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Council weighs options for Wyckoff Avenue purchase and Green Acres application
Summary
Council members discussed revisiting an earlier borough purchase on Wyckoff Avenue near the school as open space and said staff will assess whether to pursue Green Acres grant options; some members cautioned against grant terms that would restrict future land‑use flexibility.
Council members discussed whether to move forward with keeping a previously purchased property on Wyckoff Avenue as open space amid broader redevelopment talks.
One council member said the borough bought the house near the school about a year ago and suggested reaching out to the listing agent on another nearby property to assess whether the borough could acquire it and preserve more open space. He emphasized that the borough’s capital structure and low debt service give it flexibility to hold property as a long‑term asset.
Other council members said they support evaluating Green Acres grant opportunities to protect the land but cautioned that accepting a Green Acres grant can impose restrictions on future sale or use; one member urged a careful balancing of preserving open space and retaining future council flexibility.
Tatiana Marquis said staff and the Green Acres contact have prepared paperwork and that the borough is waiting for the Green Acres application window to open so it can formally submit plans. Council members asked staff to follow up and report back.
No final acquisition or grant acceptance vote occurred at the meeting; the topic was referred to staff for further review.
