- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/18/24
- 03/19/2024
- 179 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent River Edge Borough Council meeting, the main agenda was a discussion on the 2024 operational budget, which presented a complex financial picture marked by a 5.55% increase. The budget challenges faced by the municipality were outlined, with major drivers including increased costs in police salaries, employee health insurance, Social Security, landfill fees, and liability insurance. The council also discussed the anticipated bill from Hackensack Paramus for sewer charges and the separate bill for a portion of the town not covered by the Bergen County Utility Authority (BCUA), contributing to a total wastewater budget of approximately $1.6 million. A significant increase in legal services by $225,000 and other notable hikes in recycling costs and finance salaries prompted detailed exploration and debate among council members.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/18/24
- 03/18/2024
- 52 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The River Dell School Board convened recently to discuss a variety of topics, with the successful bond sale taking center stage. The bonds, crucial for funding district improvements, were sold at a lower interest rate than anticipated, coming in at 3.5% compared to the estimated 4%. This financial victory, a result of competitive bidding among six contenders, paves the way for the district’s planned enhancements while minimizing the fiscal impact on the community.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/13/24
- 03/14/2024
- 156 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent River Edge Land Use Board meeting, A discussion unfolded over the application by Hackensack Meridian Health to create a medical office space on Johnson Avenue, focusing largely on the adequacy of the proposed parking plan. Concerns from board members and the public about the potential overflow of patients’ vehicles into neighboring lots, the feasibility of offsite parking arrangements, and the long-term sustainability of parking availability dominated the discourse. Despite an extensive review that included testimonies, expert analysis, and the submission of multiple exhibits, the board ultimately denied the application due to unresolved issues surrounding the parking variance.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/11/24
- 03/12/2024
- 55 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The River Edge Borough Council has approved a road resurfacing plan valued at $797,220. The council meeting, held on March 11th, 2024, addressed several issues including public works initiatives, community services requests, and local business concerns.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 2/29/24
- 03/01/2024
- 29 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a notable move, the River Edge Borough Council approved special emergency financing for a new mapping system mandated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This authorization, which took place during a special virtual meeting on February 29, 2024, allows the council to distribute the cost of the required compliance over a span of five years.