The Tenafly Board of Health is scheduled to meet on November 12, 2026; the agenda lists a swearing-in of a new member and a request to approve the board's 2027 meeting schedule.
The Borough of Tenafly Mayor and Council agenda for Nov. 10, 2026 lists a $1.95 million bond ordinance, a stormwater ordinance amendment, playground items, and multiple consent resolutions including a NJDOT change order and a proposed sale of an easement under a communications tower.
The Tenafly Historic Preservation Commission meeting for Nov. 5, 2026, listed a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for 76 Magnolia Avenue, a proposed 2027 commission calendar, updates from the council liaison and a public-comment period; the agenda also confirmed Open Public Meetings Act notice requirements.
Discussion Points
•Certificate of Appropriateness application for 76 Magnolia Avenue listed for public hearing; agenda contains no supporting materials in the packet.
The Borough of Tenafly Mayor and Council held a special meeting on Oct. 31, 2026, to consider the borough's 2027 Strategic Plan and Capital Plan. The publicly posted agenda allocated 15 minutes for public comment and included the Open Public Meetings Act notice.
Discussion Points
•Agenda included an OPMA compliance statement and a Sunshine Notice dated Oct. 28, 2026.
•Public comment period of 15 minutes was allocated and procedural rules for speakers were noted.
The Tenafly Planning Board is scheduled to consider memorializing approval of a site plan with variances for 33 Engle Street and to hold a public hearing on a site plan for 16 W. Clinton Avenue and 15 Franklin Street at its Oct. 28, 2026 meeting at 7:30 p.m., the agenda says.
The Borough of Tenafly Mayor and Council are scheduled to meet Oct. 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda lists a Tenafly Police Promotional and Awards Ceremony and allows public comments with a three-minute limit.
Discussion Points
•Agenda lists a Tenafly Police Promotional and Awards Ceremony as a presentation; no recommendation or cost detailed.
The Bergen County Planning Board met Oct. 13, 2026; Chairperson Shergoh Alkilani called the meeting to order, the board approved minutes and a set of storm-water ordinances and plans, and approved multiple subdivision and site-plan applications; the meeting adjourned at about 5:15 PM.
Discussion Points
•Applications listed and approved; one abstention noted on SD8030.
•Multiple commercial and residential conversion projects on the agenda; SP8885 recorded an abstention by one board member.
•No substantive discussion recorded; items treated as consent/administrative approvals.
•Routine approval of prior minutes; no substantive debate recorded.
October 06, 2026, Mayor and Council Meeting. Media
Tenafly Borough Council adopted two ordinances (a multi-way stop at Mahan/Piermont and a 10-year road-opening moratorium), approved consent items and minutes, heard an administrator report on upcoming paving and available funds, and received public-health and committee updates.
Discussion Points
•Administrator estimated about $400,000 available to supplement payments.
•Administrator explained shift from five-year to 10-year moratorium, rationale tied to bond-law financing and road useful life.
•Board of Health recruiting members; flu clinic scheduled Oct. 7 from 11 to 1 in the McCandless Room; mosquito spraying likely prevented West Nile spike; lettuce disease subsided.
•Clerk read ordinance text and title; no public comment recorded; council moved to adopt.
•Consent agenda motion passed; minutes approved by voice vote.
•Costs of legacy 'Cadillac' plans cited as a concern.
•Council asked whether utilities would be disincentivized; administrator said planning and notification processes should mitigate that risk.
•Milling and paving timeline (third week/last week of October); coordination with PSE&G, engineer, and DPW; potential change orders and additional funds.
•Open enrollment timing and 60-day notice requirement if the borough changes plans; need for legal advice from John Shmidian.
Decisions
•Consent agenda approved; minutes approved.
•Ordinance 26-24 adopted on second and final reading
•Ordinance 26-25 adopted
Directions
•Engineer to identify streets and provide list for publication; potential change order to be brought to next meeting.
•Obtain legal advice and report back at the October 22 meeting.
September 22, 2026, Mayor and Council Meeting. Media
The Borough of Tenafly mayor-and-council meeting on Sept. 22, 2026 included a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation, extended discussion of PSE&G utility work and property damage, a trial one-way traffic pilot on Jersey Avenue, introduction and a final vote on several ordinances (including construction-site fencing and road-opening controls), debate over a temporary LED screen for the park, and routine council reports and community event announcements.
Discussion Points
•A council member demanded exploration of full legal remedies and possible collaboration with other municipalities.
•Ceremonial proclamation read in Spanish and English.
•Clarified that the building department will enforce fencing and containment and can use discretion for existing sites.
•Cost estimates referenced: the screen '230 plus time' and a separate professional services line 'another 10k'; a $250,000 figure was mentioned in larger consent-agenda discussion.
•Council decided to include the item in the consent agenda but requested confirmation of budget availability.
•Council praised presenters and encouraged community events.
•Council preferred a temporary ordinance with a sunset clause and a six‑month pilot period.
•Downtown fall festival on Oct. 4; vendor registration open.
•No public speakers during the hearing.
•Police recommended trial due to delivery congestion and left‑turn hazards.
•Praise for DPW and suggestion for a DPW appreciation event.
•Senior services programming expansion and request for another senior service band.
•Staff described the LED screen as temporary and removable; council concerned about aesthetics and duration.
•Staff reported letters sent to PSE&G and a plan to run an AI pavement scan to document road openings and damage.
•Staff to reassess when new apartments reach certificate of occupancy.
•Staff will collect resident addresses for claimed damage and share scan data with engineers and PSE&G.
Decisions
•Announcements only; no formal votes recorded.
•Further legal-discussion items to be discussed in closed session; no formal motion recorded in public minutes.
•Item to be considered in consent agenda pending budget confirmation.
•Ordinance 26‑23 adopted on second reading.
•Proclamation approved as a ceremonial recognition; no formal vote recorded.
•Six‑month pilot period proposed; ordinance introduction to be drafted and scheduled.
Directions
•DPW to run AI pavement scans and share with borough engineer and PSE&G.
•Publish notice of adoption; building department to implement enforcement.
•Staff to collect resident damage reports (addresses) for potential remediation.
•Staff to confirm budget line-item and clarify aesthetic/installation details prior to procurement.
•Staff to continue outreach and registration for vendors and volunteers; report back on senior programming and DPW event logistics.
•Traffic division to draft ordinance language with sunset and return to council for introduction and later evaluation.
September 14, 2026, Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Agenda. Minutes
The Tenafly Board of Adjustment met Sept. 14, 2026, approving a variance resolution for 47 Norman Place and unanimously approving an application to demolish and replace the house at 110 Westervelt Ave with variance relief for side-yard setbacks; neighbors raised slope and drainage concerns, and the Board Engineer said drainage would be improved.
Discussion Points
•Applicant attorney and engineer described lot constraints and proposed setback configuration.
•Applicant revised plans to remove prior coverage variances and reduced size of rear addition.
•Board elected to add bay-window footage to the final resolution.
•Engineer said a two‑foot keystone wall is proposed and explained typical drainage behind keystone blocks.
•Neighbor asked if a slope stability analysis had been done and whether the retaining wall would stabilize her property.
•Neighbors raised slope and drainage concerns; board engineer said drainage would be improved.
Decisions
•Application approved 5–0 with noted permitting requirements.
•Board engineer had no objections; record does not show a slope/stability analysis was provided.
•Resolution approved 3-0 with bay-window footage added to the document.
Directions
•Retaining‑wall plans must be submitted to the building department for review.
•Retaining‑wall plans to be submitted to building department for review and approval.
September 14, 2026, Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting. Minutes
The Tenafly Public Library Board of Trustees met Sept. 14, 2026, approved minutes and financial reports, renewed a restricted Wilcox Fund CD, appointed a new library board attorney (Douglas S. Zucker) by resolution, discussed near-complete Children’s Room renovations and a planned grand opening, and adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Discussion Points
•Director solicited recommendations and interviewed Zucker via Zoom; noted attorney Steinberg retired.
•President reviewed financial statements and certified they were current and accurate.
•Renovations largely complete; a few small pieces remain.
•Trustees praised staff and committee members for the work.
Decisions
•Adopted resolution appointing Zucker as Library Board Attorney.
•Minutes approved; financial statements accepted; Wilcox Fund CD renewal authorized.
•Trustees recommended holding a Grand Opening in fall or winter; no date or budget approved.
Directions
•Director authorized to execute agreement and publish notice.
•Staff to return with logistics and proposed date for a Grand Opening.
September 08, 2026, Mayor and Council Meeting. Media
The Tenafly Mayor and Council discussed expanding senior transportation services, proposed changes to a road-opening moratorium, enforcement of long-outstanding permits at 52 Burlington Road, introduced a construction site maintenance ordinance (Ord. 26-23), considered a Complete Streets policy (Ord. 26-22), approved a bundle of resolutions, and voted to enter closed session on labor, litigation and property acquisition.
Discussion Points
•Consider requiring escrow/deposits or bonding so permit fees do not have to underwrite road reconstruction.
•Consolidate dust-control and add fencing.
•Council considered zoning changes and more forceful remedies for persistent noncompliance.
•Council to announce opening and hold ribbon cutting on first day it is safe to open the street.
•Evaluate purchase ($89,000) vs. an Enterprise government fleet/lease program; investigate grants and capital vs. operating budget classification.
•Make contractor and property owner jointly liable for noncompliance.
•Minutes of Aug. 10, 2026 approved by the council.
•Need legal review and potential drafting of ordinance language.
•No public comment on the ordinance during the meeting.
•One resolution line item increased by $3,600 for aggregate in synthetic turf installation (R26313).
•Ordinance confirms publication and establishes a context-sensitive Complete Streets policy.
•Proposal to add one wheelchair-accessible, non-CDL vehicle and budget for additional driver in 2027.
•Proposal to increase moratorium from 5 to 10 years to match useful life under bond financing.
•Ridership increased (2,894 trips through Aug 2026; ~362/month) and staffing is part-time (3-4 people).
•Staff to inventory aged permits and consider temporary staffing to close them out.
•State UCC allows a maximum 3-year completion period with a possible 1-year extension; numerous permits appear to be aging beyond that window.
•Traffic engineer advised Lahont Street completion by end of week; bid rounds exceeded engineer estimate and negotiations followed.
Decisions
•Ordinance 26-22 advanced by roll-call vote.
•Ordinance 26-23 introduced and roll-called for publication/confirmation.
•Resolutions approved by roll call; minutes approved.
Directions
•Clerk to file resolutions and update contract records; staff to proceed with project administration.
•Clerk to publish and return ordinance per normal introduction/adoption schedule.
•Consider temporary staffing to process and close aged permits.
•Coordinate ribbon cutting and avoid scheduling conflict with community religious observances.
•Include additional driver capacity planning in 2027 budget process.
•Proceed with ordinance adoption process per borough procedures.
•Staff to confirm exact opening date by Thursday afternoon for a Friday announcement.
•Staff to draft amendment language and consult bond counsel/legal counsel regarding capital classification and enforceability.
•Staff to prepare a report listing permits beyond the statutory window and recommend enforcement steps including possible zoning changes.
•Staff to research grant opportunities and bond counsel advice on capital classification; prepare acquisition options for Sept. 22.
August 17, 2026, Welcome Committee Regular Meeting. Minutes
The Tenafly Welcome group met Aug. 17, 2026, approved July minutes, set a New Residents event for Sept. 9, 2026, reviewed outreach via Instagram and the website, and reported 42 new residents in July.
Discussion Points
•Attendance recorded for six participants.
•Email issues with 'Tenafly Welcome!' remain unresolved.
•Instagram follower count reported as 105.
•July minutes reviewed and approved.
•Next meeting scheduled for Sept. 28, 2026.
•Postcards mailed to July new residents.
•Volunteer sign-up for Sept. 9 event completed; ID labels and donor gifts discussed.
•Website posted June minutes and updated event page.
Decisions
•Approve July minutes
•Approve July minutes.
•Schedule New Residents event for Sept. 9, 2026.
•Schedule next meeting for Sept. 28, 2026
Directions
•Finalize logistics and volunteer assignments for Sept. 9 event.
•Maintain the event page on the website.
•Phyllis Lin and Anna Yoon to manage Instagram and website updates.
Tenafly Borough Council meeting (August 2026): council introduced a "complete streets" ordinance (Ordinance 26-22) and approved a $1,000,000 engineering study of 14 intersections. Council debated tree-fund uses, electronic sign brightness, food-truck permit loopholes and public comments on handicap parking and short-term rentals.
Discussion Points
•A Complete Streets committee and implementing resolutions are expected after ordinance adoption.
•Concerns about competition with downtown businesses and appropriate fee structures.
•Concerns about inconsistent enforcement of property and tree maintenance.
•Council asked about traffic counts, drainage and whether four‑way stop alternatives would be evaluated.
•Existing $100 permit appears to have been used in ways that allow semi‑permanent truck locations.
•Need for procurement steps and council approval for contracts.
•Need to consult chamber and zoning before drafting ordinance language.
•Policy will create framework for street design and make the borough eligible for state and federal grants.
•Request for handicap parking and ramping on Washington Avenue.
•Resolution authorizes $1M study of 14 intersections including drainage, trees, sidewalks and signal timing.
•Rumor about multi‑story hotel/nightclub; staff clarified no nightclub is planned and sound mitigation/hours would be regulated.
•Sign at Clinton & 9W produces nighttime glare and has generated complaints.
•Technical fixes such as night mode, warm switch or reduced brightness were suggested.
•Traffic engineering guidance (Title 39, UTCD, ITE) will guide decisions; exceptions for schools and emergency access were discussed.
•Whether in‑house DPW capacity is sufficient or outside contracts are required.
•Whether to broaden allowable uses of the tree fund and whether to create a separate canopy/utility protection account.
Decisions
•No final change; send revised language and data back to council.
•No immediate rule change; staff to return with options.
•Ordinance 26‑22 introduced on first reading; public hearing set for 2026-09-08.
•Resolution R26‑293 approved on roll call.
Directions
•Attorney to review allowable expenditures and draft resolution language.
•Staff to draft implementing resolutions and committee charter and return with details at subsequent meeting.
•Staff to evaluate technical options for nighttime dimming and message rotation limits and return with recommendations.
•Staff to proceed with procurement and coordinate with police for traffic data and prior incident history.
•Staff to report back on DPW capacity, cost estimates and account structure.
•Staff to talk to the chamber and zoning officer and return with suggested changes and fee options.
•Staff to work with DPW and police to identify handicap parking locations and ramp needs; staff to clarify short‑term rental enforcement and notification timelines.
At its Aug. 11, 2026 meeting, the Bergen County Planning Board approved multiple NJDEP-related stormwater ordinance and plan resolutions, granted approvals for a Spa Vista site plan in Hackensack and a two-lot subdivision in Cresskill, and invited a Fort Lee student to observe future review meetings.
Discussion Points
•Board discussed and approved multiple NJDEP-related stormwater ordinance and plan resolutions; approved Site Plan SP 8908 and Subdivision SD 8027.
•Board recorded invitation for student observation and future attendance at development review team meetings.
•Board recorded motion and second for subdivision SD 8027; minutes show approval by members present.
•Board reviewed and approved site plan SP 8908; minutes include motion and second.
•Formal approvals of municipal stormwater ordinance and plan resolutions; no recorded debate.
Decisions
•All listed stormwater resolutions approved by the board.
•Approval of minutes (one abstention); approval of listed resolutions, plans, site plan and subdivision.
•No formal vote required.
•Site plan approved; no conditions recorded in minutes.
•Subdivision approved; no conditions listed in minutes.
Directions
•Next meeting scheduled for Sept. 8, 2026; invited student to future development review team meeting.
•Planning staff to facilitate the student's future attendance.
August 03, 2026, Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Agenda. Minutes
At its Aug. 3, 2026 meeting the Tenafly Board of Adjustment swore in a new second alternate and handled two zoning matters: it denied a pool/spa application at 397 Knickerbocker Road and approved additions at 47 Norman Place with several variances (vote 4-1).
Discussion Points
•Architect and engineers described FAR reduction, shed exclusion argument, seepage pits for stormwater management, and the need for a small dormer to meet attic stair code.
•Board asked about bay window projection (1.7') and deck height (must remain at or below 30" from grade to avoid counting as building coverage).
•Board conducted roll call and approved prior minutes.
•Board reviewed required variances for pool, spa, equipment setback and impervious coverage.
•Board voiced concerns about conformance with side-yard setbacks and impervious coverage limits.
Decisions
•Application approved by roll-call vote 4-1 with conditions to update plans and final resolution language.
•Juan Herrera sworn in as second alternate.
•Resolution to deny the application passed by roll-call vote 4-0.
Directions
•Applicant to update engineering plans to include deck impervious calculations and remove sump pumps from seepage pits per Board Engineer's review letter.
July 29, 2026, Special Meeting of the Mayor and Council. Media
Special Tenafly borough meeting: council confirmed quorum, closed public comment with no speakers, approved Resolution R26-283 by roll call, and adjourned.
Discussion Points
•No substantive debate on Resolution R26-283 is present in the transcript.
•Public comment opened and closed with no speakers present.
Tenafly mayor and council met July 13, 2026. Council heard presentations on a pavement‑condition scanning system, a traffic/master‑plan update tied to iBank funding, and an amphitheater schedule; accepted several bond ordinances and equipment purchases; and approved a redevelopment agreement designating 145 Dean Drive LLC as redeveloper of the Clinton Inn site.
Discussion Points
•$1,000,000 community benefit and traffic mitigation
•Affordable housing credit (20 units) and site uses
•Amphitheater contingency and timeline
•Connection to traffic master plan and I‑Bank funding
•Consent agenda items passed with two items pulled for separate votes
•Contingency plan to use Showmobile and LED screen
•Demonstration of Biolytics scanner and PCI scoring
•Downtown signal upgrades and coordination
•Explanation of purpose and function of a sewer jetter
•I‑Bank funding strategy
•Integration with DPW work orders and contractor schedules
•No public comment on the ordinance
•No public speakers on the ordinances
•Redevelopment designation and redevelopment agreement terms
•Request for grease‑trap enforcement updates
•Turnkey completion by Aug. 15
•Weather delay to stage pour
Decisions
•Ordinance adopted
•Ordinance adopted; planning work authorized
•Ordinances adopted; consent agenda passed with two items pulled
•Resolution adopted; redeveloper designated
Directions
•Borough attorney to finalize agreement text for records; redeveloper must provide quarterly proof of financing
•Contractor to finish stage pour next week if weather allows; staff to update council
•Staff to include major development projects in traffic study and to provide schedules for bidding and construction
•Staff to move forward with planning and return with design and funding specifics
•Staff to obtain accurate contractor road list and filter scans accordingly
•Staff to provide quarterly updates on sewer maintenance and enforcement
July 20, 2026, Welcome Committee Regular Meeting. Minutes
Tenafly Welcome Committee met July 20, 2026; members approved June minutes, set the next meeting for Aug. 17, reported outreach efforts (postcards, banner, website, Instagram) and planned a New Residents event for Sept. 9, 2026 with Board of Education materials to be included in welcome bags.
Discussion Points
•Banner approved and updated
•Board of Education to supply school information for Welcome! bags
•Instagram follower count (88) reported
•June minutes were approved
•New Residents event scheduled for September 9, 2026
•Next meeting date set for Aug. 17, 2026
•Updated New Resident survey; invitations and address labels prepared
•Website updated and May minutes posted
Decisions
•Banner approved; event date set for Sept. 9, 2026
•Minutes approved (no vote tally recorded)
•Next meeting scheduled for Aug. 17, 2026
Directions
•Finalize volunteer assignments and event logistics
•Follow up with Board of Education to obtain school materials
At its July 14, 2026 regular meeting the Bergen County Planning Board approved a Rockleigh municipal stormwater ordinance and multiple municipal stormwater management plans, approved six site plans (including a 35-space ShopRite parking lot in Fair Lawn and a 46-space addition for St. Elizabeth in Wyckoff), and approved two residential subdivisions. The board set its next meeting for Aug. 11, 2026 and adjourned at about 5:15 p.m.
Discussion Points
•Board recorded application descriptions for six site plans; no substantive debate recorded in the minutes.
•Board recorded outcomes for ordinance and plan actions; minutes do not show extended technical debate.
•Staff described subdivision scope and drainage improvements; minutes record approvals without extended debate.
