Kenilworth · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Kenilworth voter guide

Affordable housing

Jul 2, 2025

Resolution 2025-168, endorsing the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, subject to removing the former National Tool site

Result as recorded: adopted 4-1, July 2025

  • YesDouglas PiperVoted yes on Resolution 2025-168, endorsing the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, subject to removing the former National Tool site (adopted 4-1, July 2025).
  • YesPatrick BoyleVoted yes on Resolution 2025-168, endorsing the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, subject to removing the former National Tool site (adopted 4-1, July 2025).
  • YesSavino ScoreseVoted yes on Resolution 2025-168, endorsing the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, subject to removing the former National Tool site (adopted 4-1, July 2025).
  • NoWilliam MauroVoted no on Resolution 2025-168, endorsing the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, subject to removing the former National Tool site (adopted 4-1, July 2025).

Borough of Kenilworth · Jul 2, 2025Link

Mar 16, 2026

Ordinance 2026-03, the Mark Road Overlay Zone allowing multifamily housing with a 20% affordable set-aside

Result as recorded: adopted 6-0, Mar. 2026

  • YesDouglas PiperVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-03, the Mark Road Overlay Zone allowing multifamily housing with a 20% affordable set-aside (adopted 6-0, Mar. 2026).
  • YesJoseph FinistrellaVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-03, the Mark Road Overlay Zone allowing multifamily housing with a 20% affordable set-aside (adopted 6-0, Mar. 2026).
  • YesPatrick BoyleVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-03, the Mark Road Overlay Zone allowing multifamily housing with a 20% affordable set-aside (adopted 6-0, Mar. 2026).
  • YesSavino ScoreseVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-03, the Mark Road Overlay Zone allowing multifamily housing with a 20% affordable set-aside (adopted 6-0, Mar. 2026).
  • YesWilliam MauroVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-03, the Mark Road Overlay Zone allowing multifamily housing with a 20% affordable set-aside (adopted 6-0, Mar. 2026).

Borough of Kenilworth · Mar 16, 2026Link

Budget and taxes

May 6, 2026

Resolution 2026-118, adopting the 2026 municipal budget

Result as recorded: adopted 6-0, May 2026

  • YesDouglas PiperVoted yes on Resolution 2026-118, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 6-0, May 2026).
  • YesJoseph FinistrellaVoted yes on Resolution 2026-118, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 6-0, May 2026).
  • YesPatrick BoyleVoted yes on Resolution 2026-118, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 6-0, May 2026).
  • YesSavino ScoreseVoted yes on Resolution 2026-118, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 6-0, May 2026).
  • YesWilliam MauroVoted yes on Resolution 2026-118, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 6-0, May 2026).

Borough of Kenilworth · May 6, 2026Link

Council by-laws

Jan 7, 2026

Resolution 26-4, changing the council's by-laws

Result as recorded: adopted 3-2, Jan. 2026

  • YesDouglas PiperVoted yes on Resolution 26-4, changing the council's by-laws (adopted 3-2, Jan. 2026).
  • YesSavino ScoreseVoted yes on Resolution 26-4, changing the council's by-laws (adopted 3-2, Jan. 2026).
  • YesWilliam MauroVoted yes on Resolution 26-4, changing the council's by-laws (adopted 3-2, Jan. 2026).
  • NoPatrick BoyleVoted no on Resolution 26-4, changing the council's by-laws (adopted 3-2, Jan. 2026).

Borough of Kenilworth · Jan 7, 2026Link

Galloping Hill Road redevelopment

May 7, 2025

A consent agenda including Resolution 2025-128, conditionally designating a redeveloper for part of the 2000 Galloping Hill Road site

Result as recorded: approved 5-0, May 2025

  • YesDouglas PiperVoted yes on a consent agenda including Resolution 2025-128, conditionally designating a redeveloper for part of the 2000 Galloping Hill Road site (approved 5-0, May 2025).
  • YesJoseph FinistrellaVoted yes on a consent agenda including Resolution 2025-128, conditionally designating a redeveloper for part of the 2000 Galloping Hill Road site (approved 5-0, May 2025).
  • YesPatrick BoyleVoted yes on a consent agenda including Resolution 2025-128, conditionally designating a redeveloper for part of the 2000 Galloping Hill Road site (approved 5-0, May 2025).
  • YesSavino ScoreseVoted yes on a consent agenda including Resolution 2025-128, conditionally designating a redeveloper for part of the 2000 Galloping Hill Road site (approved 5-0, May 2025).
  • YesWilliam MauroVoted yes on a consent agenda including Resolution 2025-128, conditionally designating a redeveloper for part of the 2000 Galloping Hill Road site (approved 5-0, May 2025).

Borough of Kenilworth · May 7, 2025Link

Public comment rules

Sep 2, 2026

Introduce Ordinance 2026-14, amending the borough's rules on meetings and public participation (all in favor, Sept. 2026)

  • YesDouglas PiperVoted to introduce Ordinance 2026-14, amending the borough's rules on meetings and public participation (all in favor, Sept. 2026).
  • YesJoseph FinistrellaVoted to introduce Ordinance 2026-14, amending the borough's rules on meetings and public participation (all in favor, Sept. 2026).
  • YesPatrick BoyleVoted to introduce Ordinance 2026-14, amending the borough's rules on meetings and public participation (all in favor, Sept. 2026).
  • YesSavino ScoreseVoted to introduce Ordinance 2026-14, amending the borough's rules on meetings and public participation (all in favor, Sept. 2026).
  • YesWilliam MauroVoted to introduce Ordinance 2026-14, amending the borough's rules on meetings and public participation (all in favor, Sept. 2026).

Borough of Kenilworth · Sep 2, 2026Link

Shared services

Jun 17, 2025

Resolution 2025-157, a shared services agreement with Roselle Park for public works equipment and services

Result as recorded: adopted 5-1, June 2025

  • YesDouglas PiperVoted yes on Resolution 2025-157, a shared services agreement with Roselle Park for public works equipment and services (adopted 5-1, June 2025).
  • YesJoseph FinistrellaVoted yes on Resolution 2025-157, a shared services agreement with Roselle Park for public works equipment and services (adopted 5-1, June 2025).
  • YesPatrick BoyleVoted yes on Resolution 2025-157, a shared services agreement with Roselle Park for public works equipment and services (adopted 5-1, June 2025).
  • YesSavino ScoreseVoted yes on Resolution 2025-157, a shared services agreement with Roselle Park for public works equipment and services (adopted 5-1, June 2025).
  • NoWilliam MauroVoted no on Resolution 2025-157, a shared services agreement with Roselle Park for public works equipment and services (adopted 5-1, June 2025).

Borough of Kenilworth · Jun 17, 2025Link

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