Maplewood Town Council Commits to Sustainability and Honors Community Stalwarts

Overview: At a recent Maplewood Town Council meeting, Mayor Dean Dafis highlighted the township’s environmental commitment by announcing the successful implementation of a dual-stream recycling program and the first year-round ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in New Jersey. The council also honored long-serving individuals and dedicated their meeting to the Maplewood Memorial Park Conservancy.

Nutley City Council Approves $7M in Bills, Discusses Safety Concerns, and Makes Significant Budget Transfers

Overview: The Nutley City Council, in its recent meeting, approved bills amounting to nearly $7 million, discussed an uptick in local crime, and conducted budget transfers. They also dealt with several resolutions and ordinances, including those related to veterans, municipal utilities, and tax delinquencies.

Verona Town Council Proposes Public Safety Complex Upgrade, Community Development Block Grant Application, and Other Initiatives

Overview: The Verona Town Council recently addressed the need for the upgrade of the town’s public safety facilities, alongside a myriad of other topics, in a meeting held on December 18th, 2023.

Montclair Town Council Debates Speed Limits, Honors Centenarian, and Tables Ordinances Amid Procedural Disputes

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Montclair Town Council, discussions were held regarding speed limits across the town, the honoring of a local centenarian, and the tabling of a number of ordinances. The meeting was also marked by debates over the procedures for public comments and the timing of agenda items.

Maplewood Council Addresses Middle East Conflict, ADA Compliant Cuts, and Appoints New Township Attorney and Cannabis Delivery Licencee

Overview: In a recent Maplewood Town Council meeting, members of the community voiced diverse opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while the council appointed a new Township Attorney, recognized the retirement of a long-serving official, and approved a local cannabis business. The council also discussed a grant for constructing ADA-compliant curb cuts and the potential revision of pool fees for 2024.