New Jersey legislators and mayors urge New York to pass legislation creating a bistate flood commission to coordinate management and flood prevention of waterways that flow between Rockland and Bergen counties.
Borough Engineer Ken Job said the borough should be able to award a contract by early August so work can begin in the fall.
Council unanimously approved an amendment to the borough's sidewalk cafe ordinance which allows restaurants with corner properties to expand the outdoor seating along the side of the property.
Regular public meeting begins at 8 p.m. in council chambers. It will be immediately followed by the work session meeting.
If the council approves an amendment to a zoning ordinance Tuesday, restaurants with corner properties may be able to offer more outdoor dining options.
An application to subdivide the old restaurant property was withdrawn from the Planning Board as Zoning Board approval would be needed instead.
Sen. Gordon and Assembly members Wagner and Eustace will open a satellite office to better serve constituents throughout district.
Planning Board grants site approval but says residents' concerns about flooding and safety must be addressed.
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The borough's Planning Board will hear plans for a new hotel on Route 17 Thursday night. Plans to review an application regarding the old Sylvester's Restaurant property has been withdrawn.
The Zoning Board granted the restaurant approval so it can offer dining on its outdoor patio during the spring and summer months.
Officials introduced an ordinance that would establish an associate fire department membership to provide support to the borough's volunteer firefighters.
Agenda items for the Tuesday night meeting including an ordinance regarding the creation of an associate fire department membership will be introduced, sidewalk cafe ordinance in on public hearing.
A deeper look at the birth of an economic development program designed to make Bergen County a better tourist destination.
Construction to two streets along the Boulevard, Jefferson up to Hamilton, is now said to begin in a few weeks and completed by September.
Officials from the state's mosquito control department visited Bergen County's unit in Paramus to introduce a natural line of defense against mosquitoes and West Nile Virus.
Officials say it would be best to have the 2 trees which currently lean up against the existing fence on Franklin removed when the new decorative fence goes up.
The four council members present were divided on an ordinance to affix a salary towards a new position of Special Events and Programs Coordinator which will be held by an existing borough employee, likely the borough's Recreation director.
Heights Democrat voters favored Rothman over Pascrell.
Primary election saw no race for council seat nominations on either party.
Two council seats are up for re-election in November; Pascrell/Rothman fight expected to draw Democrats to the polls on Tuesday.
Permits would be needed for both small and large projects involving the movement of soil on and off the properties.
Departments housed in the Borough Hall will start their day at 8 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. over the summer months.
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The title of Special Events and Programs Coordinator would become an additional responsibility for an existing employee to be determined at a later time.
To date there have been no applications for permits to rent spots in private parking lots; some residents are asking questions as to what the rules are.
Officials may consider introducing an ordinance that would require permits for soil movement during construction or improvement projects.
Borough engineer reports that the state Department of Transportation continues to remediate the drainage system but lack of regular maintenance continues to be a problem.
In addition to new fencing on Franklin Avenue side, a small pavilion will be added and walkways will be paved.
With the "moratorium" deadline approaching and the USPS' announcement that it won't plan to close up to 3,700 'rural' post offices, the fate of the Heights office has still not been officially determined.
Construction will be done to revitalize the Boulevard from Jefferson to Hamilton
Borough now needs to wait on the county to approve is budget and certify tax rate
The Democratic 9th Congressional district crossed swords in a debate at Bergen Community College.
New vehicle replaces one which was 33 years old sold at auction last year.
The PSEG Foundation is partnering with Sustainable Jersey to provide $200,000 for 32 municipal projects.
Borough once again participates in state DEP Clean Communities Grant program.
U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, U.S. Rep. Steve Rothman and legislators from New Jersey’s 38th and 37th districts say the agency should hold off on further toll increases on Hudson River crossings until it gets its finances in order and reforms its managem
There were no protests this time, but students count the decision on Tuesday as a win.
Borough passes resolution in opposition to proposed reform to Open Public Meetings and the Open Public Records acts
Public hearing on proposed budget set to continue at mayor and council meeting Tuesday