Tenafly Boards Tackle $1.6M in Proposed Bonds, Zoning Applications in July Meetings
Tenafly's Mayor and Council convened July 13 with public hearings scheduled on four ordinances, including two bond ordinances totaling $1.6 million for infrastructure and equipment. All recent meetings remain in agenda-only status, with minutes not yet published, so outcomes are not yet available.
Mayor & Council — July 13
The council agenda listed public hearings on four ordinances and a consent agenda with multiple resolutions.
Bond ordinances:
- Ordinance 26-18: A $1,000,000 bond for the Transportation and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project, covering planning and design.
- Ordinance 26-21: A $600,000 bond for a new sewer jetter/vacuum machine.
Other ordinances:
- Ordinance 26-20: An amendment to police officer salary, wage, or compensation for 2023-2026.
Resolutions on the consent agenda:
- Resolution R26-268: An application for the FY2027 NJDOT Municipal Aid Grant for Churchill Road resurfacing.
- Resolution R26-279: Rejection of bids and a request for new bids for the Mahan Street and West Mahan Street roadway connection.
Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet known whether the council voted to adopt any of these ordinances or resolutions.
Board of Adjustment — July 6
The Board of Adjustment had three applications on its agenda:
- **ZB-2026-05:** A request to permit a 25-foot recreational vehicle to park on the side yard of 14 Walnut Drive.
- **ZB-2026-07:** An application for a two-story rear addition, a one-story front addition, driveway reconstruction, a rear patio, and interior renovations at 47 Norman Place.
- **ZB-2026-04:** A proposal for an in-ground swimming pool and spa at 397 Knickerbocker Road.
Minutes have not been published, so no decisions are confirmed.
Historic Preservation Commission — July 9
The commission agenda included approval of the April 9, 2026 minutes and an informal discussion regarding 76 Magnolia Avenue. No formal action items beyond the minutes approval were listed.
Planning Board — July 8
The July 8 Planning Board meeting was cancelled. No agenda items were presented. The next regular public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Coming Up
No upcoming meetings are listed within the next 14 days in the data provided. The Planning Board's next regular meeting is set for July 22, 2026, as noted in the cancellation notice. Residents should check the borough website for confirmed dates and agendas.