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Tue Jul 7, 2026

Parking Utility

Parking Board to approve minutes, hear reports

This meeting of the Westwood Parking Utility Advisory Board is largely procedural. The board will hear committee reports, discuss employee parking under old business, and vote on the minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting. A public forum allows residents to address the board. No major decisions, contracts, or fee changes appear on the agenda.

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Tue Jul 7, 2026

Shade Tree Advisory Committee

Shade Tree Committee discusses foliar test results and memorial tree

The Westwood Shade Tree Advisory Committee will review the foliar test results for the Kissing Tree and consider a memorial tree for Serenity Lynn. They will also approve past minutes and discuss tree work from May and June 2026.

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Wed Jul 8, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear parking variance for Nexgen Sports, subdivision on Sand Road

The Westwood Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two major applications: a site plan with parking variance for Nexgen Sports at 10 Charles Street, and a subdivision of a previously subdivided property at 80 Sand Road into two undersized lots. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

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Recent meetings

Mon Jul 6, 2026

Zoning Board

Westwood Zoning Board to hear 3-family use variance at 78-84 Washington Ave

The Westwood Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on July 6, 2026, to decide several variance requests and appeals. The most significant item is a use variance for a three-family structure at 78-84 Washington Avenue. Other items include garage setbacks, pool variances, and a brewery site plan amendment continued to August.

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Wed Jun 24, 2026

Planning Board

Hearing on subdivision at 80 Sand Road and parking variance for Nexgen Sports

The Westwood Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider two applications: a parking variance for Nexgen Sports at 10 Charles Street, unit 4, and a subdivision by Adam Nowak to create two undersized lots at 80 Sand Road, which was carried from a previous meeting to July 8, 2026. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

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Tue Jun 23, 2026

Borough Council

Council to consider $400,000 bond for new IT equipment

The Westwood Borough Council will review several ordinances, including a $400,000 bond to fund new information technology equipment for the borough. Other items include bonds for a stormwater study ($80,000), fire department radios ($130,000), and sewer repairs ($80,000), as well as ordinances for LED lighting at Meadowbrook Park and changes to parking regulations. A series of resolutions covering tax refunds, flag policy, police IDs, snow‑plow agreements, and grant applications will also be considered.

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Thu Jun 18, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

Commission proposes $1,050 for 7‑month social media services

At its June 18 meeting, the Westwood Historic Preservation Commission will consider a proposal to continue social media services for seven months at a cost of $1,050. The commission will also review pending 2026 budget items, including $1,200 earmarked for Veteran’s Park, and discuss recognition of property owners who preserve historic structures. Ongoing historic designation projects such as the Westwood Trust Building and a list of future sites will be presented.

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Environmental Advisory Committee

Environmental Advisory Committee addresses Trex recycling and garden water supply

The Westwood Environmental Advisory Committee will discuss several ongoing projects at its June 15, 2026 meeting. Old business includes Trex recycling logistics with the Department of Public Works, community garden water supply issues and coordinator transition, bee hive honey purchase, and a solar panel inventory update. New business features an open forum for project ideas.

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Thu Jun 11, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider subdivision at 80 Sand Road and site plan for Nexgen Sports

The Westwood Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a subdivision of 80 Sand Road into two undersized lots by Adam Nowak (PB-25-0502) and a site plan with parking variance for Nexgen Sports at 10 Charles Street, unit 4 (PB-26-0501). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, resolutions, and an open public comment period for non-agenda items.

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Wed Jun 10, 2026

Board of Health

Ordinance #26-01 on fees up for final reading and adoption

The Westwood Board of Health will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2026, featuring final reading and adoption of Ordinance #26-01 (Fees). The meeting also includes routine reports from the Health Officer, High School Advisory, and Town Council Liaison, as well as a recap of the Arts Walk and Wellness Fair and a search for a new board member.

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Tue Jun 9, 2026

Borough Council

Council to consider $400K bond for IT, $80K sewer repairs, and 2026 salary ordinance

The Borough Council will hold a work meeting with a closed session for personnel and litigation matters. Public action includes introduction of bond ordinances for IT equipment ($400,000) and sewer repairs ($80,000), a $50,000 decorative lanterns ordinance, and a 2026 salary schedule. Adoption is scheduled for ordinances funding bleacher renovations ($18,000) and code codification ($20,000). The council also will vote on resolutions opposing state bills that would mandate EMS services as essential and preempt local planning for mixed-use conversions.

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✓ Decided: Westwood Council approves several ordinances for IT, lanterns, and sewer repairs

The Borough Council passed multiple ordinances regarding information technology, decorative lanterns, sewer repairs, and community center bleachers. The Council also approved Resolution #26-174 during a closed session and moved forward with the sale of 69 James Street.

Mon Jun 8, 2026

Recreation Advisory Board

Recreation Board to discuss park camera installations and playground renovation

The Westwood Recreation Advisory Board will receive updates on spring programs, capital projects including park cameras and playground renovations, and summer program planning. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting focuses on reports and discussion of ongoing initiatives.

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Mon Jun 1, 2026

Zoning Board

Board to hear use variance for 3-family building at 78-84 Washington Ave

The Westwood Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on several variance applications, including a use variance to permit a three-family structure at 78-84 Washington Avenue and a request for amended site plan approval for a brewery at 247 Westwood Avenue based on changes in state ABC law. Other items include lot coverage, setback, and pool placement variances. The board will also consider an appeal of a zoning official's decision not to issue a summons.

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Tue May 26, 2026

Parking Utility

Parking board to discuss meter conditions and non-resident parking

The Westwood Parking Utility Advisory Board will meet to discuss the status and condition of parking meters and pay-stations, as well as non-resident parking options. The board will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting and discuss employee hangtag renewals. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled; the agenda is largely discussion-based.

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Thu May 21, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

Wed May 20, 2026

Board of Health

Board will discuss potential changes to health department fees and fines

The Westwood Board of Health will hold its regular meeting on May 14, 2025. The agenda includes a public forum, approval of the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes, updates from the health department manager and health officer, special event inspections, a town council liaison report, an update on the Wellness Fair and Art in the Park, and a discussion of health department fees and fines. No decisions are recorded as already made; the fees and fines item may result in changes.

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✓ Decided: Board of Health appoints Stacy Gravina as Registrar

The Board approved the minutes of the April 8 regular meeting. In closed session, the Board voted to appoint Stacy Gravina as Registrar in the Health Department, though the exact vote tally is ambiguous from the minutes. The Board also received updates on a mental health facility at Parkside Community Church, rising tick-borne illness rates, school immunization records, and the upcoming Arts and Wellness Fair.

Tue May 19, 2026

Borough Council

Council to consider a $1.04 million bond ordinance for public improvements

The Westwood Borough Council will hold a closed session, approve the May 5 minutes, and receive reports from the mayor, committees and officials. In the public session the council will consider four ordinances, including a bond ordinance to appropriate $1,040,000 for public improvements, $18,000 for community‑center bleacher renovations, and $20,000 for code codification. Several resolutions will be presented as a consent agenda, covering topics such as the national opioid settlement, audit corrective actions, health benefit premium reforms, and a tax refund for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted $1.04M bond ordinance for public improvements

The Westwood Borough Council adopted a $1.04 million bond ordinance for various public improvements and a payment-in-lieu-of-parking ordinance. It introduced ordinances to fund bleacher renovation at the Community Center ($18,000) and general code codification ($20,000). Residents voiced concerns about tree-root damage, and the council agreed to a tree-measurement matrix.

Mon May 18, 2026

Environmental Advisory Committee

EAC to review April clean-up and Trex bench installation

The Environmental Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss follow-up on the April 25 townwide clean-up, progress on a Trex recycling bench at Meadowbrook Park, and maintenance of the community garden. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled beyond discussion items.

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Thu May 14, 2026

Planning Board

Subdivision of 80 Sand Road into two undersized lots considered

The Westwood Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a subdivision application by Adam Nowak for 80 Sand Road, proposing to create two undersized lots (50' x 110' each). The board will also discuss new NJ State regulations on Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL). Other business includes approval of minutes and resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board discusses new NJDEP stormwater and FAR zoning rules

The Planning Board held a regular meeting to discuss proposed New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection stormwater management rules and a study on adjusting Floor Area Ratio (FAR) zoning for the Central Business District. No formal votes were taken on these items.

Tue May 12, 2026

Shade Tree Advisory Committee

Arbor Fest recap and 2026 tree planting requests discussed

The Westwood Shade Tree Committee will review the Arbor Fest 2026 event on Harding Ave, discuss tree work completed in April (3 removals, 2 trims, 30 Leyland cypress replacements), and consider 2026 tree planting requests. A presentation on butterflies is also scheduled.

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Mon May 11, 2026

Recreation Advisory Board

Recreation board to discuss park capital projects and lightning detection resolution

The Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with reports from the council liaison and director. Updates will cover spring programs, capital projects including cameras at Brookside and Westvale parks, playground renovation at McKinnley Park, and new pickleball/tennis courts at Pascack Brook Park. The board will also discuss a new lighting detection resolution and ongoing committee assignments for senior programs, teen center, and facility improvements.

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Tue May 5, 2026

Borough Council

Council to adopt 2026 municipal budget, consider bond ordinance and tree fencing

The Westwood Borough Council will hold a public hearing and adopt the 2026 municipal budget. They will introduce ordinances including a $1,040,000 bond for public improvements and a parking-in-lieu-of-parking amendment to land-use rules, and adopt a $10,000 ordinance for fencing around the historic Copper Beech Tree. A consent agenda includes numerous resolutions on shared services, hiring, liquor license transfers, and a housing rehabilitation program.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2026 municipal budget and approves key ordinances

The Borough Council approved the 2026 municipal budget (Resolution #26‑144) after a voice vote. It also certified compliance with EEOC guidance (Resolution #26‑142) and completed a self‑examination of the budget (Resolution #26‑143). An ordinance to fence the historic Copper Beech Tree and appropriate $10,000 was passed on final reading, and the council gave the Girl Scouts’ park project the go‑ahead. Additional actions included moving forward with a fence for the tree, a youth work experience program, and a shared vehicle‑maintenance agreement with Hillsdale.

Mon May 4, 2026

Zoning Board

Board to hear use variance for three-family structure at 78-84 Washington Ave

The Westwood Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on multiple variance applications, including a use variance to permit a three-family structure, subdivision, and site plan at 78-84 Washington Avenue. Other items include appeals of zoning decisions, time extensions, and setback/coverage variances for residential properties. The board will also consider minutes from April 6 and resolutions for prior applications.

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✓ Decided: Westwood zoning board approves garage variances, continues historic house project

The board adopted resolutions granting garage setback and coverage variances at 57 Beech Street (unanimous) and extending approvals for 96 Sand Road until October 6, 2027 (unanimous). It also approved a lot coverage variance for a new detached garage at 137 Second Avenue (unanimous). The board continued to its June 1 meeting a use variance proposal to convert the historic Samuel P. Cole house (78-84 Washington Avenue) into three residential units, along with several other pending applications.

Tue Apr 28, 2026

Parking Utility

Parking Utility Board to discuss parking matters in closed session

The Westwood Parking Utility Advisory Board holds a regular meeting with committee reports, closed session to discuss parking matters, and approval of prior minutes. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific new proposals or votes on ordinances or contracts.

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Tue Apr 21, 2026

Borough Council

Council to consider $790,000 bond for IT equipment and vehicles

The Westwood Borough Council will discuss a bond ordinance that would appropriate $790,000 for new information‑technology equipment and automotive vehicles. It will also introduce an ordinance to spend $10,000 on fencing around the historic copper beech tree. The meeting includes a closed‑session segment for attorney‑client privileged matters and a review of the engineer’s road‑repaving program.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted $790,000 bond for IT equipment and vehicles

The Council unanimously adopted a $790,000 bond ordinance to fund new information technology equipment and automotive vehicles. They also introduced an ordinance to spend $10,000 on fencing around the historic copper beech tree. A consent agenda was approved that included bills, a stigma-free zone resolution, and authorization for two heavy-duty trucks. The meeting included a closed session for attorney-client privileged discussions on COAH, parking, and a personnel matter.

Mon Apr 20, 2026

Environmental Advisory Committee

Environmental Advisory Committee discusses clean-up, composting, recycling and bee-hive updates

The committee will review updates on the townwide clean-up scheduled for April 25, the composting program launch and ongoing involvement, proposed changes to the Trex recycling program and reporting, and the bee-hive project. It will also follow up on a current committee vacancy and consider new initiatives.

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✓ Decided: Committee voted to postpone honey purchase until July

The Environmental Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the March meeting. The committee also voted to wait until July before purchasing honey from local hives. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

Mon Apr 13, 2026

Recreation Advisory Board

Recreation Board to review capital projects, spring programs, and new lightning detection resolution

The Westwood Recreation Advisory Board will receive updates on capital projects including cameras at Brookside and Westvale Parks, playground renovation at McKinnley Park, and pickleball/tennis courts at Pascack Brook Park. The board will also discuss spring programs, the Westvale Park Master Plan, and a new lightning detection resolution. Old business includes committee assignments for over-55 programs, teen center, youth/preschool, facility improvement, and sponsorship.

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✓ Decided: Board approved minutes and tabled committee assignments

The Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved the April 13 meeting minutes. Committee assignments were tabled for future consideration. The board adjourned the meeting at 8:27 PM.

Thu Apr 9, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear subdivision for 80 Sand Road into two lots

The Westwood Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a subdivision application (PB-25-0502) by Adam Nowak to divide a previously subdivided property at 80 Sand Road into two undersized lots, each 50 feet by 110 feet. The board will also discuss the FAR-CBD/SPE Zone and valet parking. A status update letter from the architect for PB-25-0502 is noted in correspondence.

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✓ Decided: Pending subdivision application for 80 Sand Road carried to next meeting

The board approved a motion to open the meeting to the public on non‑agenda items. The minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously. The subdivision and variance application (PB‑25‑0502) for 80 Sand Road was incomplete and was carried over to the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

Wed Apr 8, 2026

Board of Health

Board to vote on canceling July and August meetings

The Westwood Board of Health will hold a regular meeting including the swearing in of new member Alexandra Lewis. The board will vote on a proposal to cancel its July and August meetings. Reports will be given by the Health Department Director, the Health Officer, and the Town Council Liaison. The board will also discuss participation and ideas for 'Art in the Park' to engage attendees.

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✓ Decided: Westwood Board of Health cancels July and August meetings

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the February 11 and March 11, 2026, regular meetings. The Board also voted to cancel all scheduled meetings for July and August.

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