the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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.
