Old Tappan Borough Council Passes Resolution In Support of Israel

Overview: In a recent Old Tappan Borough Council meeting, a resolution expressing support for Israel and condemning Hamas garnered attention, alongside persistent parking concerns surrounding the high school’s turf field and track.

Old Tappan Board Approves 6-Foot Fence Amid Overgrowth Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Old Tappan Planning Board, the primary focus was the proposal and approval of a 6-foot privacy fence for a local resident, aimed at providing a barrier against overgrowth from a neighboring, unattended property. The decision came after extensive discussion on the implications of the fence, the state of neighboring properties, and potential alternatives.

School Safety and Tree Preservation Dominate Old Tappan Town Meeting

Overview: In a recent town council meeting, heightened concerns over school safety and a debate over a new tree preservation ordinance took center stage.

Old Tappan Council Discusses New Tree Ordinance

Overview: In a bid to balance individual property rights and communal ecological health, the Old Tappan Borough Council delved into the details of a new tree ordinance in their recent meeting on September 18, 2023. The proposed legislation, which advocates for the preservation of trees in specific buffer zones around properties, garnered support, although it also sparked concerns over potential misuse and its necessity given past developmental trends in the borough.

Old Tappan Borough Council Weighs Aesthetic Versus Security in New Golf Course Fence

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Old Tappan Borough Council that spanned a broad range of local matters, the focal point became the type of fence to be erected at the end of Mavis Road on the local golf course, overshadowing other agenda items such as the inauguration of the Veterans Committee and the appointment of new law enforcement officers.