Paterson City Council honors longtime school volunteer
The 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month resolution recognizes a retired school district colleague whose work drew support from several Paterson City Council members.
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A councilwoman said she had known the honoree for 35 years and recalled her school volunteer work and service as a parent coordinator.
Years of school service became the subject of a council vote. The Paterson City Council adopted resolution 2641 honoring a longtime school and community volunteer as part of the city’s 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month observance. The council president sponsored the measure and moved to adopt it. The clerk announced its adoption after a roll call vote.
The councilwoman who seconded the motion described the honoree’s work in schools, including volunteering and serving as a parent coordinator. She said she had known her for 35 years and traced that work back to the 1990s. The council vice president congratulated the honoree and voted yes. Another councilman called her an excellent choice, offered congratulations and voted yes.
The council president said the honoree had been a colleague in the school district for a number of years. The district still uses her services even though she is retired, the council president said, before expressing appreciation for her work and voting yes. The vote completes the Paterson City Council action on the tribute. The meeting account does not describe a separate ceremony or another decision to come.
Agenda Order Correction / Skipped Item Noted
The Paterson Planning Board corrected its agenda order before taking up the next application. After finishing the first application, the chair began to call a different applicant and location. The chair then noted that a number had been skipped and redirected the meeting to the next listed application. It was a change in which item would be heard next, not a decision on either application.
The chair proceeded to the application that followed the first one on the agenda. The available account describes the switch in order but gives no details of a review or decision on that application. No motion or roll call was reported for the correction. The Paterson Planning Board handled it as a clarification during the meeting.
For anyone following the applications, the distinction is straightforward: the chair corrected the sequence of business, while the applications remained separate items. The account does not give an outcome for the application called next.
Paterson City Council removes speaker from chambers
During Paterson City Council public comment, a speaker discussed profanity, meeting disruption rules and the wording of budget requirements. The council president ruled the speaker out of order for profanity under city code, revoked the speaker’s time and directed an officer to remove the speaker from chambers.
The exchange shows how Paterson City Council applied its public-comment rules during a resident’s speaking time.
Paterson City Council removes item from agenda
The Paterson City Council removed an unspecified item from its agenda at the public works director’s request. The council president said more information was needed and the purchasing department still had to approve the order; no further details about the item were given.
Residents will have to wait for more information before they can assess the removed item.
Paterson City Council closes public comment
The Paterson City Council voted to close public comment after the final speaker. During their votes, council members thanked speakers and addressed topics raised, including diabetes awareness, partnerships, traffic concerns and respect for residents.
The remarks show which concerns council members addressed before the public-comment portion ended.
Paterson City Council approves payment of bills
The Paterson City Council approved bills and disbursements totaling $11,348,238 by unanimous roll call. The clerk cited a fire ladder repair among the expenditures, and a councilman drew attention to rental assistance intended to help prevent a resident from becoming homeless.
The vote authorized city payments that include public safety work and help for a resident facing homelessness.
- Paterson City Council. A speaker began by reading about profanity as protected speech and about disorderly conduct standards, then criticized statements made by others and referenced the budget law term “shall.” The Council President ruled the speaker out of order for profanity under city code and directed an officer to remove the speaker.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Paterson had 10 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCERecognition of Lambda Theta Alpha (fraternity) for community service. Council presented an honor to Lambda Theta Alpha, described as a Latino organization serving Paterson through community service. Speakers highlighted the group’s work supporting the homeless and assisting with holiday meals, and the organization described its mission of leadership and unity.
- GOVERNANCEResolution honoring Amanda Rodriguez in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Council adopted a resolution sponsored by Councilman Jackson honoring Amanda Rodriguez in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. The resolution was moved, seconded, and approved by roll call vote.
- GOVERNANCEResolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Hazel Page. The Council adopted a resolution sponsored by Council President Mims honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Hazel Page. The resolution was moved and seconded and passed by roll call vote.
- GOVERNANCEFlag salute. Vice President Davila led the Pledge of Allegiance.
- GOVERNANCEApplication A2024-00008 (United Assets Management LLC), 403-405 15th Avenue (Block 3809, Lot N/A as stated) — Minor Subdivision and Site Plan (Approved). The Board reviewed a proposal to demolish a fire-damaged 3-unit dwelling and subdivide a 4,786 sq ft corner lot into two lots, each with a new three-story two-family dwelling and parking. Multiple residents opposed the plan citing lot size, setbacks, parking, and other concerns; the applicant responded emphasizing increased parking and stormwater controls. The Board approved the subdivision and then approved the site plan, each by contested votes.
- GOVERNANCEApplication: Minor Subdivision and Site Plan/Bulk Variances — Gabbo Investments LLC, 262–266 East 29th Street (Block 2610, Lot 18). The board heard an application to subdivide a 5,000 sq. ft. vacant lot into two 2,500 sq. ft. lots and construct two one-family dwellings at 262–266 East 29th Street. Multiple residents opposed the plan, raising concerns about R1 standards, parking, density, and the attached/zero-lot-line design. The board approved the minor subdivision and approved the site plan/variances; votes were not unanimous.
- GOVERNANCEApplication A2025-058 (SWID One LLC), 20-22 Chadwick Street (Block 5504, Lot 8) — Site Plan and Bulk Variances (Denied). The Board heard testimony on a proposed 5-story, 14-unit residential building with 5 parking spaces and rooftop amenities, later revised to 10 units by removing one residential floor. Commissioners raised concerns about density and parking near School No. 8 and the hospital area. The Board voted to deny the application.
- GOVERNANCEApplication: Minor Subdivision and Site Plan/Bulk Variances — 107 North 4th Street / 5–7 English Place (Block 107, Lot 5). The board heard an application to subdivide a 5,000 sq. ft. parcel into two lots, retaining an existing two-family dwelling and constructing a new two-story two-unit dwelling with four parking spaces. After public comment and commissioner questions, the board approved the minor subdivision and approved the site plan/bulk variances with conditions; votes were not unanimous.
- GOVERNANCEApplication: Site Plan and Bulk Variances — 21 Lee Realy LLC, 10–12 Lewis Street (Block 6404, Lot 16). The board heard an application to remove existing structures and construct a three-story, five-unit residential building at 10–12 Lewis Street with six parking spaces. After public comment focused on parking and questions about building operations, the board approved the site plan and variances with conditions.
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