- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/21/24
- 05/21/2024
- 125 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Englewood City Council meeting, the most newsworthy discussion centered around the community’s call for support on various issues, including safe staffing for nurses at Englewood Hospital, the economic and cultural impact of Bergen Performing Arts Center (Bergen PAC), and infrastructure concerns such as road paving and drainage. The council also announced key events and initiatives, including the Memorial Day parade and the Recreation Strategic Plan.
- NJ
- Cape May County
- 5/21/24
- 05/21/2024
- 121 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Cape May City Council took significant action on public health and safety by moving forward with an ordinance that addresses lead-based paint inspections in residential rental dwelling units. The council’s decision to focus on long-term rentals and exempt single family and two family seasonal rental dwelling units from this ordinance comes as a response to state requirements. The ordinance aims to ensure the health and safety of residents without placing undue burden on property owners and realtors. Discussions also included the formation of a subcommittee to further review the implementation of the program for short-term rentals.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 5/21/24
- 05/22/2024
- 59 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Highland Park Borough Council meeting was marked by the adoption of the 2024 Main Street budget and the address of several community concerns, including road repair scheduling, stormwater management, and the maintenance of parks. Additionally, the council moved to confirm appointments to the Arts Commission and the Community Emergency Response Team.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 5/21/24
- 05/22/2024
- 139 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the latest Keyport Borough Council meeting, the most prominent topic was the debate over tax abatements for various properties. Among other issues were the discussions about local infrastructure, including the adoption of a new traffic ordinance, concerns over tree removal at Waterfront Park, and the challenges faced by the borough’s budget and tax rates.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 5/21/24
- 05/26/2024
- 22 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent session, Bloomingdale Borough Council approved the issuance of a bond to finance the acquisition of new fire trucks and the reconstruction of Catherine Street and Bailey Avenue. The council also paid tribute to the service of an outgoing senior center employee and discussed community events.