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Aug 21, 2026

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Tenafly Approves Pond Runoff Cleanup

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Tenafly Plans Humane Deer Study

Tenafly received a grant supporting a five-year case study on humane deer population management, and a memorandum of understanding is being drafted to launch the project. The Environmental Commission also reported that 74 people collected about 45 bags, or approximately one ton, of trash during the April 26 Trash-a-Thon.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Commission Raises Concerns About Tree Removal

The commission plans to write the Planning Board expressing concern about a proposal to remove 192 trees at Knickerbocker Country Club, including some more than 100 years old. Tenafly also received a grant supporting a five-year study of humane deer population management.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Commission Supports Two Environmental Grants

The commission approved submitting an ANJEC grant application for the Tenafly Nature Center, with an April 13 deadline, and voted to support the borough’s pursuit of a Humane World grant for a deer conflict management study.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Tenafly Reviews Tree Protections and Composting

The commission reviewed proposed changes to strengthen Tenafly’s tree code, while the DPW examined options for a new leaf-composting facility after costs more than doubled. January recycling costs totaled $3,052.19 net, and 49 permitted trees had been removed in 2026 as of February 18.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Tenafly Approves Pond Runoff Cleanup

The Council approved $15,000 from the Open Space fund for carbon socks to capture fertilizer runoff contaminating Pfister’s Pond; the town previously spent about $750,000 to hydro-rake the pond.

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