July 19, 2025

Congratulations to Joseph Bianco, AIA! American Institute of Architects, Architects League of Northern New Jersey Member Joseph Bianco, AIA, has been honored with a Hometown Hero Award! 

U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored local lifesaving first responders, veterans, volunteers, community leaders, and residents during his Fifth District Hometown Heroes Ceremony, held at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center on July 18th, 2025. 

Watch Gottheimer’s Hometown Heroes Ceremony here.

Gottheimer honored 21 North Jersey residents as Fifth District Hometown Heroes to recognize their dedication to improving the lives of their neighbors, families, and communities, and Architect Joseph Bianco, AIA, was honored among them.

“If you tune into cable or go onto social media, there is far more attention these days on what’s going wrong with America, and far too little attention on what’s going right,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5).“You realize that we just don’t spend enough time showcasing all of the good that happens every day — not enough time recognizing what it means to be a great citizen in the greatest country in the world.”

Joseph Bianco, Closter — Joe is the Chairman of the Closter Zoning Board of Adjustment, where he has served for more than 30 years and has never missed a single meeting. He previously served on the Closter Council as a Councilman in 1978 and 1981, and as Mayor from 1983 to 1986. Joe has spent decades helping shape the development of North Jersey’s neighborhoods and business districts. Joe has played a critical role in securing funding for the Closter Senior Citizens Center, renovating the Closter Borough Hall, creating a new Lewis Street extension, and helping to establish Temple Emanuel’s new home.

By Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA, AIA NJ Advocacy Consultant | Posted in Architects League of Northern New Jersey, Members & the Community | Tagged: #AIANJ, #ALNNJ, #ClosterNJ, #HometownHero, #JosephBiancoAIA, #RepJoshGottheimer | Comments (0)