Upper Saddle River Mayor & Council Meeting September 6, 2018 – One resident’s perspective: Several residents attended the USR M&C 9/6/18 meeting despite the fact that the USR borough bulletin had a typo publishing the meeting date as 9/12 instead of the actual 9/6, so many who had planned to attend were not there….
Category: General
Upper Saddle River Council Drops The Ball
The arrival of smart meters in Upper Saddle River and surrounding communities has caused considerable discussion, consternation and questions as residents have attempted to understand them, and the issues and concerns surrounding them. So, it was interesting to see 4 representatives of Rockland Electric Company at the Mayor and Council meeting on Thursday, September 6,…
Friday Round Up – Week of September 10, 2018
The starring role this week has to be Saddle River which has been consumed with deer issues. Mahwah and Upper Saddle River were happy to have the spotlight off them for a bit. Saddle River Deer Cull The working meeting of the Mayor and Council was held this week with the backdrop of a…
Quiet
For those we lost and remember. For those who still struggle. For those in our communities who will hurt today. Peace, quiet, prayers.
Is The Deer Cull Really Saddle Rivers Fault?
It has come to our attention that the Saddle River Deer Cull may not, in fact, be solely the result of a decision made by the mayor and council of Saddle River. The borough had previously requested to the state of New Jersey to have sterilization of the deer. The state Department of Environmental Protection…
Friday Round Up – Week of September 3, 2018
Labor Day, back to school and the end of summer. Upper Saddle River Smart Meters They are arriving in town. At the Mayor and Council meeting (September 6) 4 representatives from Rockland Electricity were present to present information and answer questions. Despite the low attendance the meeting was lively with residents and council members…
Deer Cull – SPEAK UP NOW!
With the Deer Cull just on our horizon, now is the time to break our silence. It may be too late to change anything for the first cull, but we can’t just let it go. Based on my research, a cull is not a hunt, but baiting these animals in with food and then either…
Mahwah & Upper Saddle River Council Meetings: September 6, 2018
Thursday September 6 2018 Mayor and Council Meeting Upper Saddle River – 8pm Mahwah Township Council Combined Work / Public Session – 7pm A reminder why you might want to attend a meeting: Mayoral recall – Mahwah Toll Brothers and the continued arsenic and lead issues in soil and water – Both towns Columbia…
Saddle River Deer Cull – Rain Date TBD
September 1 2018 was rumored to be the start of the Saddle River Deer Cull aka wildlife management. Except, apparently, now it isn’t. With many unanswered questions for the residents, and public in general, the cull won’t start today. Rain date to be decided. This will allow the many questions and policy guidelines that are…
Friday Round Up – Week of August 27, 2018
Upper Saddle River Smart Meters: The discussion about smart meters continues as they arrive in the area. Residents continue to have concerns about health, privacy and increased bills – and opt out methods. Discussions pro and con showing interest and strong opinions. Curbside recycling: This continues to raise discussions with unclear (and somewhat conflicting) information…