Paterson Council Approves Westside Park Renovations Amid Budget Talks

Overview: In a recent session, Paterson City Council has approved the renovation of Westside Park, focusing on community engagement and the long-term enhancement of public spaces. The meeting also tackled the transitional aid required for the city’s budget, with council members discussing the necessity of exploring different options due to the absence of extra funding. Further, the council recognized the achievements of Candace Crystal Cotton, the local softball coach who led her team to the state tournament after a 40-year gap.

Pompton Lakes Council Addresses Lead Paint, Police Restructuring, and Bamboo Ordinance

Overview: The Pompton Lakes Borough Council recently convened to address a range of issues affecting the community, with a particularly discussion centering on ordinance 24-23, which focuses on the certification process for lead-based paint in older residential dwellings. This ordinance was one of several notable topics discussed alongside the restructuring of the police department, the regulation of running bamboo, and the requirement for local residency of new development agency commissioners.

Paterson City Council Honors Veterans with Street Renaming

Overview: In a recent special meeting of the Paterson City Council, members unanimously passed a resolution to rename a portion of Main Street to “Veterans Way” in honor of military service members. The resolution, initially put forward by a Council member and co-sponsored by the remaining council members, is a tribute to veterans and will involve collaboration with the Patterson veterans Council and the P County veterans office. The designated section spans from Market Street to Broadway. During the session, the council members expressed their support for the resolution, highlighting personal connections to veterans and the importance of honoring their service.

Bloomingdale Approves Bonds for Fire Trucks and Road Reconstruction

Overview: In a recent session, Bloomingdale Borough Council approved the issuance of a bond to finance the acquisition of new fire trucks and the reconstruction of Catherine Street and Bailey Avenue. The council also paid tribute to the service of an outgoing senior center employee and discussed community events.

Passaic City Council Debates Parking Deck Revenue and Vendor Regulation

Overview: The most recent Passaic City Council meeting focused heavily on the financial and community implications of a new parking deck and the regulation of street vendors. With projected annual revenue from the parking deck estimated at $381,500, council members deliberated on the conservative nature of this estimate. They also examined the potential impact of the parking deck on the community, including how it might address overnight parking issues and benefit commuters with day passes. The debate on revenue allocation between the city and the parking authority was a point of contention, with differing opinions on how best to use the anticipated funds.