Council Announces New Borough-Owned Strawberry Farm

Overview: At the recent Montvale Borough Council meeting, updates were provided on a range of topics including statistics on crime prevention from the police department and the aquisition of a pick-your-own-stratwberry farm. The session also covered the Mayor’s announcements regarding new community projects and infrastructure developments, as well as individual reports from various departments on ongoing initiatives and concerns, including traffic issues and the state of local school cafeterias.

Hackensack City Council Pushes Petition to Alleviate Aircraft Noise Amid Racism Allegations

Overview: At a recent Hackensack City Council meeting, council members placed considerable focus on noise pollution arising from flight paths over Teterboro airport, emphasizing the need to bring relief to the afflicted residents in Hackensack. The most notable initiative being the push for the underutilized alternative route over Route 17, an issue championed by Deputy Mayor Kathleen Canestrino. Alongside discussions on the city’s evolution through several development projects, the council grappled with community concerns ranging from traffic woes to serious allegations of racism within the council ranks.

Traffic Woes and District Transparency Dominate Ridgefield Park School Board Meeting

Overview: In a recent gathering of the Ridgefield Park School Board, members and community participants grappled with persistent issues of traffic congestion around the school, alongside procedural transparency concerns and preparations for the upcoming academic year.

Council’s Downtown Redevelopment Ambitions Hit a Snag, Mayor Admits ‘No Direction’

Overview: At a recent Oakland Borough Council meeting, plans for the future redevelopment and rejuvenation of the downtown area took center stage, reflecting the council’s focus on reshaping the borough.

Hasbrouck Heights Council Tackles Several Community Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Borough Council, key decisions were made surrounding public safet and notable discussions were had about increasing property taxes.