River Edge Council Reviews Cannabis Dispensary Proposals

Overview: In a recent River Edge Borough Council meeting, presentations given by two competing cannabis businesses stood out as the central focus of the assembly, each vying to establish a dispensary in the town. The council also addressed various other topics, including the allowance of nonresident parking at the River Edge Road train station and the consideration of a special emergency appropriation for a mandated revaluation of borough properties.

River Edge Adopts Budget, Approves Environmental and Public Works Initiatives

Overview: The River Edge Borough Council, in a meeting on May 13, 2024, adopted the 2024 Municipal budget which includes a salary increase for non-contractual employees, addressed environmental concerns with a series of initiatives and ordinance proposals, and expressed its commitment to community events and local department achievements.

River Edge Council Faces Pushback on Shade Tree Commission Changes

Overview: At the recent River Edge Borough Council meeting, one notable issue appeared to involve the proposed changes to the Shade Tree Commission, which sparked significant public concern. Residents voiced apprehensions about the potential dissolution of the commission and the implications for the community’s urban forest and volunteer involvement. The council’s responses to these concerns, discussions on the municipal budget’s spending cap, and the insurance implications of new recreational developments were also notable topics of the meeting.

River Edge Council Faces Library Funding and Budget Concerns

Overview: The recent River Edge Borough Council meeting drew significant public attention as issues surrounding the municipal budget, specifically the potential cuts to the local library’s funding, sparked concern among residents. The discussion on whether to increase the library’s operating budget and the impact of salary increases on the overall tax burden took center stage. The council also debated over a proposed change to the Shade Tree Commission and deliberated on various ordinances, resolutions, and requests affecting the borough’s governance and community services.

River Edge Council Advances Cannabis Ordinance Amid Public Inquiry

Overview: At the latest River Edge Borough Council meeting, the council members moved forward with discussions on Cannabis regulation, including taxation, licensing, and establishing a Cannabis overlay zone.