Mahwah School Board Celebrates District Success and Plans Strategic Future Initiatives

Overview: The Mahwah School Board meeting highlighted significant achievements, including high state rankings for the district schools and the announcement of a strategic planning initiative for 2025-2030. Superintendent Michael DeTuro emphasized the district’s 23rd place ranking out of over 388 New Jersey school districts and MAA High School’s impressive 43rd position among 498 public high schools statewide. These rankings, which include both public and private institutions, also placed MAA High School ninth in Bergen County.

Washington (Bergen) Town Council’s Master Plan Advisory Committee Clarifies Role Amid Planning Board Concerns.

Overview: During the recent Washington Town Council meeting, discussions centered around the formation and operational structure of a master plan advisory committee, raising questions about its interaction with the planning board. Concerns were voiced regarding the committee’s composition and the legality of planning board members serving on it, given their voting role on the board.

River Edge Land Use Board Approves Dog Training Facility’s Overnight Boarding Variance

Overview: The River Edge Land Use Board held a remote meeting on October 9, 2024, where they approved a variance for Happy Dog LLC to allow overnight boarding as part of its dog training services. The board also discussed a reconsideration request for a previously denied subdivision application by Quality Home Developers LLC.

Ramsey Borough Council Advances Safety Equipment Funding and Honors Community Service

Overview: The recent Ramsey Borough Council meeting addressed several topics, including the authorization of funds for emergency services equipment and the acknowledgment of community service efforts. Notably, the council approved resolutions to secure grants for safety equipment and confirmed appointments within the police department, alongside discussions on community initiatives and upcoming events.

Old Tappan Planning Board Approves Memory Care Facility with Conditions on Historic Preservation

Overview: The Old Tappan Planning Board meeting saw a decision regarding the proposed Memory Care Facility on Alan Road. The board approved a settlement with the developer, which involves subdividing and deeding 1.7 acres of environmentally sensitive wetlands and a historic building to the borough. This agreement follows community discussions about preserving the site’s historical and environmental aspects while addressing construction concerns.