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- Bergen County
- 8/19/24
- 08/21/2024
- 101 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Old Tappan Borough Council meeting, residents expressed concerns about the new tree removal regulations. The primary issue arose during the public comments segment, where a new property owner, Martino, outlined the financial and procedural challenges posed by these rules. He detailed his experience with the permit process, which required him to plant 57 new trees or make a substantial donation to the town, totaling $7,375, for the removal of 19 trees. Martino noted that some of the trees were hazardous, presenting a danger to his family and property.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/14/24
- 08/19/2024
- 76 Minutes
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Overview: The Old Tappan Planning Board meeting featured discussions and notable decisions, including the approval of contentious outdoor ceremonies at Oldan Manor despite community objections, and the review of various other development applications and infrastructure projects.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/10/24
- 08/16/2024
- 102 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During the latest Old Tappan Planning Board meeting, discussions were dominated by an application for a six-foot high fence at a residential property. The debate centered on the fence’s compatibility with existing neighborhood aesthetics and the implications for future variance requests. Residents and board members alike voiced concerns about maintaining the character of the community while addressing individual security needs.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/10/24
- 07/11/2024
- 54 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Old Tappan Planning Board recently approved two major applications regarding the installation of fences on residential properties, while also engaging in a discussion on a proposed ordinance that could lead to revisions in the town’s fencing regulations. Both fence approvals have sparked conversations about aesthetics, safety, and the character of the neighborhood, leading the board to consider a review of the existing fence ordinance.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/17/24
- 06/19/2024
- 116 Minutes
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Overview: The Old Tappan Borough Council’s recent meeting centered on the implementation of a new health insurance program for municipal employees, which could impact the borough’s finances and the well-being of its staff. The proposed Difference Card program aims to reduce health insurance costs by switching to a less expensive plan and capturing the cost difference in a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) account, from which employees would pay certain health benefit costs like deductibles.
