Mayor Daniel H. Pronti and the North Arlington Borough Council’s dream of senior citizen and veterans housing is on the verge of becoming a reality. That’s because the North Arlington planning board has given its unanimous support for the construction of a senior and veterans housing project at 200 River Road, the current site of the VFW building.
The proposed development represents another major investment in the continued revitalization of the River Road corridor while addressing the need for quality housing that allows North Arlington seniors to remain in the community.
Plans call for a new, modern facility featuring approximately 45 one-bedroom residential units, with each unit measuring approximately 650 square feet. The housing will be available to senior citizens, aged 65 and older, with a percentage of the units reserved specifically for veterans…