Township Government

Mayor & Council (2011)

West Caldwell has a Mayor-Council form of government with the Mayor elected for a four year term, and the six Council members elected for 3 year terms. There are six standing committees of the Township Council and each Council member chairs one of the committees. While the Mayor and Council members serve part-time, they pride themselves that they, and all Township officials, are responsive to the needs of the residents. Questions or comments for any of them should be directed to the Municipal building at 226-2300.

Mayor

Joseph Tempesta, Jr.

Council President

Richard C. Otterbein

Council

Dominick J. Aiello

Joseph P. Cecere

Stanley W. Hladik

Thomas M. O'Hern

Stephen P. Wolsky

Click here for photos of the Mayor and Council

The six standing committees of the Council are listed below.

Committee

Chairman

Vice Chairman

Member

Parks & Recreation

Aiello

Cecere

Hladik

Legal & Personnel

Cecere

Hladik

Aiello

Community Planning, Development & Technology

Wolsky

Aiello

O’Hern

Public Works & Water

O'Hern

Wolsky

Otterbein

Finance & Welfare

Hladik

Aiello

O'Hern

Public Safety

Otterbein

O'Hern

Wolsky

The Township Council generally convenes the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month. All meetings begin at 7:15 pm. All meetings are open to the public. Schedules of the Council meetings can be obtained from the office of the Township Clerk (973-226-2300).

rev. 03/01/2011