River Edge Borough Council Celebrates 10U Softball Team’s District Championship Win

Overview: At the recent River Edge Borough Council meeting, the 10U River Edge travel softball team was honored for their impressive performance this season, including winning their district championship. Additionally, the council advanced a $350,000 ordinance for municipal building renovations and discussed updates to local traffic ordinances.

River Edge Land Use Board Grapples with Subdivision Drainage Concerns and Monument Sign Variance

Overview: The River Edge Land Use Board convened remotely on October 23, 2024, addressing a range of applications with particular focus on a proposed subdivision on Web Avenue and a variance request for a freestanding illuminated sign for Evergreen Medical Group.

River Edge Borough Council Explores Veteran Banner Program to Honor Local Heroes

Overview: In its recent meeting, the River Edge Borough Council focused on a proposed veteran banner program designed to honor local veterans, particularly those who are combat veterans, by displaying banners throughout the borough. The program, spearheaded by a representative named Ray, aims to pay tribute to veterans who have served the community, with a specific plan to display the banners from May through November, aligning with Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

River Edge Land Use Board Approves Dog Training Facility’s Overnight Boarding Variance

Overview: The River Edge Land Use Board held a remote meeting on October 9, 2024, where they approved a variance for Happy Dog LLC to allow overnight boarding as part of its dog training services. The board also discussed a reconsideration request for a previously denied subdivision application by Quality Home Developers LLC.

River Edge Land Use Board Debates Waivers and Completeness in Quality Home Developers Subdivision Proposal

Overview: In a detailed and contentious meeting, the River Edge Land Use Board grappled with the application from Quality Home Developers LLC to subdivide a property on Web Avenue into two conforming lots. The board deliberated on whether to grant waivers for specific zoning requirements and ultimately voted to accept the application as complete, amidst concerns about drainage, documentation, and the impact on neighboring properties.