The Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26-1, creating 15-minute grab-and-go parking spaces at designated business locations; Councilmember Greco was absent.
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What this means
The new parking rule is intended for short visits to grab-and-go businesses and applies only at locations designated by the ordinance. The Council also introduced Ordinance 26-3, with a public hearing scheduled for February 17, 2026. Residents submitting building materials may now use PDF or paper copies, which the Council said can reduce submission costs.
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Adopted Ordinance 26-1 establishing 15-minute grab-and-go business parking at designated locations, following a public hearing with no public comments.
Introduced Ordinance 26-3, amending Chapter 59 of the Borough Code, and scheduled its public hearing for February 17, 2026; the excerpt does not specify the amendment's subject.
Agreed that the Construction Department may revise building checklists to accept PDF and paper submissions without an ordinance change.
Decided not to pursue New Jersey Film Friendly certification while continuing to operate as Westwood Film Friendly.
Planned to revisit 2026 road paving priorities and snow-removal equipment at future work sessions.
Discussed joining potential stormwater and flooding grant efforts; the meeting materials state that the Phase I Watershed Inventory Report was expected to be completed in mid-February.
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