Events
Russell Farms Update
On December 6, the Wyckoff Township Committee held the public hearing on the ordinance authorizing the purchase of Russell Farms, and then passed the ordinance later that evening. The acquisition is contingent on the receipt by the developer of a "no further action" letter from the state Department of Environmental Protection indicating that the pesticide clean-up at the site has been successfully completed. After receipt of this letter, the Township can take possession in exchange for the $3.1 million.
Upcoming Meetings
Northeast New Jersey Beekeepers
Meetings are the 3rd Friday of every month.Location: Ramapo College, Anisfield School of Business building, Room 135S Click for directions
Wyckoff Zoning Board Meeting
Monday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m.Town Hall, 340 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff
Hear testimony from SAVE Wyckoff’s Planning expert.
Public comment may be admissible.
Planning board approves teardown with variances
On May 14, 2008 the Wyckoff Planning Board unanimously approved the demolition of another historic house in the Wyckoff Business Triangle, just four days after NJN aired a one-hour documentary on the issue (see http://njn.net/television/specials/ourvanishingpast). This latest home will share the fate of the Depew and Vreeland homes. (Cornelius Vreeland designed the original streets and business triangle of Wyckoff.) While the absence of any historical district designation makes teardowns inevitable, what is surprising is that three variances were allowed for the new building. Among the variances sought - but apparently not needed - was one that will allow for 62% lot coverage for impervious surfaces, just a few months after the Township Committee touted its newly passed ordinance allowing a maximum of 40% coverage. The new ordinance does not apply to some zones.
The Depew house has been replaced with a large stucco structure