The developer of the eastern half of the 16-acre property held a groundbreaking ceremony for its $500 million development Wednesday. The western half may still be months away, according to Fort Lee’s mayor.
Peter B. Campbell and Thomas Bennett say they can still win the election without taking money from special interests, or anyone for that matter, and that they’re running as independents.
An ordinance passed Wednesday clears the way for LG Electronics USA Inc. to build the tallest structures in the borough at its new North American headquarters on Sylvan Avenue.
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Bill would require financial review before agencies contract for more than $250,000 with a private vendor.
A total of nine candidates are running—four for two seats on the Council, and five for four seats—three, three-year terms and one unexpired one-year term—on the BOE.
The onetime Fort Lee Board of Education president hopes to unseat one of the Democrats on the Council, which has been all-Democratic for years.
Cervieri, the current Council president, is seeking reelection to the all-Democratic governing body.
Sohmer is seeking reelection to the all-Democratic Council.
Silver is among four candidates for three seats—each three-year terms—on the school board.
Mayor says the proposed affordable and special-needs-designated units at 69 Main St. should satisfy Fort Lee’s requirements “attributable to Redevelopment 5.”
IRONMAN announced its U.S. championship won’t be coming back to the area next year after what local officials and volunteers hailed as a successful event in August.
Thomas A. Bennett, who’s running with Peter B. “Mack” Campbell against incumbents Harvey Sohmer and Joseph Cervieri, says campaign signs tarnish the landscape and don’t get candidates elected anyway.
Councilwoman Ila Kasofsky, for whom the environment is key, said Friday’s paper-shredding event is the second to take place in Fort Lee in the past year, and that a community garden is next on her committee’s list.
Consultant tells BPU the steps utilities should take to restore power to customers far faster
At the final Bergen County Freeholders Listening Tour, residents expressed frustration with the governing body's lack of information
John Bang of Fort Lee is attending this week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, North Carolina as a District Alternate. Here, he details his experiences in his “daily journal” entries.
Senator won’t commit yet to backing gubernatorial candidate.
New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-8), a candidate for Congress in the state's reconfigured 9th District, discussed issues of concern with members of FLCCA. His November opponent, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, will follow suit in October.
Formerly introduced at the mayor and council meeting last week, Fort Lee's municipal budget would increase municipal taxes on average homeowner by $37 a year
The Unite Republican Club of Fort Lee questions some discrepancies between 2009 and 2011, when Fort Lee Police Chief Thomas Ripoli is up for a pay raise.
But Middlesex gains twice as many new residents over past 10 years.
The total budget as proposed represents an increase of 1.52 percent in appropriations and a tax levy increase of just 0.89 percent.
County use may expand to roads next winter
The Fort Lee Department of Public Works says it's going to take time to fully cleanup after the blizzard, as officials turn their attention to side streets and helping dig out elderly residents.
The new fee, which takes effect next week, will be good for a four year residential parking sticker.
Garden State goes from 13 to 12 House seats, Census shows.
Historic Committee says the mural has significance to Fort Lee but is in poor condition.