Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Clifton public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics in public safety
ICE enforcement operation
ICE enforcement
Knox Box program for seniors
Quality-of-life enforcement
Public safety and marijuana sales
Rental inspections
9/11 remembrance / PVWC
Civic tone / public safety / economy
Emergency equipment / policing / parks / Allwood Road
Foreign policy statement
Public safety / seniors / budget
Code enforcement / 9/11 tributes
Postal service
Election / candidate withdrawal
Public safety and civic respect
Civility in local politics
Council campaign withdrawal
National/foreign policy remarks
Public safety / parks / Allwood Road
Bullying / civic conduct
Recycling and container sizes
Bulk pickup and enforcement
Recycling enforcement
CASA overdose awareness event
Anti-hate resolution / social media
CASA vigil / council conduct
Community relations
Animal welfare / water quality
E-bikes and enforcement
CASA funding
Campaigning at council meetings
Gaza ceasefire resolution
Little Free Pantries
July 4th carnival and storm response
City services and enforcement
Free speech / foreign affairs statements
Holiday events / government professionalism
Soft-serve sanitation
Flag raisings / city manager search
Soft-serve ice cream sanitation
Council transparency / Flag Day event
Israel / community diversity
Flag Day event / freedom of assembly
Code enforcement / infrastructure
Rules of order / public comment
Civil rights / ICE
Israeli flag raising / antisemitism
Free speech / Israel divestment
Rules of order / city records
Litter and lighting on Madeline Avenue
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