- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/7/23
- 52 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Rutherford Borough Council meeting, the potential future of cannabis was the primary focus of discussion. Councilman Matthew Coakley introduced a motion for a non-referendum question about class five cannabis licenses for retail purposes.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/20/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting held on June 20, 2023, the East Rutherford Borough Council passed several significant resolutions and ordinances, among which the establishment of a Cannabis Transfer and User Tax and adjustments to the Affordable Housing Overlay Zone emerged as key highlights. Attended by Mayor Lahullier, Council Members Ravettine, Cronk, Alvarez, Lorusso, and DeRosa, as well as Borough Clerk Danielle Lorenc and Attorney Gerald Salerno, the meeting saw the unanimous approval of all agenda items without contention or debate.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/17/23
- 137 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Rutherford Borough Council meeting, attendees discussed a wide range of public concerns, focusing on the announcement of a $5 million appropriation from the state budget to modernize Memorial Park. The upgrade is expected to take at least a year, but council members, including the mayor and the borough administrator, insisted on ensuring local sports programs’ continuity during the project’s execution.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/26/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Rutherford Borough Council, in its recent meeting, navigated a raft of contentious topics but primarily focused on a sweeping redevelopment project presented by Native Development Urban Renewal.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/12/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Rutherford Borough Council meeting last week was stirred by Council President Stephanie McGowan’s announcement of her forthcoming departure, and an array of community appeals for greater transparency, safety enhancements, and religious inclusivity.