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Behind Ridgewood United: Hidden Ties, Questionable Contributions, and the Influence Machine Shaping Local Politics

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Ridgewood NJ, in a stunning revelation, recent findings shed light on the political machinations surrounding Mayor Paul Vagianos and his running mates. As Ridgewood gears up for local elections, new evidence suggests that the political group known as Ridgewood United—led by Paul Vagianos, Pam Perron, and Frank Mortimer—may have deeper, previously unexamined affiliations and interests.

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List of Towns Fighting the Bogus “Affordable Housing” Mandate Continues to Grow

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Montvale NJ  ,a bipartisan group and growing list of New Jersey mayors, led by Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali, has filed a lawsuit against the recently enacted housing law, P.L. 2024, c. 2. This action, brought by the Local Leaders for Responsible Planning (LLRP) coalition, challenges the new housing mandates and aims to protect local communities’ right to manage their growth responsibly.

Parsippany-Troy Hills which was named as one of the best places to live in America and the Garden State, has now approved the resolution to join the coalition. This lawsuit was the only way that we could get officials in Trenton to pay attention to the issues and concerns that we and our residents have about this brand-new process that was imposed upon us. This lawsuit is not about delaying or obstructing affordable housing, it is about advocating for a coherent, statewide strategy for building affordable housing that reflects modern development patterns and allows for responsible local planning without the fear of developers leveraging every large parcel in town for high density housing.

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New Jersey Mayors Take Legal Stand Against Controversial Bogus “Affordable Housing” Law

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Montvale NJ, A bipartisan group of New Jersey mayors, led by Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali, has filed a lawsuit against the recently enacted housing law, P.L. 2024, c. 2. This action, brought by the Local Leaders for Responsible Planning (LLRP) coalition, challenges the new housing mandates and aims to protect local communities’ right to manage their growth responsibly.

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Towns to Challenge New Jersey’s Bogus “Affordable Housing Program”

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Montvale NJ, according to Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali , “We will be filing our lawsuit, with a coalition of towns that also listen to their residents, very shortly to bring fairness to the affordable housing process. Once we file, we have only 30 days to include any other town interested in joining. Mayors and elected officials, contact me directly if you are interested at mghassali@montvaleboro.org”

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Coalition to Fight New Jersey Bogus “Affordable Housing Program” Continues to Grow

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Montvale  NJ, according to Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali,  more towns joining our coalition and ACTUALLY fighting for their residents to bring fairness to the “affordable housing” “Program”. Each town committed $20,000 over two years.

Other towns will be listed once they complete the internal approval and signing on process. Towns already committed to join us with resolutions and joint defense agreements:

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Developer Proposes Major New Project on Route 4 East in Paramus: Best Buy, Multifamily Housing, and Lowe’s

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Paramus NJ, a new development project is being proposed for Route 4 East in Paramus, featuring a Best Buy, a multifamily residential complex, and a Lowe’s store. This ambitious project, if approved, would sit adjacent to the iFly Indoor Skydiving facility, bringing a mix of retail and residential opportunities to the area.

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Murphy Administration Blames Its Own High Density Housing Development Push For Extreme Summer Heat

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Ridgewood NJ, as New Jersey becomes progressively hotter, the Murphy Administration released a groundbreaking plan that sets specific actions to be taken by agencies across state government to protect the health and welfare of residents from the impacts of extreme heat caused by a changing climate.

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Hackensack NJ: Controversial Apartment Building Proposal Halted by Planning Board

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In Hackensack, NJ, a proposal for a large apartment building at the corner of Anderson and Linden streets has been halted following significant community opposition. The city Planning Board recently denied an application for a six-story, 345-unit apartment building with retail space on the first floor at 123 Anderson Street.

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Transformative Housing and Retail Expansion at Garden State Plaza Set to Begin Demolition in Paramus

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Paramus NJ,  the highly anticipated construction of a new housing and retail expansion at Garden State Plaza is slated to begin next year. However, the initial phase of the project, involving demolition to clear the way for this mega-development, is about to commence.

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Schedler neighborhood in the Eye of the Storm of the “The Green Amendment”

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood moves forward with The Green Amendment, a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would give all New Jersey citizens the basic environmental rights to clear air, clean water, a stable climate and a healthy environment. Exclusion if you live in the Schedler neighborhood. Not to mention Ridgewood Water. @everyone Please listen to this and help the Friends of the Schedler Neighborhood

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Montvale Says ,”Enough is Enough” on “Affordable Housing” Obligations

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Montvale NJ, according to Mayor Mike Ghassali ,Montvale is ready to go to Federal Court and fight for the correct and fair due process.

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BMW to Sell 20 Acres of North American Headquarters in Woodcliff Lake: What’s Next?

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Woodcliff lake NJ, in a move that has stirred intrigue, BMW has revealed plans to sell off a portion of its North American headquarters situated in Woodcliff Lake, as reported by NorthJersey.com. While the details surrounding the future of the land remain shrouded in mystery, the sale marks a significant development for the automotive giant’s operations.

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350 Unit Development Planed for Anderson Street in Hackensack Near Train Station

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Hackensack NJ, Plans for a substantial apartment building at the intersection of Anderson and Linden streets are progressing, with an additional 30 units proposed for a mixed-use development at the location.

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Piscataway Township Denies high-density Housing

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Piscataway Township NJ, on a large parcel of privately owned land on S. Washington Avenue south of Centennial Avenue and north of Metlars Lane, Piscataway Township denied a builder’s plan to construct nearly 300 condos as well as over 103,000 square feet of retail/commercial space which would have placed a strain on Piscataway roads and the school system.  After suing the Township to obtain his approvals for the high-density housing, the builder then changed his plans and proposed a logistics center which would bring revenue to Piscataway and good paying jobs to hard working residents.  While the logistics center plans fit within the existing zoning code, the Township was able to require measures to mitigate the impact of the center on the nearby school.

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Former Mayor Paul Aronsohn Makes News in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Keith Kazmark  has jumped the shark after posting on Facebook glowing praise for former Mayor Paul  Aronsohn.

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