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 |
| Cheryl Gayle | 7/6/2022 | 6/2/2026 |
| Carl Fields, Jr | 1/21/2025 | 1/20/2029 |
| Mary L Reed-Learmont | 9/7/2021 | 9/6/2025 |
| Henry Thompson | 4/1/2025 | 4/19/2029 |
| Joanne Ware | 02/02/2021 | 11/13/2025 |
| Lynn A. Ogbourne (1st Alternate | 4/1/2025 | 4/19/2027 |
| Charles Jackson (2nd Alternate) | 4/1/2025 | 4/19/2027 |
| Onisha Simmons Labriel (3rd Alternate) | 4/01/2025 | 04/19/2027 |
| OPEN (4th Alternate) | ||
| Board Attorney Joseph Wenzel, Esq | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2025 |
| Board Engineer David A. Clark, P.E. | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2025 |
| Board Planner Gerard M. Haizel, PP, AICP | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2025 |
| Director of Planning Laquana T. Best, MPA | N/A | N/A |
| Board Secretary Trisha A. Scipio | 1/1/2025 | 12/31/2025 |
Request for Qualifications
Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Submission Deadline: October 15, 2024 10:00am
2025 Meeting Schedule
| Application Submission Date | Public Meeting Date | |
|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2024 | December 19, 2024 | January 27, 2025 |
| January 27, 2025 | February 6, 2025 | February 24, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 | March 6, 2025 | March 24, 2025 |
| March 24, 2025 | April 3, 2025 | April 29, 2025 |
| April 28, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | May 13, 2025 |
| May 13, 2025 | May 15, 2015 | June 10, 2025 |
| June 10, 2025 | June 26, 2025 | July 8, 2025 |
| July 8, 2025 | July 17, 2025 | September 9, 2025 |
| August 12, 2025 | August 21, 2025 | September 23, 2025 |
| September 9, 2025 | September 18, 2025 | October 14, 2025 |
| October 14, 2025 | October 16, 2025 | November 18, 2025 |
| November 12, 2025 | November 20, 2025 | December 9, 2025 |
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 fourth Monday 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.