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DRAINAGE DRAMA RESOLVED? Saddle River Affordable Housing Project Finds a ‘Mayor’s Solution’

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Algonquin Project Proposes Major Drainage Shift to End Neighbor Flood Fears in Saddle River

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The contentious Algonquin affordable housing complex in Saddle River, spearheaded by developer Toll Brothers, reached a crucial turning point at the November 3 Planning Board meeting. Developers unveiled a new, comprehensive drainage plan aimed at resolving significant community concerns over water runoff and potential flooding of private homes.

The alternative solution, credited to Mayor Albert Kurpis at the prior October hearing and dubbed the “Mayor’s Solution,” is being praised by the Borough Engineer as “better than Lot 24.”

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FLOOD FEARS and Traffic Jams: Saddle River’s Algonquin Trail Affordable Housing Plan Hit by Drainage Debate

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Saddle River Housing Drama: Drainage Crisis and Hidden Lots Threaten $Toll Brothers’ Luxury-Affordable Complex

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

SADDLE RIVER, NJ – The contentious proposal for the Algonquin Trail affordable housing complex in Saddle River, spearheaded by Toll Brothers, faced another grueling session before the Planning Board on October 7, with drainage and stormwater management dominating the debate.

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