Friday, April 12, 2013
Mayor and Council unanimously approve 2013 Municipal Budget.
The 2013 Municipal Budget was unanimously approved at Thursday's Mayor and Council meeting. The budget calls for an estimated tax increase of $127 on an average home of $465,000. Total general appropriations are $71,728,194.09. During the budget introduction in March, Borough Auditor Steve Wielkotz explained that the tax increase would have been close to 'zero' were it not for the over $500,000 in emergency expenditures during Hurricane Sandy, and the 19 percent increase from the Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA), an increase, Mayor Mark Sokolich said, the town is vigorously opposing. The bill that the BCUA handed the town is $760,000. According to Sokolich, this represents the highest increase of any Bergen County town and the …
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Monday, April 8, 2013
Mark your calendars--there is a lot going on in Fort Lee this week.
The Fort Lee Historical Society is hosting a reading of the new historical novel, Palisades Park by Alan Brennert, Tuesday at the Fort Lee Museum. The reading coincides with the book's release by St. Martin's Press, as well as the museum's Palisades Amusement Park exhibit. The reading is open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. The Fort Lee Board of Education is hosting a Special Public Work Session and a Special Private Work Session on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Fort Lee High School's Library/Media Center on the second floor. Purpose of this Special Public Work Session is to adjourn immediately into private session to discuss personnel matters. Official action may be taken at the Special Public Work Session. Purpose of this Special Private …
Monday, March 18, 2013
Se what's going on in Fort Lee this week.
The Planning Board will be meeting Monday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of Borough Hall. The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meeting Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of Borough Hall. The meeting is scheduled to include the introduction of the plans seeking variances for the demolition of the house known as "Rambo's Hotel" on First Street. Since the filing of those plans, The Fort Lee Historical Society is petitioning to save the house based on its historic role in the early film industry in Fort Lee. The developer is seeking variances needed to erect a two-family house on that property. There will be a Special Public Work Session of the Fort Lee Board of Education Wednesday, March 20 at 7:30 pm to …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Catch up on all the stories that dominated Fort Lee last week.
Tentative tax increase due to unforseen expenses brought on by Hurricane Sandy and a 20 percent increase from the BCUA. At Budget introduction, Borough Auditor says unexpected costs of Sandy and the BCUA's increase push taxes up. Fort Lee's 19 percent increase from the BCUA is four to five times higher than any other town's increase. Fort Lee Police charge four men with possession of marijuana and intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a school. The Fort Lee Police Department hits the streets to raise awareness on pedestrian safety. Rambo's Saloon, better known to locals as Gus Becker's, faces demolition. Due to the absence of the former Superintendent, and inclement weather, the district's 2012-2013 goals will be a modified version. …
Friday, March 15, 2013
Fort Lee's 19 percent increase from the BCUA is four to five times higher than any other town's increase.
The increase that the Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) handed Fort Lee, coupled with the over $500,000 in unexpected emergency funds needed during Hurricane Sandy, has resulted in an anticipated municipal tax increase of $127 per year on an average house assessed at $465,000. The BCUA's bill of $760,000 represents a 19 percent increase, Mayor Mark Sokolich said at the introduction of the 2013 Municipal Budget during Thursday's Mayor and Council meeting. "This is the highest increase of any Bergen County town and the borough is fighting it," Sokolich said. Sokolich said that they are not going to concede to the BCUA. "Our commitment to reducing that bill will be hopefully successful," Sokolich said. Why did Fort Lee get such an …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Mayor and Council to introduce ordinance to exceed 2 percent cap and establish a CAP Bank.
The Mayor and Council will introduce the 2013 Municipal Budget at Thursday's Mayor and Council meeting. On the agenda is the introduction of an ordinance to exceed the 2 percent cap and establish a CAP Bank. Local governments can circumvent the 2 percent cap on municipal budget increases if an ordinance is adopted establishing a "cap" bank. The passage of the ordinance permits the governing body, in certain situations, to increase its budget in an amount not to exceed 3.5 percent of the preceding year’s appropriations level. The law establishes that the cap can be exceeded without having to go to the public for a vote if a town needs to meet certain capital expenditures, including debt service, or if there is an increase in pension …
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Monday, March 11, 2013
See what's going on in Fort Lee this week.
The Board of Education will be meeting Monday at the Fort Lee High School Library/Media Center, 2nd floor. The Board will hold a private work session beginning at 7 p.m. The public portion of the work session will begin at 8 p.m. The Zoning Board of Adjustment will be meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of Borough Hall. The Board of Health will also be meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Health Department. The Mayor and Council will be meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the council chambers of Borough Hall. On the agenda is the introduction of the 2013 Municipal Budget. At the Mayor and Council executive work session last week, the borough auditor, Steve Wielkotz said that emergency expenses incurred during Hurricane Sandy and a …
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Sunday, March 10, 2013
See all of Fort Lee's top news stories for last week here.
Fort Lee Board of Education accepts the resignation of Steven Engravalle as Superintendent of the Fort Lee School District. Tentative tax increase due to unforseen expenses brought on by Hurricane Sandy and a 20 percent increase from the BCUA. During emergency situations, such as Superstorm Sandy presented, special needs requires special preparedness. Fort Lee Police charge Bronx man with heroin and gun possession after a motor vehicle stop. Officials report that 7-year-old Ava Sangavaram lay bleeding for hours after mother stabbed her before taking her own life. The average home sold last year in Fort Lee went for $450,886 down 10.1 percent from 2011. Fort Lee on board to dedicate their own Comfort Women Memorial. Officials emphasize the …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Catch up on all of Fort Lee's leading news stories.
After 67 years, the last of the old guard Main Street merchants will soon be closed for good. Fort Lee Police Officer Brett Howard delivers a baby boy on Main Street. Tae Kwon Do Grandmaster Simon Kim of Tiger Twins Tae Kwon Do Academy, wants to offer a workshop for children to ease their anxiety and raise their self confidence. In the wake of the Newtown massacre, schools coping with upgrading security without going over the 2 percent cap may get relief from pending legislation. Fort Lee's Robert V. Tessaro writes about the New Jersey Assembly's vote Thursday to approve a wide-ranging package of 22 bills aimed at curbing gun violence. Resolution passed to name the new three-screen cinema and film museum to be constructed in Redevelopment …
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Catch up on all last week's local news here.
Town Hall meeting partnered parents with emergency services, elected officials and members of the Board of Ed to discuss school safety. Having missed two BOE meetings since January, parents say they want action taken to remove Engravalle. Superintendent says that despite his absences, his focus is on the students, teachers and educational quality of Fort Lee's schools. The ACLU says that many local police don't know the rules for residents to file complaints against officers, but Fort Lee does. Fort Lee Police are going out into the community to stress pedestrian safety, with the support of the Mayor and Council. The annual ceremony preceded Thursday’s Mayor and Council regular meeting. Fort Lee man was arrested on Jan. 9 in alleged sale …
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