Charting the Goings-On in Teaneck
//Please be advised that SUEZ will be working on Test Pits, Saw Cutting, and Services throughout the Township over the next 2 weeks beginning Monday, July 20th.
You can find this information on the Township Website here: Suez Work Schedule
You can find the same information on the map and chart below (enter address to search)
Continue reading “Suez Service Work Schedule for July, 2020”
//In the State of New Jersey, Municipal governments are given powers from the State legislature. If we are not specifically given a power, we can’t legislate it.
Of course, the State can also yank back powers and if the State lege chooses to act differently than a municipality, the local ordinance is superseded and can no longer be enforced. An example of this could be seen in Teaneck’s “hands free phone ordinance” or the “requirement for fences for certain above ground pools”. No matter how wonderful the local population may find the rule, once the State acts in a specific area, the local rules fall.
The question recently came up about whether or not the local “noise” ordinance is enforceable here in Teaneck.
I think this is a good opportunity to share with the public how I look at questions like this, so you can see how the process works out.
First and foremost — what is the ordinance? Continue reading “Do Not Disturb: How to read an ordinance”
//As I mentioned in the previous post, many residents have requested information about above-ground pools in light of COVID-19 altering summer plans.
In the past few weeks, I had meetings with the manager, the zoning subcommittee, the building department supervisor and code officials.
Note that fence and setback requirements represent serious and potentially deadly safety issues. While a permit is not required, you must comply with them.
Here’s the latest:
(However, they must still comply with regulations., including fence and setback requirements. — see below) Continue reading “[UPDATE] Above Ground Pool Information [update #1]”
//Good news for readers! Administrative Order 2020-15 now allows for library book pickup (curbside).
The following is merely an excerpt of what is found in the order. Please review the actual order below for all legal requirements.
Continue reading “Administrative Order 2020-15 [Libraries and more]”
//Below, are the new guidelines on the reopening of personal care services, which in general includes cosmetology shops, barber shops, beauty salons, hair braiding shops, nail salons, electrology facilities, certain spas, massage parlors, tanning salons, and tattoo parlors.
Effective at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2020, the following types of stores are permitted to reopen to the public provided that the facility complies with standards issues by the Dvisiion of Sonsumer Affaris and DOH, as laid out in the order:
As always, please please read these carefully and reach out to the appropriate experts, with any questions.
Continue reading “Executive Order 154: Personal Care Services”
//Due to COVID-19, many camps and daycares have cancelled or limited attendance. The Township has issued this memo to advise residents on NJ’s rules regarding home day cares and Camps.
Please note that these are State requirements and any changes must come from the State legislators or the Governor.
2020-06-12_Rules and Regulations regarding Camps & Day Care Centers//Pursuant to the authority vested in me under the Council-Manager Plan, N.J.S.A. 40:69A81, et. seq., and Chapter 29, Section 7 of the Code of the Township of Teaneck, I issue the following Executive Order:
WHEREAS, in consultation with and at the recommendation of, Township of Teaneck Health Officer Ken Katter and OEM Director Larry Robertson.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Dean B. Kazinci, as Township Manager, do hereby order and direct that:
Dean B. Kazinci
Township Manager
Dated: June 2, 2020 Continue reading “TOWNSHIP OF TEANECK EXECUTIVE ORDER T2020-05 (Dog Parks)”
//Governor Murphy has issued Executive Order 142, which rolls back some of the previous measures that were put in place to halt the spread of COVID-19.
I’ve reviewed the order and compiled the list below. This is not legal advice and I would strongly suggest anyone operating a business to review the rule in its entirety and seek legal guidance before changing any operations.
As the rate of infection decreases, the following changes take effect:
The order tasks the State Director of Emergency Management with discretion to make additions, amendments, clarifications, exceptions, and exclusions to the terms in the order.
Municipalities are prohibited from any contrary rules.
Executive Order 142 Nonessential Contrcution Curbside Pickup Gatherings in Cars//
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