Norwood Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Joseph
Ascolese
Councilmember; won election in November 2024Bergen County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024
Joseph Ascolese (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Norwood Borough Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- Joseph Ascolese is a Norwood Borough Council member who chairs the Personnel Committee. He is the council's police liaison, and the mayor noted in January 2026 that he had begun his 8th term.
On the record: Joseph Ascolese
8 sourced01Affordable housing2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the first motion to adopt Ordinance 2026:05, amending the affordable housing overlay zone, which failed 2-4; the ordinance passed 4-2 on a second vote later that meeting (May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · May 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as recorded in the borough's meeting minutes; not a direct quote
At the May 13, 2026 meeting, the minutes record him saying he was very concerned about the outcome with Builders Remedy if the ordinance was not approved.
Own statementBorough of Norwood · May 13, 2026Link
02Tree ordinance1 sourced position
as recorded in the borough's meeting minutes; not a direct quote
At the July 8, 2026 meeting, the minutes record him disagreeing with a higher in lieu fee for developers because they would pass the cost on to home buyers.
Own statementBorough of Norwood · Jul 8, 2026Link
03Budget and taxes3 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2026:105 adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-1, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · May 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to adopt Ordinance 2026:06 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (passed 5-1, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · May 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026:95 introducing the 2026 municipal budget (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Apr 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Public works staffing1 sourced position
Voted yes to advertise a DPW Assistant Director position with a salary range of $115,000 to $135,000; all members voted yes except Councilman Brizzolara (February 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Feb 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Compost facility1 sourced position
Voted no on a motion to install cameras at the compost facility; the council split 3-3 and Mayor Barsa also voted no (January 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Jan 21, 2026Link
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