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River Edge Land Use Board Approves Covered Deck Amid Concerns Over Precedent
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: The River Edge Land Use Board convened to deliberate on several matters, with the most significant being the approval of a contentious covered deck on Adams Avenue. The decision raised concerns about setting a precedent for similar future applications, despite arguments highlighting the necessity of the structure for health-related reasons.
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Thomas Papaleo
Land Use Board Officials:
Chris Caslin (Member – Chairman), Richard Mehrman (Member – Vice Chairman), Eileen Boland (Member), Dario Chinigo (Member), Ryan Gibbons (Member – Secretary), Michael Krey (Member), Bruce Feffer (Member), Colin Busteed (Alternate #2), Tom Behrens (Borough Planner), Robert Costa (Engineer), Stephen Depken (Land Use Zoning Officer), Marina Stinely (Land Use Attorney), Ed Alter (Land Use Clerk)
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Meeting Type:
Land Use Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
08/12/2026
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Recording Published:
08/13/2026
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Duration:
71 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Bergen County
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Towns:
River Edge
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