Tree removal causes a stir in borough
CLOSTER — Several residents expressed concern that trees were removed behind the library without the proper communication between Borough officials and the community at the Dec. 10 Closter council meeting.
Officials working to meet state mandate on affordable housing
DEMAREST — Demarest officials voted to certify the Borough’s third round affordable housing plan, after Planning Board members originally approved the measure.
City officials talk about cutting down on illegal occupancy
ENGLEWOOD — Illegal occupancies in Englewood have been on the rise. An illegal occupancy is a rental unit that is overcrowded, subdivided and/or unsupervised. This living situation creates harmful health and safety conditions for the occupants and general public.
Landscapers can work Saturdays in new law
After more than two years of discussions, the Demarest council voted 5-1 to approve a new noise ordinance despite council members’ plans to amend it further.
Closter finally approves municipal budget
Nearly six months after its introduction, council members adopted the $13.6 2008 municipal budget.
Multi-family home plan delayed
Borough Hall was packed Sept. 9 for a public hearing of the new residential zoning ordinance with citizen and council members’ opinions as divided as the homes in question.
County ambulance coming to Borough
The Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NVAC) will get assistance responding to emergency calls from a county ambulance that is going to be placed in the Rockleigh facility.
Officials object to 'unfair' cuts
Borough officials plan to send a letter to Governor Jon Corzine objecting to "unfair and unequal" reductions in state aid and also objecting to state mandates, which have increased costs.
Drainage fixes could cost Borough $621,072
The Tenafly Borough Council has authorized $50,000 to fund preliminary drainage improvement plans to address drainage problems in Tenafly. The preliminary cost estimate for this phase of drainage improvements is $621,072.
Consolidation petition causes stir
BY CATHERINE WILDE
Both Old Tappan and Harrington Park mayors said that several residents are asking to have their names removed from a petition filed in the municipalities July 29.
Bids rejected for new Tenalfy PD building
The new police headquarters was going to be constructed next to the existing municipal center on Riveredge Road, an area with many old trees.
Chief wants to improve PD status
Will seek state accreditation
After another storm, time to pay up
Cleanup to cost $39K
Route 4 cleanup bill doubles
City will pay $100K, not $80K
Investigating field rental
BY CATHERINE WILDE
Closter officials want to know area communities’ policies regarding renting town fields to organizations.
Ethics chairman quits to avoid conflict
BY CATHERINE WILDE
To avoid any potential conflicts of interest, Closter’s Ethics Board chairman resigned last night from his post.
Bridge project facing delay
BY CATHERINE WILDE
Contractor says project likely won't be completed by Aug. 15. May need another month.
Borough faces severe aid cut
BY REBECCA ANDREWS
The Norwood Borough Council gave the final nod July 23 to approve the 2008 municipal budget. A resident of Norwood with a house assessed at $711,116 can expect to pay $2,722.58 in municipal taxes, a $173 increase from last year.
Officials agree on new map
BY REBECCA ANDREWS
Law would limit construction of 2-family homes to certain areas.
Proposed law would expose political contributions
BY CRISTINA KUMKA
Under a proposed law the City Council any developer who applies to the city will be required to fill out a disclosure form before either board hears their plan.
Borough welcomes new budget
BY SOPHIA GONZALEZ
Northvale — The news could not have reached the borough officials any sooner. An award of $100,000 in extraordinary aid not only reduced a bloated budget, but also led to its approval last night.
