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- 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.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/17/25
- 03/17/2025
- 155 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a detailed meeting focused on financial strategies, the Washington (Bergen) Town Council deliberated on the township’s debt management and budgeting challenges for 2025. Central to this discussion was the township’s borrowing strategies, with two scenarios presented for future financial planning. The council also debated budget allocations for essential services, including the volunteer ambulance service and recycling programs.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 03/03/2025
- 116 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Washington Township Council meeting on March 3, 2025, was marked by discussions on budget allocations and announcements, including a planned recognition ceremony for Vietnam veterans. The council deliberated on budget proposals for various departments, emphasizing the need for fiscal responsibility while maintaining essential services. Additionally, a collaborative initiative with Sustainable New Jersey aimed at improving home efficiency was announced.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 2/24/25
- 02/24/2025
- 121 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Washington Township Council meeting centered on budget allocations, with debates over financial services costs, public affairs expenditures, and the necessity of departmental presentations. The council aimed to balance fiscal responsibility with the need for effective municipal operations, leading to a series of proposed adjustments and discussions.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 2/18/25
- 02/18/2025
- 117 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Washington Township Council meeting on February 18, 2025, primarily focused on a new partnership with Bergen County to improve local ambulance services and the need for a new Department of Public Works (DPW) facility. President Eugene Greco of the Washington Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps presented a contract with Bergen County designed to bolster local ambulance responses without additional costs to residents, as the county will bill insurance companies directly. This initiative aims to ease the load on volunteers during peak hours, addressing previously reported issues with coverage and response times. Additionally, a bond ordinance for constructing a new DPW facility sparked discussion.
