WOODCLIFF LAKE—Over the summer, the Borough Council approved nearly $689,000 for site improvements on and near the former Old Barn property, adjacent to the borough’s train station.
At its July 21 meeting, the council awarded a $635,995 contract to AJM Contractors Inc. of Clifton for Old Barn site improvements. AJM submitted the lowest of three responsible bids, followed by Downes Tree Service Company at $757,387.30 and AA Berms at $836,197.50.
Council President Joshua Stern told Pascack Press the work will include safety and cosmetic upgrades to the parking lots adjoining the NJ Transit station. Plans call for a retaining wall where the former barn structure stood, as well as a pollinator garden. In addition, three lots will be repaved and a driveway widened.
Stern said the project will be built in phases to keep as many as possible of the 55–70 parking spaces open. Residents will be notified of any restrictions once work begins.
At its Aug. 18 meeting, the council approved a $52,900 contract with Neglia Engineering for construction administration of Phase II of the Old Barn improvements, plus up to $5,000 in reimbursable expenses.
Also at the July 21 meeting, officials approved $233,364 from the state Department of Transportation for the Broadway Corridor Streetscape Improvements Project, running from Prospect to Campbell streets. The council also approved a $25,900 construction management contract for the streetscape work, plus up to $1,500 for reimbursable expenses for Phase III.
According to the resolution, “Neglia is proceeding with the design and bid documents for NJDOT pre-bid submission. Neglia to submit to PSEG for street lighting coordination and to NJDOT for pre-bid review by the end of the month. We anticipate submitting to NJDOT for a 6-month extension to allow for sufficient time for PSEG street lighting coordination to be incorporated into the final bid documents.”
The original grant deadline was Oct. 31, 2025.