Reader says Our Village Planner does not plan – he reacts
Our Village Planner does not plan – he reacts. His role during the entire Valley process was to react to their plans, their assertions and their experts. Now during this process all he seems to be able to do is say “it’s not such a bad idea”. Does he have any opinion at all about how densely populated the Village should be? Has he done any homework at all? Has he been to any of the meetings in Upper Saddle River? He says that “the devil is in the details” but isn’t knowing the details the primary part of his job?
Never has a man with “Planner” in his job title been so devoid of foresight.
When it comes to planning, he’s a vacuous hollow shell. What do you expect? He was hired because Merlino does not know how to read zoning codes. He wasn’t hired to plan. He’s a prime example of how the village wastes resources. But so long as Valley management and the developers are happy with him, he will keep his job.
#1 you forgot Paul. Albert and Gynn.