- NJ
- Bergen County
- 9/5/23
- 53 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent Hackensack City Council meeting, council members placed considerable focus on noise pollution arising from flight paths over Teterboro airport, emphasizing the need to bring relief to the afflicted residents in Hackensack. The most notable initiative being the push for the underutilized alternative route over Route 17, an issue championed by Deputy Mayor Kathleen Canestrino. Alongside discussions on the city’s evolution through several development projects, the council grappled with community concerns ranging from traffic woes to serious allegations of racism within the council ranks.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/14/23
- 106 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the latest Hackensack City Council session, debate centered on a proposed Cooperative Sober Living Residence (CSLR) at 125 Willow Avenue. Residents expressed apprehensions about the facility’s management and safety, noting it had been previously fined for operating without a proper license.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/10/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Hackensack City Council meeting, robust discussions unfolded as citizens and council members engaged on a range of topics, spanning city redevelopment, recreational programming, and escalating tensions over workplace allegations and racism claims.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/13/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a contentious Hackensack City Council meeting, the spotlight centered on the delay and controversies surrounding the renovation of local parks, with city officials addressing various community concerns about public space improvements, racial discrimination, and public safety.