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- NJ
- Bergen County
- 11/25/24
- 11/26/2024
- 83 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Palisades Park Borough Council discussed topics including a contentious tree lighting event date, local development concerns, and community safety initiatives. These discussions were marked by public input expressing varied opinions on council decisions, reflecting ongoing community engagement with local government actions.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 11/20/24
- 11/21/2024
- 70 Minutes
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Overview: The Palisades Park Borough School Board meeting on November 20th was marked by a significant announcement regarding preschool expansion funding, alongside discussions on teacher contract negotiations and recreational program fees. Superintendent Joseph Cirillo shared that the district has been awarded a $2 million grant for preschool expansion, which will fund the construction of seven new classrooms at the town library’s parking garage.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 11/18/24
- 23.0 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Palisades Park Borough Council meeting, the introduction of an ordinance requiring lead-based paint inspections sparked extensive discussion among council members and the public. The ordinance aligns with a new state statute mandating that rental property owners ensure their buildings are certified as lead-free. Concerns were raised regarding the financial burden this requirement could place on homeowners, particularly for those with older properties. Additional topics included potential changes to a holiday event date and issues related to municipal finances.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/28/24
- 10/28/2024
- 67 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent meeting of the Palisades Park Borough Council focused on issues surrounding staffing in the Department of Public Works (DPW), transparency in financial matters, and the introduction of a capital improvements ordinance. The council discussed the urgency of hiring additional employees for the DPW, transparency in financial donations for town events, and the introduction of an ordinance to authorize various improvements, including on county roads.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/21/24
- 10/21/2024
- 68 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the Palisades Park Borough Council meeting, issues included addressing staffing shortages in the Department of Public Works (DPW) and reviewing ordinances related to public housing and operational governance. The council discussed immediate hiring needs for the DPW due to increased demand from fall cleanup activities, while also considering amendments to ordinances affecting various borough operations.
