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A Deeper Look at the Northern Valley Greenway

Sections (links) Planning and Land Acquisition The CSX Negotiation The Funding Situation Environmental Assessment What Would It Actually Look Like? What will it Cost? Who Owns It After It's Built? The Regional Picture The Rail Fantasy Six Towns, One Coalition What Comes Next The Northern Valley Greenway is a proposed 7.4-to-8-mile multi-use trail that would transform an abandoned CSX freight rail corridor into a linear park directly connecting six Bergen County boroughs and a

Achyut Manoj

May 3015 min read

The storefront of the main True Value building, located in Tenafly.

Saying Goodbye to Benjamin Brothers: Tenafly’s 80-Year Hardware Staple Closes Saturday

For the last 80 years, 121 North Summit Street has been the place Tenafly residents went to fix a leak, match a paint chip, or just get advice on a project they were afraid to start. But that history ends this week. Benjamin Brothers True Value Hardware is closing its doors for good. The family-owned business confirmed the news recently on social media. According to WMTR AM , the store’s final day of operation is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026. This isn't a sudden

Achyut Manoj

Jan 312 min read

A wooden judge’s gavel rests on a large leather-bound book titled “Legislation,” with shelves of law books in the background.

How Tenafly Makes Laws and How You Can Shape Them

How does Tenafly actually make its laws, and how can residents influence them? This article breaks down the ordinance process, public hearings, and how everyday people can shape local decision-making.

Achyut Manoj

Dec 21, 20254 min read

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