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Historic Preservation Commission
About the Commission
The Boonton Historic Preservation Commission is a volunteer, deliberative body of the municipal government. In recognition of the contributions Boonton has made to and the influence Boonton has had on the development of the region, the Town of Boonton strives to maintain the visual character of the periods of Boonton’s historical significance, when the Boonton
Iron Works and the Morris Canal were vital aspects of the region’s commerce.The preservation of Boonton’s historical character is not only a source of pride for all of us who live or work in Boonton, it directly contributes to the vitality of the local economy. The Boonton Historic Preservation Commission has been charged with the responsibility of maintaining Boonton’s historical character as specified in the Ordinances of the Town of Boonton (Article VII).
Duties of the Commission
Specific duties of the Commission include:
- Maintaining an Inventory of historic sites
- Making recommendations on the historic preservation element of the master plan
- Recommending historic sites for capital improvements
- Reviewing applications for signage development within the historic districts (see instructions below)
- Generally, to promote historic preservation and educate the public about Boonton’s unique history
Meetings - 7:30PM at Town Hall on the 1st Wednesday of the month
Meetings may also be accessed via Zoom at the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86720389745?pwd=SnpXNThxMlBSWUNUYzB5Y1lFa0dsZz09
Meeting ID: 867 2038 9745
Passcode: YAm2ea
One tap mobile: +13017158592,,86720389745#,,,,*894560#
By phone: 929 205 6099
Historic Preservation Commission Public Meeting Dates 2023:
- January 5th
- February 1st
- March 1st
- April 5th
- May 3rd
- June 7th
- July 5th
- August 2nd
- September 6th
- October 4th
- November 1st
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Signage & Development Review
All development applications and any renovations to a building’s façade (if it requires a building permit), within Boonton’s historic districts, must be reviewed by the Commission and be approved for consistency with historic preservation provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
Process
The Commission is guided by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation in its review. Also, within the Main Street Historic District, the Commission must approve all commercial signage after the applicant has been approved by the Building Department for meeting the technical requirements of the ordinances (Ordinance 300-31). For complete instructions on the signage process, please download the required application & checklist here:
In cooperation with the Historic Preservation Commission, Boonton Main Street, Inc. has prepared a helpful booklet for Main Street building owners and their tenants on design standards specific to the historical character of Main Street. The Boonton Main Street Design Guide Book explains the permit requirements for building alterations and signage. It has:
- Useful information on the important architectural features of Main Street
- Design ideas
- Examples of acceptable options
We highly recommend anyone intending to open a business on Main Street, or contemplating a change in signage, or an alteration to a building's facade, read this booklet first. Knowing the recommendations and the requirements before you start a project can save you the cost of having to redesign, or re-fabricate, design elements that are found to be inconsistent with Boonton Historic Preservation code ordinances.
Helpful Documents
HPC Members
Name | Title | Term Expiration |
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Zeke Balan | Chairman & Governing Body Liason | 12/31/2024 |
Elliot Ruga | Vice- Chair | 12/31/2025 |
(VACANT) | Secretary | |
Jeff Smith | Member | 12/31/2026 |
Patti Bujtas | Member | 12/31/2027 |
Adriane Eoga | Member | 12/31/2026 |
Dave Vasa | Alternate Member 1 | 12/31/2026 |
Public Involvement
Any member of the public interested in serving on the Commission is encouraged to apply by CLICKING HERE.
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Physical Address
100 Washington Street
Boonton, NJ 07005
Phone: 973 402-9410