Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Clifton public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics
Owen Road traffic circle
Knox Box program for seniors
Board of Education candidacy
Council candidacy / election climate
ICE enforcement
ICE enforcement operation
Food insecurity
Council candidacy
Permit parking near Renaissance
Council candidacy / ICE
Defense of Councilwoman Sadrakula
Council candidacy / free clinic event
Councilwoman Sadrakula / late Councilman Eagler
Charter study and election
Recycling can theft ordinance
Rental housing and Board of Ed candidacy
Mosque expansion approval and council conduct
Budget and competition in contracting
Election conduct
Foreign policy resolution request
Ordinance 8130-26 (zoning)
Quality-of-life enforcement
Rental inspections
Public safety and marijuana sales
Election — council character
Wildlife decline and pesticide use
Election and charter study
Overcrowding, overdevelopment and enforcement
Ordinance 8129-26 (zoning)
Animal welfare / signage / seniors / health
Public safety / seniors / budget
Adult Opportunity Center
Water commission access / 9/11 remembrance
Allwood Road / county government
Pantries / road safety
Allwood Road / memorial stone
Clifton Adult Opportunity Center water costs
Clifton Adult Opportunity Center
Election / candidate withdrawal
Bullying / civic conduct
Emergency equipment / policing / parks / Allwood Road
Allwood Road / grants / reassessment
Adult Opportunity Center water costs
Postal service
Occupancy standards
Animal welfare / senior funding / political signs
Allwood Road
Civic tone / public safety / economy
Foreign policy statement
Seniors We Care funding
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Clifton from local and regional media.
Clifton has 19 running for 7 council seats. See who's on the ballot
Clifton has 19 running for 7 council seats. See who's on the ballot Bergen Record
Oct 28, 2026Rabies Alert – Fox in Little Falls Tested Positive
A rabid fox has been identified (and captured) in Little Falls. The Clifton Health Department is issuing this safety information to help residents protect themselves, their children, and their pets from potential exposure. The post Rabies Alert – Fox...
Oct 27, 2026An iconic Clifton, N.J. Halloween display is coming down after owner receives city fines
An iconic Clifton, N.J. Halloween display is coming down after owner receives city fines CBS News
Oct 24, 2026Pino asks Clifton voters to vote for her twice in November
Pino asks Clifton voters to vote for her twice in November New Jersey Globe
Oct 24, 2026Candidate Op-Ed: Councilwoman Rosemary Pino
Councilwoman Rosemary "Rosie" Pino discusses some of the ways she has worked to bring the community closer to City Hall, and City Hall closer to the community. She hopes to do the same with Washington, D.C. as a member of Congress. The post Candidate...
Oct 23, 2026Early Voting Starts Tomorrow for the 2026 General Election
Great news for Passaic County voters - you can vote early, in person, at any of these Passaic County locations...before Election Day! The post Early Voting Starts Tomorrow for the 2026 General Election first appeared on The Clifton Times.
Oct 23, 2026City of Clifton – Revaluation
Oct 22, 2026City of Clifton – Solar Initiative
Council Presentation - 10/20/2026
Oct 22, 2026Candidate Op-Ed: Eve Estrict-Barnes
Board of Education commissioner Eve Estrict-Barnes talks about her ideas for increasing budget accountability to the taxpayers, bringing programs to the elementary schools, and harnessing the power of community ideas. The post Candidate Op-Ed: Eve Es...
Oct 22, 2026Clifton Dentists Annual Elaborate Halloween Display Cited By City For Code Violations
Clifton Dentists Annual Elaborate Halloween Display Cited By City For Code Violations News12 | New Jersey
Oct 21, 2026Candidate Op-Ed: John Thomas
John Thomas, candidate for City Council, lays out the facts about his candidacy and his history of public service. The post Candidate Op-Ed: John Thomas first appeared on The Clifton Times.
Oct 21, 2026