Focus Areas
CUPON Mahwah would like to ensure that the Garden State’s “meeting place” remains the beautiful inclusive town it has always been.
Let’s avoid turning NJ into the Urban State.
Overdevelopment
We are not opposed to reasonable growth within our community. We are advocates of controlled growth. Growth that ensures new housing, schools and businesses will enhance the quality of life in Mahwah. We vehemently believe in development that complies with health, safety, environmental and zoning laws and that will sustain the diversity, harmony and inclusiveness of all residents.We oppose any development that will foster urbanization, stress our infrastructure, propagate discriminatory housing and segregate part of our community.
Environmental & Local Code Enforcement
Our purpose is to improve the neighborhood by getting rid of unsightly litter, junk, and unkempt property. Local code enforcers are either non-existent, part-time or overloaded. Our organization attempts to assist code enforcers by informing them of code violations, and following up to see that they were upheld. The main reason local codes are not adhered to is unawareness, so education is key!
Illegal Housing
Illegally constructed housing and schools are destructive to neighborhoods. They diminish property values and endanger both occupants and first responders.We aim to identify unsafe, overcrowded, and illegal properties and report them to the appropriate authorities and building inspector.
Zoning Issues
Zoning issues can completely deteriorate a community. We will identify and hold accountable any illegal construction that does not comply with building and zoning codes. We will monitor requests for variances submitted to our Planning and Zoning Boards and evaluate them to ensure they will not alter the character of our community in a negative way.
Beautification of Neighborhoods
CUPON Mahwah pro-actively looks to engage with other citizens and host events that help communities create positive social and environmental changes for their neighborhoods. We believe in fostering a better and healthier future through volunteerism and action. We are looking to partner with other environmental and social organizations that believe the same. Feel free to reach out if you have an idea for an event or would like to become a volunteer or partner organization.
Blockbusting
Blockbusting has become a pervasive issue all over our region. Some realtors, and others, are bombarding homeowners via door-knocking, and mailing of flyers to sell their homes. Many of these solicitations have threatening and inappropriate undertones. We support “no solicitation” laws and local ordinances that require organizations and other residents to apply for permits prior to knocking residents doors.Stay Updated Through Our Newsletter