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- Bergen County
- 5/5/25
- 05/05/2025
- 158 Minutes
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Overview: The Washington Town Council meeting featured discussions around community health initiatives and contentious parking regulations. A West Regional High School student proposed a cardiac screening initiative for peers, gaining council support. Meanwhile, debates around a proposed parking ordinance highlighted residents’ concerns over vehicle screening requirements.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/16/25
- 04/16/2025
- 49 Minutes
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Overview: The Washington Township Council meeting was primarily dominated by discussions on demolition applications, the continuation of videotaping Planning Board meetings, and a review of procedures to ensure compliance with local ordinances. The council addressed concerns about the level of scrutiny in the demolition application process and voted to continue funding for the videotaping of Planning Board meetings.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/7/25
- 04/07/2025
- 154 Minutes
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Overview: The Washington Township Council meeting on April 7, 2025, tackled a range of community issues, headlined by a discussion on revising the township’s noise ordinance. The meeting addressed resident concerns about noise from early morning landscaping and construction activities, leading to proposed changes intended to mitigate disturbances. Additionally, the council considered topics including grant applications, municipal budget adjustments, and plans for recreational fields.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/31/25
- 03/31/2025
- 187 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent meeting of the Washington Town Council, discussions were held over budget allocations for the upcoming fiscal year, particularly focusing on police department salaries and vehicle acquisitions. The council deliberated on a proposed 2% salary increase for most positions, but the conversation quickly became contentious when a suggestion was made to reduce the increase to 1.5% to save on costs. This proposal sparked debate among council members, with some expressing concerns about the potential negative impact on employee morale and retention.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/24/25
- 03/24/2025
- 163 Minutes
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Overview: During the Washington Town Council meeting, the call for increased transparency in planning board meetings and extensive deliberations on the Department of Public Works (DPW) budget were central topics. The council was asked to reconsider a decision to stop recording and posting planning board meetings online. This discussion was paralleled by extensive budget considerations, particularly regarding the DPW’s seasonal employment, snow trust fund, and equipment needs.
