The meeting covered a variety of municipal matters. During the caucus session, the board reviewed requests for public events, received updates on municipal equipment, and discussed personnel and property concerns. The council session included the swearing-in ceremony for new police and special police officers. Key resolutions were approved, including tax sale redemptions, liquor license renewals, payments for road construction, handicap parking space designation, and property tax appeal settlements. Additionally, the council authorized participation in the Bergen County Community Development program and approved the payment of various municipal bills. A citizen inquiry regarding property maintenance was also addressed.
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The meeting involved a ceremony for a recycling poster contest and the presentation of monthly engineering and management consultant reports. Several resolutions were passed, including a budget amendment for a grant, authorization to bid for park improvements, the issuance of a raffle license, and approval of a grant application for road improvements. The council also provided emergency utility assistance to a resident, approved a professional services agreement for a hall garage addition, and renewed various liquor licenses. Legislative actions included the first reading of an ordinance to regulate data centers and the adoption of a bond ordinance for public improvements. Citizen concerns regarding youth sports fees and property maintenance were heard. Finally, the Police Chief discussed traffic preparations for upcoming events, and the meeting concluded with an executive session regarding personnel and property.
May 20, 2026·Board meeting
Borough of Carlstadt Mayor and Council Caucus and Council Meeting
The board discussed several items, including reimbursement for vehicle damage caused by a fire truck, updates on a new ambulance, and community event reports. Additionally, the council recognized a fire department member for 60 years of service, reviewed various department reports, and addressed consent agenda items such as a poker night permit, handicap parking space removal, playground equipment repairs, a clean communities grant, limousine license renewal, and road improvement contract awards. Several ordinances regarding administration, the fire department, and the department of public works were considered and adopted. Finally, an executive session was held to discuss personnel and property, followed by the acceptance of a resignation and training transition plans.
May 6, 2026·Board meeting
Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carlstadt Caucus/Finance Meeting
The meeting included reports from engineering and management consultants and presentations regarding a proposed cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility and the Hackensack Street Revitalization project. Key actions taken included the appointment of an Acting Borough Clerk, approval of an emergency contract for storm sewer repairs, authorization of an agreement with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for road resurfacing, and the awarding of contracts for drainage and road improvements. The council also addressed affordable housing obligations, tax appeal refunds, and tax exemptions for disabled veterans, while also passing a resolution urging the repeal of the gas tax escalator. Various personnel actions were approved, including hiring staff for public works and recreation departments, and the council held an executive session to discuss personnel and property matters.
