Ho-Ho-Kus Board of Education Approves 2023-2024 Contracts and Staff Appointments

Overview: The Ho-Ho-Kus Board of Education gathered for a regular meeting on July 11, 2023, to discuss and vote on a wide array of matters, predominantly focusing on the approval of contracts, staff appointments, and educational planning for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. Key board members in attendance included Maggie Liljegren and Superintendent Dr. Diane Mardy, with Renée Muco and Anthony Karoleski absent. The meeting, chaired by President Ms. Langevin, saw numerous approvals in staffing, planning, and financial fronts with a positive note on the educational planning segment revealing no incidents in the June 2023 HIB report.

Fort Lee Planning Board Advances 14-Story Residential Projects amid Traffic Concerns

Overview: In the latest meeting of the Fort Lee Planning Board presided over by Chairman Herbert Greenberg, detailed plans for two major residential projects on Main Street were the central focus. The representatives of MCRT Investments LLC presented the initiatives on behalf of Fort Lee Upper Main and Lower Main Urban Renewal LLC. A substantial portion of the meeting revolved around traffic considerations with projections of added trips during peak hours, and suggestions on ways to manage the increased vehicular and pedestrian movement. The proposals for both projects, one featuring 253 units and the other offering 172 units, each standing at 14 stories, successfully advanced to the next stages of planning following unanimous board approvals.

Council Approves Series of Resolutions and Addresses Community Concerns

Overview: In a meeting held on August 9, the Northvale Borough Council, headed by Mayor Joseph McGuire, made strides in a range of civic matters, covering infrastructural developments, financial allocations, and acknowledging local stalwarts.

Board of Adjustment Grants Approval for Multiple Site Plans

Overview: During the Fort Lee Board of Adjustment meeting held on August 22, 2023, several site plans were discussed and approved, with much attention on details regarding building specifications and adherence to the local zoning codes. Notably, discussions on site plans were fruitful, with agreements reached on adjustments and improvements to be undertaken in various proposals, including green space incorporation and drainage system installations. The meeting was spearheaded by Chairman Douglas Sugarman, with council members including Harry Liapes, Dennis M. Conway, Howard Joh, Sebastian J. Tropea, Luis Pacheco, Joseph Luppino, and Eun Ju Hong present, along with Board Attorney Joseph Marinello and other staff members. John Nitti was absent.

Edgewater Borough Council Approves Significant Infrastructure Bonds

Overview: At a recent meeting overseen by Mayor Michael J. McPartland at the Nancy Merse Council Chambers, the Edgewater Borough Council initiated substantial financial allocations for infrastructure improvements via bonds and notes.