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New train planned from Tenafly
Teaneck residents plan for their neighborhood
Dumont upgrades sewage systems
Loan program for environment protection in Fort Lee
Drainage system for floodwater to be installed

New train planned from Tenafly

A passenger rail line, proposed in the region of northern Jersey can change the way many travel in the region. This move comes after NJ Transit started to consider proposals that transform a freight line to put either diesel or electric powered trains. The track on which the train is being considered runs from Tenafly to North Bergen. The train could begin from Tenafly and provide alternative transport for the residents of nearby Piermont and Sparkill who are going south. However few residents are concerned that the train may increase traffic in the already congested Tenafly. While the plans may lead to improved traffic options, it is still in its initial stages of environmental review. A study of benefits and liabilities the route is likely to bring is also being done. Also the impact of both diesel trains and electric light rails are being considered..

Teaneck residents plan for their neighborhood

Residents of Teaneck have now come together in order to develop the Teaneck road business district. This move came after a proposal was put forth to construct condominiums on a vacant spot. The proposal raised many controversies and the council gave residents the freedom to design laws that would regulate construction in the business district. As a result, a draft ordinance was created and adopted on Monday, December 3, 2007. This ordinance is one of the first of its kind where primarily the residents have gotten together to devise means to preserve the small town feel of the region. As per the ordinance, construction of single and two family homes, retail stores and banks is permitted in the region. Also construction of offices on first floor is allowed in this region that extends from Route 4 North to Tyron Avenue on Teaneck Road. This new legislation prohibits the construction of motels, hotels, bars, drive through restaurants, liquor stores and garages. Mixed use development that does not agree with the master plan of the town is also not allowed here. Finally the height of commercial buildings has been restricted to 24 feet. While most residents and officials approved the plan, there were a few people who found the regulations too strict.

Dumont upgrades sewage systems

Town officials in Dumont are now implementing new plans to upgrade sewerage systems in Fireman's park. Besides this, long term plans to stop flooding along Washington Avenue are also being chalked out. This project commenced after many residents of Dumont went through years of flooding in their homes and on their streets. In response to this, $3.1 million has been allocated for the project which would comprise of doubling the size of storm water pipes from the current 30 inches. Thus 8000 feet worth new storm drainage lines would be laid. Also improvements would be made in the regions of Manhattan Terrace, Oak Street and roads close to Fireman's park. Five sewage stations of Dumont will also be upgraded with backup generators and alarm systems using these funds. This amount has been granted as alow interest loan. Also $250,000 has been given as a grant by the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust. This amount of $3.1 million is part of a larger grant worth $216 million which has been given to various local government agencies.

Loan program for environment protection in Fort Lee

Homeowners and owners of commercial properties in Fort Lee can now benefit from a grant and loans program, offered by the Department of Environmental Protection. The funds from this program allow residents to remedy the contamination that has been caused due to leakages in underground storage tanks. As per new changes in legislation, non leakage tank component has been added to the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Remediation, Upgrade and Closure (UST) fund. Grants are thus offered for removing and replacing heating oil tanks for homeowners in Fort Lee.

Drainage system for floodwater to be installed

As flooding becomes a major issue for residents of Fair Lawn and Saddle Brook, officials of Bergen County are taking up stringent measures to reduce the impact. These floods are seen to occur during every rainfall and without proper drainage in place residents are suffering due to flooding of the roads. As per plans, a pipe would be designed to carry the floodwaters across Saddle Brook. The pipe would connect to a drainage system in Fleisher brook in Elmwood Park. A canal leading to Fleisher brook will also be dredged at no extra costs to the county as the Mosquito control commission employees will take up the work as their regular duties. The work is expected to begin next summer and is estimated to cost over one million dollars. Final plans for the project will be reviewed in early part of 2008.

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