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May 20, 2013
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY AND PARADE

May 03, 2013
Byram Day Vendor Applications
Applications are available for Byram Day Vendors

Apr 02, 2013
Lenape Municipal Alliance Survey
The Municipal Alliance is conducting a survey so that it can provide programs that meet the needs of the community.

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Upcoming Meetings:

Township Council

  • Tue. 05/21 @ 7:00 p.m. Executive Session; 7:30 p.m. Regular Session
  • Wed. 06/05 @ 7:00 p.m. Executive Session; 7:30 p.m. Regular Session
  • Tue. 06/18 @ 7:00 p.m. Executive Session; 7:30 p.m. Regular Session
  • Tue. 07/02 @ 7:00 p.m. Executive Session; 7:30 p.m. Regular Session
  • Tue. 07/16 @ 7:00 p.m. Executive Session; 7:30 p.m. Regular Session
  • Tue. 08/13 @ 7:00 p.m. Executive Session; 7:30 p.m. Regular Session
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Architectural Review Committee

Board of Health

  • 05/28/13 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 07/23/13 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 09/24/13 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 11/26/13 @ 7:30 p.m.
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Environmental Commission

  • 05/23/13 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 06/27/13 @ 7:30 p.m.
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Historical Society

  • 06/13/13 @ 7:30pm
  • 09/12/13 @ 7:30pm
  • 11/14/13 @ 7:30pm
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Open Space Committee

  • 06/10/13 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 08/12/13 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 10/21/13 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 12/09/13 @ 7:30 p.m.
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Planning Board

  • 06/06/13 @ 8:00 P.M.
  • 06/20/13 @ 8:00 p.m.
  • 07/18/13 @ 8:00 p.m.
  • 08/01/13 @ 8:00 p.m.
  • 08/15/13 @ 8:00 p.m.
  • 09/05/13 @ 8:00 p.m.
  • 09/19/13 @ 8:00 p.m.
  • 10/03/13 @ 8:00 p.m.
  • 10/17/13 @ 8:00 p.m.
  • 11/07/13 @ 8:00 p.m.
  • 11/21/13 @ 8:00 p.m.
  • 12/05/13 @ 8:00 p.m.
  • 12/19/13 @ 8:00 p.m.
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Recreation Committee

Youth Guidance Commitee


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Town Hall » Township Council

Byram Township has a Mayor and 4 Council members. The Mayor and all Council Members are elected at-large in Non-Partisan elections for 4-year staggered terms. Elected Officials enter office on January 1 following the Election Year.

The Township Council meets on the First and Third Tuesdays of every month starting with executive session at 7:00 p.m. followed by regular session at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. 

Upcoming meetings along with minutes and agendas are available here.

Byram Township's elections are typically held every two years. These elections will now be held at the General Election, which is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.  Elected officials enter office on January 1 following the election year.


Responsibilities / Term Lengths

  • Mayor

The Mayor of the Township is a member of the Town Council.  He presides over all Council Meetings.  He has the same vote as all Council Members.

The Mayor serves for 4 years.

  • Council Members

Council Members serve for 4 years.


Members

Email all of the Council Members

  • James Oscovitch (Mayor)

Elected: 07/01/2009

(973) 691-1516
joscovitch@byramtwp.org

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4 year term - Expires 12/31/13

  • Scott Olson

Elected: 01/01/2012

(973) 726-8867
solson@byramtwp.org

Profile:

4 year term - Expires 12/31/15

  • Marie Raffay

Elected: 07/01/2009

973-347-7303
mraffay@byramtwp.org

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4 year term - Expires 12/31/13

  • Nisha Kash

Elected: 01/01/2012

973-224-6590
NKash@byramtwp.org

Profile:

4 year term - Expires 12/31/15

  • Carlos Luaces

Elected: 01/01/2012

973-347-8006
CLuaces@byramtwp.org

Profile:

4 year term - Expires 12/31/15


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