Housing Development Dreams on McCoy Road: Oakland’s Balancing Act

Overview: As Oakland grapples with housing demand, the recent Planning Board meeting saw intense discussions about the final major site plan approval of a pivotal residential development. Led by North Jersey Acquisitions LLC, this project will serve to alleviate critical housing pressures, but concerns about safety, infrastructure, and environmental considerations dominated the conversation.

Englewood Council Begrudgingly Passes Overlay Zones to Boost Affordable Housing

Overview: The Englewood City Council reconvened recently, delving deeper into the city’s affordable housing challenges, building upon the discussions from July’s session. As the city grapples with its constitutional obligation to provide affordable housing to address economic disparities, the council is faced with the task of reconciling these obligations with the concerns of its residents.

Hillsdale Borough Council’s Drones, Debates, and Dollar Signs Take Center Stage

Overview: In a recent Hillsdale Borough Council meeting, members tackled a series of pressing issues, with a drone study aimed at flood mitigation and a contentious debate over compensation increases taking center stage.

Teaneck Council Wrestles with Rail Safety Amidst CSX Concerns

Overview: At the latest Teaneck Town Council meeting, the focus was primarily on rail safety, with discussion largely revolving around concerns over the CSX railway system and the possibility of derailments. The stakes are high in Teaneck, where CSX freight trains, some of which can stretch up to 100 cars long, are responsible for transporting hazardous materials such as ethanol and crude oil.

Ramsey Schools Eye AI: Fresh Faces and Forward Thinking Shape the Future

Overview: In its recent meeting, the Ramsey Board of Education discussed the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in curriculum and warmly welcomed fresh perspectives, including a student representative, to its team. The meeting, aligned with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, had most board members in attendance, including Jennifer Burns, Nicholas Capuano, Ralph J. Caputo, Laura Behrmann, Andrew Seltzer, David Stitz, and Andrea Lamendola.