Englewood Council Addresses Community Concerns Amidst Upcoming Events

Overview: During the recent Englewood City Council meeting, the most newsworthy discussion centered around the community’s call for support on various issues, including safe staffing for nurses at Englewood Hospital, the economic and cultural impact of Bergen Performing Arts Center (Bergen PAC), and infrastructure concerns such as road paving and drainage. The council also announced key events and initiatives, including the Memorial Day parade and the Recreation Strategic Plan.

Englewood Debates Police Bias, Infrastructure, and Recreational Upgrades

Overview: In a recent Englewood City Council meeting, community concerns about racial bias in law enforcement, infrastructure improvements, and recreational amenities took center stage. The council addressed these issues among other city matters.

Englewood Council Debates Police Overtime Amid Safety Concerns

Overview: The Englewood City Council recently convened to discuss a variety of community and fiscal issues, with attention focused on the police department’s overtime budget and its implications for public safety. The meeting saw discussions on this matter, as well as discussions on the municipal budget, capital improvements, and the allocation of funds for emergency reserves.

Englewood Council Tackles Master Plan and Cannabis Regulation

Overview: The Englewood City Council addressed community concerns including the city’s master plan, financial matters, and the regulation of cannabis at a recent meeting. The council’s discussion of the master plan was particularly noteworthy as it involves issues such as flooding, parking, traffic, affordable housing, sustainability, public facilities, and the downtown area. The plan aims to engage the public through a series of meetings and a survey to incorporate diverse resident input.

Englewood Approves Rapid Street Improvement Project Amid Funding Deadline

Overview: In a special emergency meeting, the Englewood City Council approved a resolution awarding a contract for street improvements with an exceedingly tight deadline to utilize grant funding. The resolution passed concerns a fair and open award to DS Meyer Enterprises LLC for the enhancement of Second and Fourth Streets, under bid number 24-08, with the project needing completion within a week to avoid losing a $150,000 grant.