Teaneck Council Explores Benefits of Accessory Dwelling Units For Seniors

Overview: In the recent Teaneck Town Council meeting, the principal topic of discussion was the potential implementation and benefits of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) within the community. Other discussions included the establishment of a new advisory board focusing on the town’s fields and deliberations on field maintenance and renovations. Various community events, collaborations, and grant acquisitions were also reviewed, along with discussions about hiring in the local police force and redevelopment plans in specific areas of Teaneck.

Hackensack City Council Discusses Private Towing Ordinance and Major City Projects, Member Faces Criticism

Overview: In a detailed Hackensack City Council meeting, a wide range of topics were covered, most notably the comprehensive amendments to the private towing ordinance that has not been updated since 1952 and a dispute between a council member and a resident. Alongside this, discussions included updates on various city infrastructure projects and resolutions for health department issues, as well as a ceremony honoring newly sworn-in police lieutenants Matthew Schwartz and John Suarez.

School Board Advances Diverse Initiatives Amid Busy Start to School Year

Overview: In a recent New Milford School Board meeting, Superintendent Danielle Shanley led a detailed discussion outlining various developments and plans for the New Milford school district. High on the agenda were reports on the recent success of the annual Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) initiatives, the commendable achievement of student Dylan Harris, the planned infrastructure improvements, and the launch of the New Wilford High School Alumni website.

Englewood Council Grapples with Expenditures and Oversight Amid Calls for Transparency

Overview: In a Englewood City Council virtual meeting held on September 19, council members, along with Mayor Michael Wildes and City Attorney Bill Bailey, examined a robust agenda filled with extensive discussions on various city expenditures, the oversight of DPW employee contracts, and the correction of a zoning map typographical error.

Emerson Borough Council Grapples with Storm Drainage Issues and Future Flood Mitigation

Overview: During the recent September 19th meeting of the Emerson Borough Council, storm drainage issues and their long-term impact stood as the focal point of discussion, revealing a community grappling with the urgency to revitalize its existing infrastructure to combat recurrent flooding. The council underscored the need for detailed drainage analyses to understand and address the challenges better, with borough officials and experts contemplating a structured yet pressing pathway to overhaul the existing infrastructure that buckles under heavy rainfalls.