Fort Lee, NJ

Board of Adjustment/Zoning Board

The Fort Lee Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular public meeting on August 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the Municipal Building Council Chambers. The board will review and approve minutes from the August 11 meeting, memorialize three previously approved applications, and hold public hearings on three new applications, including a 24-unit residential development continued from a prior hearing.

• Public hearing: W&R Home Builders, LLC, 422 & 424 Myrtle Avenue, minor subdivision and two two-unit dwellings
• Public hearing: 820 Fairview, LLC, 820 Fairview Lane, two-family dwelling
• Public hearing: JZM Real Estate Holdings, LLC, 2409-2417 Third Street, preliminary and final major site plan for 24-unit residential development (continued)
• Memorialization: Tom Hunter Builders, LLC, 234-236 Whiteman Street & 225 Tom Hunter Road, 14-unit townhome development
• Memorialization: Jessica Abergel Nor, Ariel Realty, LLC, 1557-1567 Aston Terrace, three two-unit dwellings

Mayor & Council

The Fort Lee Mayor and Council will hold a regular session with public hearings on several ordinances, including a bond ordinance for capital improvements, a property acquisition, and redevelopment plans. They will also introduce new ordinances, including a ban on retail pet store sales of dogs and cats, and consider a consent agenda with routine items.

• Public hearing on bond ordinance appropriating $1,858,600 for capital improvements
• Public hearing on ordinance to acquire property at 467 Stillwell Avenue
• Introduction of ordinance to prohibit retail pet store sale of dogs and cats
• Introduction of redevelopment plan for Area 11 'The Presidential' (Block 2252)
• Consent agenda includes contract award to Boswell Engineering for Constitution Park, not to exceed $162,100

Mayor & Council

The Fort Lee Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a bond ordinance for capital improvements, a property acquisition, and a redevelopment plan. They will also introduce an ordinance to prohibit retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats, with a public hearing scheduled for September 17, 2026. The consent agenda includes routine items like claims payment and a liquor license renewal.

• Ordinance to prohibit sale of dogs and cats by retail pet stores (intro, hearing Sept 17)
• Bond ordinance for $1,858,600 in capital improvements, issuing $1,765,670 in bonds
• Acquisition of property at 467 Stillwell Avenue
• Add handicapped parking space at 1287 Inwood Terrace
• Adopt redevelopment plan for Area 14, 453-459 Main Street

Mayor & Council

The Fort Lee Mayor and Council will hold a work session on August 13, 2026, starting with a closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters including a tax appeal settlement for 271 Elsmere Place, and redevelopment items. The public portion at 5:30 PM covers general discussions on professional services, a liquor license transfer, ambulance services, and various event requests. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion meeting.

• Tax appeal settlement for 271 Elsmere Place
• Person-to-person transfer of liquor license No. 0219-44-038-044 from K & S Drug & Surgical Inc. to Pharmacy Junction Corp.
• Agreement with Englewood Hospital and Medical Center for ambulance services
• Contract with Boswell for engineering services for Constitution Park
• Special emergency funding ordinance for tax maps

Board of Adjustment/Zoning Board

The Fort Lee Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular public meeting on August 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The board will review and approve minutes from the July 28 meeting, memorialize three previously approved applications, and hold public hearings on three applications, including a 24-unit residential development and a minor subdivision for three two-unit dwellings. The agenda also includes acceptance/completeness review for a minor subdivision application.

• Public hearing: Docket #16-26 JZM Real Estate Holdings, LLC – Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan for 24-unit residential development at 2409, 2413 & 2417 Third Street
• Public hearing: Docket #10-26 Jessica Abergel Nor, Ariel Realty, LLC & 1567 Aston Terrace, LLC – Minor Subdivision & three two-unit dwellings at 1557, 1563 & 1567 Aston Terrace (continued from July 14)
• Public hearing: Docket #18-26 Scott Ellentuck – Deck addition to single-family dwelling at 79 Virginia Avenue
• Memorialization: Docket #29-25 Tom Hunter Builders, LLC – 14-unit townhome development at 234-236 Whiteman Street & 225 Tom Hunter Road
• Acceptance/Completeness: Docket #19-26 Chiawei Chuang & Michelle Wang – Minor Subdivision & two two-unit dwellings at 222 & 236 Tom Hunter Road

Planning Board

The Fort Lee Planning Board is holding a regular public meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The board will also memorialize two previously approved applications: a minor site plan for signage at 1430 Route 46 East and a minor subdivision at 100 Park Avenue/1 Park Avenue. No new business is listed.

• Memorialization of Docket #2-26: Minor Site Plan for signage at 1430 Route 46 East (Block 2751, Lot 2)
• Memorialization of Docket #4-26: Minor Subdivision at 100 Park Avenue/1 Park Avenue (Block 4851.04, Lot 4)
• Review and approval of minutes from July 13, 2026 meeting

Board of Adjustment/Zoning Board

The Fort Lee Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, memorialize previously approved applications (including a 78-unit residential building and a 14-unit townhome development), and accept the completeness of a deck addition application. The board will conduct public hearings on two new applications: a two-unit dwelling at 414 Bluff Road and a major site plan for an automobile showroom with storage area at 1550 Bergen Boulevard.

• Public hearing: Docket #8-26 – Two-unit dwelling at 414 Bluff Road (Block 355, Lot 8)
• Public hearing: Docket #11-26 – Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan for automobile showroom at 1550 Bergen Boulevard (Block 3454, Lot 10)
• Memorialization: Docket #30-22 – Extension of time for 78-unit residential building at 2365 Hudson Terrace
• Memorialization: Docket #29-25 – Minor subdivision and site plan for 14-unit townhome development at 234-236 Whiteman Street & 225 Tom Hunter Road
• Acceptance/completeness: Docket #18-26 – Deck addition to single-family dwelling at 79 Virginia Avenue

The Fort Lee Board of Adjustment approved a preliminary and final major site plan for an automobile showroom with storage at 1550 Bergen Boulevard, a two-unit dwelling at 414 Bluff Road, and several other applications including a 78-unit residential building, a two-family dwelling addition, and multiple single-family dwellings. One memorialization was carried to a future meeting.

• Approved Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan for Automobile Showroom with Storage Area at 1550 Bergen Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved Two Unit Dwelling at 414 Bluff Road (7-0)
• Granted Extension of Time & Final Major Site Plan for 78-Unit Residential Building at 2365 Hudson Terrace (6-0)
• Granted approval for Addition & Renovation to Two Family Dwelling at 250 Washington Avenue (5-0)
• Granted approval to Construct Single Family Dwelling at 485 Westview Place (6-0)
• Granted approval to Construct Single Family Dwelling at 151 McElroy Avenue (4-0)
• Granted approval for Deck Addition to Single Family Dwelling at 79 Virginia Avenue (7-0)
• Carried memorialization for 14-Unit Townhouse Development at 234-236 Whiteman Street to August 11, 2026

Board of Adjustment/Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for residential projects on Aston Terrace and McElroy Avenue. The board will also review applications for two-family dwellings and a 24-unit residential development.

• Public hearing: 1557, 1563 & 1567 Aston Terrace minor subdivision and three two-unit dwellings
• Public hearing: 151 McElroy Avenue single family dwelling
• Application review: 2409, 2413 & 2417 Third Street 24-unit residential development
• Extension of time: 2365 Hudson Terrace 78-unit residential building
• Memorializations for 1580 John Street, 234-236 Whiteman Street/225 Tom Hunter Road, and 485 Westview Place

The Board of Adjustment approved the construction of a single-family dwelling on McElroy Avenue and an addition/renovation for a two-family dwelling on Washington Avenue. Three other applications were deemed complete, and one residential project was granted a time extension. A proposal for three two-unit dwellings on Aston Terrace was carried to a future meeting.

• Approved construction of single-family dwelling at 151 McElroy Avenue (6-0)
• Approved addition and renovation to two-family dwelling at 250 Washington Avenue (7-0)
• Granted time extension until July 25, 2027, for 78-unit building at 2365 Hudson Terrace (7-0)
• Granted reapproval for two-family dwelling at 1580 John Street (4-0)
• Deemed application complete for two-family dwelling at 820 Fairview Lane (8-0)
• Deemed application complete for 24-unit residential development at 2409, 2413 & 2417 Third Street (8-0)
• Deemed application complete for two-family dwelling at 1184 Fourteenth Street (8-0)
• Carried application for three two-unit dwellings at 1557, 1563 & 1567 Aston Terrace to August 11, 2026

Planning Board

The Fort Lee Planning Board will meet to review site plan amendments for signage at Palisade Center Mall and a minor subdivision at 1 Park Avenue. The agenda also includes a continued review of a banner signage plan at 69 Main Street.

• Review of Palisade Center Mall site plan amendment for film memorabilia signage
• Public hearing for minor site plan signage at 1430 Route 46 East
• Public hearing for minor subdivision at 100 Park Avenue/1 Park Avenue
• Continued review of banner signage plan at 69 Main Street

The Fort Lee Planning Board approved a minor site plan waiver for new signage at 1430 Route 46 East, allowing Dunkin, Jimmy Johns, and Baskin Robins to install six internally illuminated medallion signs with variances. The board also approved a minor subdivision for 100 Park Avenue/1 Park Avenue to convey a separate tax lot to the Borough at no cost. Both applications were approved unanimously with conditions.

• Approved waiver of minor site plan for permanent banner signage at 69 Main Street (6-0)
• Deemed complete application for site plan amendment for film memorabilia at Palisade Center Mall (7-0)
• Approved signage waiver with variances for 1430 Route 46 East (7-0)
• Approved minor subdivision at 100 Park Avenue/1 Park Avenue (7-0)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding alcoholic beverage license fees and the addition of a handicapped parking space. The body will also consider a consent agenda including license renewals and a community event permit.

• Ord. 11-2026: Amending alcoholic beverage license fees
• Ord. 12-2026: Adding a handicapped parking space at 2165 Ellery Avenue
• Payment of $1,450.00 for marriage license fees to the State of New Jersey
• Liquor license renewal for El Asadero Mexican Grill
• Permit for Knights of Columbus soccer challenge at Van Fleet Park on September 26, 2026

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are holding a work session to discuss a range of items including closed-session personnel and redevelopment matters, then a public session with presentations, contract awards, code amendments, and hearings. Key topics include a change order for Tremont Avenue improvements ($26,665.22), a contract for Ellery Avenue improvements, a bond ordinance for capital improvements, and an ordinance to acquire property at 467 Stillwell Avenue.

• Change Order No. 1, $26,665.22 for Improvements to Tremont Avenue
• Award of Contract for Project Known as Ellery Avenue Improvements
• Bond Ordinance Various Capital Improvements
• Ordinance Authorizing Acquisition of Property at 467 Stillwell Avenue
• Developer’s Agreement: 470 Palisades Boulevard

The Fort Lee Mayor and Council held a work session, agreeing to host the 2027 fireworks on July 1, 2027, and moving into closed session for personnel and legal matters. They discussed several items to be placed on the July 9th amended agenda, including a liquor license for the Barrymore Film Center, a change order for Tremont Avenue improvements, a contract award to AJM Contractors for Ellery Avenue improvements, and a bond ordinance for capital improvements. The council also agreed to introduce an ordinance banning pet stores from selling live animals at a future meeting.

• Agreed to host 2027 fireworks on July 1, 2027
• Moved into closed session unanimously for personnel and legal discussions
• Agreed to place resolution for Barrymore Film Center liquor license on July 9th agenda
• Agreed to place change order No. 1 ($26,665.22) for Tremont Avenue improvements on July 9th agenda
• Agreed to place contract award to AJM Contractors for Ellery Avenue improvements on July 9th agenda
• Agreed to introduce bond ordinance for $1,858,600 in capital improvements (public hearing Aug 13)
• Agreed to introduce ordinance for handicapped parking space at 1287 Inwood Terrace (public hearing Aug 13)
• Agreed to introduce ordinance banning pet stores from selling live animals at a future meeting

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will introduce several ordinances, including a bond for capital improvements and a redevelopment plan for 453-459 Main Street. The body will also hold public hearings on alcoholic beverage license fees and a handicapped parking space at 2165 Ellery Avenue.

• Ord. 13-2026: Bond ordinance appropriating $1,858,600 for capital improvements
• Ord. 17-2026: Redevelopment plan for Area 14, 453-459 Main Street
• CA-10: Contract to AJM Contractors, Inc. for Ellery Avenue Improvements not to exceed $84,380.00
• CA-9: Change Order No. 1 for $26,665.22 for Tremont Avenue improvements
• Ord. 14-2026: Acquisition of real property at 467 Stillwell Avenue

The Fort Lee Mayor and Council introduced five ordinances, including a $1,858,600 bond ordinance for capital improvements, and scheduled public hearings for August 13, 2026. They also adopted two ordinances: one adding a $250 annual fee for theater exception liquor licenses and another designating a handicapped parking space at 2165 N. Ellery Avenue. The consent agenda (CA-1 through CA-13, CA-15 through CA-26) was approved, covering payments, liquor license renewals, contracts, grants, and community events. A developer's agreement for 470 Palisades Boulevard was approved separately, and Tyler Sokolich was appointed to the Rent Leveling Board.

• Introduced bond ordinance for $1,858,600 capital improvements (public hearing Aug 13)
• Introduced ordinance to acquire property at 467 Stillwell Avenue (public hearing Aug 13)
• Adopted ordinance adding $250 theater exception liquor license fee
• Adopted ordinance adding handicapped parking space at 2165 N. Ellery Avenue
• Approved consent agenda including $13.3M in claims and payments
• Awarded $84,380 contract to AJM Contractors for Ellery Avenue improvements
• Approved developer's agreement with 470 Palisades Blvd., LLC (Drumgoole recused)
• Appointed Tyler Sokolich to Rent Leveling Board (Mayor recused)

Board of Adjustment/Zoning Board

The Fort Lee Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular public meeting to review and approve minutes from its last session, memorialize a two-family dwelling reapproval, and continue public hearings on three residential development projects. The board will also hear new business before adjourning.

• Docket #7-26: Approval of two-family dwelling reapproval at 1580 John Street
• Docket #29-25: Continued public hearing on minor subdivision and 14-unit townhome development at 234-236 Whiteman Street & 225 Tom Hunter Road
• Docket #10-26: Public hearing on minor subdivision and three two-unit dwellings at 1557, 1563 & 1567 Aston Terrace
• Docket #12-26: Public hearing on single-family dwelling at 485 Westview Place

The Board approved, on a 6-1 vote, the applicant's preliminary and final major site plan for a 14-unit townhouse development at 234-236 Whiteman Street and 225 Tom Hunter Road, with one member voting to deny. The Board also approved, on a 7-0 vote, a single-family dwelling at 485 Westview Place. Two other applications were carried to the July 14, 2026 meeting.

• Approved Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan for a 14-unit townhouse at 234-236 Whiteman Street & 225 Tom Hunter Road (vote 6-1, Mr. Joh dissenting).
• Approved construction of a single-family dwelling at 485 Westview Place (vote 7-0).
• Carried Docket #7-26 (reapproval for 1580 John Street) to July 14, 2026.
• Carried Docket #10-26 (minor subdivision and three two-unit dwellings at 1557, 1563 & 1567 Aston Terrace) to July 14, 2026.
• Approved minutes of the June 9, 2026 meeting (vote 5-0).

Planning Board

The Fort Lee Planning Board will hold a regular public meeting to review minutes, accept a minor site plan for signage, consider an extension of time for a major site plan for a 14-story, 172-unit residential building, and hold a public hearing for permanent banner signage. The meeting also includes new business and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2026 meeting
• Docket #2-26: Minor Site Plan for signage at 1430 Route 46 East (BMD Fort Lee, LLC)
• Docket #2-23: Extension of time for Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan for a 14-story, 172-unit residential building at 90-100 Main Street (MCRT Investments, LLC)
• Docket #1-26: Public hearing for Minor Site Plan for permanent banner signage at 69 Main Street (Pinnacle FL Urban Renewal, LLC)

The Fort Lee Planning Board approved a minor site plan waiver for permanent banner signage at 69 Main Street (DOCKET #1-26), allowing a 10x20-foot non-illuminated banner to remain on the building's north side. The board also deemed complete a minor site plan application for signage at 1430 Route 46 East (DOCKET #2-26) and carried an extension of time for a major site plan at 90-100 Main Street to a future meeting. Minutes from May 11, 2026, were approved.

• Approved the minutes of May 11, 2026, by a 5-0 vote, with two abstentions.
• Deemed complete the minor site plan application for signage at 1430 Route 46 East (DOCKET #2-26) by a 7-0 vote.
• Carried the extension of time for the major site plan at 90-100 Main Street (DOCKET #2-23) to a future meeting.
• Approved the permanent banner signage at 69 Main Street (DOCKET #1-26) by a 7-0 vote, with conditions that the banner be repaired/replaced if damaged and that a previously approved sign (PB 4-21) not be installed.

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will meet via Zoom to discuss a property at 2200 Fletcher Avenue. The body is also scheduled to vote on the renewal of liquor licenses for the upcoming term.

• Discussion regarding 2200 Fletcher Avenue
• Resolution R-1: Renewal of liquor licenses for the term July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

The Mayor and Council held a special remote meeting and moved into closed session to discuss a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) request from 2200 Fletcher Avenue. After reviewing an analysis from NW Financial Group, the governing body reached a consensus to seek more time and discuss the matter further at the next scheduled work session. No action was taken on the liquor license renewal resolution, and there were no public comments.

• Deferred PILOT request for 2200 Fletcher Ave to next work session
• Took no action on liquor license renewal resolution R-1

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on June 18, 2026, to consider the 2026 municipal budget, which totals $104,868,800.32 in both revenues and appropriations. The budget includes a local tax levy of $78,537,399.91 and a minimum library tax of $3,339,135.09. The budget was previously approved on May 21, 2026.

• Public hearing for objections to the 2026 municipal budget
• Total appropriations of $104,868,800.32
• Local tax for municipal purposes: $78,537,399.91
• Minimum library tax: $3,339,135.09
• Capital improvements: $107,000.00

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the 2026 municipal budget. The body will also consider funding for capital improvements and various contract awards.

• Appropriation of $3,965,551.94 for various capital improvements
• Contract for payroll services with Action Data Services not to exceed $83,820.82
• Proposed handicapped parking space addition at 2165 Ellery Avenue
• Contract for affordable housing administrative services not to exceed $10,400.00
• Promotion of Ricky Figueroa to DPW Superintendent with a $169,000 annual salary

The Mayor and Council adopted the 2026 municipal budget, which raises $78,537,399.91 for municipal purposes, and approved a resolution amending the budget. Three new police officers were hired and sworn in, effective July 6, 2026. The council also approved a consent agenda covering 19 items, including contracts, grants, and liquor license renewals.

• Adopted 2026 municipal budget (5-0, Kasofsky absent)
• Approved resolution amending the 2026 municipal budget
• Hired police officers Michael T. Miqueli, Makar Abt, and Andrew J. Guanuna (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda CA-1 through CA-19, including $24,180,134.59 in claims
• Approved ordinance to exceed budget cap by 3.5% for 2026 (5-0)
• Approved ordinance appropriating $3,965,551.94 for capital improvements (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending filming and photography regulations (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending fire prevention fees and regulations (5-0)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will conduct a public hearing and adoption of the 2026 municipal budget. The body will also consider funding for capital improvements and several new ordinances.

• Appropriation of $3,965,551.94 for various capital improvements (Ord. 2026-8)
• Contract for payroll services with Action Data Services not to exceed $83,820.82
• Proposed handicapped parking space at 2165 Ellery Avenue (Ord. 11-2026)
• Contract for affordable housing administrative services not to exceed $10,400.00
• Developer's agreements for 221 Main Street and 434 Bluff Road

Mayor & Council

The provided document is a notice changing the start time of the June 18, 2026, regular session meeting. No other agenda items or decisions are listed in this document.

Board of Adjustment/Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on a 14-unit townhome development and a two-family dwelling. The board will also review the completeness of applications for an automobile showroom and three residential dwellings.

• Public hearing: 14-unit townhome development at 234-236 Whiteman Street & 225 Tom Hunter Road
• Public hearing: Two-family dwelling reapproval at 1580 John Street
• Application review: Automobile showroom with storage at 1550 Bergen Boulevard
• Application review: Single family dwelling at 485 Westview Place
• Application review: Two unit dwelling at 1474 Fifteenth Street

The Fort Lee Board of Adjustment approved a preliminary and final major site plan for a 17-unit residential development at 543 Main Street (Docket #39-25) and approved a two-unit dwelling at 1555 Ann Street (Docket #40-25). The board also deemed four applications complete for future hearings and continued a public hearing for a 14-unit townhouse proposal to June 23, 2026.

• Approved preliminary & final major site plan for 17-unit residential development at 543 Main Street (4-0)
• Approved two-unit dwelling at 1555 Ann Street (4-0)
• Deemed complete application for auto showroom at 1550 Bergen Boulevard (5-0)
• Deemed complete application for single-family dwelling at 485 Westview Place (5-0)
• Deemed complete application for single-family dwelling at 151 McElroy Avenue (5-0)
• Deemed complete application for two-unit dwelling at 1474 Fifteenth Street (4-0, Liapes recused)
• Continued public hearing for 14-unit townhouse at 234-236 Whiteman Street to June 23, 2026

Planning Board

The Fort Lee Planning Board has cancelled its regular public meeting scheduled for June 8, 2026, because there is no agenda. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda; no items to discuss.

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are holding a work session to discuss various municipal agreements, grant applications, and budget amendments. The body is reviewing shared services with Norwood and Leonia and considering several local infrastructure and housing projects.

• Agreement with the MTA for Constitution Park improvements totaling $1.4 million
• Grant application with NJ Department of Transportation for Merkle Street Improvements
• Endorsement of a community development application for FLASH Corp. at 2486 8th Street
• Budget amendments including a $84,348.40 Clean Communities Grant
• Developer's agreements for 221 Main Street and 434 Bluff Road

The Fort Lee Mayor and Council held a work session on June 4, 2026, where they approved two resolutions: one authorizing submission of a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Merkle Street Improvements project, and another endorsing a Community Development application by FLASH Corp. for capital improvements at 8th Street Gardens. Several other items were discussed and scheduled for the June 18 agenda, including agreements with the MTA for Constitution Park renovations, shared services with Norwood and Leonia, and various ordinances. The meeting also included public participation on traffic safety and e-bike enforcement.

• Approved resolution to submit NJDOT grant application for Merkle Street Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved endorsement of FLASH Corp. Community Development application for 8th Street Gardens (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of summer seasonal employees for Recreation and Community Center (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment/Zoning Board

The Fort Lee Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular public meeting on May 26, 2026, to review and approve various site plans and subdivisions for residential developments and a place of worship.

• Review of 17-unit residential site plan at 543 Main Street
• Review of 14-unit townhome development at 234-236 Whiteman Street
• Review of minor subdivision at 422 & 424 Myrtle Avenue
• Review of minor subdivision at 1557, 1563 & 1567 Aston Terrace
• Review of place of worship site plan at 263-265 Warren Avenue

The Fort Lee Board of Adjustment approved several applications, including a Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan for a Place of Worship at 263-265 Warren Avenue (4-0), a Two Unit Dwelling at 309 Tom Hunter Road (5-0), and a Two Unit Dwelling at 1555 Ann Street (6-0). The Board also approved a Minor Subdivision for a 14-unit townhome development at 234-236 Whiteman Street & 225 Tom Hunter Road (7-0), but carried the related site plan approval for the development to the June 9, 2026 meeting. Two other applications were deemed complete, and one reconsideration was approved.

• Approved Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan for Place of Worship at 263-265 Warren Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Two Unit Dwelling at 309 Tom Hunter Road (5-0)
• Approved Two Unit Dwelling at 1555 Ann Street (6-0)
• Approved Minor Subdivision for 14-unit townhome development at 234-236 Whiteman Street & 225 Tom Hunter Road (7-0)
• Carried site plan approval for 14-unit townhome development to June 9, 2026
• Deemed complete application for Minor Subdivision at 422 & 424 Myrtle Avenue (6-0)
• Deemed complete application for Minor Subdivision at 1557, 1563 & 1567 Aston Terrace (7-0)
• Approved reconsideration of application for 250 Washington Avenue (7-0)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will introduce the 2026 municipal budget and discuss an ordinance to appropriate $3,965,551.94 for capital improvements. The body will also hold public hearings on employee salaries and a liquor license exception for the Barrymore Film Center.

• Proposed appropriation of $3,965,551.94 for various capital improvements
• Contract award to DLS for 2025 Road Resurfacing Program not to exceed $1,102,454.15
• Public hearing for theater exception liquor license for Friends of Fort Lee Film, Inc. at 1 Park Avenue
• Cancellation of capital ordinances 2018-9, 2019-9, and 2020-7 totaling $2,717,371.77
• Change Order No.1 for $12,137.97 for Summit Avenue Improvements

The Fort Lee Mayor and Council introduced the 2026 municipal budget and a $3,965,551.94 capital improvements ordinance, with public hearings set for June 18, 2026. The council also adopted salary ordinances for white-collar and blue-collar employees, approved a $1.1M road resurfacing contract, and supported a 123-unit senior housing development with a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement.

• Introduced 2026 municipal budget (5-0)
• Introduced $3,965,551.94 capital improvements ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted white-collar salary ordinance 2026-5 (5-0, Cervieri recused)
• Adopted blue-collar salary ordinance 2026-6 (5-0)
• Approved $1,102,454.15 road resurfacing contract to D.L.S. Contracting (consent agenda)
• Approved $2,717,371.77 cancellation of capital ordinances (5-0)
• Supported 123-unit senior housing development with PILOT agreement (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 Special Improvement District budget (4-0-1, Cervieri abstained)

Planning Board

The Fort Lee Planning Board has cancelled its regular public meeting scheduled for May 18, 2026, due to lack of agenda. The next regular meeting is set for June 8, 2026.

Board of Adjustment/Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for two-unit dwelling applications. The board will also formalize decisions regarding a 17-unit residential development and a place of worship.

• Memorialization of approved 17-unit residential development at 543 Main Street
• Memorialization of approved place of worship at 263-265 Warren Avenue, 808 Abbott Boulevard, and 248-250 Columbia Avenue
• Memorialization of denied addition and renovation at 250 Washington Avenue
• Public hearing for two-unit dwelling at 1555 Ann Street
• Public hearing for two-unit dwelling at 309 Tom Hunter Road

The Fort Lee Board of Adjustment approved a two-unit dwelling at 309 Tom Hunter Road (Docket #5-26) on a 6-0 vote, after the applicant reduced the building from four to three stories. The board also deemed complete an application for a two-unit dwelling at 414 Bluff Road (Docket #8-26) and carried several other applications to the May 26, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved two-unit dwelling at 309 Tom Hunter Road (6-0)
• Deemed complete application for two-unit dwelling at 414 Bluff Road (6-0)
• Carried memorialization for 543 Main Street to May 26, 2026
• Carried memorialization for 250 Washington Avenue to May 26, 2026
• Carried memorialization for 263-265 Warren Avenue to May 26, 2026
• Carried public hearing for 1555 Ann Street to May 26, 2026

Planning Board

The Fort Lee Planning Board will hold a regular public meeting with procedural items including approval of April 13, 2026 minutes. The only substantive matter is a minor site plan application by Pinnacle FL Urban Renewal, LLC for permanent banner signage at 69 Main Street. No other new business is listed.

• Docket #1-26: Pinnacle FL Urban Renewal, LLC – Minor Site Plan for Permanent Banner Signage at 69 Main Street (Block 4355, Lot 17)

The Fort Lee Planning Board voted 6-0 to deem Docket #1-26, Pinnacle FL Urban Renewal LLC's minor site plan for permanent banner signage at 69 Main Street, complete. The applicant's attorney noted the building is now 75% or more affordable housing and offered to withdraw if the Borough opposed the banner. No final approval was granted; the application will proceed to a hearing.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2026 (6-0)
• Deemed complete minor site plan for permanent banner signage at 69 Main Street (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 p.m.

Mayor & Council

This work session includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters related to affordable housing, redevelopment, and PILOT payments. In open session, the council will discuss the 2026 municipal budget, including a CAP rate ordinance and capital improvements, as well as several contracts and ordinance amendments.

• 2026 Municipal Budget discussion including CAP Rate Ordinance and capital improvements
• 2025 Road Resurfacing Program contract award
• Summit Avenue Improvements Change Order No. 1 for $12,137.97
• Developer’s Agreement for 2365 Hudson Terrace, LLC
• Amend Chapter 210 (Filming and Photography) ordinance

The Fort Lee Mayor and Council held a work session on May 7, 2026, discussing the 2026 municipal budget and several other items, but took no final votes. All resolutions and ordinances discussed, including the budget, tax refunds, a payroll contract, road resurfacing, and appointments, were placed on the May 21 agenda for formal action. The meeting included a closed session for personnel and legal matters, and public comments on traffic safety.

• Moved into closed session to discuss personnel and legal items (unanimous)
• Discussed 2026 municipal budget; placed on May 21 agenda
• Placed tax refund resolution for four properties on May 21 agenda
• Placed ordinance amending Chapter 210 (filming) for introduction on May 21
• Placed resolution to award payroll contract to Action Data Services on May 21 agenda
• Placed resolution to award road resurfacing contract to D.L.S. Contracting, Inc. on May 21 agenda
• Placed change order for Summit Avenue Improvements ($12,137.97) on May 21 agenda
• Placed resolution to appoint George Porto and Tyler Sokolich to rent control board on May 21 agenda

Mayor & Council

This work session opens with a closed session to discuss personnel matters (Administration, Public Works, Health Department) and legal issues including affordable housing, redevelopment areas (Presidential, Metropolitan Plant), and a Little League field. The public portion includes a general discussion of the 2026 Municipal Budget (budget document, CAP rate ordinance, reserve for uncollected taxes), along with several contract awards and ordinance amendments. Notable action items include the 2025 Road Resurfacing Program contract, a change order for Summit Avenue improvements, and a developer agreement for 2365 Hudson Terrace.

• 2026 Municipal Budget discussion (budget document, CAP rate ordinance, reserve for uncollected taxes)
• 2025 Road Resurfacing Program contract award
• Summit Avenue Improvements Change Order No. 1, $12,137.97
• Developer’s Agreement with 2365 Hudson Terrace, LLC
• Amend Chapter 210 Filming and Photography

Board of Adjustment/Zoning Board

The Fort Lee Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting including memorializations of previously approved applications, acceptance of a new application, and public hearings on four development proposals. Key decisions involve continued hearings for a 14-unit townhome at 234-236 Whiteman Street and a 17-unit residential development at 543 Main Street.

• Memorialization of approved signage at 2044 Center Avenue (Docket #1-26)
• Memorialization of approved place of worship for Chabad at 263-265 Warren Avenue (Docket #2-26)
• Public hearing continued for 14-unit townhome development at 234-236 Whiteman Street (Docket #29-25)
• Public hearing continued for 17-unit residential development at 543 Main Street (Docket #39-25)
• Public hearing for addition/renovation to a two-family dwelling at 250 Washington Avenue (Docket #3-26)

The Board denied a variance application for an addition and renovation to a two-family dwelling at 250 Washington Avenue, citing concerns about FAR, parking, and privacy. The Board approved a preliminary and final major site plan for a 17-unit residential development at 543 Main Street, with the applicant committing to four affordable housing units and $80,000 for parking. Two other applications were carried to future meetings.

• Denied addition & renovation at 250 Washington Ave (4-3)
• Approved 17-unit residential development at 543 Main St (5-2)
• Carried memorialization for Chabad of Fort Lee to May 12, 2026
• Carried acceptance/completeness for 414 Bluff Rd to May 12, 2026
• Carried 14-unit townhome development to May 26, 2026
• Carried two-unit dwelling at 309 Tom Hunter Rd to May 12, 2026