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RED BANK: CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS 2023

red-bank-anne-torre-110322-500x375-8856695Anne Torre, above, and Ray Mass, below, were reappointed for four-year terms on the zoning board. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

ray-mass-031716-220x165-5279416Red Bank, like nearly all American municipalities, relies on unpaid citizens to help power its local government.

At meetings often held twice a month, the volunteers weigh land-use applications; research ways to help the environment; help organize recreation programs for kids, and lots more.

At last Wednesday’s annual reorganization meeting, the following individuals were nominated by Mayor Billy Portman and/or confirmed by the council to one-year appointments, if not otherwise specified; click the links to see who else is involved.

adrienne-bilaal-101617-500x375-8274695Adrienne Bilaal, above, was named to the autonomous Red Bank Housing Authority; Stephen Hecht, below, . (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

stephen-hecht-110618-220x165-8892259CITIZEN APPOINTMENT
Municipal Coordinator to Office of Aging: Stephen Hecht

HOUSING AUTHORITY
Five year term to 12/31/2027: Marlene Nelson
Five year term to 12/31/2027: Adrienne Bilaal

ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE
Three years to 12/31/2025: Pam Befarah
Three years to 12/31/2025: Christopher Polito
Alternate #1 to 12/31/2023: TJ Moss

BY MAYOR WITH COUNCIL CONSENT
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
Three year term to 12/31/2025: Gale Soler
Three year term to 12/31/2025: Patricia Montigros
Alternate #1 two year term to 12-/31/2024: Joel Jannone

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Three years to 12/31/2025: Denelle Johnson
Three years to 12/31/2025: Travers Martin
Alternate #1 for two years to 12/31/2024: Dave Johnson

Environmental Commission Green Team: Helene Blyskun, Oscar Salinas, Cliff Keen, Dave Johnson, Ana Almerini, Kristina Bonatakis, Roy Meyer, Nancy Facey-Blackwood, Denelle Johnson, Travers Martin, Jenna Leder, Paulo Rodriguez-Heyman

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Four years to 12/31/2026: Anne Torre
Four years to 12/31/2026: Raymond Mass
Alternate #2 for two years to 12/31/2024: Joan Rothwell
Alternate #3 for two years to 12/31/2024: Robert Frikker

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Three years to 12/31/2025: Alistair Jack
Alternate #2 two year term to 12/31/2024: Thomas Register

LIBRARY BOARD
Five years to 12/31/2027: Sue Viscomi
Mayor’s Alternate for one year to 12/31/2023 [None named]

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EQUITY COMMITTEE (Formerly HRAC)
Three years to 12/31/2025: David Pascale
Three years to 12/31/2024: Jane Meyer
Three years to 12/31/2024: Lillian Settles
Alternate #2 for two years to 12/31/2023: DionneTrottier-Register

SHADE TREE COMMITTEE
Three years to 12/31/2025: Bill Brooks
Alternate #2 two year term to 12/31/2024 – Vacant: Samantha Flores

BY COUNCIL NOMINATION

RENT LEVELING BOARD
Three years to 12/31/2025: Scott Heck

RIVERCENTER
Mayoral Representative for one year to 12/31/2023: Ben Forest
Citizen Representative for one year to 12/31/2023: Lauren Nicosia
Citizen Representative for one year to 12/31/2023: Cassie Murphy

NAVESINK RIVER MUNICIPALITIES COMMITTEE
One year to 12/31/2023: Chuck Hunnewell
One year to 12/31/2023: Roy Meyer

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