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- Bergen County
- 6/18/25
- 06/18/2025
- 120 Minutes
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Overview: The Washington (Bergen) Town Council meeting on Thursday was largely dominated by discussions on affordable housing obligations, planning, and the community’s response to state mandates. The council is grappling with a complicated affordable housing plan, which the state has mandated must be completed within a shorter timeline than usual, and decisions about zoning and development have raised both logistical questions and local concerns.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/18/25
- 06/18/2025
- 198 Minutes
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Overview: The Millburn Town Planning Board meeting, held on June 18, focused on two issues: endorsing the ambitious renovation of the town hall in alignment with the township’s master plan and navigating the adoption of the housing element and fair share plan to meet affordable housing obligations. Both topics addressed infrastructure and compliance concerns facing the township, with discussions spanning design proposals, compliance strategies, and future development plans.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/18/25
- 06/18/2025
- 28 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: The Cliffside Park School Board meeting on May 16, 2025, focused on finalizing the teachers’ contract, addressing teaching vacancies, and managing financial updates.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 6/18/25
- 06/19/2025
- 69 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Trenton City Council meeting centered on the approval of a application for a new cat rescue facility on Pennington Avenue, operated by Trenton Cats Rescue. The council unanimously endorsed the proposal, which aims to convert an existing veterinary office into an animal shelter dedicated solely to cats. The decision followed extensive discussion about the facility’s community impact, operational details, and necessary zoning variances.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/18/25
- 06/18/2025
- 151 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The River Edge School Board meeting featured recognition for retiring staff members alongside accolades for student accomplishments in various competitions. The board celebrated the careers of several retirees, including a business administrator whose leadership impacted the district’s financial stability, while also recognizing students who excelled in national contests and academic achievements.