Passaic County Advances Key Urban Redevelopment and Parks Expansion

Overview: The Passaic County Board of Commissioners met recently to deliberate on a range of significant urban development initiatives and oversee progress on community-enhancing projects. The session’s focal points included discussions on the relinquishment of reverter rights on properties earmarked for residential development, a $12 million project for a new park—marking the first in the county since the 1970s—and the Main Avenue Redevelopment plan, alongside addressing public safety concerns on Mount Prospect Avenue.

Passaic County Board of Commissioners Advances Environmental Initiatives and Historic Preservation

Overview: The February 2nd, 2024, meeting of the Passaic County Board of Commissioners was marked by discussions on environmental health initiatives, including a new recycling program and the poly styrene foam recycling program’s success in Clifton. The meeting also focused on the restoration efforts of the historic Bay County Courthouse.

Passaic County Courts Face Staffing Challenges; Commissioner Bartlett Elected as Board Director

Overview: At the latest meeting of the Passaic County Board of Commissioners, changes and challenges within the Passaic County court system were brought to the forefront by the honorable Judge Rudolph Filko. The meeting also saw the election of new leadership for the County Board of Commissioners, with Commissioner Nicolino Gallo nominating John Bartlett as director, followed by Bruce James nominating Sandi Lazzara as deputy director, both of whom were elected after a roll call vote.