The Township of Ocean Planning Board functions are a part of the Department of Community Development.
The Planning Administrator serves as the Administrative Officer for the Planning Board and is responsible for the day-to-day operations.
Nicole Acri is the Secretary to the Planning Board and serves as Recording Secretary.
The Township of Ocean Planning Board members are appointed in accordance with local ordinances. These members are:
- Edward DiFiglia, Chair, Class IV (term exp. 6/30/28)
- Councilwoman Gitta Kaplan, Class III (term exp. 6/30/2026)
- Michael Palutis, Vice Chair, Class IV (term exp. 6/30/26)
- Robert Goslin, Class IV (term exp. 6/30/29)
- Jemal Beale, Class I (term exp. 6/30/27)
- Jack Ades, Class IV (term exp. 6/30/26)
- Eric Menell, Class IV (term exp. 6/30/27)
- Julia Valente, Class II (term exp. 6/30/28)
- David Bodnovich, Alternate I, (term exp. 6/30/26)
- Jack Mamiye, Alternate II (term exp. 6/30/27)
The Planning Board generally hears applications for subdivisions of property and site plans for commercial properties. The Planning Board generally meets on the fourth Monday of each month. The adopted schedules through July 2025 are:
- July 28, 2025 January 26, 2026
- August 25, 2025 February 23, 2026
- September 29, 2025 March 23, 2026
- October 27, 2025 April 27, 2026
- November 24, 2025 May 18, 2026
- December 29, 2025 June 22, 2026
- July 27, 2026 (Re-organization and Regular)
The public portion of the meetings begins at 7:00 p.m. The floor will be open to the public for comment relative to each application after the applicant has presented all their evidence. While there is no set time limit, comments should be kept concise.
Agendas are posted on the website within the week prior to the meeting date.
You may contact the Planning Board through their Secretary:
Nicole Acri
Secretary to the Planning Administrator &
Zoning & Planning Board Secretary
732-531-5000, extension 3351
Colleen Mayer
Planning Administrator
Board Attorney: Marc A. Leckstein, Esq.