Tenafly Borough Council Addresses Tree Mitigation Appeal and Explores Outsourcing Inspections

Overview: The Tenafly Borough Council meeting focused on issues including a tree mitigation appeal, the possibility of outsourcing tree inspections due to a backlog, and discussions about local green spaces and federal funding opportunities. These topics were addressed alongside regular council business.

Tenafly Council Grapples with Unexpected Skate Park Costs and Flood Grant Application

Overview: The Tenafly Borough Council meeting focused heavily on unexpected costs related to a skate park project and an urgent grant application deadline for flood mitigation. The council debated a change order totaling $82,000 for the skate park, and discussed a $1.6 million grant opportunity from Congressman Gottheimer to purchase flood-prone properties. Other items included considerations for open space funding, ordinance introductions, and community updates.

Tenafly Borough Council Addresses Dean Drive Redevelopment and Secures $1.6 Million Flood Control Grant

Overview: The Tenafly Borough Council meeting focused on issues such as the Dean Drive redevelopment complications due to a change in property ownership, the successful acquisition of a $1.6 million flood control grant, and debates over the town’s tree ordinance. These discussions were critical in shaping community development and environmental policies.

Tenafly Council Deliberates Pool Funding Amid Budget Constraints and Public Safety Concerns

Overview: During a recent Tenafly Borough Council meeting, discussions centered on budget allocations, particularly concerning the funding of the municipal pool and the challenges in maintaining public safety infrastructure. The council explored various ways to finance the pool project, debated the implications of using open space funds, and addressed the need for sustained investment in public safety, including dispatch services and mental health crisis response.

Tenafly Council Explores Mental Health Program and Inclusive Playground Plans

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Tenafly Borough Council focused on two main issues: enhancing the mental health response framework within the police department and advancing plans for an inclusive playground at Walnut Park.