Englewood Council Addresses Community Concerns Amidst Upcoming Events

Overview: During the recent Englewood City Council meeting, the most newsworthy discussion centered around the community’s call for support on various issues, including safe staffing for nurses at Englewood Hospital, the economic and cultural impact of Bergen Performing Arts Center (Bergen PAC), and infrastructure concerns such as road paving and drainage. The council also announced key events and initiatives, including the Memorial Day parade and the Recreation Strategic Plan.

Waldwick Council Updates Town on Development and Community Events

Overview: Waldwick’s Borough Council meeting addressed an array of issues pertinent to the community, from infrastructure updates to local event planning. The council’s discussions included the awarding of contracts for municipal projects, public event requests, community recreational activities, and administrative matters such as tax court judgment refunds and liquor license renewals.

Bogota School Board Advances Safety with New Vestibules and Traffic Trial

Overview: The Bogota School Board meeting addressed several community and school concerns, with a primary focus on student safety and school infrastructure improvements. The discussion centered on the installation of new safety vestibules at school entryways and the proposal of a one-way traffic system during school hours to enhance the safety of students and staff.

Wyckoff Audited: Fiscal Health and Infrastructure Investments Assured

Overview: In the recent Wyckoff Town Council meeting, the council heard details of the township’s audit report for the year ending December 31, 2023, which highlighted the township’s healthy fiscal status and infrastructure investment practices. The Auditor’s report, presented by Gary Higgins, confirmed that the township received a federal audit due to American Rescue Plan funds and was given an unmodified opinion. Moreover, there were no deficiencies or material weaknesses in compliance and internal control regarding the separate Federal single audit. The discussion on the township’s budget operations, surplus, and borrowing capacity provided clarity on the township’s strong financial standing and prudent infrastructure investments guided by the local Bond Law.

Tenafly Council Faces Sticker Shock Over Skate Park Costs

Overview: During the recent Tenafly Borough Council meeting, the council grappled with the escalating costs of the proposed skate park, which has now reached an estimated $1,151,283, a jump from the previously appropriated $398,000. This development sparked a debate among council members, who expressed concern over the 250% increase and deliberated on potential redesigns to align costs with original estimates. The meeting also addressed diverse topics including the introduction of town murals, an ongoing bamboo buffer zone dispute, public safety measures like speed bumps on Leroy Street, and a variety of funding allocations and municipal improvements.