Waldwick Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Joseph V. Martinello
Jr.
Joseph V. Martinello Jr., the incumbent, is running for Waldwick Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Jason ChrzanowskiIncumbent
- 02Gilbert M. Hartmann
- 03Joseph V. Martinello Jr.You’re reading
- 04Eric B. Rubinstein
Background
- About
- Waldwick Council President and chair of the Financial & Administrative Committee. His council term expires Dec. 31, 2026.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
On the record: Joseph V. Martinello Jr.
8 sourced01Property taxes and budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes to adopt the 2026 municipal budget (passed 4-0 with two absent, Apr. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Waldwick · Apr 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As recorded in the Apr. 28, 2026 minutes; not a direct quote
Said after fixed expenses the borough operates on a tight $2 million budget.
Own statementBorough of Waldwick · Apr 28, 2026Link
02Harrison Avenue redevelopment3 sourced positions
Voted yes on first reading of Ordinance 2026-14, the Harrison Avenue long-term tax exemption and financial agreement (passed 6-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Waldwick · Aug 25, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Described in the minutes of the Aug. 25, 2026 special meeting
Said at the Aug. 25 special meeting that the PILOT begins at 10% of project revenue and increases to 16% over the term of the agreement.
Own statementBorough of Waldwick · Aug 25, 2026Link
Financial & Administrative Committee report in the Aug. 11, 2026 minutes
Included in the Aug. 11 minutes a statement describing the Harrison Avenue project as a redevelopment plan.
This is a redevelopment plan, not a cul-de-sac proposal.”
Own statementBorough of Waldwick · Aug 11, 2026Link
03Affordable housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-02, amending the affordable housing overlay zones and controls for the 4th round (passed 6-0, Mar. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Waldwick · Mar 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Train station parking2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-07, amending the Park & Ride lots chapter (passed 5-0 with one absent, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Waldwick · Jun 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As recorded in the June 9, 2026 minutes; not a direct quote
Said the current permit system leaves the lot oversold but underutilized and that daily parking gives everyone a fair opportunity to park.
Own statementBorough of Waldwick · Jun 9, 2026Link
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Joseph V. Martinello Jr.: their words and their votes on the same issue
Property taxes and budget
In their words
Said after fixed expenses the borough operates on a tight $2 million budget.
Apr 28, 2026 ·As recorded in the Apr. 28, 2026 minutes; not a direct quote ·Borough of Waldwick · Apr 28, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to adopt the 2026 municipal budget (passed 4-0 with two absent, Apr. 2026).
Apr 28, 2026 ·Borough of Waldwick · Apr 28, 2026
Harrison Avenue redevelopment
In their words
Included in the Aug. 11 minutes a statement describing the Harrison Avenue project as a redevelopment plan.
Aug 11, 2026 ·Financial & Administrative Committee report in the Aug. 11, 2026 minutes ·Borough of Waldwick · Aug 11, 2026
Said at the Aug. 25 special meeting that the PILOT begins at 10% of project revenue and increases to 16% over the term of the agreement.
Aug 25, 2026 ·Described in the minutes of the Aug. 25, 2026 special meeting ·Borough of Waldwick · Aug 25, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on first reading of Ordinance 2026-14, the Harrison Avenue long-term tax exemption and financial agreement (passed 6-0, Aug. 2026).
Aug 25, 2026 ·Borough of Waldwick · Aug 25, 2026
Station parking
In their words
Said the current permit system leaves the lot oversold but underutilized and that daily parking gives everyone a fair opportunity to park.
Jun 9, 2026 ·As recorded in the June 9, 2026 minutes; not a direct quote ·Borough of Waldwick · Jun 9, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-07, amending the Park & Ride lots chapter (passed 5-0 with one absent, June 2026).
Jun 9, 2026 ·Borough of Waldwick · Jun 9, 2026
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