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Aug 15, 2026

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Fort Lee approves year-end budget changes

Published Aug 15, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Fort Lee approves street and housing actions

The Mayor and Council approved a grant application for Merkle Street improvements and endorsed a proposed $55,000 community development grant for flooring and appliance replacements at 8th Street Gardens.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Council Advances Capital Projects and Budget

The council introduced $3,965,551.94 in funding for capital improvements, including $3 million for the Little League field, $500,000 for the library, and $157,000 to acquire a fire department vehicle. A public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for June 18, 2026.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 7, 2026

Fort Lee meeting advances budget and projects

The 2026 municipal budget documents, capital improvements, road resurfacing contract, and other measures are scheduled for consideration at the May 21 meeting. The council also discussed a $12,137.97 change order for Summit Avenue improvements and received a $50,000 grant for FIFA watch parties in June and July.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Fort Lee advances budget and labor measures

The Mayor and Council introduced a 2026 Special Improvement District budget totaling $1,086,487 in expenses and scheduled a public hearing for May 21, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Affordable Housing Discussions Get 60-Day Extension

Fort Lee received a 60-day extension to discuss and try to resolve outstanding challenges related to affordable housing litigation and a proposed settlement offer from 2200 Fletcher Avenue.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Council approves finances and local services

The council approved payment claims listing $63.47 million across current and capital accounts and adopted several administrative and service-related measures.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Council Reviews Upcoming Actions

The Mayor and Council prepared a March 19 agenda that includes $232,500 in budget transfers, authorization for the Route 9W bridge replacement project, and a $20,000 grant application for bike racks and park shelters. Members also reached consensus not to endorse relocating a proposed Route 158 bus stop on North Avenue.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Fort Lee Council Approves Several Measures

The council approved payment claims including $4.27 million in current expenses and $19.18 million in current wires, promoted a police sergeant to lieutenant effective March 1, 2026, and approved the 2026 Gran Fondo race route through Fort Lee after discussing budget and disturbance concerns.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Fort Lee Approves Police Mutual Aid Plan

The Mayor and Council approved Fort Lee’s participation in an interlocal mutual aid plan and rapid deployment force for emergency law-enforcement assistance. Several additional actions, including a $450,000 library construction grant application and sewer and road improvement contracts, are scheduled for consideration on February 19.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Council meeting advances services and public safety

The council approved an 18-item consent agenda, including a 2026 nursing and health education contract not to exceed $147,986.15, road improvement funding, towing license renewals, and public safety appointments.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Fort Lee Reviews Congestion Pricing Impacts

A proposal would create a local congestion and infrastructure-use tax on vehicles using bridge-adjacent corridors entering or exiting New York State; no final action was taken at this meeting.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Fort Lee approves year-end budget changes

The Mayor and Council approved $715,761 in 2025 budget transfers, shifting funds among municipal personnel, insurance, public safety, roads, utilities, and other accounts.

1 min readMunicipal coverage