- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/21/25
- 01/21/2025
- 108 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the latest Englewood City Council meeting, the council grappled with the city’s affordable housing obligations under New Jersey’s Fair Housing Act, the potential for redevelopment in built-out areas, and the community’s call for greater transparency in planning and decision-making processes. These discussions unfolded amidst broader talks on public safety, community engagement, and city infrastructure projects.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/2/25
- 01/02/2025
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Englewood City Council meeting focused on several issues, including the adoption of a master plan designed to guide the city’s development over the next decade, an upgrade in the city’s credit rating, and the introduction of new council members following recent elections. The master plan emphasizes climate resilience, historic preservation, and community engagement, while the improved credit rating is set to reduce interest costs on capital projects. Additionally, the city introduced two new electric garbage trucks funded by grants.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 12/17/24
- 12/17/2024
- 200 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Englewood City Council meeting on December 17, 2024, was marked by discussions on several issues, including environmental contamination at Denning Park and a ordinance regarding residency preferences for city employment. The council deliberated on the necessity of soil testing at Denning Park, prompted by historical contamination concerns, while also debating the implications of a vetoed ordinance aimed at giving hiring preference to local residents for police and fire department positions.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 12/17/24
- 12/17/2024
- 200 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Englewood City Council meeting on December 17, 2024, was marked by discussions on several issues, including environmental contamination at Denning Park and a ordinance regarding residency preferences for city employment. The council deliberated on the necessity of soil testing at Denning Park, prompted by historical contamination concerns, while also debating the implications of a vetoed ordinance aimed at giving hiring preference to local residents for police and fire department positions.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 11/26/24
- 11/26/2024
- 170 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Englewood City Council meeting held on November 26, 2024, was marked by discussions on a proposed ordinance aimed at amending the city’s hiring practices for police and fire departments. The ordinance, which passed with a narrow margin, seeks to extend residency preferences from 12 to 36 months for hiring candidates who have lived in Englewood. The issue sparked a discussion among council members and residents, highlighting diverse perspectives on local employment, public safety, and community ties.