Roger Lane was sworn in as Mayor of Wyckoff on Thursday at the township's annual reorganization meeting,[1] assuming the top seat of the Township Committee for the first time — and at a moment the community is marking its 100th year as an incorporated municipality.

Lane, a former longtime mayor of New Milford who was appointed to the Wyckoff Township Committee in 2024, took the oath of office[2] surrounded by family, colleagues, and longtime residents who packed Memorial Town Hall. He is a familiar face in Bergen County municipal circles and has been deeply involved in local government for decades.

Lane spoke at the podium about the centennial as a meaningful backdrop for beginning the job, describing 2026 as a year of celebration for the community.

The other four committee members were also sworn in for the new year: May Bogdansky, Rudolph Boonstra, Peter Melchione, and James Schappert. All boards, commissions, and advisory committees were reappointed, with new members added to several, and the township's volunteer fire department officers were formally named for 2026.

The centerpiece of the evening was the launch of Wyckoff's centennial calendar.[3] Three major public events are planned: a formal Centennial Gala on March 21st at the Brick House, a Main Street block party and street fair on June 27th, and a historic cemetery tour on October 24th. Officials encouraged residents to mark their calendars and watch the township website for additional programming throughout the year.

The annual reorganization also designated official newspapers, set the 2026 meeting schedule, and confirmed legal and financial appointments required at the start of each year under New Jersey law.

The Township Committee's next regular session is scheduled for January 21st.