Board of Health Agenda
January 14, 2026
Agenda for the Meeting of the Board of Health of the Township of Wantage, held at the Wantage Township Municipal Building, 888 State Highway Route 23, Wantage, N.J., on January 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Open Public Meetings Act Compliance
The Board President will state “This meeting is being held in compliance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Laws of 1975 Chapter 231. It has been properly advertised and certified.
Oath of Office
Peter Lindsay
Roll Call
| Name | Present | Absent |
|---|---|---|
| Harriet Anderson | ||
| Erza Holley | ||
| Karen Jackson | ||
| Peter Linsay | ||
| Paul Ranzan |
Nominations
Nominations for Board President
At this time, it will be appropriate for a member of the Board of Health to offer a Nomination for the office of the President.
After all nominations are made and vote taken, the President of the Board of the Year 2026 shall assume the chair.
Nominations for Board Vice President
The Board President will call for nominations to the office of Vice President for The Board of Health for 2026.
Appointment of Board Secretary
The Board President will nominate Michelle Buskiewicz to the position of Secretary for the Board of Health for 2026.
A motion will be in order to approve the appointment of Mrs. Michelle Buskiewicz.
Appointment of Registrar of Vital Statistics
The Board President will nominate Ms. Christine Von Oesen to the position of Registrar of Vital Statistics for 2026.
A motion will be in order to approve the appointment of Ms. Von Oesen.
Meeting Schedule for the Board of Health
A motion is in order to approve a resolution of compliance with the Provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act and establish the meeting schedule for the Wantage Board of Health as being the second Wednesday of the months of January, March, May, September and November, at the Wantage Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m. (see dates at end of agenda).
Naming the Official Newspapers of the Board of Health
A motion is in order to designate the New Jersey Herald and the New Jersey Sunday Herald as the official newspapers of the Board of Health for the year 2026, with the understanding that, effective March 1, 2026, all publications shall be published digitally and made available on the Township website.
Minutes
A motion is in order to approve the minutes of the meeting held on November 12, 2025.
Reading of Reports
- County Health Department — October, November, December
- Registrar — November, December
- Secretary — November, December
Correspondence
Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services
Old Business
Rabies Clinic November 7, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
New Business
None.
Open Public Session
The Board President will open the meeting to the public at this time for any questions or comments involving the good and welfare of the community. After all persons have had the opportunity to address the Board, the Board President will close the meeting to the public and the Board members will return to the regular order of business.
Adjournment
2026 Meeting Dates
The Wantage Township Board of Health scheduled the following meeting dates for the calendar year 2026, and the 2027 organization meeting. All meetings shall convene at 7:00 p.m. at the Wantage Municipal Building, 888 Route 23, Wantage, NJ 07461. Action may be taken at all scheduled meetings.
The BOH Meeting Schedule for the Year 2026 and the first meeting date of 2027 is as follows:
January 14, 2026
March 11, 2026
May 13, 2026
September 9, 2026
November 11, 2026
January 13, 2027 – Re-Organization