BRICK, NJ – Mayor Lisa Crate is inviting residents to apply for open seats on township boards and commissions by Tuesday, December 23. Applicants should email a résumé and cover letter to mayor@bricktownship.net no later than 5 p.m. on December 23.
“Every submission will be reviewed, and we will make every effort to provide opportunities for all who wish to get involved,” Mayor Crate said.
Openings are available on the Architectural Review Board, BMAC, Board of Adjustment, Environmental Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Housing Authority, Shade Tree Commission, and Sustainable Brick, with each panel handling specific functions from development reviews to public health initiatives and green operations.
How to apply
Email a résumé and cover letter to mayor@bricktownship.net with your preferred boards listed in order of interest, and submit by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23. Officials said placements cannot be guaranteed and will depend on availability, but all applications will be considered.
The township encouraged residents with professional, volunteer, or lived experience relevant to board missions to apply for upcoming appointments. Questions may be directed to the Mayor’s Office via email for routing to the appropriate staff contact. Selections will be made following review of all submissions received by the deadline.
What each board does
Architectural Review Board: Reviews construction, additions, or exterior alterations to nonresidential buildings that affect features visible from public ways.
BMAC: Provides programs, services, and education for substance abuse prevention and mental wellness.
Board of Adjustment: Reviews and decides on variance applications.
Environmental Commission: Oversees protection, development, and use of natural resources, including water resources.
Historic Preservation Commission: Encourages restoration and preservation of historic structures.
Housing Authority: Autonomous authority focused on decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low-income residents.
Shade Tree Commission: Advises on planting, removal, and maintenance of township trees and develops resource policies.
Sustainable Brick: Advises on cost-effective, environmentally sound municipal operations and initiatives.
Brick Township is accepting résumés and cover letters for multiple board and commission openings via mayor@bricktownship.net by 5 p.m. on December 23.