Zoning Board Chart – PDF
| Appointee | Date of Appointment | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| James H. Ward III (Chairperson) | 6/7/2022 | 6/1/2026 |
| Ashante S. Connor, Ed.D (Vice Chairperson) |
2/15/2022 | 2/14/2026 |
| Carl Fields, Jr | 1/21/2025 | 1/20/2029 |
| Cheryl Gayle | 7/6/2022 | 6/2/2026 |
| Charles Jackson | 12/16/2025 | 12/15/2029 |
| Henry Thompson | 4/1/2025 | 4/19/2029 |
| Joanne Ware (2nd Alternate) | 12/16/2025 | 12/15/2029 |
| Lynn A. Ogbourne (1st Alternate | 4/1/2025 | 4/19/2027 |
| Onisha Simmons Labriel (2nd Alternate) | 12/16/2025 | 12/15/2027 |
| OPEN (3rd Alternate) | 12/16/2025 | 12/15/27 |
| OPEN (4th Alternate) | ||
| Board Attorney Joseph Wenzel, Esq | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Board Engineer David A. Clark, P.E. | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Board Planner Gerard M. Haizel, PP, AICP | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Director of Planning Laquana T. Best, MPA | N/A | N/A |
| Board Secretary Trisha A. Scipio | 1/1/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
Request for Qualifications
Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Submission Deadline: October 15, 2024 10:00am
2026 Meeting Schedule
| Application Submission Date | Technical Review | Public Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 | December 18, 2025 | January 13, 2026 |
| January 13, 2026 | January 15, 2026 | February 10, 2026 |
| February 10, 2026 | March 19, 2026 | April 14, 2026 |
| April 14, 2026 | April 16, 2026 | June 9, 2026 |
| June 9, 2026 | June 18, 2026 | July 14, 2026 |
| August 11, 2026 | August 20, 2026 | September 8, 2026 |
| September 1, 2026 | September 10, 2026 | September 29, 2026* |
| September 8, 2026 | September 17, 2026 | October 13, 2026 |
| October 13, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | November 10, 2026 |
| November 5, 2026 | November 12, 2026* | December 8, 2026 |
The City of Orange Township Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings will be held via audio-video conferencing until further notice on the above listed dates at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Zoning Board Secretary, Trisha Scipio at 973-985-6005. For further information on how to connect to the virtual meeting, please check the City Council’s website at www.orangetwpnjcc.org, the City’s website at www.orangenj.gov, or e-mail tscipio@orangenj.gov.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-9 et. seq. “Sunshine Law”, the Regular Meetings of the Orange Zoning Board will be held on the second Tuesday of each month unless otherwise specified.
It is the policy of this board for ALL participants of the meeting to turn their video on while board attendance is being taken. Members of the PUBLIC do NOT have to identify themselves otherwise at this time and do not have to keep their video on after roll call unless specifically requested or they opt to give testimony. Board members and applicant members shall keep their video ON for the duration of the meeting.