Tonight! Come and meet the new team running against the old guard who have allowed Upper Saddle River to lurch from one disaster to another, and dropped the ball on too many occasions to count. Fresh ideas, lots of energy. Truth, transparency. Marshall Grupp, Marc Garbar and Leandra Galasso would like to meet you and…
September Upper Saddle River Council Meeting – What Is Missing?
The Mayor and Council meeting for September 18, 2019. Check the agenda. See what is on it. And what isn’t. Worth noting that despite a significant development that is on the town border there is no mention of it. And where are the minutes of the last meeting? It has been 7 weeks. 2 clerks…
Key Issues On The Hillside Development That Will Affect Upper Saddle River
On the border of Upper Saddle River and New York state there are plans for a change of usage along the Hillside Ave corridor. What has been a rural residentail neighborhood of modest homes on 1+ acre lots, with well and septic have the potential to change significantly in usage. This will impact Upper Saddle…
Note The Date – Upper Saddle River Mayor and Council Meeting
Time For Some Serious Questions for Upper Saddle River Mayor and Council
Upper Saddle River, a town where there are more questions than answers when it comes to what is going on in Borough Hall. Where the residents are kept in the dark and left wondering, until they push so much something has to be said or done. Well, we are here again. More questions. No answers….
September 11, 2019
Never forget. For those we lost and remember. For those who still struggle. For those in our communities who will hurt today. Peace, quiet, prayers.
The Changing Face Of Upper Saddle River – And You Had Better Pay Attention
Enormous changes are occurring in and around Upper Saddle River, right before residents eyes, but you wouldn’t easily see it unless you looked hard. The 2 developments by Toll Brothers – despite Stop Work Orders and other setbacks – are still creeping forward steadily. Houses are sprouting up and sometime soon homes will be occupied….
Upper Saddle River- Is This Why Meetings Are Being Cancelled?
The Planning Board has not met since April 2019 despite a significant amount of construction in town. Bringing the reality of hundreds of new residents within the next few years, possibly as soon as 2 years. The Mayor and Council suddenly cancelled their September meeting without any explanation and re-scheduled it for 2 weeks later…
Did You Get One Of These?
What a surprise to see the arrival of colorful door hangers decorating some front doors in town. Courtesy of the Borough of Upper Saddle River. A lovely pink warning slip about some municipal infraction. The list of possible areas of concern is very comprehensive and some lucky homeowners got one. Interesting. Upper Saddle…
Smart Meters One Year On – Some Solutions For Renters & Condo Dwellers
About a year ago the news that Upper Saddle River, Mahwah and surrounding areas had smart meters arriving and on their way and it was only a matter of time before they were in every neighborhood, installed and running. Concerned residents had the option to opt out and pay the $15 monthly inconvenience fee (aka…