With my retirement comes the opportunity of a new venture. Drawing on my varied experience in all aspects of government, I will be providing consulting services to both governmental units and to private clients. While my primary focus will be in the Land Use Planning area, I will also be available to provide assistance in such areas as grant preparation, government operations, land use training, personnel organization and training, and risk management. For example, in many cases municipalities have the opportunity to obtain expert advice in reviewing and analyzing applications before their Planning Boards and Boards of Adjustment, all at the applicant’s expense, without any cost to their taxpayers. This will often result in a better outcome for the community and is often welcomed by applicants, since it helps them more clearly understand the land use goals and objectives of the community.
NJGovTech can also provide guidance in seeking out innovative and creative solutions as available resources continue to shrink and demand for services grow. Solutions in implementing the most efficient insurance coverage, in addressing the cost of medical benefits, (including pooling and other options), in assisting with identifying and analyzing opportunities for shared serves or consolidations, in offering clear, objective opinions on balancing open space and well planned development, and many other solutions. As a Professional Planner and Engineer, as a certified Municipal Clerk, with over 17 years of experience as an Executive Board Member and Chairman of the NJIIF , with over 34 years as a member of and adviser to the West Caldwell Planning Board, and with my certification by the State of New Jersey as an Approved Provider of the Basic Course in Land Use Law and Planning, I believe I can bring unique talents and experience to help provide solutions for the many needs of New Jersey governments and their customers.
There is so much more to discuss. I look forward to talking with you.
Thank you!
Ben Martorana