{
 "city": "Hillsdale",
 "state": "New Jersey",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/hillsdalenj.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to appropriate $194,341 for Ralph Avenue and Legion Place improvements",
   "summary": "The Hillsdale Borough Council will consider several ordinances, including a capital ordinance to appropriate $194,341 for improvements to Ralph Avenue and Legion Place. Other items include ordinances establishing recreation department program fees, recreation department salaries, and vacating public rights on a portion of West Street. The council will also act on a series of resolutions covering employee benefits, snow plowing agreements, grant applications, property sales, and other administrative matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Agenda_Website_7.14.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to consider residential apartments and a single‑family addition",
   "summary": "The Planning/Zoning Board will review a resolution to allow residential apartments on the second level of an existing retail building at 416‑432 & 424 Hillsdale Avenue (Block 1104, Lot 5). The board will also consider a continued application for a single‑family home addition at 46 Florence Street (Block 1504, Lot 4). Both items are scheduled for discussion and possible decision at this meeting. The next public hearing is set for July 9, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Planning_Board_Agenda_6_23_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-19",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review a ‘d’(4) FAR variance for 46 Florence Street",
   "summary": "The Hillsdale Planning Board will consider an application for a ‘d’(4) floor‑area‑ratio variance at 46 Florence Street (Block 1504, Lot 4). The applicant has submitted revised plans that lower building coverage to 21.40% and impervious coverage to 29.60%, and propose a second‑floor addition expanding the home to four bedrooms and three baths. The agenda also includes review of landscaping changes, equipment placement, and compliance with statutory variance criteria.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Burgis_Associates_Review_-_46_Florence_Street_06-19-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council approved a contract for playground equipment and mulch at Memorial Field",
   "summary": "The Hillsdale Borough Council created a new Recognition Committee to review naming and commemorative requests. Council members voted on Resolution 26170 to award a contract for playground equipment and mulch at Memorial Field. They also approved Resolution 26171, adjusting the landscape project cost to about $26,000, with roughly $13,000 covered by a grant. A motion moved Resolution 26171 off the consent agenda for a separate vote.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Minutes_6.15.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review townhouse and apartment resolutions",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Board will consider resolutions for residential developments on Broadway and Hillsdale Avenue. The board will also hear a new application for a home addition and discuss the Tree Ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Planning_Board_Agenda_6_11_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Hillsdale Council approves $62,500 for Stonybrook Swim Club improvements",
   "summary": "The Hillsdale Borough Council approved a $62,500 capital appropriation for Stonybrook Swim Club improvements and introduced four ordinances, including one to appropriate $194,341 for Ralph Avenue and Legion Place road work.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Agenda_Website_6.9.26_df.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to consider three-townhouse development at 276‑282 Broadway",
   "summary": "The Hillsdale Planning Board will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2026 at 7:30 pm to review RJN Residential Inc.’s application to redevelop the vacant lot at 276‑282 Broadway (Block 1522, Lot 11) into three townhouses with parking, lighting, drainage, landscaping and other improvements. The applicant submitted revised engineering plans (four sheets, dated Oct 20 2025, revised Apr 30 2026) and revised architectural plans (four sheets, dated Oct 18 2025, revised May 6 2026). The board will consider the required use variance and compliance with the C‑zone commercial zoning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/REVISED_-_276-282_Broadway_Submittal_for_the_5.26.2026_Hearing_5.12.2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board reviewed health reports and April budget; no new actions taken",
   "summary": "The Hillsdale Board of Health approved the minutes from the April 22 meeting and received reports on health inspections, nurse activities, and the April 2026 budget. Prior business included planning for the Hillsdale Day Committee, a skin‑cancer screening on July 8, 2026, and ongoing hoarding concerns. No new business was introduced and no ordinances or contracts were adopted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/May_19_2026_Reg_Meeting_Agenda_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Rezoning request to convert upstairs commercial space at 340 Broadway to residential",
   "summary": "The Planning/Zoning Board will consider application PZ-10-25 submitted by 340 Broadway Realty LLC. The proposal seeks to change the upstairs portion of the building at 340 Broadway (Block 1501 Lot 1) from commercial to residential use. The board will discuss the application and schedule a public hearing for May 26, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Planning_Board_Agenda_5_14_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council approves contract for NJDOT Liberty Avenue & Arcadia Way reconstruction",
   "summary": "The Hillsdale Borough Council will vote on a series of resolutions, including awarding the bid for the NJDOT FY2025 Liberty Avenue & Arcadia Way Reconstruction Project and signing related service agreements. Additional items include returning unused escrow funds, appointing Class III special law‑enforcement officers, and addressing tax‑relief and public‑works staffing matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Agenda_WEBSITE_5.12.26a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Hillsdale Council to hold public hearing and vote on 2026 Municipal Budget",
   "summary": "The Borough Council will conduct a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2026 Municipal Budget. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding park improvement grants and several ordinances for capital projects and compensation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Agenda_Websitec_5.5.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review apartment application for Hillsdale Avenue",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a new application for residential apartments above existing retail space. The board will also review a resolution for a home addition and approve professional invoices.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Planning_Board_Agenda_4_28_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Hillsdale Board of Health reviews health reports and schedules screenings",
   "summary": "The Board of Health reviewed activity reports for February and March 2026, including food inspections and immunization audits. The board discussed ongoing hoarding concerns and upcoming community health events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/April_22_2026_Reg_Meeting_Agenda_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve Verizon antenna contract on Stonybrook Pool property",
   "summary": "The Hillsdale Borough Council will consider several items, including two new ordinances, a series of routine resolutions, and a contract with Verizon for a telecommunications antenna on borough property. Ordinance 26-15 proposes compensation limits for borough officials, while Ordinance 26-16 seeks to appropriate $300,000 for improvements to Liberty Avenue and Arcadia Way. The off‑consent resolution would authorize the execution of the Verizon antenna contract on the Stonybrook Pool site.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Agenda_Websiteb_4.14.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board will review two single‑family home additions on St. Nicholas Ave and Florence St.",
   "summary": "The Planning/Zoning Board will consider two new applications for single‑family home additions. The first application (PZ-12-25) is for Block 1507 Lot 12 at 255 St. Nicholas Avenue, submitted by Autumn & Brendon Meckler. The second application (PZ-01-26) is for Block 1504 Lot 4 at 46 Florence Street, submitted by Ilona Boehm c/o Kim & Kevin Kretz. The board will also receive invoices totaling $1,557.50 and review the March 24, 2026 meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Planning_Board_Agenda_4_9_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Hillsdale Council to introduce 2026 budget and vote on capital improvements",
   "summary": "The Borough Council is meeting to present and introduce the 2026 budget and a budget appropriation limit ordinance. The body will also hold hearings to adopt ordinances regarding capital spending and community center parking.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Agenda_Websited_4.7.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Community Center ribbon cutting scheduled for April 29",
   "summary": "The Hillsdale Parks and Recreation Commission will receive updates on field improvements at the Memorial and Centennial sites, including specific requests for Centennial and Beechwood Park. Commissioners will discuss a community center update that features a ribbon‑cutting ceremony planned for April 29. Additional updates will cover spring sports, summer camp programming, and upcoming events such as the Memorial Day Parade.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Rec_Committee_4.6.26__Agenda.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review townhouse application for 276-282 Broadway",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a new application for townhouses at 276-282 Broadway. The board will also conduct a concept review for 80 Washington Avenue and review legal invoices.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Planning_Board_Agenda_3_24_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Site plan approval not required for 276‑282 Broadway project",
   "summary": "The Bergen County Planning Board notified applicant Bob Nagler that the Department of Planning and Engineering’s Site Plan Review Team determined the project at 276‑282 Broadway, Hillsdale (Application SPEX26-16) does not need Board site‑plan approval. No further action by the Board is required.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/County_Exemption_Ltr_3.18.2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Hillsdale Council considers $9.5 million in general improvement bonds",
   "summary": "The Borough Council will discuss the issuance of general improvement bonds and a capital ordinance for various improvements. The body is also considering new parking restrictions for the Community Center and a shared services agreement with River Vale.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Agenda_WebsiteB_3.17.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board adjourns mixed-use conversion hearing for 340 Broadway to May 14",
   "summary": "The Planning/Zoning Board reviewed invoices totaling $2,121.00, discussed the 2025 Annual Report, and considered Resolutions #2026-11 and #2026-12. A new application (PZ-10-25) to convert the commercial property at 340 Broadway to mixed use was heard and adjourned until May 14, 2026. The next public hearing is scheduled for March 24, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Planning_Board_Agenda_3_12_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Planning_Board_Minutes__3_12_2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Hillsdale Council to vote on six ordinances and discuss cell tower",
   "summary": "The Borough Council will vote on the adoption of six ordinances covering swimming pool fees, affordable housing, and parking. The body will also consider a consent agenda of resolutions and hold a discussion with Verizon representatives regarding a cell tower.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Agenda_WebsiteE__3.10.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Hillsdale Parks and Recreation Commission discusses field and center updates",
   "summary": "The Commission will review updates regarding field improvements at Memorial and Centennial. The body will also discuss the Community Center ribbon cutting scheduled for April 29th and the 5 Year Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Rec_Committee_3.9.26__Agenda.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Hillsdale Board of Health reviews January health reports and 2026 budget",
   "summary": "The Board of Health reviewed monthly reports on food inspections, immunization audits, and nursing activities. Members discussed planning for a Summer 2026 skin cancer screening event and the status of the Hillsdale Day Committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Feb._17_2026_Reg_Meeting_Agenda_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board will decide on a one‑story addition at 39 Sierra Court",
   "summary": "The Planning/Zoning Board will consider two resolutions: a one‑story garage addition at 39 Sierra Court (Block 203 Lot 12) and a fence at 314 St. Mary Street (Block 2101 Lot 28). The board will also review several M&C Ordinance referrals (Nos. 26-03 through 26-10 and 26069‑26070). An annual report will be discussed, and a closed‑session will address litigation concerning 11 Boulevard South in Washington Township.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Planning_Board_Agenda_2_12_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://hillsdalenj.govoffice3.com/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/Planning_Board_Minutes__2_12_2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://hillsdalenj.org"
  }
 ]
}