Tenafly meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Tenafly Planning Board cancels Aug. 12 meeting; Council agenda includes Complete Streets ordinance

The only decided action in Tenafly over the past two weeks was the cancellation of the Planning Board's regular meeting on Aug. 12. The Mayor and Council met on Aug. 10, but its minutes have not yet been published, so no votes or outcomes from that session are available to report. The council's agenda included a proposed Complete Streets ordinance, a traffic engineering contract, and a roadway connection award.

Planning Board meeting cancelled

The Tenafly Planning Board's regular public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, was cancelled. The agenda contained only the cancellation notice and standard procedural items, with no substantive business listed. The board's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.

Mayor and Council agenda (Aug. 10)

The Mayor and Council met on Aug. 10, but minutes have not yet been published. According to the agenda, the council was scheduled to:

• Introduce Ordinance No. 26-22, which would establish a Complete and Context-Sensitive Streets Policy.
• Discuss a proposed electronic sign protocol at Rt. 9W and East Clinton Avenue.
• Discuss reform of the tree management ordinance and practices.
• Vote on a consent agenda that included resolutions for contracts, refunds, and other administrative actions.

Two specific resolutions were listed on the agenda:

• Resolution R26-293: Authorize professional traffic engineering services for the Tenafly Transportation and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project.
• Resolution R26-294: Award a contract for the Mahan Street & West Mahan Street Roadway Connection.

Because the minutes are not yet available, it is not known whether the council voted on these items or what the outcomes were.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. The Planning Board's next scheduled meeting is Aug. 26, but it has not yet been confirmed as active.

Tenafly Boards Tackle $1.6M in Proposed Bonds, Zoning Applications in July Meetings

Tenafly's Mayor and Council convened July 13 with public hearings scheduled on four ordinances, including two bond ordinances totaling $1.6 million for infrastructure and equipment. All recent meetings remain in agenda-only status, with minutes not yet published, so outcomes are not yet available.

Mayor & Council — July 13

The council agenda listed public hearings on four ordinances and a consent agenda with multiple resolutions.

Bond ordinances:

• Ordinance 26-18: A $1,000,000 bond for the Transportation and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project, covering planning and design.
• Ordinance 26-21: A $600,000 bond for a new sewer jetter/vacuum machine.

Other ordinances:

• Ordinance 26-20: An amendment to police officer salary, wage, or compensation for 2023-2026.

Resolutions on the consent agenda:

• Resolution R26-268: An application for the FY2027 NJDOT Municipal Aid Grant for Churchill Road resurfacing.
• Resolution R26-279: Rejection of bids and a request for new bids for the Mahan Street and West Mahan Street roadway connection.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet known whether the council voted to adopt any of these ordinances or resolutions.

Board of Adjustment — July 6

The Board of Adjustment had three applications on its agenda:

• **ZB-2026-05:** A request to permit a 25-foot recreational vehicle to park on the side yard of 14 Walnut Drive.
• **ZB-2026-07:** An application for a two-story rear addition, a one-story front addition, driveway reconstruction, a rear patio, and interior renovations at 47 Norman Place.
• **ZB-2026-04:** A proposal for an in-ground swimming pool and spa at 397 Knickerbocker Road.

Minutes have not been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 9

The commission agenda included approval of the April 9, 2026 minutes and an informal discussion regarding 76 Magnolia Avenue. No formal action items beyond the minutes approval were listed.

Planning Board — July 8

The July 8 Planning Board meeting was cancelled. No agenda items were presented. The next regular public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed within the next 14 days in the data provided. The Planning Board's next regular meeting is set for July 22, 2026, as noted in the cancellation notice. Residents should check the borough website for confirmed dates and agendas.