Watchung, NJ - Mayor & Council

Mayor Ronald Jubin, Ph.D.

Term Ends: 12/31/2026
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Mayor

Watchung is a beautiful place to live and work. We have a rich history and a bright future. The Mayor and Council are very proud to serve this community and we appreciate hearing from you. Please let us know your concerns and give us your suggestions.

Mayor Jubin holds office hours every Monday of the week PRIOR to a scheduled Council Meeting from 6-7pm. No appointments are needed. Please refer to the borough calendar for a schedule of all council meetings.

Council Meetings are typically held on a Thursday, twice a month. Agendas of the Governing Body are available in our new agenda & minutes portal by CLICKING HERE.

Please check the calendar for meeting date changes/cancellations.

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Municipal Council

Curt S. Dahl, Council President
Term Ends: 12/31/2027
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Christine B. Ead
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Paul Fischer
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Paolo Marano
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Sonia Abi-Habib
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Robert Gibbs
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2026 Council Committee Assignments

COMMITTEE	DEPARTMENTS
Administration & Finance Chair: Fischer Ead, Gibbs	Council, Administrator, Clerk, Finance, Tax Collector / Assessor, Legal, Library
Fire Chair: Marano Abi-Habib, Gibbs	Construction, OEM, Rescue Squad
Laws & Ordinances Chair: Gibbs Marano, Fischer	Legal, Planning Board
Police Chair: Dahl Marano, Ead	Police, Court, Traffic & Beautification, Community Service
Public Affairs Chair: Abi-Habib Gibbs, Fischer	Board of Health, Environmental Commission, Green Team, Historical, Recreation
Public Works Chair: Ead Abi-Habib, Dahl	Buildings and Grounds, Engineering, Roads, Solid Waste / Sewers

2026 Council Liaison Assignments

BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE	COUNCIL MEMBER
Board of Health Liaison	Abi-Habib
Environmental Commission Liaison	Marano
Green Team Liaison	Abi-Habib
Historical Committee Liaison	Mayor Jubin
Library Advisory Committee Liaison	Abi-Habib
Municipal Alliance Member	Marano
Planning Board, Class III Member	Gibbs
Recreation Commission Member	Dahl
Rescue Squad Liaison	Gibbs
Traffic & Beautification Liaison	Ead
Youth Services Commission Liaison	Abi-Habib