Tenafly public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Adjustment
The Board approved a sunroom addition and two new home constructions. The new builds included specific requirements for side yard setbacks and a front yard setback variance.
- Approved resolution for one-story sunroom addition at 18 Lawrence Court (3-0)
- Approved new single-family home at 42 Norman Place with 10’ side yard setbacks, 8’ chimney setback, and requirement to move house back 2’ (5-0)
- Approved new two-family dwelling at 26 Prospect Terrace with a 26.9’ front yard setback and specific A/C unit placement (5-0)
- Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees established a $1,500 cosigning check limit for the library bookkeeper. The Board also approved financial statements for June through August 2023 and previous meeting minutes.
- Established library bookkeeper cosigning check limit at $1,500 (5-0)
- Approved financial reports for June, July, and August 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved August 1, 2023 special meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Scheduled library to close at 3:00 p.m. on September 12, 2023 for Community Night
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission approved the July 13, 2023 minutes and a journal advertisement for the New Bridge Museum. Chairperson Mike Barone reported the approval of two Certificates of Appropriateness for 91 W. Clinton Avenue. Members discussed future projects including the Roosevelt Monument and a potential train station dedication in May 2024.
- Approved July 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 1/4 page journal ad for New Bridge Museum fundraiser (unanimous)
- Approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for 91 W. Clinton Avenue on September 5, 2023
Environmental Commission
The Commission accepted the June 15, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed current recycling costs, the status of a pilot composting program, and potential ordinance penalties for builders. No new ordinances or contracts were voted on during the meeting.
- Accepted June 15, 2023 minutes