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Update: What’s Next for Saddle River’s Other Controversial “Affordable Housing” Sites?

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Failure to show tangible progress on these key sites by the December 31st deadline could lead to the Fair Share Housing Center asking the courts to revoke Saddle River’s immunity, exposing the borough to the risk of “builder’s remedy” lawsuits and court-ordered high-density development

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Saddle River NJ, the recent approval of the AvalonBay Communities development marks a significant, albeit legally contentious, step for Saddle River in meeting its state-mandated “affordable housing” obligations.

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Showdown in Saddle River: Rosie O’Donnell Estate Housing Plan Sparks Controversy in 2025

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Saddle River NJ, on September 9, 2025, Saddle River, NJ, will reignite a heated debate over affordable housing as public hearings begin for the East Allendale Road plan, previously known as the Rosie O’Donnell estate. Now led by developer Toll Brothers, the revised proposal for 115 E. Allendale Road aims to build 54 townhouses, including eight affordable units, but faces lingering opposition from residents over traffic, safety, and design concerns. Here’s the full story behind this contentious project, its history, and what’s at stake for this affluent Bergen County borough.

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