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- Bergen County
- 8/10/23
- 145 Minutes
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Overview: As Oakland grapples with housing demand, the recent Planning Board meeting saw intense discussions about the final major site plan approval of a pivotal residential development. Led by North Jersey Acquisitions LLC, this project will serve to alleviate critical housing pressures, but concerns about safety, infrastructure, and environmental considerations dominated the conversation.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/2/23
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, over $100 million in bonds were introduced and approved for various departments and community projects, from health improvements to public works and educational facilities. A proposal for a new state-of-the-art firing range was also made. The commissioners expressed pride in various community engagements and discussed plans for environmental, educational, and inclusivity initiatives.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/1/23
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Overview: In a heated special meeting of the Ramapo-Indian Hills School Board, the board’s decision from last week not to continue funding their mental health services faced a firestorm of criticism. Ultimately, public mobilization for these services forced the board to reverse course.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/1/23
- Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent Bergen Community College Board of Trustees meeting, a variety of dynamic topics were discussed, including innovative collaborative initiatives, grant acquisitions, and enrollment updates.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/3/23
- 11 Minutes
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Overview: In a specially convened meeting on Wednesday, the Oakland Borough Council passed the final adoption of a critical ordinance authorizing a binding municipal referendum on the recontinuation of an annual levy for the Open Space Trust Fund. The move stirred concern among local environmentalists and green team members over potential misappropriation of funds earmarked for preservation of open space.
