ISSUE 1 | VOL. 1 | SEPTEMBER 2023 PUBLISHED BY THE BOROUGH OF PEAPACK & GLADSTONE
THE BOROUGH OF
PEAPACK & GLADSTONE
PG POST
CONSTRUCTION
& ZONING
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
NEW EMPLOYEE
SPOTLIGHT
STORMWATER POLUTION
TRAFFIC CONTROL
POLICE CHIEF
STEPHEN FERRANTE
PG RECREATION
DAN DOLAN
RECREATION COORDINATOR
LIBERTY PARK UPDATE
MUNICIPAL UPDATES
10TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW
ART IN THE PARK
SAFTEY IN STORMS
KINGSLEY HILL, COORDINATOR
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MGMT.
IN THIS ISSUE
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ADMINISTRATION
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PEAPACK, NEW JERSEY 07977
MESSAGE FROM
THE MAYOR
MAYOR MARK CORIGLIANO
Peapack & Gladstone Borough is home to a
new trail that invites nature lovers, dog
walkers and exercise buffs to experience our
local, woodlands beauty. Schoolhouse Park
was named for its proximity to the former
Peapack & Gladstone Elementary School,
which now houses the Municipal Complex.
The name was chosen from four options
through a publicly accessible survey.
Schoolhouse Park, which is a testament to
the Borough's commitment to preserving its
natural treasures, was officially unveiled to
the public earlier this year. With the help of
Somerset County and Lamington Conservancy
funds, the Borough purchased the 12.66 acre
property from a local resident.
The PG Department of Public Works cleared
an approximate ½ mile loop of trail around
the edge of the park named Schoolhouse
Trail. It is the largest preserved wooded lot
in Peapack & Gladstone, and can now be
enjoyed by everyone.
In addition to the new Schoolhouse Trail, the
Borough continues to investigate expanding
our existing trail network. In 2021, a trail leading
from Brook Street up to Main Street was created.
The Borough Council and Environmental
Commission are working to find a way to
safely connect the new trail up to Natirar
Park. Also, the Commission is working hard
to get bridges built across two locations of
Peapack Brook that will help connect various
segments of trails.
The Peapack & Gladstone trails are the result
of collaboration between the town and our
dedicated volunteers. The end goal is to
provide spaces for recreation, education and
connecting with nature, and to encourage
residents. and visitors to develop a deeper
appreciation for the environment and P&G!
NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
TRAILS, TRAILS AND MORE TRAILS
BY COUNCILWOMAN JAMIE MURPHY
For the first time, Peapack & Gladstone has a woman police officer
patrolling the streets of the Borough. On Wednesday, June 28, Nicole
Horne was sworn in as the Borough’s newest patrol officer.
Horne grew up in South Plainfield and graduated from South
Plainfield High School in 2016. She then attended Kean University,
obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 2020 and
attended and received her police training certificate from Mercer
County Police Academy in 2021.
“As the first female officer in the Borough, Nicole brings a welcome
diversity to our Department,’’ Police Chief Stephen Ferrante said.
“All the members of the Department and the Borough look forward
to working with Nicole and wish her a long, successful career in
Peapack & Gladstone.’’
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THE BOROUGH OF PEAPACK & GLADSTONE
PG POST
I am pleased to welcome you, the
residents, friends, and neighbors of
Peapack & Gladstone to the first issue
of the PG Post, the Borough’s
reintroduced newsletter. In this and
subsequent issues, we intend to present
compelling articles and information
related to your residency in the Borough,
articles that will further you and your
family’s enjoyment of being residents of
this most special community.
At this time, we are planning to publish
the PG Post three times a year, but as
our editorial team gears up and based on
feedback, this may change. I anticipate
and hope that this newsletter will evolve
over time, so do not hesitate to let us
know how we are doing.
You may have noticed the Borough’s
new tag line “A Welcoming Community.”
Perhaps you’ve seen these words on the
new signs that were recently installed on
the roads entering town. Being a
welcoming community is a concept that
the Borough and your elected officials
take seriously. Peapack & Gladstone is
inclusive, not exclusive. We aspire for our
Borough to be welcoming and affordable
for all persons from new families to
retirees. While this is not always an easy
balance to maintain, I can assure you
that my fellow Council members and our
staff do their best to do so. Being one of
the smaller towns in New Jersey, we have
naturally learned to do more with less.
I am honored to represent
each of you as your Mayor,
a role I began in January of
this year after nine years as
a Borough Council member
and Council President. I
thank my fellow Council
members for their support and our
dedicated staff members and countless
volunteers for helping make ‘PG” a great
place to live, work and play.
We want to hear from you! Do not
hesitate to contact me directly with any
comments, concerns, or feedback on
this newsletter.
Better yet, consider attending one of our
Council meetings to learn more about
how local government works. The entire
Council appreciates seeing residents at
our meetings. Meeting dates and times
may be found on our website at
www.peapackgladstone.org or by
subscribing to our e-bulletin PG Notify
on that same site.
With best wishes for a healthy and
happy end of summer. Please enjoy
everything that our unique Borough and
County have to offer.
Mark A. Corigliano
Mayor
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
CONSTRUCTION
AND ZONING
Q & A
Q: Do I need a permit to replace
appliances?
A: Domestic clothes dryers may be
replaced provided that no change in
fuel type, pipe size, or location or
electrical characteristics is required.
Domestic stoves and domestic ovens
may be replaced provided no change
in fuel type, pipe size, or location or
electrical characteristics is required.
Exhaust fans – bathroom exhaust
fans may be replaced without a
permit.
Q: Do I need a permit for a shed?
A: A construction permit is not required
as long as it meets the following
criteria:
o 200 square feet or less in area.
o Less than 10 feet in mean height.
o Accessory structure to R-2, R-3,
R-4, or R-5.
o Contain no utilities.
All sheds regardless of size require
zoning approval.
The Construction and Zoning
Departments ascertains that all building
and structures that are erected,
constructed, altered, repaired,
converted, used or maintained within
the Borough and all land use changes
are done in accordance with the
provisions of the Borough Ordinances
and not in violation. The Ordinances
may be found on the Borough website.
Q: Do I need a permit to finish my
basement?
A: Yes, a building permit is required
for all basement finishing.
Plumbing, electrical and fire may
also be required based on the
scope of the project.
Q: Do I need a permit to replace a
water heater?
A: For replacement of an electric water
heater, the homeowner is required
to file for mechanical and electrical
permits. For replacement of a gas
water heater the homeowner is
required to file for a mechanical
permit. Gas replacement also
requires a Chimney Verification.
Q: Do I need a permit to build a deck?
A: All new deck builds, regardless of
size or height, must have both a
Building and Zoning permit. The
only exemption applies to repairs or
replacements to a part of the deck
with no structural significance.
Q: Do I need a permit to change
plumbing fixtures for a Single
Family Home?
A: Fixtures and faucets may be replaced
with a similar fixture without a permit
provided there is no change in the
piping arrangement.
Q: Do I need a permit to replace a
Fire Alarm Device?
A: The replacement of smoke detectors
or heat detector heads with a like
device may be done without a
permit.
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CONSTRUCTION
AND ZONING
Q & A
STORMWATER POLLUTION
Q: Do I need a permit to replace
windows/doors?
A: Glass may be replaced in any
window or door. The replacement
glass must be of a similar type
and quality.
Windows and doors (including
garage doors) may be replaced in
the same rough opening without
altering the dimensions or
framing. This includes means of
egress elements (such as
emergency escape openings)
when dimensions and framing are
not altered, and the height, width
or net clear opening is
maintained.
Screens may be repaired,
replaced, or installed.
Q: Do I need a permit for electrical
outlets or receptacles?
A: You do not need a permit for
receptacles, switches, or lighting
fixtures replacements that do not
contain emergency battery packs.
They may be replaced with a
similar item. Receptacles in
locations where ground‐fault circuit
interrupter protection, damp/wet,
or tamper‐resistant outlets are
required and must comply with
Section 406.4(D) of the Electrical
Subcode.
Q: Do I need a permit to replace a
kitchen range hood?
A: Kitchen range hoods may be replaced
without a permit provided that the
replacement hood exhaust rate does
not exceed the exhaust rate of the
existing hood or the exhaust rate of the
replacement hood does not exceed
400 CFM, or cubic feet per minute,
which measures the volume of air that
a fan moves.
Q: Do I need a permit to replace
wall board?
A: The following are considered ordinary
repairs and would not require a permit:
Exterior or interior painting.
Installation, repair and/or
replacement of less than 25% of
plaster or drywall in a 1 or 2 family
home.
Vinyl or paper wall covering.
Pollution seeps into the ground and is
carried by stormwater (rain and snow)
directly to our drinking water, streams,
lakes and oceans. Contaminated
stormwater is the #1 cause of water
pollution in New Jersey. Simple things,
like proper clean-up after oneself and
careful use of chemicals in the home,
office and yard, are helpful ways for
businesses and residents to protect our
water.
By sharing the responsibility and making
small, easy changes in your daily lives,
we can keep common pollutants out of
stormwater. It all adds up to cleaner
water, and it saves the high cost of clean up.
As a resident, business, or other member
of the Peapack & Gladstone community,
it is important to know these easy things
you can do every day to protect our
water.
The following are easy things you
can do every day to protect our
water:
Limit your use of fertilizers
and pesticides
Properly use and dispose of
hazardous products
Keep pollution out of
storm drains
Clean up after your pet
Don't feed wildlife
Dispose of yard waste properly
Don't litter
You may think littering is no big deal. It is!
You may think that whatever runs into the storm drains gets treated
before it reaches local rivers and streams It isn’t!
You may think motor oil and other hazardous materials doesn’t
harm the water very much It does!
HAVE QUESTIONS? CONTACT: ZONING: SJNOLL@PEAPACKGLADSTONE.ORG
CONSTRUCTION: FLAGUARINA@PEAPACKGLADSTONE.ORG
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TRAFFIC CONTROL
POLICE CHIEF STEPHEN FERRANTE
PG RECREATION
DAN DOLAN, RECREATION COORDINATOR
Every year the Peapack &
Gladstone Police Department
receives many traffic
complaints. One of the main
concerns to our community
is speeding. According to
the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA),
motor vehicle speeding
killed over 10,000 people in 2019, which means around a
quarter of all traffic deaths in this country are speed-related.
The NHTSA attributes our speeding epidemic to four factors:
traffic, running late, anonymity (drivers becoming detached
from their actions while in their vehicles), and disregard for
others and the law.
Officers in the Peapack & Gladstone Police Department
utilize two types of speed measuring devices known as
RADAR units. RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) was
first conceived and developed by the British and American
navys as a surveillance tool in an effort to forewarn of aerial
attacks from across the English Channel during World War II.
The first, and most common, radar unit used by the Peapack
& Gladstone Police is the dash mounted Stalker Radar Unit.
The second type of speed measuring device utilized by the
Peapack & Gladstone Police is the LASER / LIDAR handheld
unit. LASER, is an acronym for “Light Amplification by
Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. Light is a form of
electromagnetic radiation, the same as radio and
microwaves.
Many times, officers are requested to conduct radar posts
on various Borough roadways and residents will question
why vehicles are not being stopped even after a perceiving
a vehicle as speeding. This is in part because of perception.
Studies have shown that the color of the vehicle, the size of
the vehicle or even environmental conditions give the
perception that a vehicle is speeding when it is travelling
within a safe speed.
If any resident feels there is a speeding problem on their
street, please reach out to the Police Department. and
request enforcement. Residents are also encouraged to
come meet our officers while conducting speed enforcement
and observe the speeds obtained by Radar.
The summer season is over and we say goodbye to PG
Summer Rec Camp. Over 60 PG kids attended our annual
five-week “old fashioned” playground camp. Crafts, sports,
games, puzzling, counselor challenges, and library events
were the order of the day. The kids also enjoyed field trips to
Urban Air, The Gravity Vault, and Camel Beach Waterpark.
We hope to see all PG kids (rising K-8th) in the Summer of
2024!
Tennis Clinics were offered for the spring and summer,
including adult tennis for the first time. Recreation is also
planning outdoor movie nights in the future.
Somerset Hills Outdoor Youth Basketball, will be held on
Saturday afternoons for grades 3 to 8. Youth Rec – Travel
Basketball tryouts, for grades 3 to 8, will be scheduled for
October in Bernardsville. Somerset Hills Youth Basketball
includes kids from PG, Bernardsville, and Far Hills. Teams
compete in the Intertown Rec League, JBL, or MBL.
The PG Happy Rockers, our senior group, has an outing on
October 26th to the Brownstone in Paterson featuring
“Oktoberfest” music by the BG’s. The cost is $56.00 per
person and includes bus transportation, lunch, drink, and
dessert. For more information about the PG Happy Rockers,
contact Lina Calabrese at (908) 234-2377.
WATCH OUT FOR RECREATIONS EMAIL BLASTS FOR
FALL & WINTER ACTIVITES
If you are not signed up for email blasts and would like to
receive them, you can sign up at P&G’s recreation portal
Community Pass Link. You can find the Community Pass
Link on the Recreation page on the Borough website.
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THE BOROUGH OF PEAPACK & GLADSTONE
DAN DOLAN, RECREATION COORDINATOR
cell phones charged, particularly before a storm.
Emergency warnings are sent out over smart phones for
flash floods, tornados, and other severe weather. Sign up for
OEM alerts on PG Notify by visiting the Borough website -
www.peapackgladstone.org and click on the blue box on the
right side of the page for PG Notify .
Remember, that in the worst of conditions even dialing 9-1-1
may not get you immediate help. Know that your first
responders will do everything possible, including risking their
lives, to get to you in an actual emergency, but it may take
some time. Be prepared.
General Reminders:
Don’t underestimate the power of mother nature
In an emergency dial 9-1-1
Stay inside your homes when possible
If your car leaves the road, stay with it, if possible
NEVER drive or walk through flood waters
NEVER touch or go near a downed wire
Be aware of storm damaged trees
Snow storms, wind storms, thunder storms, hurricanes and
even sometimes tornados strike our town. In most cases our
houses are the safest place for us to shelter during a storm.
But what about when it is not, or we are not at home? What
about after the storm if power, utilities, and even some
essential services are knocked out due to impassable roads,
downed trees and wires, blowing and drifting snow, or
flooding to name a few?
First, it is important to know that at every entity from
individual households, up through the towns, County, and
State, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
says that each of these entities (which means your
household) should be able to function without any outside
aid for 72-96 hours (that’s 3-4 days). Of course there will be
exceptions when your house is just not habitable, or
someone experiences serious injury where the next level of
entity needs to assist subsequent levels of government get
involved until the need is hopefully met.
That leads to the second most important thing; and that is to
be prepared. In your home, be sure to have drinking water,
non-perishable food (for everyone including pets), and
medicines for at least 4 days. In your car(s) keep a blanket,
warm waterproof coat, water and some snacks (crackers or
nuts usually do well stored in a car). Even a short trip could
leave you stranded in a snow squall or flash flood. Keep your
SAFETY IN STORMS
KINGSLEY
HILL, COORDINATOR
Peapack & Gladstone Oce of Emergency Management
LIBERTY PARK UPDATE
Nearly two years after the start of the Borough’s Liberty
Park improvement project, the grounds are fully open to the
public, with the annual “Art in the Park’’ event scheduled to
return Sunday, September 17.
The work involved infrastructure improvements such as
drainage upgrades, new lighting, path restoration, arbor
work, the removal of the Park Avenue road, extensive
planting, landscaping and beautification.
Although there are still some issues with the geese,
plantings and grass areas, Borough officials are working
diligently with the contractor to correct the issues and
finalizing plans to deal with the invasive geese population
as humanely as possible.
The Park is be going to be a beautiful, picturesque center
point for the Borough.
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MUNICIPAL UPDATES
TAXES AND SEWER CHARGES CAN BE PAID ONLINE
You can now pay your quarterly tax and sewer charges
online. Please visit our website at www.peapackgladstone.org
and click on the green box “Tax & Utility Account Look Up &
Payment” for information and instructions on how to pay
online. Questions may be directed to the Finance
Department 908-234-2250 x104.
BULK PICK-UP SCHEDULED FOR
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Bulk Garbage can only be placed by the street AFTER 12
Noon on the prior day to bulk pickup.
Please NO TIRES, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,
RECYCLBLES, HAZARDOUS WASTE OR YARD WASTE.
It is the responsibility of all property owners to notify their
tenants of the garbage, bulk refuse and recycling pick-up
schedules. If you have any questions, complaints or
concerns with this service, contact the Borough Clerk’s
Office at 908-234-2250 x116
RECYCLING SCHEDULE
The men and women in blue.: (front left) Mayor Mark Corigliano, Officer Matt Kelly,
Special Officer Brian Bobowitz, Officer Luke Tamberello, Chief of Police Steven
Ferrante, Officer Nicole Horne, Corporal Owen Duff, Corporal Paul Morris,
Sargent Tom Scanlon and Police Committee Chairman, Councilman
Don Lemma. Not shown: Officers Nick Ortiz, Adam Caruso and Police
Secretary Nancy Arbelo
Introducing your 2023 Mayor, Borough Council and Administration
Seated: Council President John Sweeney, Mayor Mark Corigliano.
Standing: Borough Administrator and Clerk Nancy Bretzger,
Councilpersons Jill Weible, Jamie Murphy, Don Lemma, Amy
Dietrich, Eric Quartello and Borough Attorney John Bruder
New signage
being installed
P&G at the airport. Photo taken by Mayor Mark Corigliano
at Newark-Liberty Airport’s new Terminal A. It depicts
the historic Gladstone train station . The painting is part
of a gallery of art that the Port Authority installed in the
new terminal. The artist is Kim Eckstrom of Fanwood, NJ
Earth Day Cleanup, 2023. A group of volunteers
from both our town and other New Jerseyians
display the large volume of trash collected
during Stream Cleanup
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10th ANNUAL CARS & COFFEE SHOW - SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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The Peapack & Gladstone Volunteer Fire Department
is once again hosting their Annual Car & Coffee Show on
Saturday, September 30th adjacent to Liberty Park on Main
Street in Peapack. This annual event showcases over 120
classic vehicles, roadsters, street rods and Detroit iron. It is
free to the public, although donations will be accepted. All
monies donated benefit the Peapack & Gladstone Volunteer
Fire Department.
The Peapack & Gladstone Volunteer Fire Department hosts
many events throughout the year. Please come out and visit
to learn more about about joining the Department and
helping our town as a First Responder. Volunteers are
always welcome.
In June of this year, an important decision was made by the
Borough regarding the Koi Fish inhabiting the Liberty Park
pond. These elegant creatures were introduced to the pond
several years ago by a generous anonymous donor and had
since become an integral part of the park's aquatic beauty.
However, it was recently determined that these stunning fish
would be better suited in the care of dedicated Koi
enthusiasts as they are considered an invasive species.
At the time of the relocation, estimates suggested there were
between 12 to 15 Koi fish gracefully residing in the Park's
pond. With a shared commitment to the well-being of these
aquatic wonders, the Borough collaborated with the Koi &
Goldfish Rescue Rehoming Group, a reputable organization
dedicated to ensuring the safe and thoughtful transfer of Koi
fish and Goldfish to new homes within the community.
Over the course of several weeks, a group of dedicated
volunteers from this organization worked tirelessly to gently
and expertly remove these fish from their familiar habitat.
We are pleased to announce that the Borough's collective
effort resulted in the successful removal of the Koi fish,
guaranteeing their continued health and in their new
surroundings.
The Borough remains committed to preserving the natural
beauty of Liberty Park while ensuring the well-being of its
inhabitants.
RELOCATING THE BOROUGH’S KOI FISH FROM LIBERTY PARK POND
DAN DOLAN, RECREATION COORDINATOR
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ART IN THE PARK
PEAPACK & GLADSTONE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Peapack & Gladstone’s ‘Art in the Park’ will be held on Sunday,
September 17 from 1 1AM to 4PM. Sponsored by the Borough’s
Recreation Commission, ‘Art in the Park’ began in 2000 and continues
to grow in popularity with both exhibitors and attendees, The event is
a showcase for a large variety of fine art and crafts, as well as an
introduction to talented young, local artists.
The event provides our residents an opportunity to meet and talk with
the individual artists. Live entertainment by CC Coletti and Not Enough
Jeffs, children’s activities, and food trucks make this a perfect day
In the park!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH AT LIBERTY PARK
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