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Is New Jersey’s “Affordable” Policy Actually Working?

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Luxury vs. Reality: The Shocking Truth Behind New Jersey’s Apartment Boom

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Montvale NJ, In a recent deep-dive analysis of New Jersey’s real estate landscape, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali raised a question that has every resident from Bergen County to Cape May talking: Who is Trenton really building for?

Data from 2020 to 2024 reveals a staggering disparity between the national housing trend and what is actually happening on the ground in the Garden State. While the rest of the country is finding ways to balance growth, New Jersey seems to be stuck in a “Luxury-Only” loop.

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Is Trenton Destroying Your Town? Mayor Mike Ghassali and 36 NJ Towns Rise Up Against “Fair Share” Mandates

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Does Fair Share Housing Targets Suburbs for Destruction ?

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Montvale NJ, a grassroots rebellion is sweeping across New Jersey. What started as a personal outreach by Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali has exploded into a powerful coalition of 36 municipalities—crossing party lines and county borders—to challenge the state’s current affordable housing policies.

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Will the Supreme Court Halt NJ’s Massive Housing Mandate? Justice Alito Steps In

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First Hurdle Passed: Justice Alito Intervenes in NJ Affordable Housing Showdown

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Montvale NJ, In a major development for New Jersey municipalities fighting state-mandated development, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito has officially ordered the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office to respond to an emergency application seeking to halt the upcoming March 15 housing deadline.

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Montvale Gridlock: Frigid Temps Trigger Double Water Main Breaks, Closing Major Roads

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Double Water Main Breaks in Montvale Turn Roads into Ice Rinks

photos courtesy of Mayor Mike Ghassali

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Montvale NJ, Montvale commuters are facing a frozen mess this morning as sub-zero temperatures push Bergen County’s aging infrastructure past the breaking point. Montvale Police have confirmed two major water main bursts within the last 24 hours, leading to significant road closures and hazardous icy conditions.

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NJ Housing War: 36 Towns Fight to Stop “Broken” High-Density Mandates in Federal Court

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NJ Housing Rebellion: 36 Towns Head to Federal Court to Block “High-Density” Mandates

pictured Mayor Mike Ghassali With Montvale councilmen Doug Arendacs and Dieter Koelling

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In a major showdown over the future of the Garden State’s suburbs, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali and a coalition of 36 New Jersey municipalities have taken their fight against state-mandated housing to federal court.

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New Jersey Suburbs Facing Extinction

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NJ “Affordable Housing” War: 2026 Starts with a “Sea Change” and a Federal Courtroom Showdown

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Montvale NJ, The residential building boom transforming New Jersey’s landscape isn’t slowing down. As we enter 2026, many Garden State municipalities are waking up to a new reality after a frantic end to 2025. While hundreds of towns have officially “bought in” to the state’s affordable housing mandates, a defiant coalition of suburban leaders is taking their fight all the way to federal court.

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New Jersey “Affordable Housing” Showdown: Federal Judge Zahid Quraishi Set to Rule on “Mandated” Growth

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New Jersey’s Forced Over Developement goes on Trial

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Montvale NJ, A high-stakes legal battle that could reshape New Jersey’s suburban landscape is heading to federal court. U.S. District Court Judge Zahid Quraishi—the same judge who shook NJ politics by striking down the “county line” ballot system—has signaled he is ready to dive into the state’s controversial new affordable housing law.

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Commuter Chaos: NJ Transit Train Slams into Car at Montvale Station

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Pascack Valley Line train strikes a vehicle at a busy crossing in Montvale

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MONTVALE, NJ — The Tuesday evening rush hour turned into a logistical nightmare for North Jersey commuters after a Pascack Valley Line train struck a vehicle at a busy crossing in Bergen County.

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URGENT WARNING: Fox Bites Montvale Resident Amidst North Jersey Wildlife Attack Spike

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Police Issue Safety Recommendations as Rabies Fear Rises After Attack on Bryan Drive

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Montvale NJ, The Montvale Police Department is urging heightened vigilance after a resident was bitten by a fox earlier this week. The December 2nd incident on Bryan Drive follows a disturbing trend of aggressive wildlife encounters across Northern New Jersey, prompting officials to release crucial public safety recommendations.

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Rabies Scare Alert! Fox Bites Montvale Resident – What North Jersey Needs to Know Now

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Montvale Police have issued a critical alert after a resident was bitten by a fox on December 2nd

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Montvale NJ, Urgent Wildlife Warning! Montvale Police have issued a critical alert after a resident was bitten by a fox on December 2nd. This alarming incident is the latest in a troubling series of animal encounters across North Jersey, sparking serious concerns about wildlife safety and rabies risk in our communities.

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Montvale’s $43K Farm Lease in Jeopardy—What This Means for DePiero Farm’s Future

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Montvale NJ, the fight over the future of Montvale’s former DePiero Farm has escalated, moving from a public bidding process to a heated courtroom battle.

Mayor Mike Ghassali has stated clearly: The land is staying a working farm, period. The controversy isn’t if it will be a farm, but who will run it—and the answer hinges on a December court decision.

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Trader Joe’s, Shake Shack, CAVA & Honeygrow Eyeing Montvale Shopping Center!

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Mayor Mayor Ghassali confirmed the exciting news, highlighting the community benefit of these potential additions

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Montvale NJ, get ready, Bergen County foodies and shoppers! The Chestnut Ridge Shopping Center in Montvale, NJ, is on the brink of a major revitalization, potentially welcoming four highly anticipated new businesses.

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Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali Calls Latest Court Decision on “Affordable Housing” ,”Rogue”

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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali comments on recent court decision on court mandated over development in New Jersey .

STATEMENT FROM MONTVALE MAYOR GHASSALI ON TRIAL COURT DECISION:

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Grand Avenue Ramp in Montvale Nears Reopening: Here’s What to Expect in the Final Weeks

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Montvale NJ, good news for Montvale commuters! The long-awaited reopening of the Grand Avenue Parkway ramp is just around the corner, with Mayor Mike Ghassali confirming that the project is in its final stages. While there haven’t been major changes since the last update, the project remains on track for a September reopening.

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End of an Era: Beloved DePiero Farm in Montvale Closes After 100 Years, Borough Vows to Preserve Legacy

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MONTVALE, NJ — After more than a century as a cornerstone of Bergen County agriculture, the DePiero Farmstand and Greenhouses has officially closed its doors. The farm, founded in 1924 by Italian immigrants Dante and Inez DePiero, survived economic downturns, shifting consumer habits, and decades of development — but this week, the family-run business officially handed its legacy over to the Borough of Montvale.

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