Historic Milestone as Angel Albanese Becomes Clark’s First Female Mayor

Overview: The January 21, 2025, meeting of the Clark Town Council marked a notable change in the town’s leadership, with Angel Albanese being appointed as Clark’s first female mayor. This appointment followed the resignation of former Mayor Sal Bonaccorso due to legal issues. Albanese, previously serving as the Council President, was unanimously elected by the council and sworn in to serve until the November 2025 election.

Clark Town Council: Mayor Bonaccorso Criticizes Legal Challenge Over Public Works Appointment

Overview: At the recent Clark Town Council meeting, Mayor Sal Bonaccorso expressed his discontent over a legal challenge that disrupted his intended appointment of the acting director of public works. The mayor’s choice for this position, which he planned to take on himself at no additional cost to the township, was blocked by an injunction filed by political opponent Michael Schulman. The mayor labeled the legal action as an unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer money for a role that would not have increased township costs. Bonaccorso remarked, “I wasn’t going to put a political hack in there… it’s not a big deal,” signaling his intent to leave the position vacant or assign it temporarily to a qualified individual.

Clark Town Council Approves Developer Agreement Amid Public Safety and Holiday Updates

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Clark Town Council approved a developer agreement for a tract of land on Central Avenue, while also addressing a range of community and public safety updates. The council discussed and adopted several ordinances, approved financial transfers, and outlined public safety efforts for the holiday season. These decisions underscore the council’s focus on community engagement, infrastructure development, and public safety.

Clark Planning Board Reviews Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Updates for Consistency with Master Plan

Overview: At the recent Clark Planning Board meeting, discussions revolved around a ordinance update aimed at modernizing and clarifying the township’s zoning and land use regulations to align with the 2023 master plan. The board evaluated ordinance 2024-15, which introduces numerous technical revisions and updates to existing codes and zoning maps.

Union County Commissioners Introduce $37 Million Bond Ordinance for Infrastructure and Equipment

Overview: At the recent Union County Board of Commissioners meeting, the introduction of a $37 million bond ordinance stood out as a key item on the agenda. The ordinance is aimed at financing various public improvements and acquiring new equipment and vehicles necessary for county operations. The bond ordinance will cover costs through state grants and the issuance of bonds and anticipatory notes, with a public hearing scheduled for December 18, 2024.