Planning Board

The Planning Board consists of residents appointed by the Township Committee who are responsible for preparing the Township Master Plan in compliance with provisions of the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL) and who are responsible for reviewing zoning ordinances referred to them by the Township Committee. The Planning Board consists of a nine Members. The Board is assisted by an Attorney, the Township Engineer, and a Board Secretary.

The Planning Board reviews and acts on the following:

  • Applications for subdivision approval
  • Applications for site plan approval non-residential properties
  • Conditional use approval (conditional use applications requiring a variance are referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.)

The Planning Board normally meets on the 3rd Monday of every month. Please check the meeting schedule for exceptions.

Board Members

Name Class Term Expires
Clementine Montenegro - Chairman Class IV 12/31/10
Butch Walsh - Vice Chairman Class IV 12/31/10
Frank Cagas Class IV 12/31/08
Frank Capolup Class IV 12/31/10
Al D'Ambrosio Class IV 12/31/08
Ray DeRiso Class II 12/31/08
Gene Roman Class III 12/31/08
Rosina Romano Class I 12/31/08
Vincent Stefano Class IV 12/31/08

Secretary

Carole Ostrowski - expires 12/31/08
Phone (201) 440-1815 x100
Fax (201) 440-0719
CaroleO.sh@verizon.net

Attorney

Ralph W. Chandless, Jr.
Chandless, Weller, & Kramer
237B Boulevard
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
Phone (201) 288-0090

Engineer

Boswell McClave Engineering
330 Phillips Ave.
South Hackensack, NJ 07606
Phone (201) 641-0770
Fax (201) 641-2970