Pompton Lakes Council Tackles Tree Ordinance and Redevelopment Issues

Overview: In a recent Pompton Lakes Borough Council meeting, several issues were at the forefront, including the implementation of a statewide tree ordinance and the complex debate surrounding the Redevelopment agency. The council addressed the state-mandated tree removal and replacement ordinance, which extends to private property and requires a Forester to oversee the process. They also grappled with the residency requirements for the Redevelopment agency members, discussing the possibility of amending the ordinance to enforce residency as a condition for membership.

Zoning Board Tackles Variances, Flooding, and Open Space Projects

Overview: In a notable assembly, the Pompton Lakes Zoning Board addressed a series of critical matters concerning local development and environmental management. The session’s focal point was an application by Pro Print Graphic LLC, which required detailed scrutiny due to its request for a D1 use variance aimed at establishing a landscaping business. The application sparked discussions over site suitability, environmental impacts, and community benefits, revealing complex challenges inherent in balancing business interests with ecological and residential concerns.

Pompton Lakes Redevelopment Agency Discusses Projects Including Pompton Plaza Revamp and Senior Housing on Ringwood Avenue

Overview: In a recent Pompton Lakes Redevelopment Agency meeting, attention was given to the proposed redevelopment projects that stand to reshape key areas of the town. The meeting featured a review of a revised design for Pompton Plaza, addressing earlier concerns over its scale, and a discussion regarding a new senior housing development on Ringwood Avenue, which is considered time-sensitive and critical to the town’s needs.

Little Falls Council Tackles Budget and Renovations

Overview: In the latest Little Falls Town Council meeting, key developments regarding the town’s budget and infrastructure took center stage. Mayor James Damiano presented the 2024 budget, which notably includes a slight decrease in the total amount to be raised by taxes and an increased budget for the local library. The meeting also touched on community projects, such as the upcoming intersection work on Main Street and Stevens Avenue, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for street improvements on Clarence Avenue, and the ongoing renovation of Wilmore Park.

Wayne School Board Addresses Infrastructure, Applauds Educators, and Confronts Controversy

Overview: At the recent Wayne School Board meeting, members recognized the district’s outstanding educators, deliberated on the urgency of a proposed referendum aimed at addressing aging school infrastructure, and grappled with internal disagreements and public criticism. Additionally, the board celebrated various student achievements and discussed the challenges of transportation and staffing within the district.