Board of Trustees
The Mahwah Public Library Board is composed of seven trustees who are appointed by the Mayor of the Township for 5-year terms and two ex-officio members – The Mayor and Superintendent of Schools.
The Board is responsible for setting overall policy and for overseeing the finances of the Library so the library can fulfill its mission of connecting everyone in the community with ideas, information, technology and each other to further lifelong learning, cultural and business opportunities.
| Trustee | Term Expires | |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Sharon Javer | President | December 2025 |
| Ms. Zoe Cassotis | Vice President | December 2025 |
| Ms. Jennifer Park | Secretary | December 2023 |
| Mr. Richard Lee | Treasurer | December 2024 |
| Ms. Angela Clarkin | Trustee | December 2026 |
| Ms. Meera Subramanya | Trustee | December 2027 |
| Mr. Peter J. Wendrychowicz | Trustee | December 2023 |
| Ex-Officio | ||
| Hon. James J. Wysocki | Mayor | |
| Mr. Robert M. Ferguson III | Mayor’s Alternate & Liaison to Town Council | |
| Dr. Michael DeTuro | Superintendent of Schools | |
Meeting Dates*
The Library values integrity and acts with honesty and fairness as it conduct its business. As part of the Library’s commitment to transparency and open government, Board meetings are open to the public.
2023 Library Board Meetings
| Day | Date | Time | Location* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | January 17 | 7:00 PM | Online |
| Tuesday | February 21 | 7:00 PM | Online |
| Tuesday | March 21 | 7:00 PM | In Person |
| Tuesday | March 21 | 7:30 PM | In Person |
| Tuesday | April 18 | 7:00 PM | Online |
| Tuesday | May 16 | 7:00 PM | Online |
| Tuesday | June 20 | 7:00 PM | Online |
| Tuesday | September 19 | 7:00 PM | In Person |
| Tuesday | October 17 | 7:00 PM | Online |
| Tuesday | November 21 | 7:00 PM | Online |
| Tuesday | December 19 | 7:00 PM | Online |
*All meetings held online using the Zoom teleconferencing service except for meetings in September and March which will be in person in the Library. There are no regularly scheduled meetings in July and August. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
For the most up-to-date information, and links to the online meetings using Zoom, please check the Library’s calendar of events.
Bylaws, Agendas & Minutes
Board Bylaws, agendas, and minutes are available online.
2016
July: No Meeting
August: No Meeting
2017
2018
March: Meeting Postponed to April 4
July: No Meeting
August: No Meeting
2020
2021
2022
2023
January 17: Agenda, Minutes
February 21: Agenda, Minutes
March 21 (Annual Meeting): Agenda, Minutes
March 21 (Monthly Meeting): Agenda, Minutes
April 18: Agenda, Minutes
May 16: Agenda, Minutes
June 20: Agenda, Minutes
July: No Regularly Scheduled Meeting
August: No Regularly Scheduled Meeting
September 19: Agenda, Minutes
October 17: Agenda, Minutes