Blue Acres Funding Up for Discussion by Westwood Council

Westwood officials are expected to continue discussions about Blue Acres funding at the council meeting Tuesday night. Blue Acres money is available for homeowners with houses on a flood plain that wish to sell.

At the last meeting, members of the governing body and came to a consensus that they wouldn't oppose an individual application for Blue Acres funding. Mayor John Birkner Jr. had assigned others to investigate the Blue Acres program further to see if council members wanted to pursue the second type of application, which involves more action from the borough.

Residents affected by flooding who have banded together and hired a lawyer are expected to attend the council meeting Tuesday.

Also on the agenda is a proclamation for "Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day," which is Oct. 10 this year. The initiative is meant to increase awareness about following laws while driving to prevent fatal crashes.

Birkner is also expected to talk about and the Hackensack University Medical Center application to open a new hospital in Westwood.

The Westwood council meeting is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. in the municipal complex, 101 Washington Ave.