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- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/9/25
- 07/11/2025
- 163 Minutes
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Overview: The River Edge Land Use Board convened remotely to evaluate an application from IAT Services LLC to construct a 60-foot tall, double-faced static billboard on Grand Avenue. The proposal, which requires multiple variances due to its dimensions exceeding local zoning limits, sparked debate over its impact on the surrounding community and adherence to both state and local regulations.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/25/25
- 07/14/2025
- 96 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The River Edge Land Use Board convened remotely on June 25, 2025, to address the borough’s affordable housing plan, a issue driven by state mandates. The board unanimously adopted the fourth-round housing element and fair share plan to comply with New Jersey’s affordable housing requirements. The plan, crucial for meeting the borough’s obligations and preventing unwanted development, must be endorsed by the town council by June 26 to maintain state compliance and immunity against exclusionary zoning lawsuits.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/18/25
- 06/18/2025
- 151 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The River Edge School Board meeting featured recognition for retiring staff members alongside accolades for student accomplishments in various competitions. The board celebrated the careers of several retirees, including a business administrator whose leadership impacted the district’s financial stability, while also recognizing students who excelled in national contests and academic achievements.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/11/25
- 06/12/2025
- 25 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The River Edge Land Use Board granted a two-year extension for Darkstar Development’s office building project on Johnson Avenue during its remote meeting on June 11, 2025. The extension, prompted by the current challenges in securing tenants in Bergen County’s competitive office market, extends the site plan approval to 2027. The meeting, held without the presence of Mayor Thomas Papaleo, focused heavily on the request, which received unanimous support from the board.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/28/25
- 05/28/2025
- 78 Minutes
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Overview: The River Edge School Board meeting focused prominently on the unveiling of the district’s five-year strategic plan, the “Bright Futures Blueprint,” which aims to improve communication, community engagement, and resource management in the district. The plan, characterized as both ambitious and realistic, is designed to align district actions with community values and guide decision-making over the next five years.
