In 1835

Our Accomplishments

When I started on this mission 15 years ago, I talked about a shared vision of Belleville. A Belleville for which we could all be proud. Together, we have accomplished many aspects of that Vision.

Goal: Represent the Best Interest of the Community

What was accomplished:

Varsity Baseball Field created with new infield, turf, dugouts, lights, scoreboard, seating and with handicapped accessible stands. We are currently finalizing plans for a new batting cage.
New Multi Purpose Turf Field for Football and Soccer (First ever in Belleville)
New recreational and cultural events and services add to Recreation Department's offerings
Upgraded Municipal Stadium Stands and Complex.
New Police Headquarters Communication Center and enhanced integrated reverse 911 system to make our community safer and more secure.
New Public Safety Communications Network (Police, Fire and DPW) for quicker response times for our residents requests for service.
Drainage upgrades to decrease flooding on Continental Avenue, Riverdale Avenue, Suzanne Court, and Main Street.
Third River Project helped curtail flooding in some areas. New initiatives to reduce flooding on the bottom of Fairway Avenue are being investigated.
Camp Carragher cleaned and updated after years of neglect.
9/11 Park completed
Guard Rails on Liberty and Joralemon St. to protect homeowners and pedestrian. Blinking caution signs to slow down traffic on Joralemon.

Goal: Responsible and Reasonable Development

What was accomplished:

Property values are up at an all time high.
Negotiated with the Essex Park developers to reduce building density from 25 Units down to 17 Units per acre. Development is now complete.
Saved Historic Soho Hospital Building which is currently being renovated and repurposed for mid to high end apartments. After years of neglect, it is back on the tax rolls.
New Motorcycle Mall built and now open on Washington Avenue.
New Walgreens built and open on Washington Avenue.
Shoprite is back to Belleville.
Park 11 Roche Diagnostics Property (old Jergens Property) Commercial development has begun and generating additional tax revenue while minimizing impact on School and Township Infrastructure.
Kidde Property approved for Commercial Development awaiting ground breaking.

Goal: Enhanced Senior Services and Housing

What was accomplished:

Updated Senior Citizen Building; New Bathrooms, Bocce Court, Tables, Chairs, and Emergency Generator.
Parking lot has been repaved and relined
Housing for Seniors Phase I opened in summer of 2016
Housing for Seniors Phase II to begin in 2020
Promoted new exercise programs for Seniors at the Senior Center

Goal: Cost effective Municipal Spending with higher quality Municipal Services

What was accomplished:

Supported Residential Preference for Police Fire and DPW Jobs
Spearheaded a recycling initiatives to reduce the cost of garbage removal.

New Energy Efficient Lighting for Washington Avenue not only saves us money but creates a safer more aesthetically pleasing environment for residents and shoppers.

Worked on Human Resource Committee implementing the first ever Employee Manual which included Drug Testing, anti-discrimination and harassment policies. Saving thousands of dollars by avoiding law suits.

Health Department and Finance Department Shared Services saved Belleville hundreds of thousands of Dollars while giving our residents better services.

New Website with more services Online. Thereby allowing residents 24 hour a day access to Township information without adding additional employees. Online Payments just added in 2016

Championed Initial and Enhanced reverse 911 system to keep our residents better informed especially during emergency situations.

Supported Emergency Response Team (ERT) making sure our community is safer and more secure during critical and emergency events.

Implemented Community cultural events through the Summer Concerts, Movie Nights, Plays, Christmas Tree Lighting and Three Kings Celebration along with “Just a Party”