Affordable Housing and Water Rates Take Center Stage at Saddle Brook Council Meeting

Overview: The recent Saddle Brook Town Council meeting was dominated by discussions on affordable housing developments, water rate adjustments, and municipal infrastructure improvements. Key topics included the ongoing negotiations over a proposed 60-unit development on Market Street and the township’s strategies to address water utility deficits. The council also touched on community events, cannabis business regulations, and public safety.

Saddle Brook Town Council Deliberates on Flood Zones, Cannabis Facilities, and Community Projects

Overview: During the latest Saddle Brook Town Council meeting, discussions centered on the challenges associated with flood zone designations, the progress and complexities of local cannabis facilities, and ongoing improvements to community infrastructure.

Saddle Brook School Board Plans Facility Upgrades and Instructional Improvements

Overview: The recent Saddle Brook School Board meeting focused on significant district-wide facility upgrades, instructional improvements in mathematics and science, and critical staffing changes. Facility enhancements included the relocation of the central office, upgrades to athletic fields, and various school building renovations. The board also set goals to enhance mathematics instruction and improve science state testing scores, alongside addressing staffing needs, particularly in middle school science and math special education.

Saddle Brook Council Tackles Budget Concerns and Affordable Housing Plans Amid Public Feedback

Overview: During the recent Saddle Brook Town Council meeting, discussions focused on the approval of the 2025 municipal budget, the township’s approach to affordable housing requirements, and residents’ concerns about rising taxes. The council addressed public inquiries and clarified budgetary allocations, while also emphasizing the township’s strategic planning in community development and infrastructure improvements.

Saddle Brook Town Council Faces Budget Challenges Amid Push for McFarland Memorial

Overview: The Saddle Brook Town Council meeting addressed budget challenges for 2025, with a proposed 3.12% increase in spending largely driven by fixed costs such as health benefits and insurance premiums. The council also faced impassioned calls from residents for a more fitting memorial for local hero Bruce McFarland.