski moved to suspend the normal order of business and Councilwoman Marciniak seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, allowing the Mayor to address the EMS Squad issues before the Hearing of Citizens. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion and public comments.

• Suspended normal order of business (unanimous)

Board of Health

The board approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. They also approved the board’s deposit reports for various licenses and fees. The board introduced Ordinance 2025-1, amending Sanitary Code Section 396, with a first‑reading vote of six in favor. No formal action was taken on the discussion about animals in retail food establishments.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstain)
• Approved deposit reports (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-1 amending Sanitary Code Section 396 (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• No public comments heard (none)
• No formal action on animals in retail food establishments (discussion only)

Planning Board

The Wallington Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for December 16, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wallington Civic Center.

Library Board of Trustees

The Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the budget and bill list. The board is scheduled to discuss and resolve library closures for 2026 and the board meeting calendar.

• Resolution regarding Library Closures 2026
• Resolution regarding Library Board Meeting Calendar
• Review of Budget Report and Bill List

The Library Board approved the September 16, 2025 minutes and the list of bills. It approved the holiday‑closure schedule and the upcoming board‑meeting dates. The board decided to refund the money for the engraved brick order after the contractor could not be reached. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (6 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved list of bills (6 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved holiday closure schedule (motion Lozanski, second Preinfalk)
• Approved board meeting dates schedule (motion DiBernardo, second Curtin)
• Refunded money for engraved brick order due to contractor unavailability
• Risa to send plaque size information to Joan
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Wallington Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025 was canceled because no applications were received. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM at the Wallington Civic Center.

Planning Board

The Wallington Planning Board will review a site plan application from Luthy Equities for storage use and site improvements at 8 Halstead Ave., Block 7, Lots 22–30. The board will also consider a site plan waiver application from Square Enterprises Corp. for storage use at 39 Paterson Ave., Block 28, Lot 10.04. The meeting will include routine business such as approval of the September 16, 2025 minutes.

• Site plan application – Luthy Equities, 8 Halstead Ave., storage use/site improvements
• Site plan waiver application – Square Enterprises Corp., 39 Paterson Ave., storage use

The board accepted the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution for Luthy Equities' site plan at 8 Halstead Avenue and approved Square Enterprises' site‑plan waiver for 39 Paterson Avenue. The board also adopted a resolution for the 39 Paterson Avenue property.

• Accepted September 16, 2025 minutes (5-0-1 abstain)
• Adopted Luthy Equities site‑plan resolution (4-0-2 abstain)
• Approved Square Enterprises site‑plan waiver (6-0)
• Adopted 39 Paterson Ave resolution (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 PM (unanimous consent)

Mayor & Council

The Wallington Mayor and Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a contract award to Garden State AC for the Johnson Avenue Firehouse HVAC replacement, a CDBG grant application for Maple Avenue roadway improvements, and two ordinances—one creating a Special Events Permit chapter and another adding a Parking on Public Property subsection. They will also hold citizen hearings on the ordinances, approve the October 2, 2025 minutes, and enter a closed executive session.

• Resolution 2025-240: Awarding contract to Garden State AC for Johnson Avenue Firehouse HVAC Replacement (CDBG funded)
• Resolution 2025-234: Bergen County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for Maple Avenue roadway improvements
• Ordinance 2025-018: Add Chapter 366 titled “Special Events Permit” to the Borough Code
• Ordinance 2025-022: Add subsection 307-17.2 titled “Parking on public property” to the Borough Code
• Approval of minutes for the October 2, 2025 Mayor and Council caucus and executive sessions

The Wallington Mayor and Council approved the consent agenda "En Mass," adopting multiple routine resolutions. Two ordinances—Special Events Permit and Parking on Public Property—were tabled. Four walk‑on resolutions covering lawn care, a truck request, an appeal, and handicap parking were also approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda "En Mass" (Resolutions 2025-230 to 2025-240) – vote 6-0
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-018 (Special Events Permit) – vote 6-0
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-022 (Parking on Public Property) – vote 6-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-241 appointing DPW for lawncare up to $2,000 – vote 6-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-242 borough not exercising right to obtain Hahn Truck Back – vote 6-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-243 appealing Resolution 2025-197 – vote 6-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-244 handicap parking application for 9 Washington Pl. – vote 6-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-230 to convene executive session – vote 6-0

Board of Health

The Wallington Board of Health will approve the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes and hear reports from the board attorney, health officers, environmental health specialist, and Bergen County Animal Control. The board will review the Safe Sitter Program from September 27, 2025 and consider changes to health license fees. A new free rabies clinic scheduled for November 1, 2025 will be presented for discussion. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Safe Sitter Program (Sept. 27, 2025)
• Consideration of health license fee adjustments
• Presentation of free rabies clinic (Nov. 1, 2025)

The Board approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes and the June‑September Board reports unanimously. It adopted the updated licensing‑fee ordinance, keeping the ice‑making machine fee at $50, raising the pet‑grooming fee to $100, and adding required state language. The Board scheduled a free rabies clinic for November 1, 2025, with veterinarian compensation increased to $220, and directed follow‑up on stray‑cat vaccination protocols.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (Aye: Pinto, Palmer, Tomko, Majchrzak)
• Approved June/July/August/September Board reports (Aye: Pinto, Palmer, Tomko, Majchrzak)
• Adopted updated licensing‑fee ordinance: ice‑making fee $50, pet‑grooming fee $100, added state language
• Scheduled free rabies clinic for Nov 1, 2025, 1:30‑3:00 pm at DPW garage; vet compensation increased to $220
• Directed secretary to follow up with Bergen County Animal Control on stray‑cat vaccination program
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 pm (Aye: Pinto, Palmer, Tomko, Majchrzak)

Mayor & Council

The Wallington Mayor and Council will consider three bond ordinances: Ordinance 2025-019 for $440,000 to resurface Ross Road and Curie Avenue, Ordinance 2025-020 for $435,000 for various public improvements, and Ordinance 2025-021 for a $75,000 emergency appropriation to prepare a storm‑water map. The body will also vote on Resolution 2025-228 awarding a contract to Smith‑Sondy for the Reservoir Avenue roadway improvement project funded by CDBG. Routine items on the consent agenda and an executive session will also be addressed.

• Ordinance 2025-019 – bond to fund $440,000 for resurfacing Ross Road and Curie Avenue
• Ordinance 2025-020 – bond to fund $435,000 for various public improvements
• Ordinance 2025-021 – emergency appropriation of $75,000 for storm‑water map preparation
• Resolution 2025-228 – award contract to Smith‑Sondy for Reservoir Avenue roadway improvement (CDBG funded)
• Consent agenda items including routine resolutions and tax exemptions

The Borough Council unanimously approved a contract with Smith‑Sondy for the Reservoir Avenue roadway improvement. It also adopted three bond ordinances totaling $950,000 for road resurfacing, public improvements, and a storm‑water map. Additional items, including a consent agenda and several new ordinances, were approved without dissent.

• Approved Resolution 2025-228 awarding contract to Smith‑Sondy for Reservoir Avenue roadway improvement (CDBG funded) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2025-229 authorizing Mayor & Council to convene in closed session – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-019 authorizing $440,000 bond for resurfacing Ross Road and Curie Avenue – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-020 authorizing $435,000 bond for various public improvements – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-021 authorizing $75,000 emergency appropriation for storm‑water map – unanimous
• Approved Consent Agenda en mass (Resolutions 2025‑221 to 2025‑227) – unanimous
• Approved minutes of September 4 and September 18, 2025 council sessions – unanimous
• Introduced Ordinance 2025‑018 to add a Special Events Permit chapter to the borough code – unanimous

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to adopt resolutions and discuss use variances. The board is reviewing requests to convert mixed-use buildings into residential or daycare spaces.

• Resolution for Agnieszka Pogorzelska: use variance for daycare and residential conversion at 250 Main Avenue
• Resolution for Brian J. Gusciora: addition of a second driveway at 119 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
• New business for Rafal Kuznia: use variance for residential conversion at 58 Wallington Avenue

The Wallington Zoning Board approved three separate applications: a variance for 58 Wallington Avenue to add a residential unit, a variance for 250 Main Avenue to convert to daycare and residential use, and a resolution to add a second driveway at 119 Mt. Pleasant Avenue. The board also accepted the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes, conducted a public hearing on the 58 Wallington Avenue case, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved variance for 58 Wallington Avenue conversion to an additional residential unit (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 250 Main Avenue conversion to daycare and residential use (unanimous)
• Approved addition of a second driveway at 119 Mt. Pleasant Avenue (unanimous)
• Accepted the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on the 58 Wallington Avenue application (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on the 58 Wallington Avenue application (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Wallington Mayor and Council will vote on several bond ordinances that would appropriate $440,000 for resurfacing Ross Road and Curie Avenue and $435,000 for other public improvements, plus a $75,000 emergency appropriation for a storm‑water map. They will also introduce a new Special Events Permit chapter to the borough code and consider routine consent‑agenda items such as a raffle license and a zoning board appointment. A closed‑session will be held to discuss confidential matters before returning to the public session.

• Ordinance 2025-018 – adds a Special Events Permit chapter to the borough code
• Ordinance 2025-019 – bond authorizing $440,000 for resurfacing Ross Road and Curie Avenue
• Ordinance 2025-020 – bond authorizing $435,000 for various public improvements
• Ordinance 2025-021 – emergency appropriation of $75,000 for a storm‑water map
• Resolution 2025-219 – appointment of Guss Gaber to the Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Wallington Borough Council approved the police chief's promotion (Resolution 2025-220). It also adopted Ordinance 2025-017, revising the process for restricted parking zones for disabled drivers. A Special Emergency Resolution (2025-218) was approved, and the routine consent agenda items were enacted en mass.

• Approved Consent Agenda en mass (Resolutions 2025-211 to 2025-217) – unanimous
• Approved Special Emergency Resolution 2025-218 – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-017 (restricted parking zones) – unanimous
• Approved police chief promotion (Resolution 2025-220) – 5 aye, 1 abstain
• Constitched closed/executive session per Resolution 2025-211 – unanimous
• Returned to public session – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Board of Health

The Wallington Board of Health meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No items were considered or decided. The next regular meeting is set for October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Civic Center.

Library Board of Trustees

The Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet on September 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM at 125 Main Avenue. The agenda includes approving the August 19, 2025 minutes, a budget report with a bill list, director and committee reports, and old‑business items such as finalizing the Sudol plaque wording, reorganizing committees, and naming plates for donated paintings. New business consists of a discussion on window coverings for the program room.

• Approval of minutes – August 19, 2025
• Budget report – bill list
• Finalize wording and style for Sudol plaque
• Reorganization of committees
• Discussion: window coverings for program room

The Library Board approved the August 19, 2025 minutes and the list of bills. It adopted a resolution to eliminate the Facilities, Programming and New Construction Committees. The board also postponed the October 21 meeting to October 28 and then adjourned the session.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (5 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved list of bills (5 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved resolution to remove Facilities, Programming and New Construction Committees (5 yes, 1 absent)
• Postponed October 21, 2025 meeting to October 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Wallington Planning Board will review a site plan waiver application for a UPS retail store located at 434 Main Avenue. The board will also discuss a site plan application submitted by Luthy Equities for storage use at 8 Halstead Avenue. A memorandum from the board attorney concerning the Luthy Equities application will be circulated.

• Site plan waiver application – UPS Retail Store, 434 Main Ave., Block 70.01, Lot 4.01
• Site plan application – Luthy Equities, storage use, 8 Halstead Ave., Block 7, Lots 22–30
• Memorandum dated Aug 5, 2025 from Board Attorney Richard J. Allen Jr. regarding Luthy Equities application

The board approved the site‑plan application for Luthy Equities at 8 Halstead Avenue, subject to the conditions recorded. It also approved a site‑plan waiver and adopted a resolution for a UPS store at 434 Main Avenue. Earlier, the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and an August 5 memorandum were formally accepted. All actions were taken with the documented vote counts.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑0)
• Accepted August 5, 2025 memorandum from board attorney (8‑0)
• Approved site‑plan waiver for UPS store, 434 Main Ave. (8‑0)
• Adopted resolution for UPS store, 434 Main Ave. (8‑0)
• Approved Luthy Equities site‑plan application at 8 Halstead Ave. subject to conditions (7‑1)

Mayor & Council

Mayor Dabal and Council members approved a one‑night suspension of parking restrictions in front of 1 Parkway and established a 30‑day temporary pass system. The Council approved the consent agenda, adopting ten routine resolutions en masse. Five ordinances (2025‑017, 2025‑013, 2025‑014, 2025‑015, 2025‑016) and Resolution 2025‑210 were adopted after hearings. The August 14 minutes were approved and the body entered a closed executive session per Resolution 2025‑199.

• Approved temporary suspension of parking restrictions at 1 Parkway for the evening of Sep 4 (unanimous, Balik absent)
• Approved temporary 30‑day parking passes for 1 Parkway residents (unanimous, Balik absent)
• Approved Consent Agenda resolutions 2025‑199 through 2025‑209 en masse (unanimous, Balik absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑210 amending swing set and purchasing ADA‑compliant swing (unanimous, Balik absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑017 to revise restricted parking zones for disabled drivers (unanimous, Balik absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑013 amending Chapter 238 fees for inspections (unanimous, Balik absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑014 amending Chapter 100 personnel policies (unanimous, Balik absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑015 amending Chapter 160 amusement devices (unanimous, Balik absent)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board approved the July 29, 2025 minutes and a resolution for a warehouse conversion to an indoor soccer facility. It approved a use variance for 250 Main Avenue to convert a mixed‑use building to a daycare. It denied an application to add a second driveway at 119 Mt. Pleasant Avenue. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved resolution for Konrad Plewa, 41 Curie Avenue indoor soccer facility (5-0)
• Approved use variance for 250 Main Avenue daycare conversion (5-0)
• Denied application for second driveway at 119 Mt. Pleasant Avenue (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes with six votes in favor and one member absent. It also approved the list of bills by the same vote count. The board reorganized its 2025 committees into Facilities, Finance, Personnel, Programming, and Fundraising. The meeting was then adjourned with unanimous consent.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (6 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved list of bills (6 yes, 1 absent)
• Reorganized committees for 2025 (Facilities, Finance, Personnel, Programming, Fundraising)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Wallington Planning Board will meet to consider two site plan waiver applications. The board will also review an attorney memo regarding the application for 209 Paterson Ave.

• Site plan waiver application for a restaurant and bar at 209 Paterson Ave (Aylaa LLC)
• Site plan waiver application for a showroom, office, and vehicle parking at 210 Main Ave (Robert Carney)

The Wallington Planning Board accepted the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the attorney’s memorandum concerning 209 Paterson Ave. It approved site‑plan waiver applications for 209 Paterson Ave. (restaurant/bar) and 210 Main Ave. (showroom/office) with conditions, each vote unanimous. The board also accepted resolutions memorializing both approvals and agreed to review draft revisions to the site‑plan waiver application process and provide feedback at the next meeting.

• Accepted July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous AYE: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Furtak)
• Accepted attorney memorandum on 209 Paterson Ave. (unanimous AYE: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Furtak)
• Approved 209 Paterson Ave. site‑plan waiver application (unanimous AYE: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Furtak)
• Approved resolution memorializing 209 Paterson Ave. waiver (unanimous AYE: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Furtak)
• Approved 210 Main Ave. site‑plan waiver application (unanimous AYE: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Furtak)
• Approved resolution memorializing 210 Main Ave. waiver (unanimous AYE: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Furtak)
• Agreed to review draft site‑plan waiver application process documents and provide feedback at the next meeting (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 PM by unanimous consent

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council approved the provisional appointment of Ireneusz Kluska as Police Chief. The council also approved an amendment to move the 2025 holiday office closure to December 26. A resolution creating an Assessment Revival Committee was adopted, and the Consent Agenda items were approved en mass.

• Approved provisional appointment of Ireneusz Kluska as Police Chief (Aye: all six members, Nay: none)
• Approved amendment to 2025 Holiday Schedule moving office closure to Dec 26 (Aye: all six members, Nay: none)
• Approved creation of Assessment Revival Committee (Aye: all six members, Nay: none)
• Approved Consent Agenda resolutions including closed‑session authorization, bill payments, 911 shared services, LOSAP list posting, municipal prosecutor appointment, school crossing guards, SLEOs, junior firefighter appointment, and fire‑truck sale (Aye: all six members, Nay: none)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑198 authorizing advertisement of bids for Ross Road, Curie Ave and other streets (Aye: all six members, Nay: none)
• Approved minutes from July 17, 2025 regular and executive sessions (Aye: five members, Abstain: Preinfalk, Nay: none)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board accepted the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes and a correspondence email from Richard S. Cedzidlo, Esq. It also accepted a resolution to continue review of the Forte Bros, Inc. application. The board approved a use variance for 41 Curie Avenue, allowing conversion of a warehouse to an indoor soccer training facility, subject to revised parking and signage conditions. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted email correspondence from Richard S. Cedzidlo, Esq. (5-0)
• Accepted resolution to continue review of Forte Bros, Inc. application (5-0)
• Approved use variance for 41 Curie Avenue indoor soccer facility, with conditions on parking, reception area, and signage (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)

Mayor & Council

The Wallington Mayor and Council adopted the 2025 Municipal Budget (Resolution 2025-183) and approved Ordinance 2025-012 to exceed budget appropriation limits. They also approved the appointment of a Recycling Coordinator and the purchase of an ADA‑compliant swing set. All consent‑agenda items (Resolutions 2025-176 through 2025-180) were approved, and the June meeting minutes were ratified.

• Adopted 2025 Municipal Budget (Resolution 2025-183) (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-012 to exceed budget limits (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (Resolutions 2025-176‑180) (5‑0)
• Appointed Casey Kimmel as Recycling Coordinator (Resolution 2025-184) (5‑0)
• Authorized purchase of ADA‑compliant swing (up to $10,000) (Resolution 2025-185) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-181 to read budget by title only (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-182 for budget amendment (5‑0)
• Approved June 19 and June 30 meeting minutes (5‑0)

Planning Board

The board accepted the May 20 and June 30 meeting minutes. It approved site‑plan waivers for a beauty salon on Main Ave and for Margarita Colotl’s Mexican restaurant at 495 Main Ave. A resolution for 495 Main Ave was also accepted. The Luthy Equities site‑plan application with bulk variances was deferred to the September 16 meeting.

• Accepted May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (aye: 6, abstain: 1)
• Accepted June 30, 2025 special meeting minutes (aye: 5, abstain: 2)
• Approved site‑plan waiver for Ilona Zoldak‑Kula beauty salon (aye: 6, abstain: 1)
• Approved site‑plan waiver for Margarita Colotl restaurant (aye: 7, no abstentions)
• Accepted resolution for 495 Main Avenue (aye: 7, no abstentions)
• Deferred Luthy Equities site‑plan application with bulk variances to Sept 16 meeting

Mayor & Council

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-175, which endorses the Wallington Planning Board’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for the fourth round. The hearing of citizens was closed with no public comments. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Resolution 2025-175 endorsing Round 4 Housing and Fair Share Plan (unanimous)
• Closed Hearing of Citizens (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board voted to adopt the fourth‑round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan resolution. The motion passed with ayes from Szwaczka, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Malfi and Furtak. The Board also approved two specific projects: 95 Midland Ave (70 units, 14 affordable) and 67 Paterson Ave (10 units, 2 affordable). The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved Housing Element and Fair Share Plan resolution (motion passed)
• Approved 95 Midland Ave project: 70 units (14 affordable)
• Approved 67 Paterson Ave project: 10 units (2 affordable)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed by unanimous consent

Mayor & Council

The Wallington Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance 2025-011, which updates flood‑hazard maps and creates a floodplain administrator. They also approved the introduction of the 2025 municipal budget and a series of routine resolutions on the consent agenda. Additional actions included appointing a new fire department member and rescheduling the July council meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (Res 2025-165 to 2025-173) en mas (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-011 (flood‑hazard updates) (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-012 (budget cap bank) – first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-174 to introduce the 2025 municipal budget (unanimous)
• Appointed Daniel Brodzinski to the Fire Department (consent agenda) (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled the July 10 council meeting to July 17 (unanimous)
• Constituted an executive session per Resolution 2025-165 (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board approved the October 16, 2024 executive session minutes and the May 21, 2025 regular session minutes. It voted not to pursue a suggested Reiki informational session. No formal action was taken on the draft ordinance to amend licensing fees. The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

• Approved Oct 16 2024 executive session minutes (aye: Pinto, Palmer, Tomko, Sandor; abstain: Barnas, Majchrzak)
• Approved May 21 2025 regular session minutes (aye: Pinto, Tomko, Sandor, Majchrzak; abstain: Barnas, Palmer)
• Decided not to pursue Reiki informational session (board agreement, no vote recorded)
• No formal action taken on draft licensing‑fee ordinance
• Adjourned meeting at 8:29 p.m. (motion by Palmer, seconded by Pinto)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes, the budget report, and the list of bills, each by a vote of four in favor with two members absent. Motions to accept the director's report and to display a plaque were made, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (4 yes, 2 absent)
• Approved budget report (4 yes, 2 absent)
• Approved list of bills (4 yes, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2025-008 amending the fire department code and Ordinance 2025-010 amending the short‑term rentals code. It also approved a $4,475.72 payment to Ventura, Miesowitz, authorized inspections of the 31 Wagner Avenue property, and confirmed several appointments. Additionally, Resolution 2025-162 for a street sweeper was pulled from the consent agenda and tabled.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-008 (fire department amendment) – unanimous approval
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-010 (short‑term rentals amendment) – unanimous approval
• Approved Resolution 2025-164 payment of $4,475.72 to Ventura, Miesowitz – unanimous approval
• Authorized property inspections at 31 Wagner Avenue – unanimous approval
• Appointed Giuseppe D'Ambrosio as Police Officer – approved via consent agenda
• Appointed Alex Gruenewald as Firefighter – approved via consent agenda
• Appointed Robert Ventura to Public Works – approved via consent agenda
• Pulled Resolution 2025-162 (Street Sweeper) from consent agenda and tabled it – unanimous approval

Mayor & Council

The Council adopted Ordinance 2025-009, authorizing a $1,050,000 bond to acquire land for a new public school. It approved the consent agenda items, including the recreation summer camp director appointment, and the Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption resolution. The Council also convened and later returned from an executive session and approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-009 authorizing $1,050,000 bond for new public school (6‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Resolutions 2025-151, 2025-152, 2025-153, 2025-154 (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-141 Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption (6‑0)
• Convene executive session per Resolution 2025-151 (6‑0)
• Return to public session after executive session (6‑0)
• Approve May 8, 2025 council minutes (6‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (6‑0)

Library Board of Trustees

The May 20, 2025 Library Board meeting lacked a quorum, so no official meeting or votes occurred. New trustee Kerry Curtin was sworn in. The board decided that pending bills will be recirculated for approval by email.

• Swore in new trustee Kerry Curtin (no vote required)
• Bills will be recirculated for email vote to approve disbursements

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the April deposit reports. Members discussed updates to the health license fee schedule, agreed that some existing fees are reasonable, and decided to draft a new ordinance to revise fee categories. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (aye: Pinto, Tomko, Sandor, Majchrzak)
• Accepted April deposit reports (aye: Pinto, Tomko, Sandor, Majchrzak)
• Agreed existing health license fees are reasonable and will not change
• Decided to draft a new health license fee ordinance for next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board accepted the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes and approved two site‑plan waiver resolutions for Sylwia Gorzkowska’s spa and AW Flowers Events LLC’s floral business. It also approved a site‑plan waiver for Ilona Zoldak‑Kula’s full‑service beauty salon on 53 Main Ave. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted March 18, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved site‑plan waiver for Sylwia Gorzkowska spa (5 ayes, 2 abstain)
• Approved site‑plan waiver for AW Flowers Events LLC floral business (5 ayes, 2 abstain)
• Approved site‑plan waiver for Ilona Zoldak‑Kula beauty salon (7 ayes)

Mayor & Council

The council approved the consent agenda en mass, passing eleven routine resolutions without any nay votes. They tabled the Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption and appointed Kerry Curtin to the Library Board. Ordinance 2025-007 was adopted, authorizing a purchase agreement for 31 Wagner Avenue, and three other ordinances were introduced for first reading. The April 17, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with two abstentions.

• Approved Consent Agenda “En Mass” (Resolutions 2025-138‑149) – all passed, no nay votes
• Tabled Resolution 2025-141 Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption
• Approved Resolution 2025-150 appointing Kerry Curtin to Library Board of Trustees
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-007 authorizing purchase agreement for 31 Wagner Avenue
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-008 amending Chapter 49 (Fire Department) – first reading
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-009 authorizing bond for new public‑school site – first reading
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-010 amending short‑term rentals article – first reading
• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (two abstentions, no nay votes)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board denied the D(1) use variance application for 225 Paterson Avenue after discussion. The motion to deny passed with votes: ayes from Surdyka, Rebecky, Ivanicki, Donaldson; Furtak abstained. Motions to open and close the citizen hearing were approved by unanimous consent, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved January 28, 2025 minutes (ayes: Furtak, Surdyka, Rebecky, Ivanicki, Donaldson)
• Denied variance application for 225 Paterson Avenue (ayes: Surdyka, Rebecky, Ivanicki, Donaldson; abstain: Furtak)
• Opened hearing to citizens (unanimous consent)
• Closed hearing to citizens (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Library Board of Trustees

The board corrected the library’s repayment schedule to $20,000 per year for ten years. It approved a $21,510 repayment to Wallington for the interim digital‑sign bond and added a Sudol plaque to the sign. The trustees also approved $4,000 for Book Tree furniture for the children’s area and approved the $59 annual charge for book‑club refreshments.

• Corrected repayment wording to $20,000 per annum over 10 years (approved)
• Approved $21,510 repayment to Township for digital‑sign bond (all in favor)
• Approved addition of Sudol plaque to digital sign (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of Book Tree furniture for children’s library, cap $4,000 (all in favor)
• Approved $59 annual charge for pizza and refreshments for adult services book club (all in favor)
• Approved list of bills: 7 yes, 2 absent (all in favor)
• Accepted Director’s Report (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Wallington Mayor and Council approved the routine consent agenda items and adopted Ordinance 2025-006 amending the animal code. They introduced Ordinance 2025-007 for a purchase agreement, tabled Ordinance 2025-008 concerning the fire department code, and appointed Ms. Sylwia Hejzner to the vacant council seat. The body also authorized an executive session under Resolution 2025-129 and approved the meeting minutes.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (Resolutions 2025-123 to 2025-137) en mass (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-006 amending Chapter 164 (animals) (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-007 authorizing purchase at 31 Wagner Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-008 amending Chapter 49 (fire department) for next meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Ms. Sylwia Hejzner to the vacant council seat (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Session via Resolution 2025-129 (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the March 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It accepted the registrar, dog/cat, license clerk and BOH deposit reports. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. No formal action was taken on the proposed health‑programming items.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes: Pinto, Thomson, Tomko, Majchrzak; abstain: Barnas)
• Accepted registrar, dog/cat, license clerk and BOH deposit reports (ayes: Barnas, Pinto, Thomson, Tomko, Majchrzak)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes)

Planning Board

The board accepted the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved site‑plan waiver applications for 59 Locust Ave. and 203 Paterson Ave. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Accepted March 18, 2025 minutes (aye: Bazel, Baginski, Furtak; abstain: Wygonik, Rachelski, Melfi, Dabal)
• Approved Sylwia Gorzkowska site‑plan waiver for 59 Locust Ave. (aye: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Melfi, Dabal, Furtak)
• Approved AW Flowers Events LLC site‑plan waiver for 203 Paterson Ave. (aye: Bazel, Baginski, Wygonik, Rachelski, Melfi, Dabal, Furtak)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Mayor & Council

The council approved a consent agenda covering five routine resolutions, tabled one DPW MOA resolution, and adopted several specific measures: an honorary street naming for David J. Popek Jr., appointment of condemnation counsel for up to $17,500, a request to amend the borough map for a future school site, and two ordinances amending the borough code. All votes were unanimous aye with no nay votes.

• Approved Consent Agenda (Res 2025-120, 2025-121, 2025-122, 2025-124, 2025-125) – unanimous aye
• Tabled Resolution 2025-123 (DPW MOA) for next meeting – unanimous aye
• Approved Resolution 2025-126 honorary street naming for David J. Popek Jr. – unanimous aye
• Approved Resolution 2025-127 appoint Pearce Law, LLC as condemnation counsel (up to $17,500) – unanimous aye
• Approved Resolution 2025-128 request Planning Board amend map for future school site at 31 Wagner Ave – unanimous aye
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-004 amending Chapter 107 Section 107-1 – unanimous aye
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-005 amending Chapter 238 Article II Section 238-5 – unanimous aye
• Approved minutes for January 5, January 16, and January 30, 2025 meetings – unanimous aye

Board of Health

The Board of Health appointed Cheryl Majchrzak to serve the remainder of the term ending Dec. 31, 2025. The board approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes with five ayes and one abstention. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Appointed Cheryl Majchrzak to fill unexpired term (served through Dec 31, 2025)
• Approved Feb. 19, 2025 meeting minutes (aye: Pinto, Thomson, Palmer, Tomko, Sandor; abstain: Majchrzak)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)