Allendale says Veolia sought a rate increase; borough pursuing intervener status and PFAS treatment work continues At the Jan. 5 meeting officials reported that Veolia filed for a water-rate increase and that Allendale is working to register as an intervener; councilmembers also described ongoing New Street construction for permanent PFAS treatment and noted the borough still owns the site.

Allendale is gearing up to challenge Veolia's proposed water-rate hike while simultaneously advancing crucial PFAS treatment projects—what's at stake for residents?

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Allendale says Fair Share settlement preserves downtown, secures $500,000 from Avalon Bay and sewer agreement Allendale's mayor said the borough's fourth-round Fair Share Housing plan was approved after lengthy negotiations that shifted required density away from the downtown, reduced the borough's realistic development potential to four units and secured $500,000 in off-site improvements from Avalon Bay plus a sewer-connection agreement with Saddle River.

Allendale's mayor announces a groundbreaking Fair Share settlement that preserves the charm of downtown while securing $500,000 for vital improvements and a crucial sewer agreement.

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Allendale council highlights dispatch consolidation with Ramsey, says launch set for March 16 A staff presenter told the Allendale mayor and council that a shared-service dispatch contract with Ramsey will launch March 16, citing long-running feasibility work, estimated equipment upgrade costs of $500,000–$700,000, and plans to retain dispatch staff under Ramsey employment.

Allendale is set to modernize its emergency dispatch services with a groundbreaking consolidation with Ramsey, promising enhanced efficiency and employee retention starting March 16!

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Allendale leaders say litigation tied to Avalon Bay settlement preserves downtown and secures temporary immunity Officials told the Jan. 5 reorganizational meeting that recent negotiations resolved Allendale’s affordable-housing obligations linked to the nearby Avalon Bay project, yielding a plan they say avoids downtown rezoning and provides roughly a 10-year immunity from builder-remedy exposure.

Allendale's leaders just secured a major win, reaching a settlement that protects the town's character while dodging significant downtown changes!

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Allendale council adopts 2026 salary ordinance, introduces lead‑inspection and records‑fee ordinances; council reports focus on storm response On Feb. 5 the Allendale mayor and council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26‑01 fixing 2026 salaries and introduced four new ordinances, including a lead‑paint inspection requirement and a public‑records fee schedule. Council reports highlighted DPW storm response and green‑team recycling events.

Allendale's council is taking big steps for 2026 by adopting salary ordinances and introducing new measures like a lead inspection requirement—what else is on the agenda?

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Allendale council introduces ordinances to implement fair-share housing settlement Allendale introduced two ordinances on Feb. 5 to implement a fourth‑round fair-share housing settlement with the Fair Share Housing Center. The ordinances amend overlay zoning and affordable-housing code sections and will go to the land use board before final council action on Feb. 19, 2026.

Allendale is taking a major step towards affordable housing with two new ordinances aimed at a fair-share settlement that could reshape the borough's zoning laws!

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