Tuesday, October 9, 2012
A borough courtesy sent the American Legion funding ordinance for review even though any action has been delayed until November
While the River Edge Planning Board's main duties are to update and enforce the borough's Master Plan, the board was recently offered the opportunity to review a funding ordinance that called for the demolition of the American Legion. But with the Mayor and Council opting to wait until November to decide the building's fate, members on the Planning Board agreed to wait as well. "According to the agenda and I'm not sure why it's on the agenda, is the funding for the American Legion demolition," acting chairman Robert Nyman said. "I've learned that officially there is no action by the council on this property and there is nothing for us to do at this point. It's not been officially referred to this board for its impacto on the master plan." …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Approval of the demolition funding ordinance for the American Legion has been postponed until after the November election
Once again the American Legion has received a grace period from its potential demolition after the River Edge Mayor and Council opted to delay discussing and voting on a funding ordinance until after the November election. The delay also affords the borough's Planning Board to determine how the demolition fits into the Master Plan. The governing body had initially decided to delay voting on allocating $45,000 towards the demolition from the 2012 capital budget on Sept. 17 to this week as Council members Paul Cordts and Kathleen Murphy were absent from the meeting. The borough had decided in late August along party lines to move forward with the removal of the Dutch-Colonial building that is plagued with flooding and mold issues. Prior to …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The River Edge American Legion building's future will rise again in October when the demolition funding goes for a final vote
With only four Council members present on Monday night, the American Legion building earned a two-week grace period before the question of demolition funding will rise again. The governing body was initially expected to approve a resolution authorizing the alottment of $45,000 towards the demolition but agreed to table it until the full council was present as both Council President Paul Corts and Councilwoman Kathleen Murphy were absent. The borough had decided in late August along party lines to move forward with the removal of the Dutch-Colonial building that is plagued with flooding and mold issues. Prior to that, River Edge received a 329-page document by Brinkerhoof Environmental Services providing an inconclusive report for the River…
Friday, September 7, 2012
Patch editor Eamon Harbord recently toured the interior of the American Legion building
For years the Sgt. Walter Scott Brown American Legion has stood tall and proud on Continental Avenue - but over the past few years the building has changed from what it once was to bordering on something completely different in town. Of the three floors inside, the basement has been hit the hardest having been ravaged by flooding when the sump pumps stopped working and plagued by mold. The flooring by the basement entrance has peeled up and water stains at least one foot high. The first and second floors have faired somewhat better with some insullation falling down and chipped paint in the bathroom due to moisture damage. But the building, which is slated to be demolished at some point in the future, is not ADA compliant and may have lead…
Thursday, August 30, 2012
This September, the River Edge Mayor and Council will introduce and approve a funding ordinance to tear down the American Legion
Opting to not wait any longer for cost estimates on demolishing the American Legion, the River Edge Council split along party lines to begin drafting a funding ordinance of $45,000 for the removal of the Dutch-Colonial building that is plagued with flooding and mold issues. Earlier in the month, the borough had received a 329-page document by Brinkerhoof Environmental Services providing an inconclusive report for the River Edge American Legion Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, which could not prove the existence of an underground oil tank on site along with any use of lead paint or asbestos inside the building. "The building is in poor condition, it's functionally obsolete and I don't think it has a viable future," Councilman Edward …
Thursday, August 9, 2012
The River Edge Mayor and Council signed off on seeking estimates to teardown the American Legion building after an "inconclusive" environmental report.
With a 329-page document by Brinkerhoof Environmental Services providing an inconclusive report for the River Edge American Legion Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, the governing body decided to move forward with seeking demolition estimates this week. The environmental study was initially intended to determine if there is an underground oil tank on site along with any use of lead paint or asbestos inside the building. Brinkerhoof's research and their $2400 report resulted in finding no historical data to prove the existence of the three environmental concerns. Additional testing could be performed to determine the status of the three environmental concerns, although at this time it is not likely. "We're billed $2,400 and it seems …
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Slated to be torn down, River Edge is currently waiting an environmental study to determine clean-up efforts
The clock continues to run down for the River Edge American Legion's life span as an environmental report is due in June dictacting if there is any asbestos, underground storage tanks or lead paint on site. The report, compiled by Environmental Solutions, is needed prior to the eventual demolition of the 80 to 90-year-old Dutch Colonial-style building, so that when it is taken down, any contaminants such as asbestos or lead paint can be removed safely. The funding for the study and demolition, approximately $50,000, was set aside in the capital budget for 2012. The building is plagued with flooding and mold issues along with not being ADA compliant. Additionally, the duct work is exposed on the exterior, there is a need for new windows and…
Sunday, March 25, 2012
A look back at what took place in RiverDell
Several River Edge realtors came out in force along with homeowners on Monday night to speak out against the 2012 reassessment resultsin River Edge to the Mayor and Council as well as Tax Assessor James Anzevino. While no one in the audience was happy, the realtors stressed their concerns that going forward few homes in the borough will actually be sold. After months of speculation and contention surrounding the possible transfer of the $500,000 allocated to the Waterworks project to Saddle River, Freeholder Vice-Chairman John A. Felice recommended that the funds remain dedicated to the Waterworks project on Tuesday. His decision was approved by the entire Freeholder Board the following day. After just celebrating its 70th success story …
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Rebuilding Together Bergen County is willing to work with residents in-need
After a February decision to not move forward with seeking a Rebuilding Together Bergen County grant application for repairs to the American Legion building, Community Outreach Coordinator Lynn Buckingham met with the River Edge governing body on Monday evening to discuss what the group could do for the town. "The American Legion is beyond what help we could offer, but we could help local homeowners," Buckingham said. Rebuilding Together Bergen County preserves affordable housing and revitalizes communities by providing critical home repairs at no cost to those in need by offering a Community Building Application for non-profit and community buildings that are in need of repair so that it could better serve low-income seniors, veterans, or…
Thursday, March 8, 2012
To answer questions of potential environmental concerns, River Edge will seek proposals on assessing if any problems exist in the American Legion Building
Slated for demolition in the future, the Walter Scott Brown American Legion building in River Edge will now await to undergo an assessment to determine if there is any asbestos, underground storage tanks or lead paint on site. The borough will begin advertising for a request for proposals from professionals to determine if there are any environmental concerns relating to the detoriating building. "We need to know if there is any lead paint or asbestos in there prior to either a demolition or renovation," Councilman Edward Mignone said. "If there is lead paint, asbestos or an underground tank, there are certain levels of precaution a contractor needs to take." As part of the 2012 municipal budget the council set aside $50,000 toward the …
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2:07 pm on Sunday, September 23, 2012
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