Tenafly public meetings in 2025

Mayor & Council

The Council will consider updates on Leroy Street, Dean Drive and E. Clinton traffic lights, and the CSX crossing at Mahan and W. Mahan. It will adopt three ordinances—a bond ordinance appropriating $2.9 million for public improvements, a zoning amendment creating a new AHO‑10 district, and a parks amendment. The meeting will also approve several routine resolutions on expenditures, refunds and professional engineering services.

• Ordinance No. 25-34 – bond ordinance to appropriate $2,900,000 for public improvements, equipment, and communication systems
• Ordinance No. 25-33 – amendment to Chapter 35 zoning regulations to create a new AHO‑10 district
• Ordinance No. 25-35 – amendment to Chapter 21 parks, playgrounds and recreation areas
• Traffic updates: Leroy Street; Dean Drive and E. Clinton traffic light; CSX crossing at Mahan and W. Mahan
• Resolution R24-583 – authorize professional engineering services for Huyler Park bandstand design

Planning Board

The scheduled regular public meeting for the Tenafly Planning Board on December 17, 2025, has been canceled. No substantive items were decided or discussed.

Welcome Committee

The Welcome Committee approved the November meeting minutes. It also approved the date for the September New Residents event as September 9, 2026. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved November meeting minutes
• Approved September New Residents event date – 9/9/26

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board will approve the 2026 meeting schedule. It will review and adopt ordinances that create a new AHO-9 Affordable Housing overlay zone and a new AHO-10 district. The board will continue the public hearing for site plan PB#1-25-01 with variances for Shairco New Jersey LLC at 71 County Road, Lots 1‑3. Minutes from prior meetings will also be approved.

• Approve 2026 Planning Board Schedule
• Adopt ordinance creating AHO-9 Affordable Housing overlay zone
• Adopt ordinance creating AHO-10 district
• Continue public hearing for PB#1-25-01 site plan with variances at 71 County Road, Lots 1‑3 (Applicant: Shairco New Jersey LLC)
• Approve minutes from October 8, October 22, and November 12, 2025 meetings

The Planning Board approved the minutes from three prior meetings and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, each by voice vote with all eligible members in favor. It reported that the AHO‑9 ordinance for West Clinton Avenue and Franklin Street and the AHO‑10 ordinance for 121 N. Summit Street are not inconsistent with the Master Plan. The Board also moved the public hearing for the 71 County Road site plan to January 14, 2026.

• Approved minutes of Oct 8, Oct 22, and Nov 12, 2025 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved 2026 Planning Board meeting schedule (voice vote, all in favor)
• Reported AHO‑9 affordable‑housing overlay ordinance not inconsistent with Master Plan (voice vote, all in favor)
• Reported AHO‑10 affordable‑housing overlay ordinance not inconsistent with Master Plan (voice vote, all in favor)
• Carried 71 County Road site‑plan hearing to Jan 14, 2026 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 p.m. (voice vote, all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will introduce four ordinances, including a new zoning district and a $2.9 million bond ordinance for public improvements. The meeting also includes a consent agenda of administrative resolutions and a closed session on affordable housing.

• Ordinance 25-33: Creates new AHO-10 zoning district
• Ordinance 25-34: Authorizes $2.9M bond for public improvements
• Ordinance 25-36: Amends sign regulations for awnings
• Resolution R25-568: Awards contract for NJDOT Highwood Avenue Project
• Resolution R25-572: Authorizes escrow funding for 123-145 Dean Drive Redevelopment

Library Board of Trustees

The board approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting and the November financial statements, both unanimously. It authorized depositing the 2024 reserve funds of $190,838.82 into the Library Capital Account, with five votes in favor and one abstention. The board also approved 5% salary increases for the library director, assistant director, and administrative assistant, and a 3% hourly wage increase for substitute staff, each passing with five ayes and one abstention.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Deposited $190,838.82 reserve funds into Capital Account (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved 5% salary increase for Director Julie Marallo (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved 5% salary increase for Assistant Director Marcia Literati (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved 5% salary increase for Administrative Assistant Ann Marie Connolly (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved 3% hourly wage increase for Sunday and substitute staff (5 ayes, 1 abstain)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to review reports from the DPW, Borough, Planning Board, and High School. The body will discuss styrofoam under old business and the 2026 calendar under new business.

• Eagle Scout project requests
• Discussion on styrofoam
• Planning of 2026 calendar

The commission accepted the October 16 minutes pending confirmation of recycling and tree numbers. It reviewed recycling costs, tree planting plans, leaf‑collection expenses, and the Eagle Scout trellis project. Updates on Grove Street Park fiber extension, possible cameras, and a housing‑overlay ordinance were also presented. No actions were approved, denied, or voted on.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a property on Highwood Avenue. The body will also discuss the Tenafly High School 250th Celebrations Project and the designation of homes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness Application: 89 Highwood Avenue (Block 1602, Lot 14)
• Tenafly High School 250th Celebrations Project discussion
• Discussions on designating homes

The commission approved the renovation application for 89 Highwood Avenue, adding six specific conditions, by voice vote with all members in favor. Approval of the October 9 and November 6, 2025 meeting minutes was tabled until the January 8, 2026 meeting. The commission also approved printing and mailing letters to owners of potentially historic homes. The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 pm by voice vote.

• Approved 89 Highwood Ave renovation application with six conditions (voice vote, all in favor)
• Tabled approval of minutes for Oct 9 2025 and Nov 6 2025 (to be reconsidered Jan 8 2026)
• Approved printing and mailing of letters to owners of potentially historic homes
• Adjourned meeting at 10:46 pm (voice vote, all in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Tenafly Zoning Board of Adjustment will review several pending applications, including extensions, additions, and a subdivision request. It will decide on a variance and subdivision to expand the parking area for D & C Honda at 45 Magnolia Avenue. The board will also consider extensions for 44 Old Smith Road and residential addition requests at 106 Prospect Terrace and 79 Erledon Road.

• Richard Skulnick – 44 Old Smith Road – extension of rear yard setback and retaining wall height (ZB-2021-21A)
• Oded & Marisa Mondiano – 106 Prospect Terrace – removal of garage, driveway, patio and addition of front-loading garage and second floor (ZB-2025-07)
• DiStefano – 79 Erledon Road – addition of side garage and driveway expansion (ZB-2025-08)
• D & C Honda – 45 Magnolia Avenue – subdivision of rear lot and parking expansion requiring d(1) and d(2) variances (ZB-2025-09)

The Board approved the November 3, 2025 minutes and accepted the 2026 meeting schedule by unanimous voice votes. It rejected a six‑month extension request for the 44 Old Smith Road variance, voting 6‑0 to grant no further extensions. The Board also approved construction variances for 106 Prospect Terrace (3‑0) and 79 Erledon Road (5‑0), and consented to adjourn the D & C Honda subdivision request to the January 5, 2026 agenda.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous voice vote)
• Denied further extension for 44 Old Smith Road (6‑0)
• Approved 106 Prospect Terrace addition (3‑0)
• Approved 79 Erledon Road addition (5‑0)
• Adjourned D & C Honda subdivision request to Jan 5 2026 (unanimous voice vote)

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will introduce Ordinance No. 25-32 to amend the Land Development Regulations and create a new AHO‑9 affordable‑housing overlay zone. The body will also consider the Clinton Inn Proposal and hold public comment. A series of consent agenda resolutions will be voted on, covering expenditures, refunds, a municipal parking lease, and engineering services. The meeting includes standard items such as roll call, administrator report, and committee reports.

• Introduce Ordinance No. 25-32 to create a new AHO‑9 affordable‑housing overlay zone
• Resolution R25-550 – Approve expenditures as of November 20, 2025
• Resolution R25-551 – Authorize refunds for the Recreation Trust
• Resolution R25-556 – Authorize additional professional engineering services for Benjamin Road culvert inspection
• Resolution R25-557 – Authorize receipt of Request for Qualifications for professional services contracts

The Tenafly Borough Council approved Ordinance No. 25‑32, creating a new AHO‑9 affordable‑housing overlay zone. The council also approved the entire consent agenda, including several resolutions on expenditures, refunds, and professional services. Minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting were approved. The Governing Body agreed to hold the Menorah Lighting event on either Dec 14 or Dec 15.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑32 creating AHO‑9 affordable‑housing overlay zone (6‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda resolutions R25‑550 through R25‑557 (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of the November 10, 2025 meeting (6‑0)
• Agreed Menorah Lighting event will be on Dec 14 or Dec 15

Mayor & Council

At the special meeting, the Tenafly Mayor and Council will review the borough’s 2026 Strategic Plan and Capital Plan. The discussion will focus on the proposed priorities and projects for the upcoming fiscal year. No other agenda items are listed.

• Consideration of the 2026 Strategic Plan/Capital Plan

Welcome Committee

The Welcome Committee approved the next meeting date of December 15, 2025 and approved the Tenafly Welcome! program. October meeting minutes were approved. The committee decided to eliminate the scheduled January and February 2026 meetings and set the holiday lunch meeting to be held at the Tenafly Diner at the regular meeting time.

• Approved next meeting date Dec 15, 2025
• Approved Tenafly Welcome! program
• Approved October meeting minutes
• Eliminated January and February 2026 meetings
• Set holiday lunch meeting location at Tenafly Diner

Board of Health

The Tenafly Board of Health will approve the minutes from its September 11, 2025 meeting. It will recap the borough's annual flu clinic. It will also adopt the schedule for Board of Health meetings in 2026.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 Board of Health meeting minutes
• Recap of the annual flu clinic
• Approval of the 2026 Board of Health meeting schedule

Planning Board

The regular public meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

The regular public meeting of the Tenafly Planning Board scheduled for November 12, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered and no decisions were made.

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will consider amending local traffic and zoning regulations, including rules for mixed-use buildings and permit parking. The body will also approve a series of resolutions authorizing tree mitigation escrow refunds and sewer line repairs.

• Ordinance 25-31 amends zoning regulations for mixed-use buildings
• Ordinance 25-29 amends permit parking rules in Chapter 7 Traffic
• Tree mitigation escrow refunds authorized for 7 addresses
• Repairs to sanitary sewer line under Riverside Cooperative
• Public Safety Fiber change order authorized

The Tenafly Mayor and Council adopted Ordinances 25-29, 25-30, and 25-31, each passing unanimously. The full consent agenda covering multiple resolutions was also approved unanimously. Additional actions included setting a ribbon‑cutting date for the tennis courts, approving the 2026 holiday calendar as presented, and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Adopt Ordinance 25-29 (parking amendment) – passed unanimous (aye by all six members)
• Adopt Ordinance 25-30 (off‑street parking exception) – passed unanimous (aye by all six members)
• Adopt Ordinance 25-31 (mixed‑use zoning amendment) – passed unanimous (aye by all six members)
• Approve Consent Agenda (Resolutions R25-529 through R25-548) – passed unanimous (aye by all six members)
• Set ribbon‑cutting for tennis courts on Nov 15 at 9:00 a.m. – approved
• Approve 2026 Mayor and Council holiday calendar as presented – agreed
• Approve minutes from Aug 4 and Oct 21, 2025 meetings – approved
• Enter closed executive session to discuss potential property acquisitions – approved

Historic Preservation Commission

The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission will review meeting minutes and continue discussions on the 2026 calendar and designating homes. The body will also discuss the Tenafly High School 250th Celebrations Project.

• Approval of October 9, 2025 minutes
• Continuing discussions on Proposed 2026 HPC Calendar
• Continuing discussions on Designating Homes
• Discussion on Tenafly High School 250th Celebrations Project

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to approve the proposed 2026 meeting dates and to allow the Council Liaison to attend virtually if needed. Approval of the November 6 minutes was postponed until the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 pm.

• Approved 2026 meeting dates and virtual Council Liaison attendance option (voice vote, unanimous)
• Tabled approval of the November 6 minutes (postponed to next meeting)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:29 pm (voice vote, unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Tenafly Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a proposal to subdivide and expand the parking area of the D & C Honda dealership at 45 Magnolia Avenue, requiring d(1) and d(2) use variances. The board will also consider several residential variance requests for additions and remodels at 148 Highwood Avenue, 25 Oak Street, 106 Prospect Terrace, and 79 Erledon Road. Decisions on these items are scheduled for November and December 2025.

• D & C Honda – 45 Magnolia Avenue: subdivision of rear lot and parking expansion, requiring d(1) and d(2) use variances
• Peyser – 148 Highwood Avenue: two‑story addition and porch enlargement, variances for front yard setback, side yard setback, building coverage, and FAR
• Yaniv Orin – 25 Oak Street: one‑story addition and garage conversion, variances for side yard setbacks, combined side yard setback, building coverage, FAR, and driveway setback
• Oded & Marisa Mondiano – 106 Prospect Terrace: removal of garage and patio, new front addition with garage and second floor, variances for front and side yard setbacks
• DiStefano – 79 Erledon Road: side addition for garage and driveway expansion, variances for side yard setback and combined side yard setback

The Board granted a six‑month extension to the Skulnik variance request (6‑1). The October 6, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously. Variance applications for 148 Highwood Avenue and 25 Oak Street were approved (7‑0 and 5‑0). The application for 106 Prospect Terrace was denied (3‑4).

• Approved six‑month extension for 44 Old Smith Road variance (6‑1)
• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved variance for 148 Highwood Avenue addition (7‑0)
• Approved variance for 25 Oak Street garage addition (5‑0)
• Denied variance for 106 Prospect Terrace front‑garage addition (3‑4)

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board regular public meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025 was canceled. The agenda listed only standard procedural items such as the Open Public Meetings Act statement, roll call, and approval of minutes. No substantive items, such as rezoning or contracts, were presented for decision. The next regular meeting is set for November 12, 2025.

The Tenafly Planning Board's regular public meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no actions or votes were recorded.

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will consider several community items, including a 250th‑anniversary celebration, a discussion of 121 N. Summit Street, sidewalk installations on Washington Street, West Railroad and East Clinton, and speed humps on elementary school streets. In new business, the body will introduce Ordinance Nos. 25‑29, 25‑30, and 25‑31, which amend parking rules and mixed‑use zoning regulations, and set a hearing date of November 10, 2025. A public hearing will be held for Ordinance No. 25‑28, which amends honorary naming and memorial policies. The meeting also includes a consent agenda of multiple resolutions covering expenditures, refunds, vehicle purchase, and contract awards.

• Introduce Ordinance No. 25‑29 to amend parking regulations (Chapter 7 Traffic)
• Introduce Ordinance No. 25‑30 to amend off‑street parking exception (Section § 35‑804.5)
• Introduce Ordinance No. 25‑31 to amend mixed‑use building zoning regulations (Article VIII)
• Install sidewalks on Washington Street, West Railroad, and East Clinton
• Add speed humps on elementary school streets

The Governing Body approved the proposal for a celebration honoring Tenafly’s 250th anniversary. It also approved moving forward with the 121 N. Summit Street redevelopment project. Three ordinances (25‑29, 25‑30, 25‑31) were introduced and passed on first reading, and Ordinance 25‑28 was adopted on second and final reading. The consent agenda and the minutes of prior meetings were also approved.

• Approved celebration honoring Tenafly’s 250th anniversary (proposal accepted)
• Approved proceeding with 121 N. Summit Street redevelopment (104 units, 120,000 sq ft)
• Introduced and passed first reading of Ordinance 25‑29 (parking amendment) (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Introduced and passed first reading of Ordinance 25‑30 (off‑street parking exception) (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Introduced and passed first reading of Ordinance 25‑31 (mixed‑use zoning amendment) (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑28 (honorary naming policies) on second and final reading (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved consent agenda covering Resolutions R25‑500 through R25‑528 (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of July 31 and October 6, 2025 meetings (5‑0, 2 absent)

Library Board of Trustees

The Tenafly Library Board approved the minutes of the September 8, 2025 meeting and unanimously approved the library’s September 2025 financial statements. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 8, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (unanimous)

Welcome Committee

The Welcome Committee approved the August meeting minutes. It changed the September minutes date to September 22, 2025. The next meeting was scheduled for November 17, 2025 at Borough Hall/McCandless Room.

• Approved August meeting minutes
• Changed September minutes date to September 22, 2025
• Scheduled next meeting for November 17, 2025 at Borough Hall/McCandless Room

Environmental Commission

The Tenafly Environmental Commission will review the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting and hear reports from the Department of Public Works, the borough, the Planning Board, and the high school. The commission will consider old‑business items including Atlantic Coast Recycling, a Girl Scout project, and restaurant take‑out containers. New business will focus on Styrofoam and any additional items raised by members.

• Review minutes from September 4, 2025
• DPW report presented by Pat Mason
• Consider Atlantic Coast Recycling initiative
• Consider Girl Scout project
• Discuss possible Styrofoam policy

Historic Preservation Commission

The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission will approve the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes and acknowledge a certificate of appropriateness for a minor application at 5 Ravine Road. It will also consider new business, including the proposed 2026 commission calendar and a recommendation on the Zoning Board of Adjustment application for 45 Magnolia Avenue (D&C Chevrolet Co.).

• Approve September 4, 2025 minutes
• Acknowledge certificate of appropriateness for 5 Ravine Road (minor application)
• Continue discussions on designating homes (old business)
• Propose 2026 Historic Preservation Commission calendar
• Review and recommend Zoning Board of Adjustment application for 45 Magnolia Avenue (D&C Chevrolet Co.)

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the September 4, 2025 minutes by voice vote. It approved a minor Certificate of Appropriateness for 5 Ravine Road, Block 1702, Lot 14, for applicants Hen and Lior Lotan. The commission also approved the proposed 2026 meeting dates (with a pending decision on a virtual option) by voice vote. No formal decision was reached on the 45 Magnolia Avenue subdivision and parking proposal.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved minor Certificate of Appropriateness for 5 Ravine Road, Block 1702, Lot 14
• Approved proposed 2026 HPC meeting dates (voice vote, unanimous); virtual option deferred

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a public hearing. The board will review a site plan and soil moving application for a specific property.

• Public hearing for PB# 1-25-01: Site Plan and Soil Moving Application at 71 County Road (Block 1006, Lots 1, 2 & 3) by Shairco New Jersey, LLC

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the August 27 and September 17 meetings by voice vote. A motion to waive any fees for the December 10 hearing was approved unanimously. The Board voted to continue the Starbucks site‑plan and variance hearing to the December 10 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved minutes of Aug 27 and Sep 17, 2025 meetings (voice vote, all in favor)
• Waived fees for Dec 10, 2025 meeting (voice vote, all in favor)
• Continued Starbucks site‑plan and variance hearing to Dec 10, 2025 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will consider several items, including a $100,000 appropriation for upgrades at the Little League Field and an amendment to the Property Maintenance Code to add municipal officers for code enforcement. They will also introduce an ordinance to amend the borough’s honorary naming and memorial policies. A consent agenda will approve multiple resolutions covering refunds, escrow releases, contract awards, and other routine expenditures.

• Ordinance No. 25-26 – appropriates $100,000 for upgrades at the Little League Field
• Ordinance No. 25-27 – amends the Property Maintenance Code to provide for additional municipal officers
• Ordinance No. 25-28 – amends Chapter 22 (Honorary Naming and Memorial Policies)
• Resolution R25-471 – approves expenditures as of October 1, 2025
• Resolution R25-493 – awards contract for Roosevelt Commons Little League Field improvements

The Governing Body adopted Ordinance 25-26, appropriating $100,000 for upgrades at the Little League Field. It also passed Ordinance 25-27 amending the Property Maintenance Code to add municipal officers for code enforcement, and Ordinance 25-28 amending the Honorary Naming and Memorial Policies. Additionally, the council agreed to continue operating the Tenafly swimming pool in 2026 and approved the consent agenda items.

• Ordinance 25-26 appropriating $100,000 for Little League Field upgrades approved; votes: O’Connor aye, Dayton aye, Park aye, Michaels aye, Roglieri aye; Corsair absent
• Ordinance 25-27 amending Property Maintenance Code to add municipal officers for code enforcement approved; votes: O’Connor aye, Dayton aye, Park aye, Michaels aye, Roglieri aye; Corsair absent
• Ordinance 25-28 amending Honorary Naming and Memorial Policies approved; votes: O’Connor aye, Dayton aye, Park aye, Michaels aye, Roglieri aye; Corsair absent
• Consent agenda (Resolutions R25-471 through R25-498) approved by motion of Dayton, seconded by Park
• Governing Body agreed to proceed with the Tenafly swimming pool in 2026
• Borough Administrator to provide cost estimates for bathroom upgrades at the swimming pool, Little League field, and nature center
• Council requested Borough Administrator to return with mixed‑use zoning recommendations before the next meeting
• Mayor designated October 28, 2025 as National First Responders Day (proclamation adopted)

Board of Adjustment

The Tenafly Zoning Board of Adjustment will vote on a resolution for a two‑story addition at 34 Grandview Terrace. It will also discuss three new applications seeking variances for additions or remodels at 148 Highwood Avenue, 25 Oak Street, and 106 Prospect Terrace. Each request involves proposed setbacks, building coverage, or floor‑area‑ratio changes that differ from the zoning code requirements.

• 34 Grandview Terrace – two‑story addition and storage building; proposes 10′ side yard setback (code minimum 15′).
• 148 Highwood Avenue – two‑story addition and enlarged front porch; proposes 49.1′ front yard setback (code minimum 50′) and 24.2% FAR (code maximum 22.5%).
• 25 Oak Street – one‑story addition, garage conversion; proposes 6.7′ side yard setback (code minimum 15′) and 31.8% FAR (code maximum 30%).
• 106 Prospect Terrace – removal of garage and rear patio, new front addition with second floor; proposes 26.5′ front yard setback (code minimum 34.6′) and 11.7′ side yard setback (code minimum 15′).

The Board approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It approved the variance request for 34 Grandview Terrace with a 5‑0 vote. The application for 148 Highwood Avenue was adjourned to allow further review.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved variance for 34 Grandview Terrace – 5‑0 vote
• Adjourned 148 Highwood Avenue application

Welcome Committee

The Tenafly Welcome Committee meeting on September 22, 2025 did not have a quorum. Because a quorum was not present, no formal business was conducted.

Planning Board

The regular public meeting of the Tenafly Planning Board scheduled for September 17, 2025, was cancelled.

The Tenafly Planning Board regular public meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council will discuss naming a borough property, a parking permit program, and a town photographer. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance No. 25‑25 to amend Chapter 35 and create a new MF‑I‑2 zoning district. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes several expenditure approvals, refunds, tree‑mitigation escrow actions, professional engineering services, and contract awards.

• Ordinance No. 25‑25 – amendment to create a new MF‑I‑2 zoning district
• Resolution R25‑454 – approve expenditures as of September 11, 2025
• Resolution R25‑468 – award contract for Roosevelt Commons Little League Field Improvements
• Resolution R25‑470 – adopt a social media policy
• Resolution R25‑464 – authorize additional professional engineering services for Roosevelt Commons Tennis Court Replacement

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 25‑25, creating a new MF‑I‑2 zoning district. It also approved Ordinance 25‑26 to appropriate $100,000 for upgrades to the Little League field and Ordinance 25‑27 to add municipal officers for code enforcement. Several consent‑agenda resolutions authorizing expenditures, refunds, and tree‑mitigation escrow actions were also approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 25‑25 creating MF‑I‑2 district (all present voted aye, Roglieri absent)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑26 appropriating $100,000 for Little League field upgrades (all present voted aye, Roglieri absent)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑27 amending Property Maintenance Code for additional code‑enforcement officers (all present voted aye, Roglieri absent)
• Approved Resolution R25‑454 – Expenditures as of Sept 11, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R25‑455 – Refunds for Recreation Trust (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R25‑456 – Tree mitigation escrow refund/forfeit for 55 Oxford Drive (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R25‑457 – Forfeit of tree mitigation escrow for 30 Benjamin Road (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R25‑458 – Tree mitigation escrow refund for 70 Woodland Park Drive (consent agenda)

Board of Health

The Tenafly Board of Health will approve minutes from June 12, 2025, and discuss the upcoming Annual Flu Clinic scheduled for October 16, 2025.

• Approval of June 12, 2025, minutes
• Annual Flu Clinic on October 16, 2025
• Nail salon health checks
• Fall Newsletter Article

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting and the financial statements for June‑August 2025, both unanimously. It also voted unanimously to renew the John Wilcox Fund certificate of deposit for a 12‑month term. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June‑August 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Renewed John Wilcox Fund CD for 12 months (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It then approved the Eric Tejeda (ZB‑2025‑02) variance with a 6‑0 vote and the 34 Grandview Terrace application with a 7‑0 vote. The 159 Highwood Avenue application was adjourned to the November 3 meeting, and the 25 Oak Street application was deferred to the October 6 meeting due to a notice posting issue.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2025 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Eric Tejeda variance (6‑0)
• Approved 34 Grandview Terrace application (7‑0)
• Moved to executive session (voice vote)
• Adjourned 159 Highwood Avenue application to Nov 3 meeting (voice vote, unanimous)
• Deferred 25 Oak Street application to Oct 6 meeting (no vote recorded)

Environmental Commission

The Tenafly Environmental Commission will review reports from the DPW and Planning Board, and discuss community initiatives including a Sept. 9 event and free lead testing.

• Review of June 11, 2025 minutes
• DPW report by Pat Mason
• Planning Board update by Jon Warms
• Community Night scheduled for Sept. 9
• Free lead testing offered by Veolia

Commission members accepted the June 11, 2025 minutes. The borough council approved placing two new newspaper stands, one behind the library and another at Froggy Park. The commission heard updates on Grove Street Park, tree planting, and a proposed herbicide treatment for Roosevelt Commons Lake, but no further actions were voted on.

• Accepted June 11, 2025 minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Council approved newspaper stand locations behind the library and at Froggy Park (no vote tally recorded)
• DPW will apply a second treatment to prevent beech leaf disease in Huyler Park and David Johnson Park (implementation planned)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from July 2025 and discuss preparations for Tenafly Community Night. The meeting is open to the public with a three-minute speaking limit per person.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 minutes
• Tenafly Community Night Preparation
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)

The commission approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting by voice vote, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:36 p.m. by voice vote, also unanimous. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled during the session.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:36 p.m. (voice vote, unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will introduce an ordinance to create a new MF-I-2 zoning district. The body will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending land development regulations and consider the naming of borough property.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-25 to create a new MF-I-2 zoning district
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 25-24 amending land development regulations
• Adoption of rules and regulations for the Dog Park at Grove Street Park
• Tree mitigation escrow refunds for 11 different residential addresses
• Engineering escrow refunds for 157 Highwood Avenue, 67 Lylewood Drive, 120 Magnolia Avenue, and 239 Devon Road

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 25-24, which amends Chapter 35 of the Land Development Regulations. Councilmembers also introduced Ordinance No. 25-25 to create a new MF‑I‑2 district and passed it on first reading with unanimous support. The consent agenda, including multiple refunds and a dog‑park rule adoption, was approved unanimously, and the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-24 amending Chapter 35 Land Development Regulations (all ayes)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 25-25 to create a new MF‑I‑2 district; passed first reading (all ayes)
• Approved locations for a literacy‑stand project behind the library at Froggy Park (all ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda resolutions R25‑435 through R25‑453 authorizing various refunds and adopting dog‑park rules (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of the August 18, 2025 Mayor and Council meeting (all ayes)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the July 23 and August 13 meetings by voice vote. It waived the work‑session fee for the October 8, 2025 special meeting on the 71 County Road site plan. The Board also voted to cancel the September 17, 2025 meeting and set the next meeting for October 8, 2025. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved July 23 and August 13 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Waived work‑session fee for October 8, 2025 meeting (voice vote, unanimous)
• Cancelled September 17, 2025 Planning Board meeting (voice vote, unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adjourned the August 27, 2025 meeting at 7:44 p.m. (voice vote, unanimous)

Welcome Committee

The Welcome Committee approved the July minutes with one correction. They scheduled the next meeting for September 22, 2025 at Borough Hall/McCandless Room. The committee discussed plans for the September 4, 2025 New Residents’ event and updated the website and Instagram posts. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved July minutes (with 1 correction)
• Set next meeting for September 22, 2025 at Borough Hall/McCandless Room

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to appropriate $100,000 for Little League field upgrades. The body will also review a proposal for a mixed-use building at the Post Office parking lot and introduce an amendment to land development regulations.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-23 to appropriate $100,000 for Little League field upgrades
• Presentation on proposed mixed-use building at Post Office Parking Lot
• Introduction of Ordinance 25-24 amending Chapter 35 Land Development Regulations
• Engineering escrow refunds for 56 Gordon Avenue, 21 Greentree Terrace, and 97 Palmer Avenue
• Purchase of Scott Safety Gear for Tenafly Fire Department

The Tenafly Council adopted Ordinance No. 25-23, appropriating $100,000 for upgrades at the Little League field. The council also passed Ordinance No. 25-24 amending Chapter 35 of the Land Development Regulations on first reading. All items on the consent agenda and the minutes from the July 14 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-23 appropriating $100,000 for Little League field upgrades (unanimous aye)
• Passed Ordinance No. 25-24 amending Chapter 35 Land Development Regulations on first reading (unanimous aye)
• Approved all resolutions on the consent agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved minutes of the July 14, 2025 Mayor and Council meeting (unanimous aye)

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board work session scheduled for August 13, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting record contains only the cancellation notice.

Mayor & Council

The council approved the Consent Agenda, which includes Resolution R25-397 to submit the FY2026 NJDOT Municipal Aid Grant for the Old Smith Road resurfacing project. The motion passed with three ayes and three members absent. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda with Resolution R25-397 to submit FY2026 NJDOT grant for Old Smith Road resurfacing (3 ayes, 3 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously carried)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the June 25 and July 9, 2025 meetings by voice vote. It also approved a one‑year extension of the site‑plan approval for 22 Jersey Avenue (Application #1‑25‑05). The Board reported that the proposed Piermont Road ordinance is not inconsistent with the Master Plan.

• Approved minutes of June 25 and July 9, 2025 meetings (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved one‑year extension for 22 Jersey Avenue site plan (YES: Warms, Khorozian, Zinna; NO: none)
• Reported Piermont Road ordinance not inconsistent with Master Plan (voice vote, all in favor)

Welcome Committee

The Tenafly Welcome Committee approved the June meeting minutes, noting two corrections. No vote tally was recorded. Other topics such as terminating the Facebook account and shifting focus to Instagram were discussed but no formal decisions were logged.

• Approved June minutes with two corrections (no vote tally recorded)

Mayor & Council

The council approved a block park at 55 Hudson Ave and adopted Ordinance 25-22 to vacate and repurpose portions of Piermont Road. It also passed Ordinances 25-20 (sign regulations) and 25-21 (outdoor dining), approved Resolution R25-367 for a Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund application for Roosevelt Common, and approved the consent agenda covering numerous refunds and authorizations. The meeting then moved to a closed session to discuss real‑property leasing and acquisition matters.

• Allowed block park at 55 Hudson Ave
• Adopted Ordinance 25-22 vacating and repurposing portions of Piermont Road (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-20 amending sign regulations (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-21 providing additional outdoor dining mechanism (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution R25-367 submission of Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund application for Roosevelt Common (all ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda covering Resolutions R25-368 through R25-395 (all ayes)
• Authorized use of competitive contracting process for Aerial Ropes Course Facility (Resolution R25-391) (all ayes)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission voted to approve the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved minor Certificates of Appropriateness for 197 Serpentine Road (Block 1708, Lot 6), 60 Elm Street (Block 2006, Lot 4), and 135 Highwood Avenue (Block 1505, Lot 33). The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved minutes of June 5, 2025 (voice vote)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 197 Serpentine Road, Block 1708, Lot 6 (minor)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 60 Elm Street, Block 2006, Lot 4 (minor)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 135 Highwood Avenue, Block 1505, Lot 33 (minor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:08 pm (voice vote)

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board work session scheduled for July 9, 2025 was cancelled. As a result, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

Board of Adjustment

The Tenafly Board of Adjustment approved the application for 31 Lawrence Parkway, granting variances for the side‑yard setback, floor‑area ratio, and A/C condenser placement, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. Earlier, the board also approved the Lotan & Liron Salamon single‑family dwelling variance (ZB‑2025‑01) by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting minutes were adopted, and the board adjourned after a voice‑vote motion.

• Approved minutes of June 2, 2025 (voice vote)
• Approved Lotan & Liron Salamon variance ZB‑2025‑01 (5‑0)
• Moved to Executive Session (voice vote)
• Approved Eric Tejeda variance and addition ZB‑2025‑02 (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Mayor & Council

The council approved the Consent Agenda, which included Resolution R25-365 to approve a temporary outdoor dining program and Resolution R25-366 to approve the 2025 Riverside Cooperative Road Improvement contract. All three present councilmembers voted aye on the Consent Agenda. The council also introduced Ordinance No. 25-21 to amend Chapter 4, Section 25 of the borough code for an additional outdoor dining mechanism, and it passed on first reading with all present members voting aye.

• Approved Temporary Outdoor Dining Program (Resolution R25-365) – 3 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved 2025 Riverside Cooperative Road Improvement Contract (Resolution R25-366) – 3 ayes, 0 nays
• Introduced Ordinance No. 25-21 (additional outdoor dining mechanism) and passed first reading – 3 ayes, 0 nays

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the June 11 meeting by voice vote. It then approved two development resolutions: the preliminary and final site plan with variances for 301 County Road (PB#1-24-06) and the site plan, soil‑moving permit, and variances for 44‑46 W. Railroad Avenue (PB#1-24‑07). The Board also authorized the attorney to draft a one‑year extension resolution for the 22 Jersey Avenue self‑storage approval, to be considered at the next meeting.

• Approved June 11 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved site plan & variances for 301 County Rd (PB#1-24-06) (4-0)
• Approved site plan, soil‑moving permit & variances for 44-46 W. Railroad Ave (PB#1-24-07) (4-0)
• Authorized preparation of one‑year extension resolution for 22 Jersey Ave (voice vote)

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council adopted three ordinances: Ordinance 25-20 amending sign regulations, Ordinance 25-18 appropriating $140,000 for general land stewardship at the Nature Center, and Ordinance 25-19 updating flood‑hazard maps and related code sections. The council also approved Resolution R25-351 to purchase and install roadway banner supports. All votes were recorded as ayes with no recorded opposition.

• Approved Ordinance 25-20 (sign regulations) – unanimous ayes
• Approved Ordinance 25-18 (appropriating $140,000 for Nature Center stewardship) – unanimous ayes
• Approved Ordinance 25-19 (flood‑hazard map adoption and code changes) – unanimous ayes
• Approved Resolution R25-351 (purchase and installation of roadway banner supports) – ayes: Corsair, O’Connor, Dayton, Park, Michaels; Roglieri absent
• Approved Consent Agenda resolutions (R25-336 through R25-363) – unanimous ayes

Welcome Committee

The committee approved the April and May meeting minutes. They finalized arrangements for the September 4, 2025 new‑resident event. A request will be made to update the website event page.

• April/May minutes approved (no vote tally provided)
• September 4, 2025 new‑resident event arrangements finalized
• Request to update website event page for September event approved

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the March 13, 2025 minutes by voice vote. It agreed to hold a flu‑shot clinic for seniors at the Senior Center after October 15, with Holy Name Hospital providing regular and high‑dose flu shots and Acme Pharmacy administering the vaccines. The Board also discussed a blood‑drive partnership with TVAC and reviewed recent health reports. The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. by voice vote.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Scheduled senior flu vaccination clinic for after Oct. 15 (agreement)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:37 p.m. (voice vote, all in favor)

Environmental Commission

The council passed the first reading of an ordinance allocating $110,000 to the Tenafly Nature Center, with $65,000 for trail maintenance and $45,000 for engineering studies to improve trail accessibility. The council also approved $30,000 to purchase and install 12 new benches at various town locations. No other substantive motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved $110K allocation to Tenafly Nature Center ($65K trail maintenance, $45K engineering studies)
• Approved $30K for purchase and installation of 12 town benches

Planning Board

The Board unanimously approved the minutes of the May 28, 2025 meeting. It then approved the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan dated May 30, 2025. The Board also voted to recommend floodplain ordinance amendments to the Mayor and Council. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Housing Element and Fair Share Plan dated May 30, 2025 (unanimous yes votes)
• Recommended floodplain ordinance amendments (repeal 24‑1–24‑5.4, adopt 24‑1–24‑92, adopt flood maps, designate administrator, severability) to Mayor and Council (unanimous yes votes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:17 p.m. (voice vote, all in favor)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the April 3 2025 meeting by voice vote, with all members in favor. It also approved the minutes from the May 1 2025 meeting by voice vote, with unanimous support. The commission then adjourned the June 5 2025 meeting at 8:57 pm by voice vote, with all members in favor.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:57 pm (voice vote, all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The council approved Ordinance 25‑18, allocating $140,000 for land stewardship, accessible trails and benches at the Nature Center. It also approved Ordinance 25‑19, amending the borough code to adopt new flood‑hazard maps and create a floodplain administrator. The full consent agenda was adopted, and Mayor Zinna appointed Lilly Weinberg to the Northern Valley Green Way Committee. A Pride Month proclamation for June 2025 was adopted.

• Approved Ordinance 25‑18 appropriating $140,000 for Nature Center projects (Corsair, Dayton, Park aye; O’Connor, Michaels, Roglieri absent)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑19 amending code to adopt flood‑hazard maps and designate a floodplain administrator (Corsair, Dayton, Park aye; O’Connor, Michaels, Roglieri absent)
• Adopted full Consent Agenda (Resolutions R25‑330 through R25‑344 and R25‑335) (Corsair, Dayton, Park aye; O’Connor, Michaels, Roglieri absent)
• Adopted Pride Month proclamation for June 2025
• Mayor appointed Lilly Weinberg to Northern Valley Green Way Committee
• Deferred decision on speed‑bump installation on North Lyle Avenue pending Police Chief report
• No vote recorded on bench placement; $30,000 added to appropriating ordinance per administrator report

Board of Adjustment

The Tenafly Board of Adjustment approved the application for a new single‑family dwelling at 11 Sisson Terrace, granting the requested variances and authorizing a fence. The motion passed unanimously, 6‑0. Earlier, the board approved the May 5 minutes and moved to executive session, both by voice vote.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Moved to executive session (voice vote carried)
• Approved 11 Sisson Terrace variance and fence addition (6‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote carried)

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board voted unanimously to approve the site‑plan application (PB#1‑24‑06) submitted by Penske Automotive Group d/b/a BMW Tenafly for 301 County Road, Lots 4 & 5. The approval was granted with conditions, including a recorded declaration between the two property owners and the Borough of Tenafly and treatment of the two lots as a single lot for zoning purposes. The Board’s engineer confirmed that no variances were required for the project. The motion passed 7‑0, and the meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved BMW Tenafly site‑plan application with conditions (7‑0)
• Confirmed no variances are needed for the application
• Required a recorded declaration between owners and the Borough as a condition
• Treat lots 4 and 5 as a single lot for zoning purposes (condition)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council unanimously approved two ordinances: one revising residential trash and recycling rules (Ordinance 25-16) and another establishing dust and plastic containment at construction sites (Ordinance 25-17). They also approved a consent agenda covering multiple resolutions, including bids for the Little League Field, a downtown outdoor‑dining lease, underground tank removal at the municipal pool, and a new street sweeper purchase.

• Adopt Ordinance 25-16 (solid waste management) – passed 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopt Ordinance 25-17 (dust & plastics at construction sites) – passed 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Approve Resolution R25-320 – reject bids and authorize receipt of bids for Little League Field improvements – passed 6 ayes
• Approve Resolution R25-321 – reject bid for lease of borough property for downtown outdoor dining – passed 6 ayes
• Approve Resolution R25-322 – authorize underground tank removal at Tenafly Municipal Pool – passed 6 ayes
• Approve Resolution R25-324 – authorize purchase of Elgin Model Pelican street sweeper – passed 6 ayes
• Approve Resolution R25-326 – award contract for Ridge Road Drainage Improvement to Montana Construction – passed 6 ayes
• Approve Resolution R25-327 – authorize emergency appropriation for emergency storage tank repairs – passed 6 ayes

Welcome Committee

The Tenafly Welcome Committee meeting on May 19, 2025 did not have a quorum. Because a quorum was absent, no formal business was conducted.

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission voted by majority to advise the Council to support a Superfund resolution that asks the New Jersey legislature to require fossil‑fuel companies to pay for climate damage since 1995. The Commission also expressed support for an amendment to the Dust Control ordinance to include new materials. The Planning Board approved a modified proposal for 44 and 48 West Railroad Ave and extended the Benjamin Brothers resolution for one year. The town’s billboard was removed and stored at the DPW.

• EC majority voted to support Superfund resolution (advisory to Council)
• EC supports amendment of Dust Control ordinance (advisory to Council)
• Planning Board approved modified proposal for 44 & 48 West Railroad Ave
• Planning Board approved one‑year extension of Benjamin Brothers resolution
• Billboard taken down and stored at DPW

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board met on May 14, 2025. Members voted by voice to go into closed session at 8:09 p.m., with all eligible members in favor. After returning to the record, the board adjourned at 9:08 p.m. by voice vote, again unanimous. No action was taken on the PB#1-24-06 site‑plan application.

• Entered closed session (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)
• No action taken on PB#1-24-06 site‑plan application

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes and the April 2025 financial statements unanimously. It decided that Library Director Julie Marallo will contact additional painters and secure three quotes for painting the teen area and further quotes for other building areas. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Directed Director to obtain three painting quotes for teen area and additional quotes for other areas (decision, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council approved the 2025 Local Municipal Budget and related budget reading resolution. They also passed the municipal pool utility ordinance, a resolution setting pool membership fees, and a solid‑waste management amendment. The body agreed to schedule a $65,000 allocation ordinance for the Tenafly Nature Center on May 20 and gave John Jahr permission to discuss the Riveredge Road median with the county. A resolution supporting the NJ Climate Superfund Act will be prepared for the next meeting.

• Adopt 2025 Local Municipal Budget (Resolution R25-288) – unanimous (6 ayes)
• Read Budget by Title Only (Resolution R25-287) – unanimous (6 ayes)
• Pass Ordinance No. 25‑15 establishing Municipal Pool Utility – unanimous (6 ayes)
• Approve Resolution R25‑289 establishing 2025 pool membership fees – unanimous (6 ayes)
• Pass Ordinance No. 25‑16 amending solid‑waste management – unanimous (6 ayes)
• Schedule allocation ordinance for $65,000 Tenafly Nature Center support for May 20 hearing
• Give permission to John Jahr to proceed with county discussions on Riveredge Road median
• Agree to prepare a resolution supporting the NJ Climate Superfund Act at the next meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It approved the variance request for 2 Pleasant Avenue (ZB-2024-14) with a 3‑0 vote. It approved the variance request for 78 Dean Drive (ZB-2024-11) with a 4‑0 vote. No new business was presented and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved 2 Pleasant Ave variance ZB-2024-14 (3-0)
• Approved 78 Dean Drive variance ZB-2024-11 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for 165 Serpentine Road, subject to additional detail on the entrance, siding, shutters, and foundation treatment. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 165 Serpentine Rd with conditions (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Board

The Board approved a minor subdivision at 178 Engle Street (PB#1-24-02) and approved a site‑plan modification with a variance for an apartment at 88 Piermont Road (PB#1-24-09). A public hearing continued for a site‑plan, variance and soil‑moving application at 44‑46 W. Railroad Avenue (PB#1-24-07) but no vote was taken.

• Approved minor subdivision at 178 Engle Street (PB#1-24-02) – vote YES: Osborne, Park, Khorozian, Brink; NO: none
• Approved site‑plan modification with variance at 88 Piermont Road (PB#1-24-09) – vote YES: Wilmit, Warms, Park, Khorozian, Baldini, Councilwoman Dayton, Mayor Zinna; NO: none
• Continued public hearing for site‑plan, variance & soil‑moving at 44‑46 W. Railroad Avenue (PB#1-24-07) – no decision recorded

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 25-15, creating a municipal pool utility. The council also approved two large consent‑agenda packages covering resolutions R25-248 through R25-259 and R25-261 through R25-285. Additionally, the governing body set the June 16, 2025 council meeting and moved the August meetings to August 4 and August 18, 2025.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-15 establishing a municipal pool utility (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Resolutions R25-248‑R25-259 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Resolutions R25-261‑R25-285 (unanimous)
• Set June 16, 2025 council meeting date (agreed)
• Rescheduled August meetings to August 4 and August 18, 2025 (agreed)

Welcome Committee

The committee approved the March 2025 minutes. It discussed new‑resident concerns about siren sounds and will forward welcome information to Indian, Chinese, Asian American, Israeli, and Russian newcomers. A firehouse & TVAC new‑resident event was scheduled for April 23, 2025, and the website was updated with the event and a new Welcome! Updates section.

• Approved March minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Scheduled firehouse & TVAC new‑resident event for April 23, 2025
• Updated website: posted January minutes, added Upcoming Event page entry, created Welcome! Updates section
• Mailed postcards to March new residents

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission announced that Pat Mason has been hired as the new head of the Department of Public Works, with a start date of May 1. The commission also approved the purchase of rose bushes for the Rose Garden at cost plus $40 per bush for planting. It scheduled a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for Grove Street park on April 22 and confirmed that the dog and skate parks are ready for use. Additionally, the council supported adding CPC and Trex to the Dust Control ordinance and will issue an RFP for a tree‑services contractor.

• Hired Pat Mason as DPW head (starts May 1)
• Approved purchase of rose bushes at cost plus $40 each for planting
• Scheduled ribbon‑cutting for Grove Street park on April 22; dog and skate parks ready
• Supported amendment to Dust Control ordinance to add CPC and Trex
• Will issue RFP for a company to handle tree‑related activities
• Board of Health to begin reminding eateries about Skip‑the‑Stuff ordinance
• Made Wild Bird Disease Reporting Form available on town website
• Confirmed placement of Arbor Day tree at Mackay School for April 25

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board work session scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025 did not take place because it was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Mayor & Council

The Tenafly Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance 25‑11, authorizing $4,369,600 in bonds for public improvements, equipment, and technology. They also passed Ordinance 25‑10 to exceed municipal budget limits and create a cap bank, and Ordinance 25‑12 to reappropriate $593,450 of unused funds. The Governing Body approved a request to extend a film permit.

• Ordinance 25‑10 (budget cap bank) adopted – all present council members voted aye
• Ordinance 25‑11 (bond authorization for $4,369,600) adopted – all present council members voted aye
• Ordinance 25‑12 (reappropriation of $593,450) adopted – all present council members voted aye
• Film extension request approved by the Governing Body

Library Board of Trustees

The Tenafly Library Board approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Library's March 2025 financial statements after a unanimous vote. No other business was acted upon.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Tenafly Board of Adjustment approved the variance request for 2 Pleasant Avenue after revised plans were presented, passing the motion 6‑1. The Board also unanimously approved a nine‑month extension for a garage at 5 Sisson Terrace and approved the March 3, 2025 minutes. A motion to move to executive session was approved unanimously, and several new members and experts were sworn in.

• Approved nine‑month extension for 5 Sisson Terrace garage (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Swore in Lauren Farkas as 2nd Alternate
• Swore in Mr. Cestaro as architecture expert
• Swore in Mr. Spatz as planning expert
• Swore in Mr. Hals as Board Engineer
• Moved to executive session (motion approved unanimously)
• Approved 2 Pleasant Avenue variance application (6‑1)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved the March 6, 2025 minutes by voice vote. It postponed a decision on the Certificate of Appropriateness for 5 Ravine Road until additional photographs and details are provided. A budget quote of $3,725 for the Roosevelt Monument restoration was noted. The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 pm by voice vote.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Deferred 5 Ravine Road Certificate of Appropriateness pending revisions (no vote recorded)
• Noted budget quote $3,725 for Roosevelt Monument restoration (informational)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:57 pm (voice vote, all in favor)

Planning Board

The Tenafly Planning Board conducted a public hearing on the amended site plan and variance for 88 Piermont Road, Block 1105, Lot 1, submitted by Keuken, LLC. Board members questioned the applicant and experts about parking, EV requirements, refuse handling, and interior changes. No vote was taken and the board did not approve or deny the application.

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission approved a request to seek a $1,500 ANJEC grant for habitat restoration. The Planning Board granted a variance for 178 Engle Street with a 4‑3 vote, permitting subdivision, slope removal and required mitigation. The Commission also directed DPW to repair cosmetic damage to Pfister’s Pond dam, changed the Planning Board meeting start time to 7:30 p.m., and organized promotion and funding actions for the upcoming Trash‑a‑Thon. Members will be reimbursed for attending the Hackensack River Nation Summit.

• Approved request to seek $1,500 ANJEC grant for habitat restoration (EC)
• Granted variance for 178 Engle Street (4‑3 vote; Mayor, Jon, Lauren Dayton voted against) (Planning Board)
• Changed Planning Board meeting start time to 7:30 p.m. (Planning Board)
• Authorized DPW to repair cosmetic damage to Pfister’s Pond dam (DPW)
• Dan Park to request release of Rose Garden trust funds for trellis (EC action)
• Approved Trash‑a‑Thon promotion actions: LCD announcement, billboard, flyers, Clean Communities contact (EC)
• Will reimburse EC members attending Hackensack River Nation Summit (EC)
• Committed to promote compost program via mayoral robocalls and newsletter (EC)