Tenafly public meetings in 2025

Mayor & Council

The Council will consider updates on Leroy Street, Dean Drive and E. Clinton traffic lights, and the CSX crossing at Mahan and W. Mahan. It will adopt three ordinances—a bond ordinance appropriating $2.9 million for public improvements, a zoning amendment creating a new AHO‑10 district, and a parks amendment. The meeting will also approve several routine resolutions on expenditures, refunds and professional engineering services.

• Ordinance No. 25-34 – bond ordinance to appropriate $2,900,000 for public improvements, equipment, and communication systems
• Ordinance No. 25-33 – amendment to Chapter 35 zoning regulations to create a new AHO‑10 district
• Ordinance No. 25-35 – amendment to Chapter 21 parks, playgrounds and recreation areas
• Traffic updates: Leroy Street; Dean Drive and E. Clinton traffic light; CSX crossing at Mahan and W. Mahan
• Resolution R24-583 – authorize professional engineering services for Huyler Park bandstand design

Planning Board

The scheduled regular public meeting for the Tenafly Planning Board on December 17, 2025, has been canceled. No substantive items were decided or discussed.

The Tenafly Planning Board's regular public meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made, as the meeting did not occur.

Welcome Committee

The Welcome Committee approved the November meeting minutes. It also approved the date for the September New Residents event as September 9, 2026. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved November meeting minutes
• Approved September New Residents event date – 9/9/26

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board will approve the 2026 meeting schedule. It will review and adopt ordinances that create a new AHO-9 Affordable Housing overlay zone and a new AHO-10 district. The board will continue the public hearing for site plan PB#1-25-01 with variances for Shairco New Jersey LLC at 71 County Road, Lots 1‑3. Minutes from prior meetings will also be approved.

• Approve 2026 Planning Board Schedule
• Adopt ordinance creating AHO-9 Affordable Housing overlay zone
• Adopt ordinance creating AHO-10 district
• Continue public hearing for PB#1-25-01 site plan with variances at 71 County Road, Lots 1‑3 (Applicant: Shairco New Jersey LLC)
• Approve minutes from October 8, October 22, and November 12, 2025 meetings

The Planning Board approved the minutes from three prior meetings and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, each by voice vote with all eligible members in favor. It reported that the AHO‑9 ordinance for West Clinton Avenue and Franklin Street and the AHO‑10 ordinance for 121 N. Summit Street are not inconsistent with the Master Plan. The Board also moved the public hearing for the 71 County Road site plan to January 14, 2026.

• Approved minutes of Oct 8, Oct 22, and Nov 12, 2025 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved 2026 Planning Board meeting schedule (voice vote, all in favor)
• Reported AHO‑9 affordable‑housing overlay ordinance not inconsistent with Master Plan (voice vote, all in favor)
• Reported AHO‑10 affordable‑housing overlay ordinance not inconsistent with Master Plan (voice vote, all in favor)
• Carried 71 County Road site‑plan hearing to Jan 14, 2026 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 p.m. (voice vote, all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will introduce four ordinances, including a new zoning district and a $2.9 million bond ordinance for public improvements. The meeting also includes a consent agenda of administrative resolutions and a closed session on affordable housing.

• Ordinance 25-33: Creates new AHO-10 zoning district
• Ordinance 25-34: Authorizes $2.9M bond for public improvements
• Ordinance 25-36: Amends sign regulations for awnings
• Resolution R25-568: Awards contract for NJDOT Highwood Avenue Project
• Resolution R25-572: Authorizes escrow funding for 123-145 Dean Drive Redevelopment

Library Board of Trustees

The board approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting and the November financial statements, both unanimously. It authorized depositing the 2024 reserve funds of $190,838.82 into the Library Capital Account, with five votes in favor and one abstention. The board also approved 5% salary increases for the library director, assistant director, and administrative assistant, and a 3% hourly wage increase for substitute staff, each passing with five ayes and one abstention.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Deposited $190,838.82 reserve funds into Capital Account (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved 5% salary increase for Director Julie Marallo (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved 5% salary increase for Assistant Director Marcia Literati (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved 5% salary increase for Administrative Assistant Ann Marie Connolly (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved 3% hourly wage increase for Sunday and substitute staff (5 ayes, 1 abstain)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a property on Highwood Avenue. The body will also discuss the Tenafly High School 250th Celebrations Project and the designation of homes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness Application: 89 Highwood Avenue (Block 1602, Lot 14)
• Tenafly High School 250th Celebrations Project discussion
• Discussions on designating homes

The commission approved the renovation application for 89 Highwood Avenue, adding six specific conditions, by voice vote with all members in favor. Approval of the October 9 and November 6, 2025 meeting minutes was tabled until the January 8, 2026 meeting. The commission also approved printing and mailing letters to owners of potentially historic homes. The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 pm by voice vote.

• Approved 89 Highwood Ave renovation application with six conditions (voice vote, all in favor)
• Tabled approval of minutes for Oct 9 2025 and Nov 6 2025 (to be reconsidered Jan 8 2026)
• Approved printing and mailing of letters to owners of potentially historic homes
• Adjourned meeting at 10:46 pm (voice vote, all in favor)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to review reports from the DPW, Borough, Planning Board, and High School. The body will discuss styrofoam under old business and the 2026 calendar under new business.

• Eagle Scout project requests
• Discussion on styrofoam
• Planning of 2026 calendar

The commission accepted the October 16 minutes pending confirmation of recycling and tree numbers. It reviewed recycling costs, tree planting plans, leaf‑collection expenses, and the Eagle Scout trellis project. Updates on Grove Street Park fiber extension, possible cameras, and a housing‑overlay ordinance were also presented. No actions were approved, denied, or voted on.

Board of Adjustment

The Tenafly Zoning Board of Adjustment will review several pending applications, including extensions, additions, and a subdivision request. It will decide on a variance and subdivision to expand the parking area for D & C Honda at 45 Magnolia Avenue. The board will also consider extensions for 44 Old Smith Road and residential addition requests at 106 Prospect Terrace and 79 Erledon Road.

• Richard Skulnick – 44 Old Smith Road – extension of rear yard setback and retaining wall height (ZB-2021-21A)
• Oded & Marisa Mondiano – 106 Prospect Terrace – removal of garage, driveway, patio and addition of front-loading garage and second floor (ZB-2025-07)
• DiStefano – 79 Erledon Road – addition of side garage and driveway expansion (ZB-2025-08)
• D & C Honda – 45 Magnolia Avenue – subdivision of rear lot and parking expansion requiring d(1) and d(2) variances (ZB-2025-09)

The Board approved the November 3, 2025 minutes and accepted the 2026 meeting schedule by unanimous voice votes. It rejected a six‑month extension request for the 44 Old Smith Road variance, voting 6‑0 to grant no further extensions. The Board also approved construction variances for 106 Prospect Terrace (3‑0) and 79 Erledon Road (5‑0), and consented to adjourn the D & C Honda subdivision request to the January 5, 2026 agenda.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous voice vote)
• Denied further extension for 44 Old Smith Road (6‑0)
• Approved 106 Prospect Terrace addition (3‑0)
• Approved 79 Erledon Road addition (5‑0)
• Adjourned D & C Honda subdivision request to Jan 5 2026 (unanimous voice vote)

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will introduce Ordinance No. 25-32 to amend the Land Development Regulations and create a new AHO‑9 affordable‑housing overlay zone. The body will also consider the Clinton Inn Proposal and hold public comment. A series of consent agenda resolutions will be voted on, covering expenditures, refunds, a municipal parking lease, and engineering services. The meeting includes standard items such as roll call, administrator report, and committee reports.

• Introduce Ordinance No. 25-32 to create a new AHO‑9 affordable‑housing overlay zone
• Resolution R25-550 – Approve expenditures as of November 20, 2025
• Resolution R25-551 – Authorize refunds for the Recreation Trust
• Resolution R25-556 – Authorize additional professional engineering services for Benjamin Road culvert inspection
• Resolution R25-557 – Authorize receipt of Request for Qualifications for professional services contracts

The Tenafly Borough Council approved Ordinance No. 25‑32, creating a new AHO‑9 affordable‑housing overlay zone. The council also approved the entire consent agenda, including several resolutions on expenditures, refunds, and professional services. Minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting were approved. The Governing Body agreed to hold the Menorah Lighting event on either Dec 14 or Dec 15.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑32 creating AHO‑9 affordable‑housing overlay zone (6‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda resolutions R25‑550 through R25‑557 (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of the November 10, 2025 meeting (6‑0)
• Agreed Menorah Lighting event will be on Dec 14 or Dec 15

Mayor & Council

At the special meeting, the Tenafly Mayor and Council will review the borough’s 2026 Strategic Plan and Capital Plan. The discussion will focus on the proposed priorities and projects for the upcoming fiscal year. No other agenda items are listed.

• Consideration of the 2026 Strategic Plan/Capital Plan

Welcome Committee

The Welcome Committee approved the next meeting date of December 15, 2025 and approved the Tenafly Welcome! program. October meeting minutes were approved. The committee decided to eliminate the scheduled January and February 2026 meetings and set the holiday lunch meeting to be held at the Tenafly Diner at the regular meeting time.

• Approved next meeting date Dec 15, 2025
• Approved Tenafly Welcome! program
• Approved October meeting minutes
• Eliminated January and February 2026 meetings
• Set holiday lunch meeting location at Tenafly Diner

Board of Health

The Tenafly Board of Health will approve the minutes from its September 11, 2025 meeting. It will recap the borough's annual flu clinic. It will also adopt the schedule for Board of Health meetings in 2026.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 Board of Health meeting minutes
• Recap of the annual flu clinic
• Approval of the 2026 Board of Health meeting schedule

Planning Board

The regular public meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

The regular public meeting of the Tenafly Planning Board scheduled for November 12, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered and no decisions were made.

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will consider amending local traffic and zoning regulations, including rules for mixed-use buildings and permit parking. The body will also approve a series of resolutions authorizing tree mitigation escrow refunds and sewer line repairs.

• Ordinance 25-31 amends zoning regulations for mixed-use buildings
• Ordinance 25-29 amends permit parking rules in Chapter 7 Traffic
• Tree mitigation escrow refunds authorized for 7 addresses
• Repairs to sanitary sewer line under Riverside Cooperative
• Public Safety Fiber change order authorized

The Tenafly Mayor and Council adopted Ordinances 25-29, 25-30, and 25-31, each passing unanimously. The full consent agenda covering multiple resolutions was also approved unanimously. Additional actions included setting a ribbon‑cutting date for the tennis courts, approving the 2026 holiday calendar as presented, and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Adopt Ordinance 25-29 (parking amendment) – passed unanimous (aye by all six members)
• Adopt Ordinance 25-30 (off‑street parking exception) – passed unanimous (aye by all six members)
• Adopt Ordinance 25-31 (mixed‑use zoning amendment) – passed unanimous (aye by all six members)
• Approve Consent Agenda (Resolutions R25-529 through R25-548) – passed unanimous (aye by all six members)
• Set ribbon‑cutting for tennis courts on Nov 15 at 9:00 a.m. – approved
• Approve 2026 Mayor and Council holiday calendar as presented – agreed
• Approve minutes from Aug 4 and Oct 21, 2025 meetings – approved
• Enter closed executive session to discuss potential property acquisitions – approved

Historic Preservation Commission

The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission will review meeting minutes and continue discussions on the 2026 calendar and designating homes. The body will also discuss the Tenafly High School 250th Celebrations Project.

• Approval of October 9, 2025 minutes
• Continuing discussions on Proposed 2026 HPC Calendar
• Continuing discussions on Designating Homes
• Discussion on Tenafly High School 250th Celebrations Project

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to approve the proposed 2026 meeting dates and to allow the Council Liaison to attend virtually if needed. Approval of the November 6 minutes was postponed until the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 pm.

• Approved 2026 meeting dates and virtual Council Liaison attendance option (voice vote, unanimous)
• Tabled approval of the November 6 minutes (postponed to next meeting)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:29 pm (voice vote, unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Tenafly Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a proposal to subdivide and expand the parking area of the D & C Honda dealership at 45 Magnolia Avenue, requiring d(1) and d(2) use variances. The board will also consider several residential variance requests for additions and remodels at 148 Highwood Avenue, 25 Oak Street, 106 Prospect Terrace, and 79 Erledon Road. Decisions on these items are scheduled for November and December 2025.

• D & C Honda – 45 Magnolia Avenue: subdivision of rear lot and parking expansion, requiring d(1) and d(2) use variances
• Peyser – 148 Highwood Avenue: two‑story addition and porch enlargement, variances for front yard setback, side yard setback, building coverage, and FAR
• Yaniv Orin – 25 Oak Street: one‑story addition and garage conversion, variances for side yard setbacks, combined side yard setback, building coverage, FAR, and driveway setback
• Oded & Marisa Mondiano – 106 Prospect Terrace: removal of garage and patio, new front addition with garage and second floor, variances for front and side yard setbacks
• DiStefano – 79 Erledon Road: side addition for garage and driveway expansion, variances for side yard setback and combined side yard setback

The Board granted a six‑month extension to the Skulnik variance request (6‑1). The October 6, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously. Variance applications for 148 Highwood Avenue and 25 Oak Street were approved (7‑0 and 5‑0). The application for 106 Prospect Terrace was denied (3‑4).

• Approved six‑month extension for 44 Old Smith Road variance (6‑1)
• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved variance for 148 Highwood Avenue addition (7‑0)
• Approved variance for 25 Oak Street garage addition (5‑0)
• Denied variance for 106 Prospect Terrace front‑garage addition (3‑4)

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board regular public meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025 was canceled. The agenda listed only standard procedural items such as the Open Public Meetings Act statement, roll call, and approval of minutes. No substantive items, such as rezoning or contracts, were presented for decision. The next regular meeting is set for November 12, 2025.

The Tenafly Planning Board's regular public meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no actions or votes were recorded.

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will consider several community items, including a 250th‑anniversary celebration, a discussion of 121 N. Summit Street, sidewalk installations on Washington Street, West Railroad and East Clinton, and speed humps on elementary school streets. In new business, the body will introduce Ordinance Nos. 25‑29, 25‑30, and 25‑31, which amend parking rules and mixed‑use zoning regulations, and set a hearing date of November 10, 2025. A public hearing will be held for Ordinance No. 25‑28, which amends honorary naming and memorial policies. The meeting also includes a consent agenda of multiple resolutions covering expenditures, refunds, vehicle purchase, and contract awards.

• Introduce Ordinance No. 25‑29 to amend parking regulations (Chapter 7 Traffic)
• Introduce Ordinance No. 25‑30 to amend off‑street parking exception (Section § 35‑804.5)
• Introduce Ordinance No. 25‑31 to amend mixed‑use building zoning regulations (Article VIII)
• Install sidewalks on Washington Street, West Railroad, and East Clinton
• Add speed humps on elementary school streets

The Governing Body approved the proposal for a celebration honoring Tenafly’s 250th anniversary. It also approved moving forward with the 121 N. Summit Street redevelopment project. Three ordinances (25‑29, 25‑30, 25‑31) were introduced and passed on first reading, and Ordinance 25‑28 was adopted on second and final reading. The consent agenda and the minutes of prior meetings were also approved.

• Approved celebration honoring Tenafly’s 250th anniversary (proposal accepted)
• Approved proceeding with 121 N. Summit Street redevelopment (104 units, 120,000 sq ft)
• Introduced and passed first reading of Ordinance 25‑29 (parking amendment) (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Introduced and passed first reading of Ordinance 25‑30 (off‑street parking exception) (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Introduced and passed first reading of Ordinance 25‑31 (mixed‑use zoning amendment) (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑28 (honorary naming policies) on second and final reading (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved consent agenda covering Resolutions R25‑500 through R25‑528 (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of July 31 and October 6, 2025 meetings (5‑0, 2 absent)

Library Board of Trustees

The Tenafly Library Board approved the minutes of the September 8, 2025 meeting and unanimously approved the library’s September 2025 financial statements. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 8, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (unanimous)

Welcome Committee

The Welcome Committee approved the August meeting minutes. It changed the September minutes date to September 22, 2025. The next meeting was scheduled for November 17, 2025 at Borough Hall/McCandless Room.

• Approved August meeting minutes
• Changed September minutes date to September 22, 2025
• Scheduled next meeting for November 17, 2025 at Borough Hall/McCandless Room

Environmental Commission

The Tenafly Environmental Commission will review the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting and hear reports from the Department of Public Works, the borough, the Planning Board, and the high school. The commission will consider old‑business items including Atlantic Coast Recycling, a Girl Scout project, and restaurant take‑out containers. New business will focus on Styrofoam and any additional items raised by members.

• Review minutes from September 4, 2025
• DPW report presented by Pat Mason
• Consider Atlantic Coast Recycling initiative
• Consider Girl Scout project
• Discuss possible Styrofoam policy

Historic Preservation Commission

The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission will approve the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes and acknowledge a certificate of appropriateness for a minor application at 5 Ravine Road. It will also consider new business, including the proposed 2026 commission calendar and a recommendation on the Zoning Board of Adjustment application for 45 Magnolia Avenue (D&C Chevrolet Co.).

• Approve September 4, 2025 minutes
• Acknowledge certificate of appropriateness for 5 Ravine Road (minor application)
• Continue discussions on designating homes (old business)
• Propose 2026 Historic Preservation Commission calendar
• Review and recommend Zoning Board of Adjustment application for 45 Magnolia Avenue (D&C Chevrolet Co.)

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the September 4, 2025 minutes by voice vote. It approved a minor Certificate of Appropriateness for 5 Ravine Road, Block 1702, Lot 14, for applicants Hen and Lior Lotan. The commission also approved the proposed 2026 meeting dates (with a pending decision on a virtual option) by voice vote. No formal decision was reached on the 45 Magnolia Avenue subdivision and parking proposal.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved minor Certificate of Appropriateness for 5 Ravine Road, Block 1702, Lot 14
• Approved proposed 2026 HPC meeting dates (voice vote, unanimous); virtual option deferred

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a public hearing. The board will review a site plan and soil moving application for a specific property.

• Public hearing for PB# 1-25-01: Site Plan and Soil Moving Application at 71 County Road (Block 1006, Lots 1, 2 & 3) by Shairco New Jersey, LLC

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the August 27 and September 17 meetings by voice vote. A motion to waive any fees for the December 10 hearing was approved unanimously. The Board voted to continue the Starbucks site‑plan and variance hearing to the December 10 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved minutes of Aug 27 and Sep 17, 2025 meetings (voice vote, all in favor)
• Waived fees for Dec 10, 2025 meeting (voice vote, all in favor)
• Continued Starbucks site‑plan and variance hearing to Dec 10, 2025 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will consider several items, including a $100,000 appropriation for upgrades at the Little League Field and an amendment to the Property Maintenance Code to add municipal officers for code enforcement. They will also introduce an ordinance to amend the borough’s honorary naming and memorial policies. A consent agenda will approve multiple resolutions covering refunds, escrow releases, contract awards, and other routine expenditures.

• Ordinance No. 25-26 – appropriates $100,000 for upgrades at the Little League Field
• Ordinance No. 25-27 – amends the Property Maintenance Code to provide for additional municipal officers
• Ordinance No. 25-28 – amends Chapter 22 (Honorary Naming and Memorial Policies)
• Resolution R25-471 – approves expenditures as of October 1, 2025
• Resolution R25-493 – awards contract for Roosevelt Commons Little League Field improvements

The Governing Body adopted Ordinance 25-26, appropriating $100,000 for upgrades at the Little League Field. It also passed Ordinance 25-27 amending the Property Maintenance Code to add municipal officers for code enforcement, and Ordinance 25-28 amending the Honorary Naming and Memorial Policies. Additionally, the council agreed to continue operating the Tenafly swimming pool in 2026 and approved the consent agenda items.

• Ordinance 25-26 appropriating $100,000 for Little League Field upgrades approved; votes: O’Connor aye, Dayton aye, Park aye, Michaels aye, Roglieri aye; Corsair absent
• Ordinance 25-27 amending Property Maintenance Code to add municipal officers for code enforcement approved; votes: O’Connor aye, Dayton aye, Park aye, Michaels aye, Roglieri aye; Corsair absent
• Ordinance 25-28 amending Honorary Naming and Memorial Policies approved; votes: O’Connor aye, Dayton aye, Park aye, Michaels aye, Roglieri aye; Corsair absent
• Consent agenda (Resolutions R25-471 through R25-498) approved by motion of Dayton, seconded by Park
• Governing Body agreed to proceed with the Tenafly swimming pool in 2026
• Borough Administrator to provide cost estimates for bathroom upgrades at the swimming pool, Little League field, and nature center
• Council requested Borough Administrator to return with mixed‑use zoning recommendations before the next meeting
• Mayor designated October 28, 2025 as National First Responders Day (proclamation adopted)

Board of Adjustment

The Tenafly Zoning Board of Adjustment will vote on a resolution for a two‑story addition at 34 Grandview Terrace. It will also discuss three new applications seeking variances for additions or remodels at 148 Highwood Avenue, 25 Oak Street, and 106 Prospect Terrace. Each request involves proposed setbacks, building coverage, or floor‑area‑ratio changes that differ from the zoning code requirements.

• 34 Grandview Terrace – two‑story addition and storage building; proposes 10′ side yard setback (code minimum 15′).
• 148 Highwood Avenue – two‑story addition and enlarged front porch; proposes 49.1′ front yard setback (code minimum 50′) and 24.2% FAR (code maximum 22.5%).
• 25 Oak Street – one‑story addition, garage conversion; proposes 6.7′ side yard setback (code minimum 15′) and 31.8% FAR (code maximum 30%).
• 106 Prospect Terrace – removal of garage and rear patio, new front addition with second floor; proposes 26.5′ front yard setback (code minimum 34.6′) and 11.7′ side yard setback (code minimum 15′).

The Board approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It approved the variance request for 34 Grandview Terrace with a 5‑0 vote. The application for 148 Highwood Avenue was adjourned to allow further review.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved variance for 34 Grandview Terrace – 5‑0 vote
• Adjourned 148 Highwood Avenue application

Welcome Committee

The Tenafly Welcome Committee meeting on September 22, 2025 did not have a quorum. Because a quorum was not present, no formal business was conducted.

Planning Board

The regular public meeting of the Tenafly Planning Board scheduled for September 17, 2025, was cancelled.

The Tenafly Planning Board regular public meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will discuss naming a borough property, a parking permit program, and a town photographer. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance No. 25‑25 to amend Chapter 35 and create a new MF‑I‑2 zoning district. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes several expenditure approvals, refunds, tree‑mitigation escrow actions, professional engineering services, and contract awards.

• Ordinance No. 25‑25 – amendment to create a new MF‑I‑2 zoning district
• Resolution R25‑454 – approve expenditures as of September 11, 2025
• Resolution R25‑468 – award contract for Roosevelt Commons Little League Field Improvements
• Resolution R25‑470 – adopt a social media policy
• Resolution R25‑464 – authorize additional professional engineering services for Roosevelt Commons Tennis Court Replacement

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 25‑25, creating a new MF‑I‑2 zoning district. It also approved Ordinance 25‑26 to appropriate $100,000 for upgrades to the Little League field and Ordinance 25‑27 to add municipal officers for code enforcement. Several consent‑agenda resolutions authorizing expenditures, refunds, and tree‑mitigation escrow actions were also approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 25‑25 creating MF‑I‑2 district (all present voted aye, Roglieri absent)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑26 appropriating $100,000 for Little League field upgrades (all present voted aye, Roglieri absent)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑27 amending Property Maintenance Code for additional code‑enforcement officers (all present voted aye, Roglieri absent)
• Approved Resolution R25‑454 – Expenditures as of Sept 11, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R25‑455 – Refunds for Recreation Trust (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R25‑456 – Tree mitigation escrow refund/forfeit for 55 Oxford Drive (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R25‑457 – Forfeit of tree mitigation escrow for 30 Benjamin Road (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R25‑458 – Tree mitigation escrow refund for 70 Woodland Park Drive (consent agenda)

Board of Health

The Tenafly Board of Health will approve minutes from June 12, 2025, and discuss the upcoming Annual Flu Clinic scheduled for October 16, 2025.

• Approval of June 12, 2025, minutes
• Annual Flu Clinic on October 16, 2025
• Nail salon health checks
• Fall Newsletter Article

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting and the financial statements for June‑August 2025, both unanimously. It also voted unanimously to renew the John Wilcox Fund certificate of deposit for a 12‑month term. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June‑August 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Renewed John Wilcox Fund CD for 12 months (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for zoning variances related to residential properties. The board is reviewing requests for additions, a new dwelling, and driveway expansions that exceed current setback and coverage requirements.

• Resolution for Eric Tejeda at 31 Lawrence Parkway regarding a second floor addition and driveway expansion
• Application for J Kevin Kraus & Christine Kluhspies at 34 Grandview Terrace for a two-story addition and storage building
• Application for Yaniv Orin at 25 Oak Street for a one-story garage and mud room addition
• Application for Joshua Kim at 159 Highwood Avenue to construct a new 2 ½ story dwelling with a 2-car garage

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It then approved the Eric Tejeda (ZB‑2025‑02) variance with a 6‑0 vote and the 34 Grandview Terrace application with a 7‑0 vote. The 159 Highwood Avenue application was adjourned to the November 3 meeting, and the 25 Oak Street application was deferred to the October 6 meeting due to a notice posting issue.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2025 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Eric Tejeda variance (6‑0)
• Approved 34 Grandview Terrace application (7‑0)
• Moved to executive session (voice vote)
• Adjourned 159 Highwood Avenue application to Nov 3 meeting (voice vote, unanimous)
• Deferred 25 Oak Street application to Oct 6 meeting (no vote recorded)

Environmental Commission

The Tenafly Environmental Commission will review reports from the DPW and Planning Board, and discuss community initiatives including a Sept. 9 event and free lead testing.

• Review of June 11, 2025 minutes
• DPW report by Pat Mason
• Planning Board update by Jon Warms
• Community Night scheduled for Sept. 9
• Free lead testing offered by Veolia

Commission members accepted the June 11, 2025 minutes. The borough council approved placing two new newspaper stands, one behind the library and another at Froggy Park. The commission heard updates on Grove Street Park, tree planting, and a proposed herbicide treatment for Roosevelt Commons Lake, but no further actions were voted on.

• Accepted June 11, 2025 minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Council approved newspaper stand locations behind the library and at Froggy Park (no vote tally recorded)
• DPW will apply a second treatment to prevent beech leaf disease in Huyler Park and David Johnson Park (implementation planned)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from July 2025 and discuss preparations for Tenafly Community Night. The meeting is open to the public with a three-minute speaking limit per person.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 minutes
• Tenafly Community Night Preparation
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)

The commission approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting by voice vote, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:36 p.m. by voice vote, also unanimous. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled during the session.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:36 p.m. (voice vote, unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will introduce an ordinance to create a new MF-I-2 zoning district. The body will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending land development regulations and consider the naming of borough property.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-25 to create a new MF-I-2 zoning district
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 25-24 amending land development regulations
• Adoption of rules and regulations for the Dog Park at Grove Street Park
• Tree mitigation escrow refunds for 11 different residential addresses
• Engineering escrow refunds for 157 Highwood Avenue, 67 Lylewood Drive, 120 Magnolia Avenue, and 239 Devon Road

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 25-24, which amends Chapter 35 of the Land Development Regulations. Councilmembers also introduced Ordinance No. 25-25 to create a new MF‑I‑2 district and passed it on first reading with unanimous support. The consent agenda, including multiple refunds and a dog‑park rule adoption, was approved unanimously, and the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-24 amending Chapter 35 Land Development Regulations (all ayes)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 25-25 to create a new MF‑I‑2 district; passed first reading (all ayes)
• Approved locations for a literacy‑stand project behind the library at Froggy Park (all ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda resolutions R25‑435 through R25‑453 authorizing various refunds and adopting dog‑park rules (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of the August 18, 2025 Mayor and Council meeting (all ayes)

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a public hearing. The board will consider a site plan with variances for a specific property application.

• Public hearing for PB#1-25-01: Site Plan w/Variances at 71 County Road, Block 1006, Lots 1, 2, & 3 (Applicant: Shairco New Jersey LLC)

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the July 23 and August 13 meetings by voice vote. It waived the work‑session fee for the October 8, 2025 special meeting on the 71 County Road site plan. The Board also voted to cancel the September 17, 2025 meeting and set the next meeting for October 8, 2025. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved July 23 and August 13 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Waived work‑session fee for October 8, 2025 meeting (voice vote, unanimous)
• Cancelled September 17, 2025 Planning Board meeting (voice vote, unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adjourned the August 27, 2025 meeting at 7:44 p.m. (voice vote, unanimous)

Welcome Committee

The Welcome Committee approved the July minutes with one correction. They scheduled the next meeting for September 22, 2025 at Borough Hall/McCandless Room. The committee discussed plans for the September 4, 2025 New Residents’ event and updated the website and Instagram posts. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved July minutes (with 1 correction)
• Set next meeting for September 22, 2025 at Borough Hall/McCandless Room

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to appropriate $100,000 for Little League field upgrades. The body will also review a proposal for a mixed-use building at the Post Office parking lot and introduce an amendment to land development regulations.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-23 to appropriate $100,000 for Little League field upgrades
• Presentation on proposed mixed-use building at Post Office Parking Lot
• Introduction of Ordinance 25-24 amending Chapter 35 Land Development Regulations
• Engineering escrow refunds for 56 Gordon Avenue, 21 Greentree Terrace, and 97 Palmer Avenue
• Purchase of Scott Safety Gear for Tenafly Fire Department

The Tenafly Council adopted Ordinance No. 25-23, appropriating $100,000 for upgrades at the Little League field. The council also passed Ordinance No. 25-24 amending Chapter 35 of the Land Development Regulations on first reading. All items on the consent agenda and the minutes from the July 14 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-23 appropriating $100,000 for Little League field upgrades (unanimous aye)
• Passed Ordinance No. 25-24 amending Chapter 35 Land Development Regulations on first reading (unanimous aye)
• Approved all resolutions on the consent agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved minutes of the July 14, 2025 Mayor and Council meeting (unanimous aye)

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board’s work session scheduled for August 13, 2025 at 7:30 pm was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The next regular public meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2025.

The Tenafly Planning Board work session scheduled for August 13, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting record contains only the cancellation notice.

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider an ordinance to appropriate $100,000 for Little League field upgrades and another to repurpose portions of Piermont Road. The body will also review a speed hump policy recommendation and a developer's agreement for 66 W. Railroad Avenue.

• Ordinance 25-23: Appropriating $100,000 for Little League field upgrades
• Ordinance 25-22: Vacating and repurposing portions of Piermont Road for municipal purposes
• Resolution R25-419: Developer’s Agreement for 66 W. Railroad Avenue (Tenafly Apartments, LLC)
• Resolution R25-414: Adoption of Tax Appeal Policy
• Resolution R25-423: Stipend and clothing allowance increase for the Fire Department

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider variance requests for three residential properties. The board is deciding on proposals for home additions and driveway expansions that deviate from standard zoning requirements.

• Resolution for Eric Tejeda, 31 Lawrence Parkway: second floor addition and driveway expansion
• Application for Peyser, 148 Highwood Avenue: two-story addition and enlarged front porch
• Application for J Kevin Kraus & Christine Kluhspies, 34 Grandview Terrace: two-story addition and storage building

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are holding a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding a state grant application. The body will address the submission of the FY2026 NJDOT Municipal Aid Grant.

• Resolution R25-397: Authorize Submission of FY2026 NJDOT Municipal Aid Grant Application for Old Smith Road Resurfacing Project

The council approved the Consent Agenda, which includes Resolution R25-397 to submit the FY2026 NJDOT Municipal Aid Grant for the Old Smith Road resurfacing project. The motion passed with three ayes and three members absent. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda with Resolution R25-397 to submit FY2026 NJDOT grant for Old Smith Road resurfacing (3 ayes, 3 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously carried)

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board will conduct an ordinance consistency review regarding the vacating and repurposing of portions of Piermont Road for municipal purposes. The board will also consider a resolution of extension for a project at 22 Jersey Avenue.

• Ordinance consistency review: Vacating and repurposing portions of Piermont Road for municipal purposes
• Resolution of extension: PB#1-25-05 for 22 Jersey Avenue (Block 1305, Lot 5), Applicant: 22 Jersey Tenafly, LLC

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the June 25 and July 9, 2025 meetings by voice vote. It also approved a one‑year extension of the site‑plan approval for 22 Jersey Avenue (Application #1‑25‑05). The Board reported that the proposed Piermont Road ordinance is not inconsistent with the Master Plan.

• Approved minutes of June 25 and July 9, 2025 meetings (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved one‑year extension for 22 Jersey Avenue site plan (YES: Warms, Khorozian, Zinna; NO: none)
• Reported Piermont Road ordinance not inconsistent with Master Plan (voice vote, all in favor)

Welcome Committee

The Tenafly Welcome Committee approved the June meeting minutes, noting two corrections. No vote tally was recorded. Other topics such as terminating the Facebook account and shifting focus to Instagram were discussed but no formal decisions were logged.

• Approved June minutes with two corrections (no vote tally recorded)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will discuss installing speed bumps on North Lyle Avenue and introducing an ordinance to repurpose parts of Piermont Road. Public hearings are scheduled for ordinances regarding A-frame signage and outdoor dining mechanisms.

• Ordinance 25-22: Vacating and repurposing portions of Piermont Road for municipal purposes
• Ordinance 25-20: Amending sign regulations for A-frame or sandwich board signage
• Ordinance 25-21: Providing additional outdoor dining mechanisms
• Resolution R25-367: Park development application for Roosevelt Common via Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund
• Resolution R25-370: Approving public bidding threshold to $53,000

The council approved a block park at 55 Hudson Ave and adopted Ordinance 25-22 to vacate and repurpose portions of Piermont Road. It also passed Ordinances 25-20 (sign regulations) and 25-21 (outdoor dining), approved Resolution R25-367 for a Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund application for Roosevelt Common, and approved the consent agenda covering numerous refunds and authorizations. The meeting then moved to a closed session to discuss real‑property leasing and acquisition matters.

• Allowed block park at 55 Hudson Ave
• Adopted Ordinance 25-22 vacating and repurposing portions of Piermont Road (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-20 amending sign regulations (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-21 providing additional outdoor dining mechanism (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution R25-367 submission of Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund application for Roosevelt Common (all ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda covering Resolutions R25-368 through R25-395 (all ayes)
• Authorized use of competitive contracting process for Aerial Ropes Course Facility (Resolution R25-391) (all ayes)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review minor applications for certificates of appropriateness for three specific addresses. The body will also continue discussions regarding the designation of homes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 195 Serpentine Road
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 135 Highwood Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 60 Elm Street
• Discussions on designating homes

The commission voted to approve the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved minor Certificates of Appropriateness for 197 Serpentine Road (Block 1708, Lot 6), 60 Elm Street (Block 2006, Lot 4), and 135 Highwood Avenue (Block 1505, Lot 33). The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved minutes of June 5, 2025 (voice vote)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 197 Serpentine Road, Block 1708, Lot 6 (minor)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 60 Elm Street, Block 2006, Lot 4 (minor)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 135 Highwood Avenue, Block 1505, Lot 33 (minor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:08 pm (voice vote)

Planning Board

The work session meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

The Tenafly Planning Board work session scheduled for July 9, 2025 was cancelled. As a result, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider variance requests for two residential properties. The board is reviewing proposals for a new single-family dwelling and a second-floor addition.

• Resolution for Lotan & Liron Salamon, 11 Sisson Terrace: new single family dwelling with setback and impervious coverage variances
• Application for Eric Tejeda, 31 Lawrence Parkway: second floor addition, roof covering, and driveway expansion

The Tenafly Board of Adjustment approved the application for 31 Lawrence Parkway, granting variances for the side‑yard setback, floor‑area ratio, and A/C condenser placement, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. Earlier, the board also approved the Lotan & Liron Salamon single‑family dwelling variance (ZB‑2025‑01) by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting minutes were adopted, and the board adjourned after a voice‑vote motion.

• Approved minutes of June 2, 2025 (voice vote)
• Approved Lotan & Liron Salamon variance ZB‑2025‑01 (5‑0)
• Moved to Executive Session (voice vote)
• Approved Eric Tejeda variance and addition ZB‑2025‑02 (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will vote on a temporary outdoor dining program and a contract for the 2025 Riverside Cooperative Road Improvement Program. The body will also introduce an ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Section 25 of the general ordinances regarding outdoor dining.

• Resolution R25-365: Approve Temporary Outdoor Dining Program
• Resolution R25-366: Approve Contract for 2025 Riverside Cooperative Road Improvement Program
• Ordinance 25-21: Amending Chapter 4, Section 25 to provide additional outdoor dining mechanisms

The council approved the Consent Agenda, which included Resolution R25-365 to approve a temporary outdoor dining program and Resolution R25-366 to approve the 2025 Riverside Cooperative Road Improvement contract. All three present councilmembers voted aye on the Consent Agenda. The council also introduced Ordinance No. 25-21 to amend Chapter 4, Section 25 of the borough code for an additional outdoor dining mechanism, and it passed on first reading with all present members voting aye.

• Approved Temporary Outdoor Dining Program (Resolution R25-365) – 3 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved 2025 Riverside Cooperative Road Improvement Contract (Resolution R25-366) – 3 ayes, 0 nays
• Introduced Ordinance No. 25-21 (additional outdoor dining mechanism) and passed first reading – 3 ayes, 0 nays

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and memorialize resolutions for two site plans. The board will also consider correspondence regarding an extension of approval.

• Memorialization of site plan with variances for BMW Tenafly at 301 County Road
• Memorialization of site plan with variances and major soil moving application for 44 Railroad LLC at 44-46 W. Railroad Avenue
• Consideration of correspondence requesting Extension of Approval

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the June 11 meeting by voice vote. It then approved two development resolutions: the preliminary and final site plan with variances for 301 County Road (PB#1-24-06) and the site plan, soil‑moving permit, and variances for 44‑46 W. Railroad Avenue (PB#1-24‑07). The Board also authorized the attorney to draft a one‑year extension resolution for the 22 Jersey Avenue self‑storage approval, to be considered at the next meeting.

• Approved June 11 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved site plan & variances for 301 County Rd (PB#1-24-06) (4-0)
• Approved site plan, soil‑moving permit & variances for 44-46 W. Railroad Ave (PB#1-24-07) (4-0)
• Authorized preparation of one‑year extension resolution for 22 Jersey Ave (voice vote)

Welcome Committee

The committee approved the April and May meeting minutes. They finalized arrangements for the September 4, 2025 new‑resident event. A request will be made to update the website event page.

• April/May minutes approved (no vote tally provided)
• September 4, 2025 new‑resident event arrangements finalized
• Request to update website event page for September event approved

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding Nature Center funding and floodplain management. The body will also consider a new ordinance regulating A-frame and sandwich board signage.

• Ordinance 25-18: Appropriating $140,000 for Nature Center general land stewardship costs
• Ordinance 25-19: Adopting new flood hazard maps and designating a floodplain administrator
• Ordinance 25-20: Proposed amendments to sign regulations for A-frame or sandwich boards
• Resolution R25-346: Endorsing the 2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Resolution R25-353: Emergency appropriation for sanitary sewer break repair at Tenafly Road and Moller Street

The Tenafly Mayor and Council adopted three ordinances: Ordinance 25-20 amending sign regulations, Ordinance 25-18 appropriating $140,000 for general land stewardship at the Nature Center, and Ordinance 25-19 updating flood‑hazard maps and related code sections. The council also approved Resolution R25-351 to purchase and install roadway banner supports. All votes were recorded as ayes with no recorded opposition.

• Approved Ordinance 25-20 (sign regulations) – unanimous ayes
• Approved Ordinance 25-18 (appropriating $140,000 for Nature Center stewardship) – unanimous ayes
• Approved Ordinance 25-19 (flood‑hazard map adoption and code changes) – unanimous ayes
• Approved Resolution R25-351 (purchase and installation of roadway banner supports) – ayes: Corsair, O’Connor, Dayton, Park, Michaels; Roglieri absent
• Approved Consent Agenda resolutions (R25-336 through R25-363) – unanimous ayes

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve previous minutes and address new business. The agenda includes a discussion regarding vaccination clinics for employees and seniors.

• Vaccination clinics for employees and seniors

The Board of Health approved the March 13, 2025 minutes by voice vote. It agreed to hold a flu‑shot clinic for seniors at the Senior Center after October 15, with Holy Name Hospital providing regular and high‑dose flu shots and Acme Pharmacy administering the vaccines. The Board also discussed a blood‑drive partnership with TVAC and reviewed recent health reports. The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. by voice vote.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Scheduled senior flu vaccination clinic for after Oct. 15 (agreement)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:37 p.m. (voice vote, all in favor)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to review reports from the DPW, Borough, Planning Board, and High School. The body will also address old business regarding a restaurant takeout initiative.

• Restaurant Take Out Initiative

The council passed the first reading of an ordinance allocating $110,000 to the Tenafly Nature Center, with $65,000 for trail maintenance and $45,000 for engineering studies to improve trail accessibility. The council also approved $30,000 to purchase and install 12 new benches at various town locations. No other substantive motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved $110K allocation to Tenafly Nature Center ($65K trail maintenance, $45K engineering studies)
• Approved $30K for purchase and installation of 12 town benches

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Housing Element and Fair Share Plan dated May 30, 2025. This plan seeks to amend the Master Plan to meet Fourth Round affordable housing requirements. The board will also conduct an ordinance consistency review regarding flood hazard maps.

• Public hearing on the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP)
• Consistency review of an ordinance to repeal Chapter 24-1 – 24-5.4 and adopt a new Chapter 24-1 – 24-92
• Review of an ordinance to adopt flood hazard maps and designate a floodplain administrator

The Board unanimously approved the minutes of the May 28, 2025 meeting. It then approved the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan dated May 30, 2025. The Board also voted to recommend floodplain ordinance amendments to the Mayor and Council. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Housing Element and Fair Share Plan dated May 30, 2025 (unanimous yes votes)
• Recommended floodplain ordinance amendments (repeal 24‑1–24‑5.4, adopt 24‑1–24‑92, adopt flood maps, designate administrator, severability) to Mayor and Council (unanimous yes votes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:17 p.m. (voice vote, all in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Tenafly Library Board approved the May financial statements and renewed the Endowment Fund at Valley Bank for two years at the highest interest rate. The board also discussed the ongoing renovation, including painting estimates, teen area work, and Children's Room design proposals. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved Endowment Fund renewal at Valley Bank for two years at highest interest rate (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The Commission will review minutes from April 3 and May 1, 2025, and receive updates from the Council Liaison.

• Approval of April 3, 2025 Minutes
• Approval of May 1, 2025 Minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the April 3 2025 meeting by voice vote, with all members in favor. It also approved the minutes from the May 1 2025 meeting by voice vote, with unanimous support. The commission then adjourned the June 5 2025 meeting at 8:57 pm by voice vote, with all members in favor.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:57 pm (voice vote, all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will discuss installing speed bumps on North Lyle Avenue and introducing two ordinances. One ordinance proposes funding for the Nature Center, while another seeks to update the borough's floodplain administration and hazard maps.

• Ordinance 25-18: Appropriating $110,000 for Nature Center general land stewardship costs
• Ordinance 25-19: Adoption of new flood hazard maps and designation of a Floodplain Administrator
• Proposed speed bump installation on North Lyle Avenue
• Resolution R25-331: Authorization of estimated property tax billing for Q3 2025
• Resolution R25-337: Professional engineering services for Highwood Avenue Roadway Improvements

The council approved Ordinance 25‑18, allocating $140,000 for land stewardship, accessible trails and benches at the Nature Center. It also approved Ordinance 25‑19, amending the borough code to adopt new flood‑hazard maps and create a floodplain administrator. The full consent agenda was adopted, and Mayor Zinna appointed Lilly Weinberg to the Northern Valley Green Way Committee. A Pride Month proclamation for June 2025 was adopted.

• Approved Ordinance 25‑18 appropriating $140,000 for Nature Center projects (Corsair, Dayton, Park aye; O’Connor, Michaels, Roglieri absent)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑19 amending code to adopt flood‑hazard maps and designate a floodplain administrator (Corsair, Dayton, Park aye; O’Connor, Michaels, Roglieri absent)
• Adopted full Consent Agenda (Resolutions R25‑330 through R25‑344 and R25‑335) (Corsair, Dayton, Park aye; O’Connor, Michaels, Roglieri absent)
• Adopted Pride Month proclamation for June 2025
• Mayor appointed Lilly Weinberg to Northern Valley Green Way Committee
• Deferred decision on speed‑bump installation on North Lyle Avenue pending Police Chief report
• No vote recorded on bench placement; $30,000 added to appropriating ordinance per administrator report

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider an application for a new single-family dwelling. The applicant is seeking several variances regarding setbacks and impervious coverage.

• Application ZB-2025-01 for 11 Sisson Terrace: proposed front yard setback of 18.2 feet (30 feet required)
• Application ZB-2025-01 for 11 Sisson Terrace: proposed side yard setback of 9.9 feet (15 feet required)
• Application ZB-2025-01 for 11 Sisson Terrace: proposed impervious coverage of 4,548SF (3,730SF maximum permitted)
• Application ZB-2025-01 for 11 Sisson Terrace: proposed chimney projection of 5.8 feet (2 feet permitted)
• Application ZB-2025-01 for 11 Sisson Terrace: proposed driveway setback of 0 feet (5 feet required)

The Tenafly Board of Adjustment approved the application for a new single‑family dwelling at 11 Sisson Terrace, granting the requested variances and authorizing a fence. The motion passed unanimously, 6‑0. Earlier, the board approved the May 5 minutes and moved to executive session, both by voice vote.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Moved to executive session (voice vote carried)
• Approved 11 Sisson Terrace variance and fence addition (6‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote carried)

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board will meet to review a site plan with variances. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from five previous meetings.

• Public hearing for PB#1-24-06: Site Plan w/ Variances at 301 County Road (Block 1302, Lots 4 & 5) for Penske Automotive Group d/b/a BMW Tenafly

The Tenafly Planning Board voted unanimously to approve the site‑plan application (PB#1‑24‑06) submitted by Penske Automotive Group d/b/a BMW Tenafly for 301 County Road, Lots 4 & 5. The approval was granted with conditions, including a recorded declaration between the two property owners and the Borough of Tenafly and treatment of the two lots as a single lot for zoning purposes. The Board’s engineer confirmed that no variances were required for the project. The motion passed 7‑0, and the meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved BMW Tenafly site‑plan application with conditions (7‑0)
• Confirmed no variances are needed for the application
• Required a recorded declaration between owners and the Borough as a condition
• Treat lots 4 and 5 as a single lot for zoning purposes (condition)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding residential trash and recycling collection and dust and plastics containment at construction sites. The body will also consider items related to Leroy Street markings and the Tenafly Nature Center.

• Ordinance 25-16: Revising residential trash and recycling collection regulations
• Ordinance 25-17: Establishing dust and plastics containment at construction sites
• Contract award to Montana Construction for Ridge Road Drainage Improvement Project
• Purchase of Elgin Model Pelican Street Sweeper for Department of Public Works
• Authorization for underground tank removal at Tenafly Municipal Pool

The Tenafly Mayor and Council unanimously approved two ordinances: one revising residential trash and recycling rules (Ordinance 25-16) and another establishing dust and plastic containment at construction sites (Ordinance 25-17). They also approved a consent agenda covering multiple resolutions, including bids for the Little League Field, a downtown outdoor‑dining lease, underground tank removal at the municipal pool, and a new street sweeper purchase.

• Adopt Ordinance 25-16 (solid waste management) – passed 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopt Ordinance 25-17 (dust & plastics at construction sites) – passed 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Approve Resolution R25-320 – reject bids and authorize receipt of bids for Little League Field improvements – passed 6 ayes
• Approve Resolution R25-321 – reject bid for lease of borough property for downtown outdoor dining – passed 6 ayes
• Approve Resolution R25-322 – authorize underground tank removal at Tenafly Municipal Pool – passed 6 ayes
• Approve Resolution R25-324 – authorize purchase of Elgin Model Pelican street sweeper – passed 6 ayes
• Approve Resolution R25-326 – award contract for Ridge Road Drainage Improvement to Montana Construction – passed 6 ayes
• Approve Resolution R25-327 – authorize emergency appropriation for emergency storage tank repairs – passed 6 ayes

Welcome Committee

The Tenafly Welcome Committee meeting on May 19, 2025 did not have a quorum. Because a quorum was absent, no formal business was conducted.

Environmental Commission

The Tenafly Environmental Commission will meet on May 15, 2025, at Borough Hall. The agenda includes reports from the Borough, DPW, Planning Board, and High School, as well as old business items such as the Rose Garden, Trash-A-Thon, Arbor Day, Nature Center event, NJ State Super Fund Legislation, and a Restaurant Take Out initiative. New business includes discussing raised flowerbeds for the next borough newsletter. No major decisions are anticipated; most items are routine updates.

• Rose Garden update
• Trash-A-Thon planning
• Arbor Day recap and Nature Center event on May 17
• Discussion of NJ State Super Fund Legislation
• Restaurant Take Out initiative

The Environmental Commission voted by majority to advise the Council to support a Superfund resolution that asks the New Jersey legislature to require fossil‑fuel companies to pay for climate damage since 1995. The Commission also expressed support for an amendment to the Dust Control ordinance to include new materials. The Planning Board approved a modified proposal for 44 and 48 West Railroad Ave and extended the Benjamin Brothers resolution for one year. The town’s billboard was removed and stored at the DPW.

• EC majority voted to support Superfund resolution (advisory to Council)
• EC supports amendment of Dust Control ordinance (advisory to Council)
• Planning Board approved modified proposal for 44 & 48 West Railroad Ave
• Planning Board approved one‑year extension of Benjamin Brothers resolution
• Billboard taken down and stored at DPW

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board holds a work session to discuss correspondence from the Mayor and Council regarding proposed changes to Chapter 35, Article VIII (Zoning Regulations) as it relates to multifamily buildings. The meeting also includes a closed session with legal counsel. No votes or decisions are expected at this work session.

• Discussion of Mayor and Council correspondence on multifamily building zoning regulations (Chapter 35, Article VIII)

The Tenafly Planning Board met on May 14, 2025. Members voted by voice to go into closed session at 8:09 p.m., with all eligible members in favor. After returning to the record, the board adjourned at 9:08 p.m. by voice vote, again unanimous. No action was taken on the PB#1-24-06 site‑plan application.

• Entered closed session (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)
• No action taken on PB#1-24-06 site‑plan application

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes and the April 2025 financial statements unanimously. It decided that Library Director Julie Marallo will contact additional painters and secure three quotes for painting the teen area and further quotes for other building areas. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Directed Director to obtain three painting quotes for teen area and additional quotes for other areas (decision, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025 Local Municipal Budget. They will also hold a public hearing on Ordinance 25-15 to establish a Municipal Pool Utility and set 2025 membership fees. New business includes introduction of ordinances to revise residential trash and recycling collection rules and to require dust and plastic containment at construction sites.

• Adoption of 2025 Local Municipal Budget (resolutions R25-287 and R25-288)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-15 to establish a Municipal Pool Utility and set 2025 membership fees (R25-289)
• Introduction of Ordinance 25-16 amending residential trash and recycling collection rules
• Introduction of Ordinance 25-17 requiring dust and plastic containment at construction sites
• Authorize professional planning, engineering, and survey services for Community Center Project (R25-297)

The Tenafly Mayor and Council approved the 2025 Local Municipal Budget and related budget reading resolution. They also passed the municipal pool utility ordinance, a resolution setting pool membership fees, and a solid‑waste management amendment. The body agreed to schedule a $65,000 allocation ordinance for the Tenafly Nature Center on May 20 and gave John Jahr permission to discuss the Riveredge Road median with the county. A resolution supporting the NJ Climate Superfund Act will be prepared for the next meeting.

• Adopt 2025 Local Municipal Budget (Resolution R25-288) – unanimous (6 ayes)
• Read Budget by Title Only (Resolution R25-287) – unanimous (6 ayes)
• Pass Ordinance No. 25‑15 establishing Municipal Pool Utility – unanimous (6 ayes)
• Approve Resolution R25‑289 establishing 2025 pool membership fees – unanimous (6 ayes)
• Pass Ordinance No. 25‑16 amending solid‑waste management – unanimous (6 ayes)
• Schedule allocation ordinance for $65,000 Tenafly Nature Center support for May 20 hearing
• Give permission to John Jahr to proceed with county discussions on Riveredge Road median
• Agree to prepare a resolution supporting the NJ Climate Superfund Act at the next meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Tenafly Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance applications. They will vote on resolutions for a new single-family dwelling at 2 Pleasant Avenue requiring multiple setback and coverage variances, and for a partial second-floor addition to a garage at 78 Dean Drive requiring height and setback variances. No new business is scheduled.

• Variance request for new dwelling at 2 Pleasant Ave: minimum front yard setback (proposed 14.33' vs 25' required), minimum rear yard setback (proposed 15.0' vs 30' required), maximum building coverage (proposed 28.70% vs 25% max), maximum FAR (proposed 48.70% vs 37.5% max)
• Variance request for garage addition at 78 Dean Dr: accessory building height (proposed 24.7' vs 15' max), accessory building front yard setback (proposed 84' vs 120' minimum)

The Board approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It approved the variance request for 2 Pleasant Avenue (ZB-2024-14) with a 3‑0 vote. It approved the variance request for 78 Dean Drive (ZB-2024-11) with a 4‑0 vote. No new business was presented and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved 2 Pleasant Ave variance ZB-2024-14 (3-0)
• Approved 78 Dean Drive variance ZB-2024-11 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness application. The meeting also includes a roll call, approval of minutes, and updates from the council liaison.

• Public hearing for Certificate of Appropriateness Application at 165 Serpentine Road (Block 1802, Lot 11), Applicant: Chintan Shah

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for 165 Serpentine Road, subject to additional detail on the entrance, siding, shutters, and foundation treatment. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 165 Serpentine Rd with conditions (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board will discuss an ordinance to revise permitted uses in the SR/B Zone and an amendment to board bylaws. The board will also continue a public hearing for a site plan and soil moving application.

• Ordinance revising permitted uses in SR/B Zone
• Amendment to the Tenafly Planning Board’s Bylaws
• Public hearing continuation: 44-46 W. Railroad Avenue (44 Railroad LLC)
• Resolution of approval: 178 Engle Street (MGR Property Group, LLC)
• Resolution of approval: 88 Piermont Road (Keuken, LLC)

The Board approved a minor subdivision at 178 Engle Street (PB#1-24-02) and approved a site‑plan modification with a variance for an apartment at 88 Piermont Road (PB#1-24-09). A public hearing continued for a site‑plan, variance and soil‑moving application at 44‑46 W. Railroad Avenue (PB#1-24-07) but no vote was taken.

• Approved minor subdivision at 178 Engle Street (PB#1-24-02) – vote YES: Osborne, Park, Khorozian, Brink; NO: none
• Approved site‑plan modification with variance at 88 Piermont Road (PB#1-24-09) – vote YES: Wilmit, Warms, Park, Khorozian, Baldini, Councilwoman Dayton, Mayor Zinna; NO: none
• Continued public hearing for site‑plan, variance & soil‑moving at 44‑46 W. Railroad Avenue (PB#1-24-07) – no decision recorded

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider a dust control ordinance, adopt the June and August meeting schedule, and introduce an ordinance to create a Municipal Pool Utility. The consent agenda includes numerous resolutions for expenditures, bid awards, equipment purchases, refunds, and hiring for the upcoming pool season. A closed session is scheduled for pending litigation and real property matters.

• Dust Control Ordinance (to be considered)
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-15 establishing a Municipal Pool Utility
• Award bid for Engle Street Resurfacing (R25-258, R25-259)
• Reject bids for sandblasting and repainting Tenafly Swimming Pool (R25-268) and for development of a mixed-use building on Block 1009 Lot 9 (R25-271)
• Authorize purchase of private fiber for public safety communication (R25-263)

The Tenafly Mayor and Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 25-15, creating a municipal pool utility. The council also approved two large consent‑agenda packages covering resolutions R25-248 through R25-259 and R25-261 through R25-285. Additionally, the governing body set the June 16, 2025 council meeting and moved the August meetings to August 4 and August 18, 2025.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-15 establishing a municipal pool utility (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Resolutions R25-248‑R25-259 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Resolutions R25-261‑R25-285 (unanimous)
• Set June 16, 2025 council meeting date (agreed)
• Rescheduled August meetings to August 4 and August 18, 2025 (agreed)

Welcome Committee

The committee approved the March 2025 minutes. It discussed new‑resident concerns about siren sounds and will forward welcome information to Indian, Chinese, Asian American, Israeli, and Russian newcomers. A firehouse & TVAC new‑resident event was scheduled for April 23, 2025, and the website was updated with the event and a new Welcome! Updates section.

• Approved March minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Scheduled firehouse & TVAC new‑resident event for April 23, 2025
• Updated website: posted January minutes, added Upcoming Event page entry, created Welcome! Updates section
• Mailed postcards to March new residents

Environmental Commission

The Tenafly Environmental Commission will hear routine reports from the DPW, Borough, Planning Board, and high school liaison. Old business includes planning for the April 27 Townwide Trash-A-Thon, Arbor Day at MacKay School on April 25, and a May 17 Nature Center event. New business features a discussion on New Jersey state Superfund legislation and a student project presentation.

• Arbor Day at MacKay School – April 25
• Townwide Trash-A-Thon – April 27
• Nature Center Event at Spring House – May 17
• Discussion of NJ State Superfund legislation
• Student project by Shreya Patel

The Environmental Commission announced that Pat Mason has been hired as the new head of the Department of Public Works, with a start date of May 1. The commission also approved the purchase of rose bushes for the Rose Garden at cost plus $40 per bush for planting. It scheduled a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for Grove Street park on April 22 and confirmed that the dog and skate parks are ready for use. Additionally, the council supported adding CPC and Trex to the Dust Control ordinance and will issue an RFP for a tree‑services contractor.

• Hired Pat Mason as DPW head (starts May 1)
• Approved purchase of rose bushes at cost plus $40 each for planting
• Scheduled ribbon‑cutting for Grove Street park on April 22; dog and skate parks ready
• Supported amendment to Dust Control ordinance to add CPC and Trex
• Will issue RFP for a company to handle tree‑related activities
• Board of Health to begin reminding eateries about Skip‑the‑Stuff ordinance
• Made Wild Bird Disease Reporting Form available on town website
• Confirmed placement of Arbor Day tree at Mackay School for April 25

Planning Board

This meeting was canceled and will not take place. No business was conducted or discussed.

The Tenafly Planning Board work session scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025 did not take place because it was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a $4,369,600 bond for public improvements and equipment, a $955,000 ordinance for playground equipment at Walnut Park and other community upgrades, and a cap bank ordinance. They will also introduce the 2025 municipal budget and consider a dust control ordinance. The consent agenda includes numerous engineering escrow refunds and authorizations for pool facilities and promotions.

• Public hearing on $4,369,600 bond ordinance for various public improvements, equipment, and a vehicle
• Public hearing on $955,000 ordinance for playground equipment at Walnut Park, electronic signs, and upgrades to municipal pool and fields
• Introduce 2025 municipal budget with a public hearing set for May 6, 2025
• Consider dust control ordinance
• Tree escrow for 41 Depeyster Street and RFP for forster services

The Tenafly Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance 25‑11, authorizing $4,369,600 in bonds for public improvements, equipment, and technology. They also passed Ordinance 25‑10 to exceed municipal budget limits and create a cap bank, and Ordinance 25‑12 to reappropriate $593,450 of unused funds. The Governing Body approved a request to extend a film permit.

• Ordinance 25‑10 (budget cap bank) adopted – all present council members voted aye
• Ordinance 25‑11 (bond authorization for $4,369,600) adopted – all present council members voted aye
• Ordinance 25‑12 (reappropriation of $593,450) adopted – all present council members voted aye
• Film extension request approved by the Governing Body

Library Board of Trustees

The Tenafly Library Board approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Library's March 2025 financial statements after a unanimous vote. No other business was acted upon.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Tenafly Board of Adjustment is meeting on April 7, 2025, to review two residential zoning cases. The board will consider variances for setbacks and building coverage on a new single-family home at 2 Pleasant Avenue and a garage addition at 78 Dean Drive. No resolutions are scheduled for approval.

• 2 Pleasant Avenue LLC (2 Pleasant Ave) requests setback and coverage variances for new single-family dwelling
• Jeffrey & Valerie Keller (78 Dean Drive) seeks height and setback relief for garage addition with lift installation

The Tenafly Board of Adjustment approved the variance request for 2 Pleasant Avenue after revised plans were presented, passing the motion 6‑1. The Board also unanimously approved a nine‑month extension for a garage at 5 Sisson Terrace and approved the March 3, 2025 minutes. A motion to move to executive session was approved unanimously, and several new members and experts were sworn in.

• Approved nine‑month extension for 5 Sisson Terrace garage (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Swore in Lauren Farkas as 2nd Alternate
• Swore in Mr. Cestaro as architecture expert
• Swore in Mr. Spatz as planning expert
• Swore in Mr. Hals as Board Engineer
• Moved to executive session (motion approved unanimously)
• Approved 2 Pleasant Avenue variance application (6‑1)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a property at 5 Ravine Road. The body will also review minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting and discuss a budget update.

• Certificate of Appropriateness Application: 5 Ravine Road (Block 1702, Lot 14), Applicant: Hen Lotan
• Budget Update

The commission approved the March 6, 2025 minutes by voice vote. It postponed a decision on the Certificate of Appropriateness for 5 Ravine Road until additional photographs and details are provided. A budget quote of $3,725 for the Roosevelt Monument restoration was noted. The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 pm by voice vote.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Deferred 5 Ravine Road Certificate of Appropriateness pending revisions (no vote recorded)
• Noted budget quote $3,725 for Roosevelt Monument restoration (informational)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:57 pm (voice vote, all in favor)

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board will hold a public hearing on application PB 1-24-09 by Keuken, LLC for a site plan with variance at 88 Piermont Road. Old business includes discussions on amending the annual meeting notice. The board will also receive committee reports and correspondence.

• Public hearing: PB 1-24-09 Site Plan w/ Variance at 88 Piermont Road, Block 1105, Lot 1 (Applicant: Keuken, LLC)
• Discussion on amending the annual meeting notice

The Tenafly Planning Board conducted a public hearing on the amended site plan and variance for 88 Piermont Road, Block 1105, Lot 1, submitted by Keuken, LLC. Board members questioned the applicant and experts about parking, EV requirements, refuse handling, and interior changes. No vote was taken and the board did not approve or deny the application.

Environmental Commission

The Tenafly Environmental Commission will review minutes from February, receive reports from the Borough, DPW, Planning, and High School, and discuss old business including a Greenway meeting, Rose Garden trellis, restaurant packaging, a townwide trash cleanup on April 27, and Arbor Day on April 25. New business includes a request from Princeton's EC for local sustainable development incentives, New Jersey state Superfund legislation, and the Hackensack River Nation Summit on April 22.

• Discussion of NJ State Superfund legislation
• Princeton EC request for local incentives for sustainable development
• Townwide Trash-Thon scheduled for April 27
• Arbor Day event at MacKay School on April 25
• Hackensack River Nation Summit on April 22

The Environmental Commission approved a request to seek a $1,500 ANJEC grant for habitat restoration. The Planning Board granted a variance for 178 Engle Street with a 4‑3 vote, permitting subdivision, slope removal and required mitigation. The Commission also directed DPW to repair cosmetic damage to Pfister’s Pond dam, changed the Planning Board meeting start time to 7:30 p.m., and organized promotion and funding actions for the upcoming Trash‑a‑Thon. Members will be reimbursed for attending the Hackensack River Nation Summit.

• Approved request to seek $1,500 ANJEC grant for habitat restoration (EC)
• Granted variance for 178 Engle Street (4‑3 vote; Mayor, Jon, Lauren Dayton voted against) (Planning Board)
• Changed Planning Board meeting start time to 7:30 p.m. (Planning Board)
• Authorized DPW to repair cosmetic damage to Pfister’s Pond dam (DPW)
• Dan Park to request release of Rose Garden trust funds for trellis (EC action)
• Approved Trash‑a‑Thon promotion actions: LCD announcement, billboard, flyers, Clean Communities contact (EC)
• Will reimburse EC members attending Hackensack River Nation Summit (EC)
• Committed to promote compost program via mayoral robocalls and newsletter (EC)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are introducing several ordinances related to budget appropriations and public works. The body will discuss park updates, historic preservation fees, and land development regulations.

• Ordinance 25-11: Bond ordinance to appropriate $4,369,600 for public improvements, equipment, and vehicles
• Ordinance 25-13: Appropriation of $955,000 for Walnut Park playground equipment, electronic signs, and pool upgrades
• Ordinance 25-12: Reappropriation of $593,450 in proceeds of obligations
• Ordinance 25-14: Amendment to Chapter 35 Land Development Regulations
• Resolution R25-190: Acceptance of the resignation of the Director of Public Works

The Tenafly Mayor and Council introduced five ordinances on first reading, including a $4,369,600 bond ordinance for public improvements and equipment, a cap bank ordinance, a $593,450 reappropriation ordinance, a $955,000 ordinance for playground equipment and other recreation upgrades, and a land development regulations amendment. All ordinances were passed unanimously (6-0, with Councilmember Dayton absent) and set for a public hearing on April 8, 2025. The council also approved the consent agenda, including change orders for the Grove Street Park skate park, and discussed a proposed fee increase for Historic Preservation Commission applications without taking action.

• Introduced Ordinance 25-10, cap bank ordinance (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-11, $4,369,600 bond ordinance (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-12, $593,450 reappropriation ordinance (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-13, $955,000 playground and recreation ordinance (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-14, land development regulations amendment (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-162, temporary capital budget (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including change orders #7 and #8 for Grove Street Park (6-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 4, Feb 18, and Mar 4 meetings (unanimous)

Welcome Committee

The Tenafly Welcome Committee approved the minutes from February and confirmed the April 23, 2025 Firehouse and TVAC event (6:00-7:30 PM). Volunteer sign-up was completed, and postcard invitations were labeled and will be mailed in April. Final approval for the September New Residents' event is expected soon.

• Approved February minutes
• Confirmed April 23, 2025 Firehouse and TVAC event (6:00-7:30 PM)
• Completed volunteer sign-up sheet for the event
• Placed address labels on postcard invitations for mailing in April

Board of Health

The Tenafly Board of Health will hold a largely procedural meeting including swearing in a new member, Natasha Levine, approving minutes from January 9, 2025, and receiving an update on Board of Health contracts. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Swearing in of new Board of Health member Natasha Levine
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2025
• Update on Board of Health Contracts

The Tenafly Board of Health met on March 13, 2025, and approved the minutes from January 9, 2025, by voice vote. The board discussed Board of Health contracts, with members declining to include the Holy Name Hospital logo on news articles. Staff reports covered causes of death, measles cases, and immunization audits, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 9, 2025 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Declined to include Holy Name Hospital logo on Board of Health news articles

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan with variance and soil moving application. The board will also swear in a new member.

• Swearing in of Lynda Baldini as 1st Alternate, Planning Board
• Public hearing for PB#1-24-07: Site Plan w/ Variance & Soil Moving Application at 44-46 W. Railroad Avenue (Block 1002, Lots 7 & 8) by 44 Railroad LLC

The Planning Board held a public hearing for a preliminary and final site plan with variances for a 3-story mixed-use building at 44-46 W. Railroad Avenue, but took no vote. The application was carried to April 23, 2025, without further notice. The board also discussed moving meeting times to 7:30pm, with a poll of absent members planned.

• Carried PB#1-24-07 (44 W. Railroad Ave) to April 23, 2025, without further notice
• Discussed moving meeting start time to 7:30pm; poll of absent members to be conducted

Library Board of Trustees

The Tenafly Public Library Board of Trustees approved a resolution to transfer funds from the Mitchell Bequest Fund at Valley Bank into the Gifts & Bequests Fund at the same bank, ahead of a CD renewal date. The board also unanimously approved the February 2025 meeting minutes and the February 2025 financial statements. No other business was discussed or decided.

• Approved the minutes of the February 10, 2025 regular board meeting
• Approved the Library's February 2025 financial statements as reviewed by the Board President
• Approved transferring Mitchell Bequest Fund money at Valley Bank into the Gifts & Bequests Fund at Valley Bank

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting with roll call, approval of minutes from January and February, and old business including a budget update and anticipated upcoming projects for 2025. No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed; the agenda is primarily procedural.

• Budget update for the Historic Preservation Commission
• Anticipated upcoming HPC projects for 2025
• Approval of January 9 and February 6, 2025 minutes
• Public comment with 3-minute speaking limit

The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission met on March 6, 2025, and approved the minutes from January and February 2025. The Commission discussed budget cuts, recommending a $50-$75 administrative fee for Certificate of Appropriateness applications, and pausing projects due to funding constraints. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were only discussed or recommended.

• Approved minutes of January 9 and February 9, 2025 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Recommended adding $50-$75 administrative fee to Certificate of Appropriateness applications (to be sent to Borough Administrator)
• Discussed pausing projects due to budget cuts (no formal action)
• Discussed hiring a preservation consultant (no formal action)
• Discussed revising digital walking tour brochure (no formal action)
• Discussed archiving historical documents (no formal action)
• Requested DPW repair and maintain Historic Evacuation Route Signs (no formal action)
• Requested removal of incorrectly fabricated blue marker from archival room (no formal action)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are holding a special budget hearing to review the proposed 2025 operating budget and the 2025 capital plan. Public comments will be heard during a 15-minute session. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to review and discussion.

• Review of the 2025 Operating Budget
• Review of the 2025 Capital Plan

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will receive an update on Dean Drive properties and discuss a proposed tree ordinance. Public hearings will be held on ordinances amending the police department and parking regulations. The consent agenda includes numerous engineering escrow refunds, a fireworks contract, and budget amendments. The meeting will also go into closed session to discuss real property leases and potential acquisitions.

• Update on Dean Drive properties
• Discussion of proposed tree ordinance
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-08 (Police Department amendment)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-09 (Parking regulations amendment)
• Consent agenda includes fireworks display contract and FEMA grant application

The Tenafly Mayor and Council adopted two ordinances on second reading: Ordinance 25-08 amending the police department section of the municipal code, and Ordinance 25-09 amending the parking chapter. Both passed unanimously with Councilmember Roglieri absent. The council also approved a consent agenda of 31 resolutions, including expenditures, escrow refunds, and a fireworks contract, and discussed updates on Dean Drive properties and tree ordinance changes.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-08 (police department amendment) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-09 (parking amendment) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 31 resolutions (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 7 and January 21, 2025 meetings
• Extended swimming pool early bird special through March 16, 2025
• Appointed Lauren Tuvel to the Downtown Committee
• Went into closed session to discuss real property matters

Board of Adjustment

The Tenafly Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance applications. One involves steep slope disturbance and retaining wall height at 124 Oxford Drive. The other involves multiple setback, coverage, and FAR variances for a proposed new single-family dwelling at 2 Pleasant Avenue. The board will also swear in a reappointed member and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Andrew Till, 124 Oxford Drive: variance for 5,000 SF steep slope disturbance (0 SF allowed) and retaining wall heights of 4' and 6' (3' max allowed).
• 2 Pleasant Avenue LLC, 2 Pleasant Ave: variance requests for minimum front yard setback (12.33' proposed vs 25' required), rear yard setback (10' vs 30'), building coverage (28.70% vs 25% max), FAR (48.70% vs 37.5% max), and patio front yard setback (10.5' vs 25').
• Swearing in of Lauren Farkas as 2nd Alternate member of the board.
• Approval of minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting.

The Tenafly Board of Adjustment approved a resolution granting Andrew Till variances for steep slope disturbance and retaining wall height at 124 Oxford Terrace. The board also heard a new application for a single-family dwelling at 2 Pleasant Avenue, which was adjourned to the April 7, 2025 meeting for plan revisions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved steep slope disturbance and retaining wall height variances for Andrew Till, 124 Oxford Terrace (6-0)
• Adjourned 2 Pleasant Avenue LLC application to April 7, 2025 for revised plans

Mayor & Council

This is a special budget hearing meeting of the Tenafly Mayor and Council for the 2025-2026 budget. The agenda includes departmental reviews for Recreation, Public Works, TVAC, Fire, Police, and Capital. A 15-minute public comment period is allocated.

• Budget hearing for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Review of Recreation Department
• Review of Public Works Department
• Review of Tenafly Volunteer Ambulance Corps (TVAC)
• Review of Fire, Police, and Capital departments

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board will continue a public hearing on a minor subdivision application for 178 Engle Street (PB#1-24-02) by MGR Property Group, LLC. A new public hearing will be opened for a site plan with variance and soil moving application at 44-46 W. Railroad Avenue (PB#1-24-07) by 44 Railroad LLC. The meeting also includes new business, correspondence, and committee reports.

• Continuation of public hearing PB#1-24-02: Minor Subdivision at 178 Engle Street (Block 1805, Lot 1) by MGR Property Group, LLC
• New public hearing PB#1-24-07: Site Plan with Variance & Soil Moving at 44-46 W. Railroad Avenue (Block 1002, Lots 7 & 8) by 44 Railroad LLC
• Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025 (Work Session)

The Tenafly Planning Board approved a minor subdivision at 178 Engle Street for MGR Property Group, LLC, including a variance to disturb up to 280 square feet of steep slope. The approval includes stipulations that the development conform to the LDR and that the applicant add a storm drain inlet on East Clinton Avenue. The motion carried 4-3, with members Warms, Mayor Zinna, and Councilwoman Dayton voting no.

• Approved minor subdivision at 178 Engle Street with steep-slope variance (4-3)
• Approved variance to disturb up to 280 sq ft of steep slope
• Stipulated development must conform to LDR
• Stipulated applicant must add storm drain inlet on East Clinton Avenue, 10 ft uphill from existing
• Carried application for 44-46 West Railroad Avenue to March 12, 2025

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to receive reports from the DPW, Borough, Planning Board, and High School. The body will discuss reducing restaurant plastic waste with Joe Halajian and a February 25 conference at FDU.

• Discussion on reducing restaurant plastic waste with Joe Halajian
• Report on compost lock change
• February 25 conference at FDU

The Tenafly Environmental Commission met on February 20, 2025, and discussed several ongoing initiatives. They noted that the Council approved the 'Skip the Stuff' resolution, which encourages eateries to provide utensils only upon request. The commission also discussed plans to change compost bin lock codes to reduce misuse, explore a Recycling Tonnage Grant, and consider reopening the tree code to protect trees of a certain size. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Accepted minutes of January 16, 2025
• Compost lock codes to be changed to reduce non-participant use
• Planning Board to consider variance at 178 Engle Street (later granted)
• Planning Board to discuss mixed-use building at 44-48 West Railroad Ave
• Arbor Day celebration planned for April 25 at Mackay School
• Green Team to contact Metropolitan Nursery for fundraiser
• EC to explore Recycling Tonnage Grant for composting
• EC to discuss reopening tree code with town attorney

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are holding a special budget hearing to review the 2025 Operating Budget. The public may comment for up to 15 minutes. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a personnel incentive program.

• 2025 Operating Budget Review
• Closed session: Personnel – Incentive Program
• Resolution #25-55 posted for public notice

Mayor & Council

This meeting includes discussions on a mental health responder for the police department and TVAC, and an inclusive playground at Walnut Park. Public hearings will be held on ordinances amending construction code fees for elevators, police department administration, and parking regulations. The consent agenda covers numerous engineering escrow refunds, licenses, and personnel appointments.

• Mental Health Responder for Police Department and TVAC (discussion)
• Inclusive Playground at Walnut Park (discussion)
• Ordinance 25-07: amend construction code fees for elevator inspections
• Ordinance 25-08: amend Police Department chapter
• Ordinance 25-09: amend Parking chapter

The Tenafly Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance 25-07 amending construction code fees for elevators, and introduced Ordinances 25-08 (police department) and 25-09 (parking) for future public hearings. The council also approved a consent agenda with 26 resolutions, including expenditures, escrow refunds, and appointments. Discussions were held on adding a mental health responder for the police and TVAC, and on an inclusive playground at Walnut Park, but no formal action was taken on these items.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-07 amending elevator construction fees (5-0, 1 absent)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-08 amending police department chapter (5-0, 1 absent)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-09 amending parking chapter (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda with 26 resolutions including expenditures, escrow refunds, and appointments (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes of January 2, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss potential property acquisitions and leases

Planning Board

This meeting was canceled. No business was conducted. The next regular public meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2025.

The Tenafly Planning Board work session scheduled for February 12, 2025, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Library Board of Trustees

The Tenafly Public Library Board of Trustees approved the full teen and children's room redesign and library flooring replacement project proposed by the Whalen Berez Group, LLC, with a stipulation that design amendments can be made. The board also unanimously approved the January 2025 financial statements and the minutes of the January 13, 2025 meeting. Donations totaling $780 were reported.

• Approved teen and children's room redesign and flooring replacement project (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 9, receive a budget update, and discuss anticipated projects for 2025. The council liaison will provide updates, and public comment is invited on agenda items.

• Approval of January 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Budget update for the commission
• Discussion of anticipated HPC projects for 2025
• Council liaison update
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission's regular public meeting scheduled for February 6, 2025, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made or discussed.

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one to allow cannabis microbusinesses in the downtown business zone, and another to regulate short-term rentals and amend elevator fees. The council will also introduce an ordinance to further amend elevator fees, and consider a consent agenda that includes purchases for the police department and a van, as well as engineering services for roadway improvements.

• Ordinance 25-05 to permit Class 2-5 cannabis licensed microbusinesses as conditional uses in the downtown business zone
• Ordinance 25-06 to regulate short-term rentals of residential properties and amend construction code elevator fees
• Ordinance 25-07 to amend elevator fee schedule (introduction, public hearing set for Feb 18)
• Consent agenda includes purchase of video surveillance camera system for police department (R25-95) and BraunAbility van (R25-96)
• Authorization for additional professional engineering services for NJDOT FY2024 Highwood Avenue roadway improvements (R25-100)

The Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance 25-06, which adds new regulations for short-term rentals of residential properties, on second and final reading with a unanimous vote. The council also introduced Ordinance 25-07 to amend construction code fees for elevators, and approved a consent agenda of 22 resolutions including expenditures, refunds, and equipment purchases. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions included a future cannabis town hall and the railroad station preservation plan.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-06 restricting short-term rentals (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-07 amending elevator construction fees (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 22 resolutions (6-0)
• Agreed to accept railroad station preservation plan and consider recommendations
• Agreed to circulate ideas for 2025 Open Space Trust Fund programs

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three applications for zoning variances. These include a clubhouse expansion and two residential projects involving setbacks and slope disturbance.

• Knickerbocker Country Club (188 Knickerbocker Road): Request to renovate and expand clubhouse with a front yard setback variance
• Chris Blake (6 Standish Court): Request for a one-story addition, porch, and patio with front yard, side yard, and lot coverage variances
• Andrew Till (124 Oxford Drive): Request for 5,000 SF of steep slope disturbance and retaining walls up to 6 feet high

The Tenafly Board of Adjustment approved resolutions for two previously heard applications: a 1-story addition and porch at 6 Standish Court (6-0) and a clubhouse renovation at Knickerbocker Country Club (6-0). The board also approved a steep slope disturbance variance for a retaining wall at 124 Oxford Terrace (7-0), with a stipulation for adequate landscaping. Minutes from January 6, 2025, were approved with corrections.

• Approved resolution for 6 Standish Court addition and porch (6-0)
• Approved resolution for Knickerbocker Country Club clubhouse expansion (6-0)
• Approved steep slope variance for retaining wall at 124 Oxford Terrace (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025, with corrections

Welcome Committee

The Tenafly Welcome Committee met on January 27, 2025, and approved the December minutes. They discussed event planning, suggesting September 4, 2025 for a New Residents event and April 3 or April 30, 2025 for a spring event at the Firehouse and TVAC. No formal votes were taken on these suggestions.

• Approved December minutes
• Suggested September 4, 2025 for New Residents event
• Suggested April 3 or April 30, 2025 for spring event at Firehouse & TVAC

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision application for 178 Engle Street by MGR Property Group, LLC. The board will also administer the oath of office to Lynda Baldini as a 2nd Alternate member. Minutes from the January 8 reorganization meeting are up for approval.

• Public hearing: PB#1-24-02, Minor Subdivision at 178 Engle Street (Block 1805, Lot 1)
• Oath of office for Lynda Baldini as 2nd Alternate (unexpired term of Khorozian)
• Approval of minutes from Special Public Reorganization Meeting of January 8, 2025
• Reports from Environmental Commission and Historic Preservation Commission

The Tenafly Planning Board held a public hearing for a minor subdivision at 178 Engle Street (Block 1805, Lot 1) proposed by MGR Property Group, LLC, which would replace an existing single-family home with two new homes. The board heard testimony from the applicant's experts and public comments, but took no final action, carrying the application to the February 26, 2025 meeting. The board also approved the minutes of the January 8, 2025 special reorganization meeting.

• Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 special reorganization meeting (voice vote, all in favor)
• Carried minor subdivision application PB#1-24-02 for 178 Engle Street to February 26, 2025 meeting

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances introduced earlier, covering solid waste, parking, signage, and stormwater regulations. They will also introduce new ordinances to permit cannabis microbusinesses in the downtown business zone and regulate short-term residential rentals. The consent agenda includes numerous professional service contracts and authorizations for 2025.

• Ordinance 25-05: permits Class 2-5 cannabis licensed microbusinesses in the Downtown Business Zone
• Ordinance 25-06: adds new regulations for short-term rentals of residential properties
• Ordinance 25-01: amends solid waste management regulations
• Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance under consideration (first item)
• Resolution R25-72: commits to Round 4 affordable housing present and prospective need

The Tenafly Mayor and Council adopted four ordinances on second reading (solid waste, parking, signage, stormwater) and introduced two new ordinances on first reading: one to permit cannabis microbusinesses in the downtown business zone and another to regulate short-term rentals. The council also approved a consent agenda with 22 resolutions, including contracts for professional services and a grant application for Roosevelt Commons lighting improvements.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-01 amending solid waste management (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-02 amending parking regulations (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-03 amending signage and zoning regulations (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-04 amending stormwater control (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-05 permitting cannabis microbusinesses in downtown business zone (4-0-2 abstentions)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-06 regulating short-term rentals (4-0-2 abstentions)
• Approved consent agenda with 22 resolutions including contracts and grant application (6-0)

Mayor & Council

This is a special budget meeting where the Mayor and Council will review the preliminary capital plan. Public comments are invited for up to 15 minutes on any governmental matter.

• Review of the preliminary capital plan

Environmental Commission

The Tenafly Environmental Commission is holding a regular meeting on January 16, 2025. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, approval of previous minutes, and updates from the Borough, DPW, Planning Board, and High School. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed; old and new business sections are empty.

• No specific action items, rezonings, or financial items are mentioned in the agenda.

The Tenafly Environmental Commission discussed the 'Skip the Stuff' ordinance, which would require eateries to provide utensils only on request. The Council is supportive but sought Chamber of Commerce input; the Chamber is fine with the ordinance but opposes fines. The EC agreed to start with no penalties and revisit in a year, and will propose a resolution instead of an ordinance. The Commission also reviewed tree statistics showing a net loss of major trees and suggested the Council revisit the tree code.

• Agreed to propose 'Skip the Stuff' as a resolution instead of an ordinance, with no fines initially (unanimous)
• Accepted December 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Suggested Council revisit tree code to restrict replacing major trees with minor trees (discussion only)
• DPW to check new recycling facility IWS (action item)
• DPW to follow up on tree planting at Nature Center and Louise Lane (action item)

Library Board of Trustees

The Tenafly Public Library Board of Trustees held its annual reorganization, swore in reinstated members, and unanimously elected officers. The board approved the December 2024 financial statements, the 2025 Library Fund Budget, and the BCCLS Certification of Agreement. It also unanimously approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Tenafly Library Employees OPEIU Local 32 covering 2025-2027. The meeting included a presentation from BCCLS and a report on renovation decisions.

• Approved 2025 Library Fund Budget (unanimous)
• Approved BCCLS 2025 Certification of Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with OPEIU Local 32 for 2025-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 9, 2024 regular and executive meetings (with abstentions)
• Elected Martin Gilbert as President, Kathleen Cook as Vice President, Soon Juhng as Secretary/Treasurer (all unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will swear in new members and elect officers. The body will also review the 2025 budget and a pest management agreement with Standard Pest Management/Contrapest.

• Swearing in of members Natasha Levine and Shelly Reich
• Review of 2025 Board of Health Budget
• Standard Pest Management/Contrapest Agreement for 2025
• Discussion of upcoming newsletter articles

The Board of Health held its annual reorganization meeting, electing Howard Bader as President and Etta Frankel as Vice President for 2025. The board approved the minutes from November 14, 2024, and reviewed the 2025 budget, HARP contract increase, and rat control agreement. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Elected Howard Bader as 2025 President (unanimous)
• Elected Etta Frankel as 2025 Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 14, 2024 (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will swear in three new members and elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025. The body will also discuss updates to the Walking Tour Brochure.

• Swearing in of Richard Bennett (Class A), Emily Yang (Class C), and Peter Cossio (2nd Alternate)
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Discussion of Walking Tour Brochure update

The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission held its annual reorganization meeting, unanimously electing Thorin Tritter as Chairperson and Brendan Lee as Vice Chairperson for 2025. The commission also approved the December 5, 2024 minutes with a minor change and discussed updates to the walking tour brochure and maintenance of historic signs. No public comment was made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Elected Thorin Tritter as 2025 Chairperson (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Brendan Lee as 2025 Vice Chairperson (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved December 5, 2024 minutes with minor change (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to swear in new members and elect officers for 2025. The body will appoint professional service contracts for its attorney, planner, engineer, and COAH attorney, and assign members to various board committees.

• Swearing in of Julia Park, Linda Khorozian, Lynda Baldini, Jordan Brink, and Lauren Dayton
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Appointment of Board Attorney, Board Planner, Board Engineer, and Special Affordable Housing-COAH Attorney
• Appointment of members to Site Plan Review, LDR, Affordable Housing, Master Plan, and Cannabis committees
• Review of an ordinance amending Chapter 27, 'STORMWATER CONTROL'

The Tenafly Planning Board held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in members and unanimously electing Mary Beth Wilmit as Chair and Nichole Osborne as Vice Chair. The board approved appointments for attorney, planners, engineer, COAH attorney, and secretary, and established committees for 2025. It also recommended an ordinance amendment on stormwater control to the Borough Council, contingent on attorney review for consistency with the Master Plan.

• Re-elected Mary Beth Wilmit as Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Nichole Osborne as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeffrey Zenn, Esq. as Planning Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Burgis and David Novak as Planners (unanimous)
• Appointed David Hals, P.E. as Planning Board Engineer (unanimous)
• Appointed Ed Buzak, Esq. as Special COAH Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Amanda Booth as Planning Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Recommended stormwater ordinance amendment to Council (10-0)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider items including cannabis regulations and short-term rental policies, and introduce four ordinances on solid waste, parking, signage/land development, and stormwater control. A consent agenda includes resolutions for a tree mitigation escrow refund, raffle approval, storm sewer repairs, and engineering services for a synthetic turf field project. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.

• Discussion of cannabis regulations
• Discussion of short-term rental policies
• Introduction of Ordinance 25-03 amending signage and land development regulations
• Introduction of Ordinance 25-01 amending solid waste management
• Resolution R25-58 authorizing additional engineering services for Little League synthetic turf field project

The Tenafly Mayor and Council agreed to proceed with drafting a cannabis zoning ordinance, introduced four ordinances on first reading (solid waste, parking, signage, stormwater), and discussed a short-term rental ordinance and a 'Skip the Stuff' ordinance for future introduction. The council also approved a consent agenda including a resolution for supplemental survey services for the Little League synthetic turf field, with Councilmember Dayton voting against that resolution.

• Agreed to proceed with drafting a cannabis zoning ordinance (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-01 (solid waste) on first reading (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-02 (parking) on first reading (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-03 (signage) on first reading (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-04 (stormwater) on first reading (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions R25-55, R25-56, R25-57 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-58 for Little League turf field survey services (5-1, Dayton nay)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will conduct its 2025 reorganization, including swearing in members and appointing officers and professionals. The board will also consider several property variance requests for residential homes and the Knickerbocker Country Club.

• Knickerbocker Country Club (188 Knickerbocker Road): Proposal to renovate and expand clubhouse with a front yard setback variance
• Sasson Muallem (128 Hickory Avenue): Request for front yard, FAR, and side yard setbacks for a new single family residence
• Henry & Cindy Kasindorf (83 Woodland Street): Request for side yard, impervious coverage, and driveway coverage variances for a 2-story extension
• Chris Blake (6 Standish Court): Request for front yard, side yard, and lot coverage variances for a 1-story addition and porch
• Appointment of 2025 Board officers and professionals (Attorney and Engineer)

The Tenafly Board of Adjustment approved all four applications on the agenda, including variances for a new home at 128 Hickory Avenue, an extension at 83 Woodland Street, an addition at 6 Standish Court, and a clubhouse renovation at Knickerbocker Country Club. The board also voted 3-5 against returning to in-person meetings, so meetings will remain remote. All votes were unanimous except for the remote meeting decision.

• Approved resolution for new dwelling at 128 Hickory Avenue (4-0)
• Approved resolution for 2-story extension at 83 Woodland Street (7-0)
• Approved addition and porch at 6 Standish Court (7-0)
• Approved clubhouse renovation at Knickerbocker Country Club (7-0)
• Voted 3-5 to keep meetings remote instead of in-person

Mayor & Council

This is the annual organizational meeting of the Tenafly Mayor and Council. The council will certify election results, swear in two newly elected council members, confirm appointments for borough attorney, auditor, and other professional services, and adopt a slate of routine consent agenda items including the 2025 meeting schedule and salary process. The meeting is largely procedural with no substantive legislation or public hearings.

• Swearing in of Council-Elect Julie O'Connor and Council-Elect Lauren Dayton
• Appointment of Weiner Law Group, LLP as Borough Attorney
• Confirmation of appointments to Planning Board, Board of Health, Library Board, and other boards
• Adoption of 2025 meeting schedule and holiday calendar (Consent Agenda #R25-20)
• Mayor's State of the Borough Address

The Tenafly Mayor and Council held its annual reorganization meeting, confirming appointments for borough attorney, labor counsel, auditor, bond counsel, and other professional roles, as well as appointments to various boards and committees. The council also approved a consent agenda covering administrative matters such as the 2025 meeting schedule, temporary budget, and official designations. All resolutions were approved unanimously, with one abstention on the tax appeal attorney appointment.

• Confirmed Wendy Rubinstein as Borough Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved appointments for labor counsel, auditor, bond counsel, tax appeal attorney, and other professionals (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments to Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Environmental Commission, and other bodies (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 2025 meeting schedule, temporary budget, and official designations (unanimous)
• Swore in three new police officers: Wellington Ventura, Nicholas Mokanos, Alexander Heinemann

Mayor & Council

This is a recess meeting of the 2024 Mayor and Council. They will approve minutes from several past meetings and a consent agenda containing 13 resolutions. Notable actions include shared services agreements with Bergen County and Paramus for 911 communications, three change orders for the Tenafly Swim Club improvements, and a contract award for MuniciPAY for the Building Department. The meeting also includes recognition of Councilmember Venugopal Menon.

• Approval of shared services agreement with Bergen County for 911 emergency communications
• Approval of shared services agreement with Paramus for 911 emergency communications
• Authorization of Change Orders #4, #5, #6 for Tenafly Swim Club (Grove Street Park) Improvements Program
• Award of contract for MuniciPAY for the Building Department
• Amendments to 2024 professional services contracts for Borough Auditor and Labor Counsel

The Tenafly Mayor and Council held a brief recess meeting on January 2, 2025, approving prior meeting minutes and a 13-item consent agenda. The agenda included expenditures, line item transfers, refunds, change orders for the Swim Club project, shared services agreements, a contract award, and professional service contract amendments. Councilmember Michaels cautioned about the number of change orders, but no items were pulled for separate discussion.

• Approved minutes from six prior meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 13 resolutions (6-0)
• Approved expenditures as of December 30, 2024
• Authorized 2024 line item transfers
• Authorized refunds for Recreation Department
• Authorized change orders #4, #5, #6 for Tenafly Swim Club improvements
• Approved shared services agreements with Bergen County and Paramus for 911 and fiber optic services
• Awarded MuniciPAY contract for Building Department