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.

Verona Town Planning Board Approves 200-Unit Development

Overview: In a recent session, Verona Town Planning Board has approved a new 200-unit multifamily development project, a collaborative effort between the township of Verona and Verona Sunset Urban Renewal LLC. The approval, which includes specified variances and conditions, was the result of extensive deliberations and testimony from various stakeholders, including residents, the applicant, and town professionals. The project promises to enhance the town’s tax base and contribute to the affordable housing trust fund, despite some concerns regarding traffic, stormwater management, and community impact.

Council Grapples With RVs, Commercial Vehicles in Municipal Parking

Overview: The Leonia Borough Council convened in a recent session tackling several pressing issues, notably the debate over whether to permit RVs, commercial vans, and other large vehicles in the municipal parking lot, a proposal influenced by rising home-based work trends and parking stress.

Affordable Housing and New Police Chief Take Center Stage at Emerson Council Meeting

Overview: In a recent Emerson Borough Council meeting, a robust discussion on affordable housing and the announcement of a new police chief marked the highlights of a wide-ranging agenda.

Rising Costs Challenge Plans for Police Department Expansion and DPW Building

Overview: Washington Town Council members engaged in intense discussions at their recent meeting, raising concerns about the escalating costs for a new police department headquarters, a proposed Department of Public Works (DPW) building, and the future of the swim club property.