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Paramus NJ, last month, New Jersey’s municipalities learned their “affordable housing obligations” for the next decade. The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) published calculations detailing the number of units each of the state’s 564 municipalities must accommodate by 2035. These mandates aim to address both current and future affordable housing needs across the state.
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Montvale NJ, the Garden State Parkway Southbound entrance ramp on Grand Avenue will undergo temporary closure commencing November 15, 2024. The NJ Turnpike Authority has scheduled ramp maintenance from approximately November 15, 2024, through July 2025, with the closure in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, several Bergen County mayors are rallying behind a small but significant change that could ease major traffic congestion near a Garden State Parkway exit. The proposal centers around allowing right turns off Exit 171 at Glen Road in Woodcliff Lake, a change that officials say could greatly improve daily commutes for residents in the surrounding areas.
Continue reading More Bergen County Mayors Push for “Traffic Fix” at Garden State Parkway Exit 171
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Woodcliff Lake NJ, a growing debate over traffic issues at Exit 171 off the Garden State Parkway has sparked tension between local mayors in Bergen County. Drivers like Lauri Murray, who lives on Clairmont Drive in Woodcliff Lake, are frustrated with the current traffic flow. Murray, who has lived in the area for over 25 years, finds it inconvenient to navigate her way home after exiting the Parkway.
Continue reading Local Mayors Clash Over Parkway Exit Plans in Bergen County
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Woodcliff Lake NJ, A devastating single-car accident late Saturday night claimed the lives of three Woodcliff Lake residents. The crash occurred just before midnight on the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge Township, according to local authorities.
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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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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 [email protected]”
Continue reading Towns to Challenge New Jersey’s Bogus “Affordable Housing Program”
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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:
Continue reading Coalition to Fight New Jersey Bogus “Affordable Housing Program” Continues to Grow
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Montvale NJ, Fair Share Housing in New Jersey refers to the legal and policy framework that ensures municipalities provide their fair share of affordable housing. This concept emerged from the landmark Mount Laurel decisions by the New Jersey Supreme Court, which ruled that municipalities have a constitutional obligation to provide affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents.
Continue reading Growing Coalition of Mayors Push Back on Affordable Housing Quotas
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Montvale NJ, yesterday in Montvale, severe weather conditions caused a significant disruption near the railroad tracks. If you were in the area, you might have noticed a sudden power outage that left many residents and businesses in the dark. The cause of the outage appeared to be a lightning strike, although this has not yet been confirmed.
Continue reading Power Outage in Montvale: Rapid Response to Inclement Weather
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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali joins the going list of mayors after a recent incident in Ridgewood, reminding residents to do your internet transactions safely. Agree to meet at this spot and not at your home.
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Montvale NJ, according to Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali the Township of Montvale received a notice this week about the Parkway service area informing us that the existing convenience store associated with the on-site fueling area will be demolished, and a new one-story convenience store will be constructed. Additional improvements to the site to include the parking, drainage and fueling canopy changes.
Continue reading Montvale Parkway Service Area to Get a Face lift
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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali ,while waiting for the turkey on Thanksgiving day, decided to explore AI, and was intrigued.
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Montvale NJ, CityMD, the leading urgent care provider in the New York metropolitan area, today announced the opening of a new site located at 62 Farm View in Montvale. Uniquely situated at a historic farm turned retail experience – The Shoppes at DePiero Farm – the latest CityMD marks the 21st location in New Jersey and the fifth in Bergen County. Continue reading CITYMD OPENS NEW URGENT CARE CENTER IN MONTVALE
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Montvale NJ, A newly released poll shows Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali in a statistical tie with Democrat Josh Gottheimer and running stronger than any of the other Republican challengers.
“When voters learn that Gottheimer is against secure borders, votes 90% of the time with Nancy Pelosi, wants to raise taxes, and favors a government takeover of healthcare, we are confident that victory will be ours in November.” Stated Ghassali.
