Residents split over Clinton Inn plan; common concerns about schools, traffic and scale
Public comment at the council hearing was sharply divided: many residents praised the redevelopment for potential downtown revitalization while others urged slowing the process and asked for independent studies on enrollment, traffic and environmental impacts.
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Hundreds of residents tuned in and dozens spoke during the Clinton Inn public hearing, reflecting sharp divisions in Tenafly over the proposed redevelopment. Supporters told the council the derelict hotel has become an eyesore and that a thoughtfully designed hotel and mixed‑use redevelopment would boost downtown commerce and tax revenue. "We need to stop the nimbyism and move forward," one supporter said.
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