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Ridgewood Residents Sound Alarm Over Ordinance #4052 and Proposed Assisted Living Facility on North Maple Avenue

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It’s on August 5, not August 15 as published previously on the blog.  Should be a good turnout

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A controversial proposal is once again on the table as Ordinance #4052 returns to the Ridgewood Planning Board agenda for Tuesday night’s meeting. Local residents and preservation advocates are raising serious concerns about the potential impact of the ordinance, which could pave the way for a luxury, high-density, five-story assisted living facility on North Maple Avenue.

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Second Phase of The Marq Teaneck Breaks Ground with 248 New Luxury Apartments

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TEANECK, NJ — The transformation of Teaneck’s Alfred Avenue corridor is ramping up as Malas Development begins demolition and site prep for the second phase of The Marq, a luxury rental community that will bring 248 new apartment units to the Bergen County township.

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Mahwah Slashes Affordable Housing Mandate from 629 to Just 3 Units in Groundbreaking New Plan

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Township Officials Credit Accurate Land Analysis, Planning Strategy, and Smart Credit Usage

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MAHWAH, NJ — In a stunning development, the Township of Mahwah has dramatically reduced its fourth-round affordable housing requirement from 629 units to just three, following a comprehensive revision of its Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. This shift is being hailed as one of the most significant reductions among New Jersey municipalities.

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Wesmont Station Redevelopment in Wood-Ridge: $47.5M in State Funds, a Revived Borough, and Ongoing Questions

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WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Once the site of a 138-acre aircraft engine assembly plant owned by Curtiss-Wright Corp, the land now surrounding the Wesmont Train Station has been transformed into one of Bergen County’s most ambitious redevelopment success stories. With state funding totaling $47.5 million, a new NJ Transit stop, and thriving residential, recreational, and educational amenities, the borough of Wood-Ridge has reinvented itself—though not without controversy.

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