Michael Cristaldi

The board conducted a reorganization, appointing a president and vice president, and rehiring the director and secretary. The meeting included discussions on ongoing pool camera installations, field and grounds lighting progress, and the success of past community events such as the holiday trolley and Santa letter program. Upcoming initiatives were outlined, including a blood drive, a car show, and preparations for the annual Totowa Day.

The meeting included public hearings for ordinances regarding capital banking and sewage disposal systems, both of which were slated for adoption. Key agenda items covered the payment of bills, authorization for firefighter equipment and physicals, and approvals for treatment works applications and maintenance agreements. The council reviewed requests for municipal parking lot usage, adopted resolutions for affordable housing deed restrictions and municipal swimming pool and recreation summer camp fees, and acknowledged a resignation from the Board of Adjustment. Additionally, the council addressed zoning and fire prevention ordinances, liquor license renewals, proclaimed National Water Safety Month, and processed various bingo and raffle license applications.

The meeting included public hearings and the subsequent adoption of two ordinances regarding municipal budget appropriation limits and amendments to the sewage disposal system code. Key business included authorizing a preventative maintenance agreement for municipal HVAC and boiler systems, approving a recycling tonnage report certification, and granting permission for a senior bus trip. The council also addressed public safety matters, including firefighter-related approvals, authorized an affordable housing deed restriction for a development project, and established 2026 fee schedules for the municipal swimming pool and board of recreation summer camp. Furthermore, the council acted on an alcoholic beverage license renewal, issued a proclamation for National Water Safety Month, and approved various raffle and bingo license applications.

The meeting included the presentation of youth sports award certificates. Key agenda items involved public hearings on the 2026 Municipal Budget and the adoption of ordinances regarding lawn definitions and fire code fees. Council committees reviewed various administrative items, including a police captain's retirement, authorization for engineering traffic studies, and the introduction of an ordinance regarding annual salary and wage fixes. Additionally, the council considered a raffle license application.

The meeting included reports from the Council Liaison regarding turf field maintenance and training. Discussions were held concerning the logistics and location for Totowa Day. The Board discussed the recreation budget, grant funding for pool upgrades and walking path improvements at the PAL, financial transfers, and security camera activations. Reports were provided on field and grounds maintenance, field permit requests, and event planning for a car show, a bunny breakfast, and a blood drive. Additionally, the Board noted personnel changes within the PAL leadership and discussed the upcoming PAL opening day activities.