Paramus, NJ

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 3, 2026, to consider several major soil moving permit applications, site plans, and variances. The board will also review a proposed ordinance on signage and a resolution to investigate whether Block 413, Lots 4, 5, and 6 (Route 17 North) qualify as a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment.

• Major Soil Moving Permit applications for 335 South Drive, 693 Nugent Street, 200 Farview Avenue, 830 Koman Drive, 177 Midwood Road, and 122 Arnot Place
• G7B, LLC: Preliminary & Final Site Plan, variances, soil moving permit, and signage at 211 Route 4W
• Hackensack Meridian Health: Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan with bulk variances, soil moving permit, and signage at 630-650 From Road (carried from 7/16/26)
• Review of Ordinance 2026-27 amending signage regulations (Chapter 367)
• Review of Resolution 26-08-545 to investigate Block 413, Lots 4, 5, 6 (Route 17 North) for redevelopment

Board of Adjustment

The Paramus Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications. One is a residential request for a 6-foot fence within the front yard setback at 528 Salem Street, carried from a previous meeting. The other is a commercial request for additional and updated signage at 762, 770-776 Route 17 North, also carried from prior meetings.

• Docket No. 7273: 6ft fence within 35ft front yard setback at 528 Salem Street (corner lot)
• Fence proposed on property line along Broadway Blvd. with no setback
• Docket No. 7269: Additional signage and updates at 762, 770-776 Route 17 North
• Both hearings carried from earlier dates (Aug 13, June 25, July 23)

Recreation Commission

Mayor & Council

The Paramus Mayor and Council will hold a public meeting with resolutions covering rezoning, fire department ordinance changes, and numerous contracts and appointments. The agenda includes a first reading of a zoning map amendment for Block 6301, Lot 1, and final adoption of ordinances on fire department allowances and invasive plants. A consent agenda will cover over 50 resolutions, including vehicle purchases, road resurfacing, tax refunds, and personnel actions.

• Ordinance 2026-28: Rezone Block 6301, Lot 1 from HCC-2 to HCC zone
• Ordinance 2026-24: Repeal and replace Fire Department 'Additional Allowance' section
• Ordinance 2026-26: Add new chapter on invasive plants
• Resolution 26-08-504: Award $23,225 fall tree bid to Barbato Nursery Corp
• Resolution 26-08-506: Approve $466,100 change order for Valley Hospital sewer pump station

Mayor & Council

The Paramus Mayor and Council will hold a public meeting with a full agenda including two ordinance introductions (a zoning map change and historic preservation rules), final adoption of two ordinances, and a large consent agenda of resolutions covering payments, contracts, appointments, and personnel actions. The meeting also includes a closed session for contract negotiations and personnel matters.

• Ordinance 2026-28: Rezone Block 6301, Lot 1 from HCC-2 to HCC
• Ordinance 2026-29: Establish certificate of appropriateness for historic properties
• Resolution 26-06-545: Planning Board investigation of 120 Route 17 North for redevelopment
• Resolution 26-08-504: Award $23,225 to Barbato Nursery for fall tree bid
• Resolution 26-08-511: New liquor license for Level99 at shopping mall

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026, was cancelled. All public hearings, including a residential application, are carried to August 27, 2026.

• Application for 528 Salem Street (Block 6614 Lot 12) to erect a 6ft high fence within the 35ft front yard setback

Planning Board

Environmental Commission

The Paramus Environmental Commission will hold a virtual meeting on August 5, 2026, to vote on the end-of-year report, commission budget, bylaws, and resolutions including a data center ordinance and Bee City USA affiliation. The meeting will also discuss new business such as a fall clean-up event and light pollution ordinance alignment.

• Vote on end-of-year report
• Vote on commission budget
• Vote on bylaws
• Resolution recommending data center ordinance consideration
• Resolution recommending Bee City USA Affiliate application

Board of Adjustment

The Board will hear residential and commercial applications. Items include a rear patio variance at 331 Harrison Street and signage updates for Route 17 North. A carried item involves an amended site plan review for Home Depot at 520 Route 17 North.

• Residential patio variance: 17’ x 18’ rear patio at 331 Harrison Street
• Commercial signage updates: 762, 770-776 Route 17 North
• Amended site plan review: Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. at 520 Route 17 North
• Proposed outdoor storage and parking reduction for 520 Route 17 North

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will conduct a public hearing and vote on the 2026 municipal budget and related amendments. The body will also consider several new ordinances and various personnel appointments.

• Public hearing and resolutions regarding the 2026 Municipal Budget
• Purchase of golf commercial grounds maintenance equipment for $221,872.71
• Ordinance establishing regulations for fats, oils, and grease (FOG) in the sanitary sewer system
• Ordinance adding a new chapter to the Borough Code regarding invasive plants
• Transfer of liquor license No. 0246-44-016-004 to Paramus Spirits, LLC

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider several ordinances, including regulations for fats, oils, and grease in the sewer system and a 2026 budget appropriation limit increase. The body will also discuss the 2025 Audit and review various personnel appointments and tax refunds.

• Ordinance 2026-23 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Ordinance 2026-22 establishing regulations for fats, oils, and grease (FOG) in the sanitary sewer system
• Resolution 26-07-438 for the purchase of golf course maintenance equipment totaling $221,872.71
• Resolution 26-07-437 for $100,833.69 payment to AJM Contractors, Inc. for roads on Cumberland Court
• Ordinance 2026-26 adding a new chapter to the borough code regarding invasive plants

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board will hear a conceptual presentation from The Valley Hospital for a site plan covering multiple blocks on From Road and other locations. The board also has several preliminary and final site plan applications, signage requests, and major soil moving permit applications for decision or public hearing. Resolutions include a site plan with a parking variance for Hashemi Group at 625 From Road.

• Conceptual site plan by The Valley Hospital, covering Blocks 6107, 6108, 6109, 6301, 6105, and 5006
• Hashemi Group, LLC – 625 From Road – preliminary and final site plan with parking variance
• Haza Bell of Northeast, LLC – 565 Route 17 – site plan, signage, and major soil moving permit
• Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc. – 630-650 From Road – preliminary and final major site plan with bulk variances and soil moving permit
• Four major soil moving permit applications scheduled for public hearing, including 830 Koman Drive

Environmental Commission

The Paramus Environmental Commission will hold a special meeting to review and vote on a draft ordinance that would ban data centers in the town. The meeting includes a review of the ordinance, public comments, and a potential vote on a resolution of support.

• Vote on draft ordinance to ban data centers in Paramus

The Paramus Environmental Commission voted 5-0 to support a draft ordinance that would define data centers in the borough's zoning code and list them as nonpermitted uses in all zones. The vote was advisory, with two commissioners absent. The ordinance now moves to the Borough Council for consideration.

• Voted 5-0 to support draft ordinance defining data centers and banning them in all zones
• Adopted language on electromagnetic fields (EMFs) into the ordinance
• Changed power density definition to 1-4MW per acre to accommodate local businesses

Pool Commission

The Paramus Pool Commission approved the purchase of a new vacuum costing $10,000. It also approved payment of recent municipal purchase orders totaling $8,623.50. The commission discussed a school pool day request for East Brook School on June 10‑11, 2027 and offered a third chair‑service slot to a resident for $25. A $5 fee for extra family members at an Emergency Appreciation Day was also approved.

• Purchase of a new pool vacuum for $10,000 (approved by commission)
• Offer of a third chair‑service slot to Margaret Lunquist for $25 as a compromise
• Approval of municipal purchase orders: $2,446.50 (6/15‑7/15), $2,767.50 (6/22‑7/22), $3,409.50 (6/29‑7/29)
• Discussion of East Brook School’s request to use the pool on June 10‑11, 2027 for an 8th‑grade activity
• Approval of a $5 fee for additional family members at the Emergency Appreciation Day event

The commission decided to purchase a new vacuum for $10,000. It also agreed to offer Margaret Lunquist a third chair‑service slot for $25 as a compromise. An Emergency Appreciation Day was approved, allowing free entry for emergency personnel and a $5 fee for additional family members. The commission unanimously approved the pending bills.

• Approved purchase of a new vacuum, $10,000
• Agreed to offer a third chair‑service slot for $25
• Approved Emergency Appreciation Day with free entry for personnel and $5 for extra family members
• Unanimously approved pending bills

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will review a draft ordinance to ban data centers in Paramus. The body will hear public comments and may vote on a resolution of support for the ban.

• Vote on resolution of support for draft ordinance to ban data centers

Board of Adjustment

The Paramus Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications. The most substantial is Docket 7257 requesting a use variance to allow a three-family dwelling in the HCC-2 zone, along with multiple bulk variances. Two residential applications seek variances for patio setbacks and driveway paving on corner lots. The board will also adopt a resolution carried from May for a previous case.

• Docket 7257: Construct three-family dwelling at 34 Farview Terrace; use variance and dimensional variances for coverage, side yard, access driveway, and lot dimensions.
• Docket 7268 (Sayegh): Install 17'x18' rear patio at 331 Harrison Street; variance needed for rear yard setback.
• Docket 7270 (Ohannessian): Driveway, curb-cut, and rear patio at 73 Colorado Road; variances for driveway paving and rear setback.
• Resolution for Docket 7267 (Androulakis) carried from May 14.

Environmental Commission

The Paramus Environmental Commission will discuss a draft ordinance that would define data centers and prohibit them in all zones, citing concerns over water and energy use. Other items include the Environmental Commission budget, a Saddle River Restoration Grant application, and a Retailer Plastic Reduction Initiative.

• Draft review of ordinance to ban data centers as a prohibited use in all zones
• Environmental Commission Budget discussion
• Saddle River Restoration Grant application
• Retailer Plastic Reduction Initiative
• Bee City USA Ordinance and Light Pollution Ordinance proposals

The Paramus Environmental Commission voted to move its meetings to the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm and approved a motion to propose a Bee City USA ordinance. A special meeting on a data center ordinance was scheduled for July 15th. Bylaws and the end-of-year report were tabled, and no public comment was received.

• Approved motion to propose Bee City USA ordinance (all in favor)
• Approved moving meetings to 2nd Monday at 7pm (all in favor)
• Scheduled special meeting for July 15th on data center ordinance
• Tabled bylaws review to next meeting
• Tabled end-of-year report to next meeting

Board of Adjustment

The June 25, 2026 meeting of the Paramus Board of Adjustment was cancelled. As a result, a public hearing for a commercial signage proposal was carried to July 23, 2026, and a previously filed resolution for a residential addition was not acted upon.

• Docket No. 7269 (Laganella Property Management, LLC) – additional signage and updates at 762, 770-776 Route 17 North – carried to July 23, 2026
• Docket No. 7267 (Androulakis) – resolution for an addition at 377 Adams Lane – no action due to cancellation

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public meeting to consider adopting the 2026 municipal budget (Resolution 26-06-386) and several ordinances, including new regulations for fats, oils, and grease in the sewer system. The agenda also includes resolutions authorizing up to $141,921 for a light installation on a new F-550 truck and $133,565 for firefighting turnout gear. Additionally, the council will approve various appointments, seasonal hires, and a shared services agreement with Lyndhurst for tax assessment services.

• Adoption of the 2026 municipal budget (Resolution 26-06-386)
• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-22: Regulations for fats, oils, grease traps, and food service establishments connected to the sewer system
• Resolution 26-06-397: Purchase of light installation for 2026 F-550 chassis at $141,921.00
• Resolution 26-06-398: Purchase of firefighting turnout gear and hoses for $133,565.24
• Resolution 26-06-395: Shared services agreement with Lyndhurst for tax assessor professional services

Board of Health

The Paramus Board of Health will hold a regular meeting on June 22, 2026, with a Q&A session with Tyco Animal Control Services and consideration of pending licenses and permits from March through May 2026. The board will also approve minutes from the May 18 meeting, receive staff and health officer reports, and discuss member attendance and the 2027 meeting schedule.

• Tyco Animal Control Services Q&A session with Kimberly Nangle
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting
• Health Officer's Report for June 2026
• Licenses and permits pending approval (March, April, May 2026)
• Discussion of 2027 Board of Health meeting schedule

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board will hold public hearings on several applications, including a major site plan for Genesis Housing at 10 Route 17 and soil moving permits for three properties. The board will also accept the resignation of board member Mr. Fichtler and consider minutes from the previous meeting.

• Genesis Housing Urban Renewal – Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval at 10 Route 17
• 223 Diane, LLC – Major Soil Moving Permit at 223 Diane Place
• 830 Koman, LLC – Major Soil Moving Permit at 830 Koman Drive
• Haza Bell of Northeast, LLC – Preliminary & Final Site Plan, Signage, and Major Soil Moving Permit at 565 Route 17
• Resignation of board member Mr. Fichtler

Mayor & Council

The Paramus Mayor and Council will consider a $10.15 million bond ordinance to fund various public improvements, equipment, and vehicles, along with a $1.34 million bond for the golf course. The meeting also includes public hearings on ordinances to amend zoning for membership-based warehouse club retail and to revise affordable housing requirements for the Oster Site Redevelopment Area. Numerous resolutions cover personnel appointments, contracts, tax appeals, and a shared services agreement with Rochelle Park for municipal court.

• Final adoption of $10,150,000 bond ordinance for public improvements and equipment (2026-15) and $1,340,000 bond for golf course (2026-16)
• Public hearing and final vote on ordinance (2026-17) authorizing financial agreement and affordable housing trust fund contribution for Oster Site redevelopment (Block 601, Lot 5)
• Introduction of ordinances fixing salaries for part-time and full-time employees (2026-19, 2026-20, 2026-21)
• Shared services agreement with Township of Rochelle Park for municipal court services (Resolution 26-06-346)
• Award of 2026 DPW various road re-surfacing contract to Crossroads Pavement Maintenance LLC (Resolution 26-06-354)

Pool Commission

The Paramus Pool Commission approved the minutes from the May 28 meeting and discussed several operational items, including a request for a discount for disabled participants and a birthday‑party inquiry. The liaison report covered a decision to repair a broken vacuum for $2,000 rather than replace it for $7,000, and an invoice for a new PA system costing $4,700 to be paid from grant funds. The commission also approved vendor bills for Buckmans ($11,029), Home Depot ($585) and Red Cross ($48). Additional topics included banner placement on Midland Ave and staffing concerns for school pool events.

• Repair of broken vacuum chosen at $2,000 (vs $7,000 replacement)
• PA system invoice payment of $4,700 from grant money
• Approval of vendor bills: Buckmans $11,029, Home Depot $585, Red Cross $48
• Discussion of future discount for disabled participants
• Request to place a banner on Midland Ave by the pool

The Pool Commission approved the minutes from 5/28/26 and approved the pending bills. It decided to repair the broken vacuum for $2,000 instead of replacing it for $7,000. The commission also approved paying a $4,700 PA‑system invoice from grant money, kept the swim team night practice time unchanged, and authorized use of recreation department equipment at the pool. Additional actions included advertising band nights on the town bulletin board and moving a banner to Midland Ave by the pool.

• Approved minutes from 5/28/26 (unanimous)
• Approved pending bills (motion by Commissioner Casey, seconded by England, unanimous)
• Decided to repair broken vacuum for $2,000 rather than replace it for $7,000
• Approved payment of PA system invoice $4,700 from grant funds
• Kept swim team night practice time unchanged
• Authorized use of recreation department play equipment at the pool
• Approved advertising band nights on town bulletin board
• Approved moving a banner to Midland Ave by the pool

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two residential variance applications. Docket No. 7266 Villa at 786 Wynetta Place requests variances for front and rear yard setbacks, impervious coverage, and pool patio distance. Docket No. 7267 Androulakis at 377 Adams Lane seeks a front yard setback variance on a corner lot; a prior 2019 variance is null and void. A commercial application (Billy V's Unique Landscaping) is carried to September 24, 2026. The board will also review its 2025 annual report.

• Villa: front yard setback variance from 35 ft to 31.4 ft
• Villa: rear yard setback variance from 30 ft to 20.1 ft
• Villa: impervious coverage variance from 50% to 53.05%
• Villa: pool patio setback variance from 10 ft to 6 ft
• Androulakis: front yard setback variance on Rose Drive (27.8 ft and 31.45 ft, existing patio at 32.6 ft)

Shade Tree & Parks Commission

The Shade Tree & Parks Commission is meeting to discuss the Assistant Superintendent's report, which covers the end of spring sports and scheduling field repairs, storm damage, stump removal, and authorization to pay bills. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Spring sports ending and scheduling field repairs
• Storm damage review
• Stump removal
• Authorization to pay bills

The Shade Tree & Parks Commission approved releasing tree preservation for two properties (70 Colgate Avenue and 236 Woodcrest Road) to allow driveway construction under the paid driveway removal policy. The commission also authorized payment of bills and noted the resignation of Chairman W.R. Comery after 63 years of service. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Released tree preservation for driveway at 70 Colgate Avenue (all in favor)
• Released tree preservation for driveway at 236 Woodcrest Road (all in favor)
• Authorized payment of bills (all in favor)
• Accepted resignation of Chairman W.R. Comery after 63 years

Golf Commission

The Paramus Golf Commission is meeting to approve May minutes, receive the May finance report, and hear the general manager's report on a May 25 incident and overflow parking. Old business includes discussion of a tent and restaurant. The meeting will go into closed session to discuss contracts.

• Approval of May 2026 minutes
• Finance report for May
• General manager/superintendent report on 5/25 incident and overflow parking (May 20, June 2)
• Old business: tent and restaurant
• Closed session for contracts

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board will hold public hearings on two major site plan applications and consider a proposed ordinance to amend the Oster Site Redevelopment Plan, revising affordable housing requirements. The board will also review a major soil moving permit application for a residential property. Meeting includes approval of previous minutes and vouchers.

• Major Soil Moving Permit application for 308 Haywood Drive (Block 3708, Lot 13)
• Public hearing on Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for Genesis Housing Urban Renewal at 10 Route 17 (Block 601, Lot 5)
• Public hearing on Preliminary & Final Site Plan and Parking Variance for Hashemi Group at 625 From Road (Block 6303, Lot 2)
• Review of proposed ordinance amending Ordinance 2026-08 and the Oster Site Redevelopment Plan to revise affordable housing requirements for Block 601, Lot 5

The board unanimously approved Resolution #26‑18 for 308 Haywood Dr., LLC and confirmed that Mayor/ Council Ordinance #2026‑18 aligns with the Master Plan. It also approved the 65‑unit affordable housing project at Block 601, Lot 5 and a hotel expansion with a parking variance, and ratified vouchers and the previous meeting’s minutes.

• Approved Resolution #26-18 for 308 Haywood Dr., LLC (3-0)
• Approved that Ordinance #2026-18 is consistent with the Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved Genesis Paramus Housing Urban Renewal LLC 65-unit affordable housing project (5-0)
• Approved Hashemi Group LLC hotel expansion and parking variance (5-0)
• Approved vouchers to be paid (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 5/21/26 meeting (3-0)

Environmental Commission

The Paramus Environmental Commission will review draft ordinances for Bee City USA designation, data centers, and light pollution at its June 3 meeting. The commission also will discuss updates on the Retailer Plastic Reduction Initiative and the Saddle River Restoration project. Other agenda items include collaboration with Paramus High School and planning for community events such as the 4th of July parade and National Night Out.

• Review of Bee City USA Ordinance draft
• Review of Data Center Ordinance draft
• Light Pollution Ordinance discussion
• Retailer Plastic Reduction Initiative update
• Saddle River Restoration update

The Environmental Commission voted unanimously to draft an ordinance that would proactively block data centers within Paramus. Other business included updates on a Saddle River flood-mitigation grant application, tabling of bylaw revisions, and discussion of upcoming community events. No decisions were made on water restrictions or light pollution ordinances.

• Approved motion to draft a data-center-blocking ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled revision of commission bylaws
• Tabled end-of-year report
• Tabled light pollution ordinance
• Discussed but no action on water-conservation social media messaging

Board of Adjustment

Pool Commission

The Paramus Pool Commission met on May 28, 2026 to approve payment of several vendor invoices, including supplies and services. It also addressed public correspondence about pool use, membership discounts, and lifeguard applications, and reviewed maintenance updates such as fire‑inspection repairs, a new PA system, and a slide power outage. No new ordinances or policy changes were adopted.

• Approved vendor invoices: Buckmans Supplies $3,390.99; Cintas First aid $1,075.45; All American Fence $3,665 (grant); Wallington Supply $132.29; Pest Control $147; Home Depot $522.64
• Fire inspection identified three repairs to be completed
• Purchase of new PA system using remaining grant funds
• Slide reported without power; work order created
• Water testing completed by Hudson Labs; rapid pump repaired

The Pool Commission unanimously approved the May 14 minutes and the current bills. Commissioners voted to add 1‑2 swim lessons at 12 pm to the existing evening schedule. The commission decided not to stripe the basketball court and will use grant funds to purchase a new PA system. Additional actions include painting the high‑dive steps, ordering a new pool vacuum, and creating a work order for the slide power issue.

• Approved May 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved current bills (unanimous)
• Added 1‑2 midday swim lessons (commission agreement)
• Decided not to stripe basketball court (too expensive)
• Authorized purchase of new PA system with remaining grant funds
• Approved painting of high‑dive steps
• Ordered new pool vacuum to replace broken unit
• Created work order to restore power to the slide

Recreation Commission

The Paramus Recreation Commission approved its financial report and the meeting minutes. Commissioners heard reports from the Director and Assistant Directors on football, summer camp, softball, and cheer programs. Committee reports covering adult programs, basketball, capital improvement, and other sports were presented. No public hearing items were raised.

• Approval of the financial report (motion by Commissioner Zysman, seconded by Falato)
• Approval of the meeting minutes (motion by Commissioner Zysman, seconded by Benaquista)
• Director report noting the football program is seeking a senior team head coach
• Assistant Director Ed Grill report on summer camp, spring softball season, and cheer uniform fittings
• Committee reports on adult programs, basketball (in‑town and travel), capital improvement, and other sports

The Recreation Commission voted to approve its financial report. The commission also approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved financial report (motion by Zysman, seconded by Falato)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Zysman, seconded by Benaquista)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Zysman, seconded by Falato)