Tenafly Council Addresses Ambulance Response Times and Budget Concerns

Overview: The Tenafly Borough Council meeting held on May 7th, 2024, saw discussions on the adequacy of the town’s emergency response system after a resident, Anuk D, raised concerns about the delayed arrival of an ambulance during a personal emergency. The issue brought forth a debate among council members and residents, with suggestions including the implementation of a dedicated EMT crew and a postmortem analysis on response time discrepancies. In addition to emergency services, the council addressed financial matters, including the 2024 budget, with a 2.8% taxation increase, and debated public improvement initiatives such as the allocation of funds for the placement of 12 benches and the introduction of ordinances aimed at addressing flooding and other municipal concerns.

Tenafly Council Tackles Cannabis Industry Complexities and Park Donations

Overview: In a recent session, the Tenafly Borough Council delved into a rich agenda, focusing on the complexities of the cannabis industry in New Jersey and the allocation of donations for park improvements. The council also tackled infrastructure projects, including an Eagle Scout’s composting initiative, and engaged in discussions about the Little League field upgrades and the borough’s open space fund.

Tenafly Council Debates Downtown Parking and Public Safety Measures

Overview: In a recent Tenafly Borough Council meeting, attention was given to the downtown parking ordinance, the potential takeover of lots from CSX, and the installation of downtown cameras for public safety. These topics dominated the discussions.

Tenafly Council Advances Affordable Housing Project

Overview: The Tenafly Borough Council recently convened to discuss several significant items affecting the community, including a resolution to demolish buildings for an affordable housing project, a new ordinance for lead inspections, and the promotion of the Spring Fling event.

Tenafly Council Debates Budget and Capital Allocations Amid Fiscal Challenges

Overview: In a recent Tenafly Borough Council meeting, discussions were dominated by fiscal management and resource allocation topics, with attention given to budget adjustments, the use of surplus, and the allocation of funds for various departmental needs including capital projects and equipment.