- NJ
- Essex County
- 12/14/23
- 01/11/2024
- 21 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Nutley Rent Leveling Board meeting, a motion was carried to limit the rent increase for a garage on Warren Street to 5%, including it under the rent control ordinance. This decision followed a dispute between a tenant, who argued that the garage had always been part of her rent, and the landlord, who claimed the garage was not a living space and thus not covered by rent control. The board referenced a 2011 memo by former attorney Mr. Gizzo, stating all rent is subject to the code, but also acknowledged that the definition of a dwelling unit could be open to interpretation. Despite the landlord’s attorney presenting three main points to exclude the garage from the rent control, the board ultimately decided in favor of the tenant, recognizing a clerical error omitted the garage from the 2020 lease but did not change the terms of occupancy.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/11/24
- 02/26/2024
- 71 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Verona Zoning Board of Adjustment addressed significant variance requests, including the approval of a generator installation at a residence and a debate over a proposed deck construction that raised concerns about impact on stormwater drainage and local flooding.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/9/24
- 01/09/2024
- 91 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Newark City Council meeting, members engaged in a discussion on a legislative proposal to lower the voting age to 16 for school board elections, sparking a broader conversation on youth and undocumented resident participation in local democracy. The meeting also tackled a variety of development issues, including affordable housing initiatives and the maintenance of city infrastructure.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/8/24
- 01/08/2024
- 118 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Millburn Town Zoning Board meeting, proposals were discussed and decisions made that will impact both the residential and business landscape of the community. The board approved a series of applications including the construction of a three-car garage on Hobart Avenue, an addition to a home on Glen Avenue, and new business signage for Short Hills Gymnastics LLC. The meeting also addressed the Mullins’ property on Windir in Short Hills, with a vote to carry the discussion over to the next meeting after considering modifications to the plan.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/8/24
- 01/08/2024
- 39 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a notable move to enhance local community facilities, the Cedar Grove Town Council has unanimously approved a resolution to apply for state funding for the renovation of the lower playground in Community Park. The approval came during a council meeting on January 8, 2024, which also saw the ceremonial swearing-in of a new fire chief and discussions on other key township matters.