Clark Planning Board Approves Chase Bank with Variances Amid Affordable Housing Obligations

Overview: In a meeting packed with discussions, the Clark Planning Board addressed the township’s affordable housing obligations under the amended Fair Housing Act, approved a Chase Bank application with various variances, and processed a two-lot subdivision on Rose Terrace.

Clark School District Audit Shows Clean Financial Health; Registration Forms Missing

Overview: The Clark School Board meeting included a presentation on the district’s financial audit for the 2023-2024 school year, revealing an unmodified opinion. However, the audit uncovered missing registration forms from the Valley Road School’s before and after school program, prompting a recommendation for improved record-keeping.

Clark Town Council Introduces New Construction Official, Discusses Annual Report

Overview: During the Clark Town Council meeting on January 27, 2025, the introduction of a new construction official and the presentation of the annual zoning report were topics. The council also addressed the reorganization of board positions and confirmed the schedule for 2025 meetings.

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.