- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/8/24
- 04/09/2024
- 114 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/25/24
- 05/02/2024
- 43 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the latest River Edge Borough Council meeting, the council members moved forward with discussions on Cannabis regulation, including taxation, licensing, and establishing a Cannabis overlay zone.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/23/24
- 03/25/2024
- 247 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent River Edge Borough Council meeting, members engaged in discussions and decision-making regarding the borough’s budget. The session was marked by debate over financial allocations for emergency services, including salary increases for the fire department’s long-serving administrative employee and the police department’s operational needs. The council also scrutinized capital budget amendments for the fire department and the police department’s vehicle replacements and wellness program. Moreover, the library board’s concerns about salary cuts potentially affecting services were addressed, with the council explaining budget constraints and historical funding levels.