The Council meeting involved extensive discussions on municipal infrastructure and operations, including progress updates on the Memorial Field project, police activity reports, and Department of Public Works initiatives such as leaf collection planning and renovation projects. Various committees provided reports covering pool financial performance, environmental sustainability initiatives, ambulance service building improvements, and economic development survey findings. The council formally adopted a capital ordinance for recreational improvements and passed several resolutions, including authorization for public works building bids, contract awards for tree maintenance services, and the approval of the annual audit and its corrective action plan. Public commentary focused on roadway construction concerns, landscaping recommendations, and cellular service reliability.
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The meeting included the administration of oaths of office for new fire cadets and the recognition of a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. The council discussed ongoing infrastructure projects, specifically the DOT road resurfacing project and the status of Memorial Field renovations, including turf installation and fieldhouse improvements. The council also addressed the procurement and installation of playground equipment. Finally, the police department provided an update on community policing initiatives, service call statistics, and recent detective bureau case closures.
Jul 14, 2026·Board meeting
Hillsdale Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The council meeting addressed various borough matters, including police department operations and e-bike regulations, public works reports on storm debris cleanup and field maintenance, and engineering updates on municipal paving projects and field renovations. The council reviewed committee reports on the Ambulance Corps building, senior activities, and budget status. Several ordinances were introduced or adopted, covering police enforcement of traffic laws on private property, recreation department salary structures, vacation of public rights on West Street, and capital appropriations for road improvements. Additionally, resolutions were approved regarding membership in the Bergen Municipal Employee Benefits Fund, snow plowing agreements with the County of Bergen, participation in community development programs, change orders for park improvements, and the sale of borough-owned property.
Jun 9, 2026·Board meeting
Hillsdale Borough Council Council Meeting
The council discussed ebike enforcement, data centers in New Jersey, and a request for a street sign naming. A decision was made to reconstitute a dedicating committee to handle naming requests. Additionally, the engineer provided updates on the ongoing Memorial Field project, including the installation of a guide rail and landscaping, and reported on upcoming paving projects for Liberty Avenue, Arcadia, Willowbrook Road, and Cedar Street. The Department of Public Works reported on irrigation repairs and storm water base rebuilds.
