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Council accepts donated 11 Andrews Street parcel after debate over back taxes

Bergen City Council · February 2, 2026
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Summary

Council accepted a donation of a narrow parcel adjoining Columbus Park but rejected an amendment that would have made acceptance contingent on full payment of delinquent taxes; councilors discussed wetlands, back taxes (~$3,800) and park design implications.

The council authorized city staff to accept a donation of land at 11 Andrews Street to expand open space contiguous to Columbus Park.

Councilor Chad Cardillo described the lot as a long, thin strip of trees contiguous to the park and said the owner approached the city to donate it as open space. City Manager Bridal Daniels and others noted the parcel may…

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