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Ramsey NJ, changes are coming to Ramsey’s residential landscape. The borough has officially introduced a proposal for a new affordable housing overlay zone on Island Road, a move that could pave the way for up to 350 new residential units.
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Ridgewood NJ, I cannot understand despite proving ordinance 4071 is against the master plan, the planning board moved to recommend the passing of it based on the testimony of the expert Elizabeth McManus, while failing to complete their duties and uphold the master plan and the MLUL.
Continue reading Quo vadis? : No Answer from the Village of Ridgewood Governing Body
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The controversial demolition and redevelopment of the former Cigna corporate campus off Parsons Pond Road in Franklin Lakes has hit a major roadblock. The borough has issued a stop-work order to the developer, SHG LLC, alleging that the demolition work exceeded the scope of the permits granted.
Continue reading Demolition Halted at Former Cigna Site in Franklin Lakes Over Permit Issues
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Trenton NJ, Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill is wasting no time in signaling her administration’s core focus: tackling New Jersey’s acute affordability and housing crisis. In a move that clearly emphasizes an intent to address development and housing access, Sherrill announced the appointment of Adam Gordon, Executive Director of the Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC), to her Transition Team.
A First for Saddle River! Mayor and Community Officially Welcome New Residents to the 112-Unit Choctaw Affordable Housing Complex
photos courtesy of the Borough of Saddle River
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — A major milestone in community development and inclusion was celebrated yesterday, October 24th, as the Borough of Saddle River hosted a warm and wonderful ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Residences at Choctaw. This event marks the official grand opening of the borough’s first-ever affordable family housing community.
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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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Ridgewood NJ, from a new performing arts center to a decades-old tax issue, the Village of Ridgewood, NJ, has been busy working on a number of significant projects. Village Manager Keith Kazmark recently provided an update on five key initiatives that will shape the community for years to come.
Continue reading The Valley Hospital Tax Saga and More: An Update on Ridgewood’s Top Projects
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Wood cliff Lake NJ, A massive redevelopment project is on the horizon for Woodcliff Lake. The former BMW North America headquarters on Chestnut Ridge Road is being eyed for a mixed-use community that could bring hundreds of new residential units, retail space, and a public park to the borough.
Continue reading Major Development Proposed for Former BMW Site in Woodcliff Lake
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Ridgewood NJ, The American dream of homeownership is slipping away for middle-income families in 2025. With home prices skyrocketing and affordable housing options dwindling, households earning around $75,000 annually can afford just 21% of listings—less than half of what was available pre-pandemic, according to the National Association of Realtors. This alarming trend, coupled with declining construction and rising costs, is reshaping the U.S. housing market. For a closer look at how these national pressures are playing out locally, recent market trends in Ridgewood show continued price pressure and limited inventory, reinforcing how difficult it has become for middle-income buyers to compete. A new report from Construction Coverage highlights where affordable housing is being built and what it means for buyers. Here’s what you need to know about the 2025 housing affordability crisis and the areas fighting back with lower-cost homes.
Continue reading 2025 Housing Crisis: Middle-Income Buyers Locked Out as Prices Soar
“Dear Montvale residents, this is what we are up against and why we are fighting.
Developers, Fair Share Housing, and their lobbyists are forcing massive overdevelopment on our small towns — ignoring our schools, traffic, water, sewer, floodings and infrastructure pressure.
Continue reading Montvale: Fair Share Housing vs Fair Share Farming
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — Saddle River officials are considering the purchase of a 0.6-acre property at 22 E. Allendale Road for affordable housing, with the price set at $860,000. The proposal, introduced at the Aug. 18 Borough Council meeting, is set for a public hearing and vote on Sept. 15.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Village Council has voted down a proposed zoning overlay that would have allowed a 125-bed assisted living facility on three adjoining lots along North Maple Avenue, a move that stirred heated debate among residents and leaves questions about the Village’s affordable housing plan.
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PARK RIDGE, NJ — A major affordable housing development in Park Ridge has become the center of a high-stakes legal battle, with the developer accusing the borough and its Board of Public Works of deliberately delaying construction and causing millions in damages.
Continue reading Park Ridge Accused of Stalling $30M Affordable Housing Project in New Lawsuit
Continue reading Linda T. Barba and Armen Azarnia Announce Candidacy for Bergen County Commissioner
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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali has written a compelling letter to Trenton, addressing the complex challenges of affordable housing and the need for a more comprehensive solution to housing insecurity. While acknowledging the importance of affordable housing initiatives, Mayor Ghassali emphasizes that these efforts alone will not resolve the underlying systemic issues driving housing instability in New Jersey and beyond.
