Passaic County Honors Trailblazing Women Leaders at Board of Commissioners Meeting

Overview: The recent Passaic County Board of Commissioners meeting was marked by a celebratory acknowledgment of female leaders in the community, in observance of National Women’s History Month. The meeting, held on March 25, 2025, recognized the achievements of four distinguished women who have made contributions to various sectors in the county. The honorees, including Gil Mailoff, Dr. Lori Newell, Alexandria Tacic, and Oshene Castillo, were lauded for their dedication, leadership, and community service.

Pompton Lakes Zoning Board Tackles Land Ownership Dispute Amidst Community Project Plans

Overview: The Pompton Lakes Zoning Board meeting on March 25, 2025, addressed a range of issues, most notably a dispute over land ownership affecting planned upgrades by the Board of Education. Other topics included concerns over the zoning variance approval process, playground equipment upgrades, and community volunteer initiatives.

Pompton Lakes Redevelopment Agency Discusses Approval of Bills Amid Escrow Concerns

Overview: The Pompton Lakes Redevelopment Agency meeting on March 20, 2025, primarily focused on the approval process for bills related to redevelopment projects and concerns about issuing payments from escrow accounts. The meeting also touched on local development plans and the importance of strategic planning within the community’s redevelopment efforts.

Pompton Lakes Zoning Board Delays Bill Approval Amid Concerns Over Unexamined Engineering Invoices

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Pompton Lakes Zoning Board opted to delay the approval of invoices related to engineering services for projects on Hamburg Turnpike due to concerns about voting on bills without sufficient information.

Pompton Lakes Faces Budget Challenges Amidst COVID-19 Relief Loss and Redevelopment Plans

Overview: The Pompton Lakes Borough Council meeting on March 12th focused on financial discussions, including the presentation of the 2025 municipal budget, the impact of losing federal COVID-19 relief funds, and the implications of redevelopment projects on local tax revenue. The council explored strategies to manage financial pressures, maintain services, and support ongoing and future redevelopment efforts.