Thursday, November 11, 2010 (Morning)

Planning Board plans on opening door to more businesses (Braff, Pascack Valley Community Life) Westwood, Bergen County

“In an effort to draw more businesses into zone outside of downtown Westwood, the Westwood Planning Board discussed different types of uses they would like to add to the zones on Thursday, Nov. 4. The board is expected to vote on an amendment at its next meeting, scheduled for Nov. 18.”

Village of Ridge exemption obtained, still pending water permits (Zimmer, Suburban Trends) West Milford, Passaic County

“A 50-home development project slated for the town center was given a new lease of life by the Planning Board last week. By a one-vote margin, the Village on Ridge subdivision that was originally approved by the board in January 2005 was given another time extension — valid through Nov. 4, 2011.”

Zoning Board approves Seton Hall Prep field plans (Appelbaum, The Star-Ledger) West Orange, Essex County

“After a two-year battle between Seton Hall Preparatory School and its neighbors, the West Orange zoning board unanimously approved a $7 million construction project at the school this week”