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Why This New Trenton Bill Has Bergen County Mayors Calling It the ‘Scariest Legislation’ in Years

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‘Scariest Bill I’ve Seen’: Montvale Mayor Warns NJ Bill S1836 Strips Local Control Over High-Density Zoning

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Montvale NJ, A controversial piece of legislation is quietly moving through Trenton, and local officials are sounding the alarm. Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali has issued an urgent warning to New Jersey residents regarding Bill S1836, calling it the “scariest bill” he has ever seen due to its potential to completely bypass local zoning laws and dramatically increase housing density.

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