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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
- 6/18/25
- 06/18/2025
- 151 Minutes
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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
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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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.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/22/25
- 05/23/2025
- 144 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The River Edge Borough Council meeting on May 22, 2022, saw a detailed examination of bids for improving the borough entrance, with a focus on the financial implications of achieving ADA compliance. The council deliberated on the bid from Lasal, amounting to approximately $762,000, which had increased by $88,000 compared to a previous offer. Concerns included the necessity of compliance with accessibility standards and the potential for cost savings through alternate designs.
