Glen Ridge Mayor and Council Meeting Highlights

2026-02-24 · council · watch the meeting video

The Mayoral and Council meeting in Glen Ridge, NJ concluded with several key resolutions and decisions made by councilors during their public hearing. The Mayor expressed gratitude for the timely work of Public Works and emphasized that residents should not wait until the March 9th public hearing to ask questions about the housing element plan.

Mayor Deborah Mans acknowledged the snow-clearing efforts by the Public Works team, which cleared significant amounts of snow within a short timeframe despite being caught off guard by unexpected storm conditions. The Mayor also informed council members about the postponement of three previously scheduled ordinances from this evening's meeting and their rescheduling to March 9th.

The Finance and Administration Committee discussed ongoing initiatives aimed at improving the Jitney service, expressing optimism for future improvements. Next, the Public Safety Committee commended Bill Bartlett for his excellent work during the storm and encouraged residents to engage with community members about greenway plans. The Parks and Recreation Committee provided no reports but thanked staff behind-the-scenes.

Mayor Moody proposed resolutions 5626 (for awarding tree pruning contracts) and 5726 (awarding a fields aerator contract), both of which received approval from councilors. The Community Affairs and Public Relations Committee did not have any reports this evening, except for an announcement about a greenway trail cleanup event scheduled on March 21st.

Lastly, the Housing Element Plan was readopted, with John Malyska (Borough Attorney) explaining that the process involves creating opportunities for affordable housing rather than proactive measures. Councilors suggested contacting Eric DeLine, the planner involved in the ordinance, for more granular information.

Action Items:

Resolution 54-26: Approved claims and warrants related to fire suppression contracts.
Resolution 55-26: Added a search charge for online permit review of $1 per thousand construction value.
Resolution 5726: Awarded contract for fields aerator services.
Housing Element Plan Readoption: Agreed on the readoption and amendment to the housing element plan.

Action Items: 1. Resolution 54-26 - Approved claims and warrants related to fire suppression contracts. 2. Resolution 55-26 - Added a search charge for online permit review of $1 per thousand construction value. 3. Resolution 5726 - Awarded contract for fields aerator services. 4. Housing Element Plan Readoption - Agreement on readoption and amendment to the housing element plan.