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Tenafly New Jersey - Mayor s State of the Borough Address 03 January 2024 ( news )
Tenafly , state New Jersey ( By Press Release office)
Jan 03,2024
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Mayor’s State of the Borough Message
January 2 , 2024
Good evening and Happy New Year . I would like to thank all of you for allowing me the honor and privilege of being reelected as your Mayor to continue serving the Tenafly community .
Experiencing the energy and diversity of our residents has been wonderful , and I look forward to working together as Tenafly evolves and moves forward .
I would like to thank and recognize Councilwoman Lauren Dayton for her committed service to the people and Borough of Tenafly . It has been a pleasure working with Councilwoman Dayton and I thank her for joining the Senior Citizens Service Committee so that she can continue her service to the community .
Congratulations to newly elected Council Members Jaime Corsair and John Roglieri .
I would like to thank our Police , Fire and Ambulance professionals for the outstanding work they perform twenty fours hours a day to protect the residents of Tenafly .
Thank you to the Public Works Department team that maintain our streets , restore roads after storms and always perform with the upmost level of professionalism .
Congratulations to Michele Hausch and the team at the Senior Center . The Center hit a milestone recently when the 500th active member joined the Senior Center .
Thank you also to the teams in the Recreation Department , the Nature Center , our Library and the entire Borough Hall staff , who , every day are focused on delivering quality services to our residents .
Thank you to the Board of Education members and the Superintendent who continue to deliver outstanding educational programs . The Council and I look forward to continuing partnering with the Board on overlapping goals that benefit our children and residents .
Thank you to the Tenafly Elks , the Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce , all of whom contribute to the essential fabric of Tenafly .
And - most significantly , thank you to all the resident volunteers that serve on the numerous Boards and Committees that invest their time improving our community .
The most important idea to practice when we find ourselves elected to the roles we are in , is to always serve the public in ways which produces the most direct benefit to their daily lives , while also planning for the future .
Road improvements , park beautification , recreation opportunities , senior services and downtown improvements will continue as priorities for 2024 .
The initial steps for installing a proper traffic signal at the corner of Dean Drive and East Clinton Avenue are already underway .
Storm water is a major challenge , not just for Tenafly , but the entire northern valley region . We are engaged with our County and State partners on a regional level to improve our storm water management .
Locally , we are working to clean our streams , add storm drains where it is most effective , and keep our existing storm drains free from debris .
We have approved the renovation and upscaling of three buildings on West Railroad Avenue . A new restaurant recently opened on Washington Street and two new restaurant projects are underway . We will continue to encourage small business entrepreneurs to invest in our community .
Coordinating with the Police Department , we are working on pedestrian safety upgrades including reviewing crossing guard locations , adding crosswalks , and testing the usage of speed bumps as a traffic calming measure .
Thank you to Governor Murphy for taking the time to administer the oath of office to me today . The Governors presence is a demonstration of the State’s commitment to our community and the importance of positive working relationships .
As your Mayor , I will continue to build relationships for the benefit of our community .
Because of our relationships with professionals and government funding sources we were able to rebuild storm damaged roads , and a bridge , faster and less costly than surrounding communities . Utilizing the American Rescue Money Tenafly received from the Federal government we have been able to fund the beginning phase of our downtown improvements .
The Council and I encourage you to bring ideas to us . Join committees and participate in town - wide activities . Attend Council meetings . This is your town , and please remember that the decisions are made by the people who show up .
I would like to wish everyone a prosperous and healthy 2024 .
Thank you and enjoy your evening .
Mayor Mark Zinna
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