River Edge Land Use Board Delays Decision on Bertini Property

Overview: The River Edge Land Use Board meeting on May 8, 2024, concluded with a decision to delay action on Jack Bertini’s application for a d variance and use variance, pending the submission of accurate property documentation and a detailed description of the proposed basement use. The board’s deliberations raised concerns over discrepancies between the property’s survey map and actual conditions, as well as the need for a handicapped parking spot and the implications of formalizing the basement’s use.

Old Tappan Planning Board Confronts Affordable Housing Challenges

Overview: The Old Tappan Planning Board meeting was primarily concerned with the issue of affordable housing, discussing the upcoming deadlines for reporting residential development and the formation of a subcommittee to address the matter. The board grappled with the need to adhere to the numbers specified by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the potential for litigation, alongside the risk assessment of properties vulnerable to affordable housing development.

Rochelle Park Council Tackles Infrastructure and Diversity Issues

Overview: In a recent Rochelle Park Town Council meeting, issues on infrastructure development and the representation of diversity through flag-raising were addressed. The meeting shed light on the council’s plans to tackle the town’s Capital Improvement needs, the introduction of an important tree ordinance, and the nuanced debate surrounding the raising of the Pride flag and other flags at community events.

Ridgewood Adopts Ordinance for Water Pollution Control Project

Overview: The Ridgewood Council recently conducted a meeting where a new ordinance related to water system compliance was adopted. This critical development, coupled with discussions on various community-oriented proclamations and the introduction of a new local business, encapsulated the council’s focus on enhancing community welfare and supporting local growth.

Ramsey Council Advances Pet Store Prohibitions and Parking Regulations

Overview: At the Ramsey Borough Council meeting on May 8th, 2024, members advanced measures, including pet store prohibitions and amendments to parking regulations, aimed at impacting community welfare and safety. While routine procedures and reports constituted a portion of the meeting’s agenda, the Council also addressed the development of the Ramsey Emergency Services complex, budgetary increases for the Board of Education, and the disposal of outdated police equipment, among other topics.