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Rockleigh introduces ordinance to create restricted-access zones in municipal offices
Summary
Ordinance 2026-1 was introduced Feb. 2 to designate restricted areas in borough offices (file rooms, mayor and administrator offices, fire bays), require signage and enable trespassing enforcement; first reading passed and public hearing set for March 2.
The Borough of Rockleigh on Feb. 2 introduced Ordinance 2026-1, which would establish restricted-access areas within municipal offices at 26 Rockleigh Road to protect sensitive documents and personally identifiable information.
Mayor James Pontone read the ordinance title aloud and described the proposal as necessary because people were wandering through municipal offices. The ordinance lists restricted spaces including the entire second floor and file room, portions of the first floor beyond the main counter, the basement, the administrator and mayor offices, and the fire department truck bays. It requires posting signage stating "Restricted Area - Authorized Personnel Only" and directs the borough police and other authorized personnel designated by the mayor and council to enforce trespassing under N.J.S.A. 2C:18-3.
Councilwoman Bresnak moved to approve the ordinance for first reading and introduction; Councilman Mender seconded. The motion passed with AYES recorded from Mender, Bresnak and Altman. The ordinance will have its public hearing and second reading on March 2, 2026; if adopted following that hearing it will take effect upon publication as required by law.
The introduction was presented as a procedural step to improve security and to ensure signage and enforcement follow statutory requirements.
