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- Bergen County
- 4/15/24
- 04/15/2024
- 26 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the River Dell School Board, the board approved the recognition of two teachers for their outstanding contributions and discussed a variety of upcoming school events and policy updates. The meeting engaged in topics from student achievements to teacher retirements, with particular emphasis on the recognition of An Marie Whitaker and Jeffrey Wilson as the 2024 Bergen County Teacher and Educational Services Professional Recognition Program recipients.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/10/24
- 04/15/2024
- 90 Minutes
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Overview: The River Edge Land Use Board recently engaged in a discussion regarding potential changes to zoning regulations, primarily focusing on updated lot coverage standards and the incentivization of permeable paving materials in response to climate change and stormwater management concerns. The proposed amendment to increase the improved lot coverage maximum to 37% from 35% for all residential zones was a central topic, as was the consideration of discount rates for environmentally friendly impervious surfaces.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/8/24
- 04/09/2024
- 114 Minutes
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Overview: The recent River Edge Borough Council meeting drew significant public attention as issues surrounding the municipal budget, specifically the potential cuts to the local library’s funding, sparked concern among residents. The discussion on whether to increase the library’s operating budget and the impact of salary increases on the overall tax burden took center stage. The council also debated over a proposed change to the Shade Tree Commission and deliberated on various ordinances, resolutions, and requests affecting the borough’s governance and community services.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/27/24
- 03/27/2024
- 27 Minutes
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Overview: The recent meeting of the River Edge School Board was marked by community concerns over the alphab best before and after care program and discussions on financial challenges posed by rising health benefit costs and roof replacement bids. The Board also engaged in the superintendent search process, approved grants, and discussed upcoming school events and activities.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/27/24
- 03/28/2024
- 152 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the River Edge Land Use Board addressed a variety of topics, with discussions centering on Suzanne LaQuet’s application to replace her existing garage with a new one and proposed changes to zoning ordinances and lot coverage regulations. The meeting saw debate on the aesthetic and functional implications of the garage renovation and the broader impact of zoning changes on town infrastructure, particularly flood mitigation.
