- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/24/24
- 06/25/2024
- 124 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Palisades Park Borough Council discussed a range of topics from local safety measures to the hiring of new borough personnel. Key among the discussions was a proposed resolution on anti-Semitism, which was tabled pending state legislation, and the council’s decision to not pass a resolution regarding a ceasefire in a foreign country, emphasizing local issues instead. The council also covered the town’s 125th-anniversary celebration, the establishment of cooling centers, and the hiring of a police records clerk and an assistant to the Police Director.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/22/24
- 04/23/2024
- 25 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Palisades Park Borough Council meeting, the council focused on changes to local ordinances and financial adjustments impacting residents. A noteworthy decision was the approval of an ordinance repeal affecting specific property areas, which was described as a “spot ordinance” and considered unenforceable. Additionally, the council addressed changes to alarm device fees, raising them from $10 to $25 to align with other towns’ standards.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/22/24
- 04/24/2024
- 14 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The most recent Palisades Park Borough Council meeting was marked by the adoption of the municipal budget for the year, despite a series of procedural confusions. The council navigated through a complex discussion about municipal assessments before moving onto the resolutions. Notably, the budget resolution, numbered 2024-129, went through an initial hiccup when it was mistakenly brought up out of order but was eventually passed.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 11/9/23
- 19 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Palisades Park Borough Council meeting, a series of contentious issues emerged, highlighting significant challenges within the council’s decision-making processes. The meeting, marked by heated debates and an abrupt ending, saw members of the public and council raise concerns over the council’s transparency and adherence to legal norms, particularly in the absence of the borough attorney.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/16/23
- 67 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Palisades Park Borough Council meeting, discussions centered around a controversial beautification project funded by a Department of Transportation (DOT) grant. The estimated cost of the project significantly exceeded initial projections, sparking debate among council members about its financial feasibility and potential repercussions.