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- Bergen County
- 7/15/25
- 07/15/2025
- 61 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Washington Town Council meeting, discussions centered around the potential reinstatement of meeting recordings on YouTube and the complexities of impervious coverage calculations for local construction projects. The council thoroughly debated the importance of transparency and public engagement through digital access to meetings, while also diving into the technicalities of zoning applications and compliance with local building regulations.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/14/25
- 07/14/2025
- 80 Minutes
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Overview: At the Washington Township Council meeting, the most contentious discussion centered around the enforcement and penalties for unauthorized tree removal, particularly concerning the recent removal of two large heritage trees by a contractor. The council grappled with the inadequacy of current fines and the need for stricter regulations to prevent similar future occurrences. Alongside this, the council deliberated on various municipal projects, including infrastructure upgrades, public safety initiatives, and community engagement efforts.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/2/25
- 07/02/2025
- 79 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Washington Township Planning Board meeting on July 2, 2025, was dominated by discussions surrounding a controversial retroactive demolition permit for a property on Burke Street. The meeting further addressed issues of zoning compliance and the implications of large-scale residential developments in the township. In addition, the council touched upon a minor subdivision reauthorization and concerns over the accuracy of previously approved minutes.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/23/25
- 06/23/2025
- 82 Minutes
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Overview: The Washington Township Council meeting on June 23, 2025, was marked by discussions over the appointment of a new auditing firm, alongside significant deliberations on the township’s housing strategy and infrastructure improvements. The transition from the previous auditor, Lumé, to Sup Clooney raised concerns about transparency and procedural integrity, overshadowing other agenda items such as the fair share housing plan and equipment acquisitions for municipal services.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/18/25
- 06/18/2025
- 120 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: The Washington (Bergen) Town Council meeting on Thursday was largely dominated by discussions on affordable housing obligations, planning, and the community’s response to state mandates. The council is grappling with a complicated affordable housing plan, which the state has mandated must be completed within a shorter timeline than usual, and decisions about zoning and development have raised both logistical questions and local concerns.
