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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.
Continue reading Montvale Says ,”Enough is Enough” on “Affordable Housing” Obligations
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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.
Continue reading BMW to Sell 20 Acres of North American Headquarters in Woodcliff Lake: What’s Next?
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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.
Continue reading 350 Unit Development Planed for Anderson Street in Hackensack Near Train Station
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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.
Continue reading Piscataway Township Denies high-density Housing
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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.
Continue reading Former Mayor Paul Aronsohn Makes News in Ridgewood
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Paramus NJ, the Paramus planning board granted approval on Thursday for the first phase of a redevelopment initiative poised to potentially reshape the Garden State Plaza. The approved plan envisions introducing a hotel, medical offices, a transit center, and nearly 1,400 apartments and senior housing units to the property.
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Paramus NJ, On Thursday, the borough Planning Board granted approval to R&O Paramus, LLC’s proposal to construct approximately 360 apartments adjacent to the Paramus Park mall, situated west of the Garden State Parkway. The envisioned two-building complex is slated to occupy land north of the mall and certain sections of its parking lot, encompassing roughly 60,000 square feet beyond the Macy’s department store.
Continue reading Paramus Park Mall Targeted for Major Housing Development
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Franklin Lakes NJ, the Borough Council of Franklin Lakes approved two settlement agreements for the development of the 89-acre Cigna/IBM/Express Scripts property by a 4-2 vote at a special meeting Thursday.
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Hackensack NJ, the City of Hackensack has seen a massive influx of development that has transformed the city’s downtown in recent years. The development has been made possible by Financial incentives.
Continue reading Financial Incentives Fuel Hackensack’s Transformation of it’s Downtown
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Jersey City NJ, Two New Jersey men were charged, and another previously pleaded guilty, for participating in a kickback scheme to defraud the owner of a condominium complex in Jersey City of $470,000, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Continue reading Two Men Charged in $470,000 Condo Kick Back Scheme in Jersey City
Continue reading Westwood Mayor Looks to Squash Rumor of Massive High Density Development
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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio and Senator Anthony M. Bucco voted against legislation today that they warned would lead to higher-density housing developments in many New Jersey towns.
Continue reading More High Density Housing Heading for Ridgewood and Surrounding Towns
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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio has introduced legislation that would help towns meet a significant portion of their affordable housing obligations through regional contribution agreements (RCAs).
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Hackensack NJ, the City of Hackensack has hired five firefighters using a $1 million federal grant to bolster the department’s ranks as the city grows. Five probationary firefighters Anthony Alexander, 28, Ruben Ceballos, 29, Anthony Colantino, 36, Corey Eyer, 23, and Charles Redstone IV, 25 ,have begun training at the fire academy to prepare them to join the 100-member department.
Continue reading City of Hackensack Hires Five New Firefighters
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Ridgewood NJ, not a bit of good news came out of Wednesday’s Village Council Budget Meeting, the last of several public meetings during which Council members discussed components of the proposed 2023 municipal budget.
Highlights of Wednesday’s distressing discussion:
