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Twp. of Washington NJ, Mayor Peter Calamari post comments on the progress of the controversial Pascack Road & Washington Avenue development process . The process involves condemnation , PSE&G and multiply traffic and logistic issues.
As we continue to progress, residents can physically see areas within our township that are undergoing changes that will ultimately move these long awaited projects forward. I am happy to provide an update that will better explain the work that is being done on the intersection of Pascack Road & Washington Avenue…
Seasons PropertiesAn Agreement in Lieu of Condemnation has been executed. Deeds of Easement for the Township and County have been approved and are in the process of being circulated for execution. The PSE&G Easements have been approved by Seasons and are out for approval by PSE&G.
PSE&G work is near completion 680 Washington Ave.We have a fully executed Agreement in Lieu of Condemnation.
667 McKinley Ave.The County and property owners attorney reached accommodation on some changes to the County easement form. We are in discussions with the attorney to finalize the provisions of the Agreement in Lieu of Condemnation. The property owner has hired an appraiser to do an appraisal for comparison to ours. This is not uncommon and was performed on the Seasons properties as well. The amount agreed upon will be the only open item for the Agreement in Lieu and Easement to be executed.
680 McKinley Ave.(Used Car Dealership)
We are still in the process of negotiation in hopes of reaching an agreement with the property owner. They recently changed their representing attorney which has naturally caused delays . A title report was ordered as we did so for all the properties. Should our negotiations not succeed, we are simlutaiously moving ahead with a condemnation filing.
Intersection Plans:
As always, I encourage residents to stay informed by tuning in to council and budget meetings that are live streamed for your ease and convenience. Please utilize our many lines of communication to voice any concerns, ask questions and even share positive accolades.
Be well.
Mayor Peter Calamari
March 18, 2021
It is amazing how fast Bergen County is transforming into a NYC neighborhood. Developments everywhere like there’s no tomorrow. Have you seen the complex near Wegmans in Montvale? HUGE. See what’s happening in RW, Paramus, even HoHoKus. Have you seen that eyesore by HHK train station? Much more to come at HHK crossing. This may be fastest conversion of heaven to sh!tthole in US history.
Speed trap…be careful.
Really depressing. It’s hard enough to drive around now.