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Board of Health
The Board of Health is responsible for assessing the status of public health in the community, developing policies to address public health needs and assuring that these needs are met.
The Board of Health is also responsible for inspecting and issuing permits to food vendors and related establishments, pet organizations, community pools, and other businesses.
Members of the public who need to submit permit application, payments, or otherwise visit the Board of Health in-person, should see Board of Health Secretary Linda Palumbo at the Board of Health office at Town Hall.
Plastic Bag Ban effective May 4, 2022
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Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. Meetings meets quarterly via Zoom until further notice, 7:30 PM
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Members
Carolyn Sorge, Acting Director of Office of Health Management
Email Carolyn Sorge
Phone: 908-518-5630
Linda Palumbo ,Board Secretary
Email Linda Palumbo
Phone: 908-464-2700 ext. 2167 FAX 908-464-5888
- Jeff Varnerin - Council member
Term expires: December 31, 2023 - Robert Dorsi
Term expires: December 31, 2023 - Dr. Komal Naik, DO
Term expires: December 31, 2025 - Carolyn Sayre
Term expires: December 31, 2024 - Edward Sorge
Term expires: December 31, 2023 - Stephanie Karpoff, RN, BSN
Term expires: December 31, 2024 - Ellen Guritzky, MSJ, RDH
Term expires: December 31, 2025 - Apply to Become a Committee Volunteer. Submit an application to become a volunteer on the Board of Health. The Township welcomes and encourages residents who have specific experience applicable to each Committee, Board and Commission to apply for available positions. Please note that there are only a few volunteer opportunities available each year as there are staggered terms for members of each Committee, Board and Commission. However, some committees are always in need of extra volunteers for various events throughout the year.
Health Information
- Fats Oils Grease Application
- Food License Application 2023
- Guide to Opening a Retail Food Establishment
- Hotel License Application
- Medicine Disposal
- Nursery School Application
- Pet Shop Application
- Pool Application
- Septic Tank Application
- Temporary Food License Application
- Union County Offers Free Measles Vaccines
- Vending Machine application