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Tenafly public meetings in 2024

95 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 18, 2024

Planning Board

Tenafly Planning Board meeting canceled for December 18

The December 18, 2024 regular public meeting of the Tenafly Planning Board was canceled. The posted agenda contained only standard procedural items (roll call, oath of office, approval of minutes, correspondence, committee reports).

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✓ Decided: Tenafly Planning Board December 18 meeting canceled

The Tenafly Planning Board regular public meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

Mayor & Council

Council to hold hearings on $500K sewer bond, police pay, union contracts

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on six ordinances, including a $500,000 bond to replace a sanitary sewer line on West Railroad Avenue and salary agreements for police, public works, and administrative employees. The meeting also includes a presentation on a draft municipal pool membership program, a CDBG grant update, and a consent agenda with resolutions for contracts, change orders, and liquor license transfers. A closed session is scheduled for affordable housing and litigation updates.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024

Welcome Committee

✓ Decided: Welcome Committee approves November minutes with corrections

The Tenafly Welcome Committee met on December 16, 2024, and approved the November minutes with two corrections. The committee discussed upcoming events, including a holiday lunch and plans for 2025, and reported on social media and new resident outreach. No substantive policy decisions were made.

Thu Dec 12, 2024

Environmental Commission

✓ Decided: Tenafly Environmental Commission approves $7,500 compost subsidy

The Tenafly Environmental Commission approved a $7,500 subsidy for Neighborhood Compost, up from $5,000 last year, to be requested during budget consideration. The commission also discussed recycling revenue declines, park maintenance issues, and potential new ordinances. No other formal votes were taken; the meeting was largely informational.

Wed Dec 11, 2024

Planning Board

Tenafly Planning Board canceled its December 11, 2024 meeting

This meeting was canceled. No public business was conducted or discussed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2024.

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✓ Decided: Tenafly Planning Board December 11 meeting canceled

The Tenafly Planning Board's regular public meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024, was canceled. No decisions were made or items discussed. The minutes were approved on January 8, 2025.

Thu Dec 5, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to discuss Tenafly Railroad Station plan

The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 7, discuss new and old business including the Tenafly Railroad Station Preservation Plan and a walking tour brochure update, and receive an update from the Council Liaison. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Commission revisits Railroad Station Preservation Plan, defers action

The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission met and discussed the Tenafly Railroad Station Preservation Plan, noting a street name error and concerns about electrical violations. No formal decision was made on the plan; instead, they agreed to send a note to Barton Ross and discuss recommending that the Mayor and Council oversee the Building Advisory Committee. The commission also discussed updates on the walking tour brochure, Roosevelt Monument repairs, and sign maintenance, but took no formal votes on these items.

Tue Dec 3, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly proposes $500,000 bond for West Railroad Avenue sewer replacement

The Mayor and Council are considering several ordinances regarding employee compensation and sewer regulations. The body will also review updates on grease traps, the Tenakill Swim Club, and EMS billing.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Board hears two variance requests for homes on Hickory Ave and Woodland St

The Tenafly Zoning Board of Adjustment will discuss and potentially vote on two new business items: a single-family home redevelopment at 128 Hickory Avenue requiring front-yard, FAR, and side-yard setbacks variances, and a two-story extension at 83 Woodland Street requiring side-yard, impervious coverage, and driveway coverage variances. The board will also approve minutes from November 4, 2024, and discuss the 2025 meeting schedule.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024

Mayor & Council

Council to hold public hearing on reappropriating $214,575 in unspent funds

This meeting includes a public hearing on Ordinance 24-35, which would reappropriate $214,575.71 from unspent obligations and American Rescue Plan funds. The council will also vote on a consent agenda covering expenditures, liquor license renewal, emergency sewer repairs, and swim club improvements. Closed session will address potential property acquisition, affordable housing updates, and contract negotiations.

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Sat Nov 23, 2024

Mayor & Council

Mayor and Council to consider 2025 Strategic and Capital Plan

The Mayor and Council will meet for a special session to consider the 2025 Strategic Plan and Capital Plan. This meeting includes a designated period for public comment.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024

Board of Health

Board of Health to approve 2025 meeting schedule and discuss nursing services agreement

The Tenafly Board of Health will hold its regular meeting on November 14, 2024. The board is set to approve minutes from September, recap the annual flu clinic, and discuss several items including the 2025 meeting schedule, a winter newsletter article, and public health nursing services for 2025. A key item is consideration of the Mid-Bergen Regional Health Commission agreement for public health services for 2025.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council to consider land development and zoning ordinance amendments

The Mayor and Council will discuss updates to land development regulations, including rules for flagpoles and parking facilities. The body is also considering the introduction of an ordinance to reappropriate over $414,000 in funds, including American Rescue Plan proceeds.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to consider adopting Tenafly Railroad Station Preservation Plan

The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission will vote on adopting the Tenafly Railroad Station Preservation Plan and approve the 2025 meeting schedule. They will also receive updates on several historic properties: 177 Hudson Avenue, 45 Magnolia Avenue, 91 W. Clinton Avenue, and the Theodore Roosevelt Monument.

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Wed Nov 6, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to review signage and land development ordinances

The Tenafly Planning Board will meet to approve previous minutes and a soil moving resolution. The board will also review ordinances regarding signage and land development regulations.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to review residential redevelopment and extension requests

The Board of Adjustment will consider two applications for residential property modifications. The board will also review a request for an approval extension for new construction.

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Wed Oct 30, 2024

Mayor & Council

Council to hear public safety and crime prevention presentation

The Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting featuring a presentation on public safety and crime prevention. Public comments will be taken for up to 15 minutes. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Wed Oct 23, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearing for 66 W. Railroad Avenue

The Tenafly Planning Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a public hearing. The board will consider a soil moving permit application for a property on W. Railroad Avenue.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024

Mayor & Council

Council to introduce four zoning ordinance amendments and approve redeveloper agreement

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on a sidewalk ordinance and introduce four amendments to land development regulations covering bulk, flagpoles, and parking. The consent agenda includes approval of a redeveloper's agreement for lots on Block 1104, contracts for park improvements and equipment, and a shared services agreement for municipal court with Demarest. Closed session will discuss potential property acquisition and lease negotiations.

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Thu Oct 17, 2024

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to discuss airplane noise

The Tenafly Environmental Commission is holding a regular meeting with reports from the Borough, DPW, Planning Board, and high school. Under new business, the commission will discuss airplane noise. Other items include approval of previous minutes and updates on composting.

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Thu Oct 10, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Commission discusses building facade at 4.5-5 W. Railroad Avenue

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review previous minutes and conduct old business. The primary focus is a continuation of discussions regarding the building facade at 4.5-5 W. Railroad Avenue involving Bergen Pro Builders.

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Wed Oct 9, 2024

Planning Board

Tenafly Planning Board work session canceled

This work session of the Tenafly Planning Board for October 9, 2024, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

Mayor & Council

Public hearing on parking ordinance; Piermont Road project update

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 24-29, which amends parking and loading facility location requirements. They will also consider Planning Board ordinance recommendations, review the Leroy Street pedestrian circulation and safety study, and receive an update on the Piermont Road improvement project. A presentation on the Northern Valley Greenway is scheduled. The consent agenda includes several resolutions for tree mitigation escrow refunds and forfeits, contracts for police department computer support and vehicle repair, and a traffic signal contract.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

Mayor & Council

Council to consider ordinance creating electric vehicle parking regulations

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: reappropriating $260,000, accepting a donation, and adding electric vehicle parking regulations. They will also consider a resolution amending the contract for skate park design and installation. A consent agenda item and correspondence on a Diya lighting ceremony are included.

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Wed Sep 25, 2024

Planning Board

Agenda text is garbled or procedural; no items listed

The provided agenda for the Tenafly Planning Board meeting of September 25, 2024, consists of encoded or unreadable data. No decisions, discussions, or specific actions can be identified from the source document.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board finds parking ordinance changes consistent with Master Plan

The Tenafly Planning Board reviewed amendments to the parking ordinance adopted by the Mayor and Council and voted unanimously that the changes are not inconsistent with the Master Plan. The Board recommended that 'approval of the Borough' be clarified to mean the Borough Engineer and that homeowners without prior flood insurance claims be allowed another method of proof. The board also approved minutes from the August 28 and September 11 meetings.

Tue Sep 24, 2024

Mayor & Council

Council to hear presentation on Tenakill and Overpeck waterways cleaning

The Mayor and Council are holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a presentation on cleaning the Tenakill and Overpeck waterways. No ordinances, resolutions, or votes are scheduled; the meeting also includes a public comment period. The presentation is informational only, with no decision-making actions on the agenda.

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Thu Sep 19, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Mayor and Council to consider $333,500 fund reappropriation

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding fund reappropriation, bamboo growth, and street parking. The body is also deciding on several contracts for infrastructure repairs and equipment purchases. Additional discussions include the Roosevelt Commons Pond and Leroy Street pedestrian safety.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Board to review redevelopment proposal for 128 Hickory Avenue

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a request to redevelop a property into a new two-family residence. The applicant is seeking several variances regarding setbacks, floor area ratio, and parking requirements.

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✓ Decided: Board grants continuance for 128 Hickory Ave two-family home application

The Tenafly Board of Adjustment heard an application for a new two-family residence at 128 Hickory Avenue, which required multiple variances. After testimony from experts and the public, the applicant requested a continuance to revise the application. The board voted 5-1 to carry the application to the November 4, 2024 meeting without notice, or later with notice if more time is needed.

Mon Sep 16, 2024

Recreation Board

Skatepark plans advance; new online registration system approved

The Tenafly Recreation Board reviewed updates on summer camps, youth sports programs, and facility projects. Major decisions included approving a new online registration system (Edmunds GovTech) to replace Community Pass and finalizing skatepark designs for Grove Street Park. The board also discussed capital budget requests for a pick-up truck, splash pad, and disc golf course.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024

Welcome Committee

✓ Decided: Welcome Committee reviews New Residents' event, plans next year's

The Tenafly Welcome Committee approved the August minutes and discussed the September 5 New Residents' event, which drew 50 families. They reviewed survey responses and made suggestions for next year's event. The committee did not attend the Community Night event. No other substantive decisions were made.

Thu Sep 12, 2024

Board of Health

Tenafly Board of Health to swear in new member and plan flu clinic

The Board of Health will swear in Natasha Levine as a new member. The board is also coordinating the Annual Flu Clinic scheduled for October 15, 2024.

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Wed Sep 11, 2024

Planning Board

Tenafly Planning Board work session cancelled

This meeting of the Tenafly Planning Board was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Tenafly Board of Adjustment meeting rescheduled

The Board of Adjustment meeting originally scheduled for September 9, 2024, has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board approves Teen Zone redesign, discusses roof maintenance

The Tenafly Library Board of Trustees approved minutes and financial statements for June-August 2024, and discussed the proposed redesign of the Teen Zone by Whalen Berez Group. The board agreed on a mid-century modern design and requested a cost estimate for replacing carpeting with vinyl throughout the library. Roof maintenance issues and a request for a mold removal report were also addressed.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Agenda contains only garbled or procedural items

The meeting agenda for the Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission on September 5, 2024, consists of unreadable coded text. No substantive decisions or discussions are discernible from the provided source.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission meets for routine updates and reports

The Tenafly Environmental Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 5, 2024, with reports from the Department of Public Works, Borough, Planning Board, and updates on high school matters, composting, and Community Night. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific proposals or votes on ordinances or contracts.

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✓ Decided: Tenafly EC hears recycling prices, composting, EV chargers updates

The Environmental Commission accepted June minutes and received updates on recycling revenue, a new compactor, composting program results, and EV charger installations. No formal motions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and planning-focused.

Tue Sep 3, 2024

Mayor & Council

Council to hold public hearings on Swim Club lease amendment and $300,000 in improvements

The September 3, 2024 meeting of the Tenafly Mayor and Council includes public hearings on four ordinances, notably a lease amendment with Tenakill Swim Club and an additional $300,000 appropriation for Swim Club improvements. The consent agenda contains over 20 resolutions covering contracts, equipment purchases for a new police vehicle, and various refunds. New business introduces ordinances to reappropriate $333,500, amend bamboo planting regulations, and adjust bus stop hours. The meeting also includes a closed session for collective bargaining and property matters.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts lease amendment with Tenakill Swim Club and approves $300K for pool improvements

The Tenafly Mayor and Council adopted four ordinances, including a lease amendment with the Tenakill Swim Club and an additional $300,000 appropriation for swim club improvements. They also approved a consent agenda with 33 resolutions covering contracts, purchases, and personnel actions. The council introduced three new ordinances, including one amending the bamboo ordinance, and discussed the upcoming school bond referendum and community concerns about the swim club.

Wed Aug 28, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to vote on site plan resolution and recommend zoning changes

The Tenafly Planning Board will discuss and decide on a resolution for a site plan with variances at 66 W. Railroad Avenue, and will make recommendations to the Mayor and Council on amendments to the land development regulations covering area and bulk rules, flagpoles, and parking locations.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024

Mayor & Council

Council to vote on $300,000 additional appropriation for Swim Club improvements

The Mayor and Council are holding a special meeting to consider several resolutions and introduce an ordinance. The main item is Ordinance 24-22, which would appropriate an additional $300,000 for security cameras, raised flower beds, fencing, a skate park, and fountains at the Swim Club. Resolutions include awarding a contract for the Old Swim Club Improvements Project and approving expenditures.

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Wed Aug 14, 2024

Planning Board

Tenafly Planning Board work session canceled for August 14

This meeting was canceled. No business was conducted; only procedural notices were posted.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024

Mayor & Council

Council to consider Clinton Inn redevelopment and major ordinances

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on a land development code amendment (Ordinance 24-16) and two employee compensation ordinances for 2024-2027. The council will also consider the Clinton Inn redevelopment, a Bamboo Ordinance, and other items in the 'To Be Considered' section. A large consent agenda includes resolutions for police vehicle purchases, software, a redevelopment agreement, and collective bargaining.

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Wed Jul 24, 2024

Planning Board

Public hearing on site plan with variances for 66 W. Railroad Avenue

The Tenafly Planning Board will hold a public hearing on PB#1-23-05, a site plan with variances application by Adoni Property Group, LLC for 66 W. Railroad Avenue. The board will also consider approval of minutes from three prior meetings. No other substantive business is listed.

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Mon Jul 15, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council to consider Clinton Inn redevelopment and land regulation changes

The Mayor and Council will discuss the Clinton Inn redevelopment, billboards, and property acquisition grants. The body is also considering ordinances to amend land development regulations and set employee compensation through 2027.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Updates for 91 W. Clinton Avenue and 177 Hudson Avenue

The Commission will receive updates regarding properties at 91 W. Clinton Avenue and 177 Hudson Avenue. The agenda also includes discussions about the September 11, 2024 Community Night and the 2025 Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Anniversary.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024

Planning Board

The July 10, 2024, Tenafly Planning Board work session is cancelled

The Tenafly Planning Board work session scheduled for July 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular public meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2024.

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Mon Jul 1, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment reviews residential construction and pool variances

The Board will vote on resolutions regarding residential additions and pool installations. New business includes reviewing existing setbacks for a previously installed pool and an addition for an elevator.

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Wed Jun 26, 2024

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board meeting on June 26, 2024, was cancelled.

The regular public meeting of the Tenafly Planning Board scheduled for June 26, 2024, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided during this session. The next work session is scheduled for July 10, 2024.

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Tue Jun 25, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council to consider Clinton Inn redevelopment and police salary changes

The Mayor and Council will discuss the Clinton Inn redevelopment and review several municipal resolutions. The meeting includes a public hearing on amending police officer compensation and the introduction of new land development regulations.

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Thu Jun 20, 2024

Environmental Commission

Tenafly Environmental Commission to review reports and composting

The meeting includes reports from the Borough, DPW, and Planning Board. The agenda also features a discussion on composting.

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Thu Jun 13, 2024

Board of Health

Swearing in of new Board of Health member Natasha Levine

The meeting includes the swearing in of Natasha Levine as a new Board Member. The agenda also covers approval of March 14, 2024 minutes and discussions regarding insect repellent and newsletter articles.

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Wed Jun 12, 2024

Planning Board

DMR Architects presents plans for additions to Tenafly High School

The Planning Board will review a presentation by DMR Architects regarding additions to the Tenafly Public Schools high school. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 22, 2024, regular public meeting.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council to consider 2024 Road Paving Program and nature center pavilion

The Council will consider the 2024 Road Paving Program and the Tenafly Nature Center Pavilion. The agenda includes resolutions for various Department of Public Works equipment purchases and a pedestrian safety bid award. Public hearings are also scheduled regarding parking regulations and DPW wages.

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Thu Jun 6, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Construction update for 177 Hudson Avenue

The Commission will review the minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes a recap of the Train Station Dedication Ceremony and a construction update for 177 Hudson Avenue.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Tenafly zoning board to hear three variance requests for garage, addition, pool

The Tenafly Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider three applications requesting variances from zoning rules, including a garage, a second-story addition, and a swimming pool. The board will also swear in a new member, approve prior minutes, and review a resolution for a previously heard application.

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Wed May 22, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to review downtown parking ordinance and school additions

The Tenafly Planning Board is holding a regular public meeting to approve minutes, memorialize a resolution for a minor subdivision at 435 Knickerbocker Road, and discuss a consistency review of Ordinance No. 24-10 regarding parking and loading facilities. The board will also continue discussions on the revised draft Downtown Parking Ordinance and hear a presentation from DMR Architects on revised plans for additions to the Tenafly Public Schools.

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Tue May 21, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council to vote on road program, police pay, and DPW purchases

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will consider the 2024 Road Program, a skatepark update, outside dining, a downtown mural, a bamboo ordinance, and speed bumps on Leroy Street. They will also vote on resolutions including the purchase of DPW vehicles and equipment, appointments, a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 125, and several developer agreements. Public hearings will be held on ordinances amending police officer salaries and traffic regulations.

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Thu May 16, 2024

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to discuss composting funding and river cleanup

The Tenafly Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including approving minutes, receiving reports from the DPW and borough, and hearing updates from the Planning Board, composting, and Green Team. They will also consider supplemental funding for composting and review recent events like Trash-a-Thon and Arbor Day, as well as an upcoming river cleanup.

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Mon May 13, 2024

Recreation Board

Tenafly Recreation Board discusses school referendum, turf fields, and camp programs

The Tenafly Recreation Board heard from Tenafly High School Principal Morrison about a proposed $78 million school referendum that includes installing turf on athletic fields, moving tennis courts, and renovating facilities. The board also reviewed spring and summer program registrations, discussed capital budget items, and addressed field space and maintenance concerns.

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Wed May 8, 2024

Planning Board

Tenafly Planning Board work session cancelled

This meeting of the Tenafly Planning Board was cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items and no substantive business will be discussed.

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Tue May 7, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council to adopt 2024 budget, bond ordinance, and land stewardship spending

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2024 municipal budget, along with a $3,725,500 bond ordinance for public improvements and a $766,500 appropriation for park and nature center upgrades. They will also introduce several new ordinances, including one on parking regulations and police officer salaries. The agenda includes resolutions for snow plowing, sewer pump station fencing, and various repairs.

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Mon May 6, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Tenafly zoning board to hear garage variance, pool and addition approvals

The Tenafly Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider resolutions for two previously heard applications and hear new business for a garage construction. The board will also approve minutes from the April 1 meeting and receive communications.

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Thu May 2, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to discuss Train Station Dedication Ceremony

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review previous minutes and discuss the Train Station Dedication Ceremony. The agenda includes updates from the Council Liaison and a period for public comment.

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Thu Apr 25, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council to vote on $766,500 parks and recreation improvements

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on a four-way stop at Highwood Avenue and Jay Street, and consider introducing ordinances for employee salaries and $766,500 in park and recreation upgrades. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including a solid waste services agreement and a contract for demolishing the salt shed. The agenda includes routine items like consent resolutions and escrow refunds.

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Wed Apr 24, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear minor subdivision with variance at 435 Knickerbocker Road

The Tenafly Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision with variance application for 435 Knickerbocker Road, Block 304, Lot 5, submitted by David and Aline Smolanoff. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and discuss a draft parking ordinance update under old business. The meeting is a regular public session with roll call and committee reports.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to discuss Trash-a-Thon, Arbor Day, composting

The Tenafly Environmental Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes reports from borough, DPW, Planning Board, Green Team, and a student, followed by old business on Trash-a-Thon, Arbor Day, and a composting farm visit, and new business to hear from visitors.

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Wed Apr 10, 2024

Planning Board

Tenafly Planning Board work session cancelled

The Tenafly Planning Board work session scheduled for April 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items and no substantive business is scheduled.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council to introduce $3.7M bond ordinance and 2024 budget

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will discuss several items including a streetscape update, a downtown parking ordinance draft, basement garage flooding relief, cannabis update, and downtown cameras. They will also hold public hearings on a lead-based paint inspection ordinance and a tree removal hardship, and introduce a $3,725,500 bond ordinance for public improvements and the 2024 municipal budget.

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Mon Apr 1, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Tenafly zoning board to hear pool, retaining wall, and addition variance requests

The Tenafly Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider several variance applications, including a retaining wall, a pool, and a home addition. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss ongoing litigation in closed session.

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Wed Mar 27, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to continue review of draft downtown parking ordinance

The Tenafly Planning Board is holding a regular public meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and continue its review of a draft downtown parking ordinance. The agenda includes no new business items, only the ongoing discussion of the parking ordinance.

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Thu Mar 21, 2024

Environmental Commission

Tenafly Environmental Commission to discuss parks donation form and composting

The Tenafly Environmental Commission is holding its regular meeting to review minutes, receive reports from various boards and committees, and discuss old and new business. Key items include a parks donation form, a composting give-back event, and connecting with the Tenafly Nature Center.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Mayor and Council hold budget hearing for 2024

The Tenafly Mayor and Council are holding a special budget hearing meeting to review the 2024 municipal budget. The agenda includes departmental reviews of Finance and Capital, with a 15-minute public comment period. This is a procedural budget hearing, not a regular business meeting.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council to consider lead paint inspection ordinance and storm repairs

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will consider several items, including a new ordinance on lead-based paint inspections, repairs to the sanitary storm system on Dean Drive, and a license agreement with Bergen County United Way. The agenda also includes routine resolutions, public comment, and a closed session for contract negotiations and legal matters.

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Sat Mar 16, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council holds budget hearing for 2024 municipal departments

The Tenafly Mayor and Council are holding a special budget hearing meeting to review departmental budgets. The agenda includes public comments and reviews of the Municipal Court, TVAC, Fire Prevention, Fire, and Police departments. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.

Thu Mar 14, 2024

Board of Health

Board of Health to consider aerial mosquito larvae spraying

The Tenafly Board of Health is holding a regular meeting. The main item of business is a request for permission to conduct aerial spraying for mosquito larvae. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear staff reports.

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Wed Mar 13, 2024

Planning Board

Tenafly Planning Board work session cancelled

The Tenafly Planning Board work session scheduled for March 13, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items and no substantive business will be discussed.

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Tue Mar 12, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly budget hearing with department reviews

The Mayor and Council are holding a special budget hearing meeting. The agenda includes departmental reviews for Building, Planning Board, Nature Center, Senior Center, and Recreation, with 15 minutes of public comment. This is a budget-focused session, not a regular business meeting.

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Thu Mar 7, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Commission continues public hearing for 170 Thatcher Road

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to continue a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property. The body will also receive updates on a bronze plaque and the ECS Project.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council to discuss swim club plan, road work, and opposing state bills

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for contract negotiations, followed by a presentation on the Tenafly Swim Club concept plan. The council will consider several items, including the Spring Fling event, NJDOT road resurfacing on Engle Street, sport court improvements, sidewalk installation, and a resolution opposing state legislation. The meeting also includes public hearings on an ordinance amending the borough administrator's responsibilities and the introduction of an ordinance for a lease amendment with the Tenakill Swim Club.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Mayor & Council hold budget hearing for 2024

The Tenafly Mayor and Council are holding a special budget hearing meeting to review the municipal budget. The agenda includes departmental reviews for the Clerk and Administration, with public comments limited to 15 minutes.

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Sat Mar 2, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly budget hearing for library, tax assessor, public works, capital

The Tenafly Mayor and Council is holding a special budget hearing meeting on March 2, 2024, to review departmental budgets. The agenda includes reviews of the Library, Tax Assessor, Public Works, and Capital departments. Public comments are limited to 15 minutes total.

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Wed Feb 28, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to continue downtown parking ordinance review

The Tenafly Planning Board is holding a regular public meeting to approve minutes, appoint a special COAH attorney, and continue reviewing the draft downtown parking ordinance. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the ongoing discussion of the parking ordinance.

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Thu Feb 15, 2024

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to discuss styrofoam, composting, charging stations

The Tenafly Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss routine reports and old business items, including styrofoam, a parks donation form, composting, and charging stations. New business includes connecting with the Tenafly Nature Center. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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Wed Feb 14, 2024

Planning Board

Tenafly Planning Board work session cancelled for Feb 14

The Tenafly Planning Board work session scheduled for February 14, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard procedural items, with no substantive business to be discussed.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council to vote on 2024 road paving, grants, and administrator ordinance

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will consider the 2024 Road Paving Program, apply for Bergen County Open Space and Local Recreation Improvement grants, and discuss a PSEG gas line replacement. They will also introduce an ordinance amending the Borough Administrator's responsibilities and vote on several resolutions, including a temporary use agreement and FEMA grant application support.

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Thu Feb 1, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission meeting includes new member swearing-in

The Commission will swear in three new members for various terms. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for 170 Thatcher Road.

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Tue Jan 30, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council to appoint borough administrator, award contracts

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will consider appointing a borough administrator and awarding multiple professional service contracts, including for legal, engineering, and auditing services. They will also hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance regulating privately-owned salt storage. Several resolutions on the consent agenda cover routine expenditures, refunds, and contract awards.

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Wed Jan 24, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to review downtown parking ordinance draft

The Tenafly Planning Board is holding a regular public meeting to swear in a new member, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss the downtown parking ordinance draft as old business. No new business items are listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

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Thu Jan 18, 2024

Environmental Commission

Tenafly Environmental Commission meets; old business on styrofoam, parks, composting, charging stations

The Tenafly Environmental Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes reports from the DPW, Borough, Planning Board, Green Team, and a student, followed by old business items on styrofoam, a parks donation form, composting, and charging stations, plus new business on the meeting calendar and board assignments.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council to confirm appointments, award contracts, introduce salt storage ordinance

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting on January 16, 2024, starting with a closed session. They will consider fire department incentives, set 2024 budget hearing dates, and vote on a consent agenda including a temporary budget. The council will also confirm numerous professional appointments, award an engineering contract, and introduce an ordinance regulating privately-owned salt storage.

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Thu Jan 11, 2024

Board of Health

Tenafly Board of Health to review 2024 budget and service agreements

The Tenafly Board of Health is meeting to swear in new members, elect officers, and approve minutes. They will also review the 2024 budget and consider agreements for public health services and pest management.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024

Planning Board

Tenafly Planning Board reorganizes, appoints officers and professionals

The Tenafly Planning Board is holding a special reorganization meeting to swear in new members, elect officers, appoint professional services (attorney, planner, engineer, secretary), and assign committee members for 2024. The board will also continue a public hearing on a site plan with variance for 27-31 Central Avenue.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

Recreation Board

Recreation Board approves 1-year vendor permits, discusses 2024 budget

The Tenafly Recreation Board is reviewing past activities and planning for 2024. They approved a motion to allow mobile food truck vendors to get a 1-year permit for Recreation-invited events, and discussed the 2024 budget, including capital items like a golf cart and turf maintenance. The board also considered new program ideas and volunteer recognition awards.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

Recreation Board

Tenafly Recreation Board approves restricting Reckys camp to K-5, discusses capital budget

The Tenafly Recreation Board met to handle routine business, including approving minutes, administering oaths to new members, and electing officers. They discussed several programs and facilities, and voted to restrict the Reckys day camp to grades K-5. The board also reviewed the 2024 capital budget, including a turf field, tennis court rebuild, and other items.

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Thu Jan 4, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission to swear in new members and elect officers

The commission will swear in two new members and select a Chair and Vice-Chair. The body will also review updates regarding a bronze plaque and the ECS Project.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly Council holds recess meeting, approves consent agenda

The Tenafly Mayor and Council held a recess meeting on January 2, 2024, primarily to act on a consent agenda of routine administrative items, including approving expenditures, authorizing tax refunds, and reappointing the Borough Clerk. The meeting also included audience remarks and a recognition of Councilmember Lauren Dayton. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings were on the agenda.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

Mayor & Council

Tenafly reorganizes: new mayor and council sworn in, appointments made

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will hold their annual reorganization meeting, including certifying election results, swearing in the new mayor and council members, and selecting a council president. They will also confirm numerous appointments to boards and committees, and adopt a consent agenda of routine administrative resolutions for 2024.

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