Budget Introduction, Tax Hike, A Piece of Film History This Week in Fort Lee

Mayor and Council Anticipate 2013 Tax Increase Due to Unforseen Factors

Tentative tax increase due to unforseen expenses brought on by Hurricane Sandy and a 20 percent increase from the BCUA.

Municipal Tax Increase Estimated at $127 on Average Home, Mayor says

At Budget introduction, Borough Auditor says unexpected costs of Sandy and the BCUA's increase push taxes up.

Bergen County Utilities Authority's Significant Increase Impacts Municipal Budget

Fort Lee's 19 percent increase from the BCUA is four to five times higher than any other town's increase.

Four Charged With Possession of Marijuana and Intent to Distribute Near School

Fort Lee Police charge four men with possession of marijuana and intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a school.

Fort Lee Police Launch "Be Seen, Be Safe” Pedestrian Safety Campaign

The Fort Lee Police Department hits the streets to raise awareness on pedestrian safety.

The Fort Lee Historical Society Creates Petition Against Demolition of Saloon

Rambo's Saloon, better known to locals as Gus Becker's, faces demolition.

Board of Education Goal Setting for 2012-2013 School Year Delayed

Due to the absence of the former Superintendent, and inclement weather, the district's 2012-2013 goals will be a modified version.

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