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.

Flipped Car, Broken Fences: Montvale Addresses Dangerous Intersection

Overview: In the latest meeting of the Montvale Borough Council, the foremost concern was the precarious intersection at Kinderkamack Road and Magnolia Avenue. Over 18 months, the location has been a hotspot for accidents, with three significant incidents raising the community’s alarm.

Teaneck Council Wrestles with Rail Safety Amidst CSX Concerns

Overview: At the latest Teaneck Town Council meeting, the focus was primarily on rail safety, with discussion largely revolving around concerns over the CSX railway system and the possibility of derailments. The stakes are high in Teaneck, where CSX freight trains, some of which can stretch up to 100 cars long, are responsible for transporting hazardous materials such as ethanol and crude oil.