The Ridge Report

Glen Ridge Mayor & Council Hold Routine Meeting

2026-04-28 · Mayor & Council · watch the meeting video

During a typical weekly meeting, Glen Ridge Mayor Deborah Mans maintained a largely procedural focus with no major issues or presentations from public officials. The most significant action was the adoption of Ordinance 18-34, which adjusted municipal budget appropriation limits and established a cap bank.

The Mayor acknowledged that the borough has received a $500,000 grant for a comprehensive watershed analysis through a special legislative grant program. This funding will support stormwater management studies and environmental impact assessments in the region.

No major public or committee reports were presented, though some members expressed appreciation for ongoing projects like emergency preparedness and tree planting initiatives. The meeting concluded without further action items due to lack of new business or unfinished matters.

Action Items:

  1. Adoption of Ordinance 18-34.
  2. Adoption of Resolution 85-26 authorizing a grant application from the New Jersey Historic Trust for ADA ramp construction and basement waterproofing.
  3. Closure of public comment period with motion to adjourn the meeting carried by a unanimous vote.

Glen Ridge Mayor & Council Hold Routine Meeting

During this week's routine meeting of the Glen Ridge Mayor & Council, the focus was primarily on procedural matters and financial considerations, such as adopting Ordinance 18-34. The mayor highlighted the borough’s receipt of $500,000 in grant funding for a comprehensive watershed analysis through the New Jersey Special Legislative Grant program. No new business items or public comments were discussed during this meeting.

Key actions included: - Adoption of Ordinance 18-34: This ordinance adjusts municipal budget appropriation limits and establishes a cap bank. - Resolution 85-26: Authorizes a grant application from the New Jersey Historic Trust for ADA ramp construction and basement waterproofing at the municipal building.

All these actions were concluded unanimously, bringing this public meeting to a close.