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A house that sold for $3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Hackensack between May 5 and May 18.

In total, 21 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $654,429. The average price per square foot ended up at $271.

The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of May 5 to the week of May 18 even if the property may have been sold earlier.

10. $405K, condominium at 150 Overlook Ave.

The sale of a condominium at 150 Overlook Ave. in Hackensack has been finalized. The price was $405,000, and the new owners took over the condominium in March. It was built in 1970 and has a living area of 1,280 square feet. The price per square foot was $316. The deal was finalized on March 7.

9. $415K, condominium at 160 Overlook Ave.

A sale has been finalized for a condominium at 160 Overlook Ave. in Hackensack. The price was $415,000 and the new owners took over the condominium in March. The condo was built in 1973 and the living area totals 1,464 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $283. The deal was finalized on March 26.

8. $460K, condominium at 54 Polifly Road

The sale of a condominium at 54 Polifly Road, Hackensack, has been finalized. The price was $460,000, and the new owners took over the condominium in March. The condominium was built in 2007 and has a living area of 1,590 square feet. The price per square foot was $289. The deal was finalized on March 28.

7. $580K, single-family residence at 113 John Street

The property at 113 John Street in Hackensack has new owners. The price was $580,000. The single-family home was built in 1916 and has a living area of 1,416 square feet. The price per square foot is $410. The deal was finalized on April 8.

6. $775K, single-family house at 54 Willow Ave.

A 1,606-square-foot single-family home at 54 Willow Ave. in Hackensack has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in March and the total purchase price was $775,000, $483 per square foot. The house was built in 1953. The deal was finalized on March 10.

5. $850K, single-family home at 223 Lodi Street

A 400-square-foot detached house at 223 Lodi Street, Hackensack, has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in March and the total purchase price was $850,000, $2,125 per square foot. The property was built in 1940. The deal was finalized on March 7.

4. $895K, single-family home at 851 Main Street

The property at 851 Main Street in Hackensack has new owners. The price was $895,000. The property was built in 1940 and has a living area of 4,211 square feet. The price per square foot is $213. The deal was finalized on April 2.

3. $1.4 million, single-family house at 381 Park Street

A 7,172-square-foot single-family residence at 381 Park Street in Hackensack has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in April and the total purchase price was $1,425,000, $199 per square foot. The property was built in 2000. The deal was finalized on April 4.

2. $1.5 million, single-family residence at 27 Mercer Street

A 8,880-square-foot single-family home at 27 Mercer Street, Hackensack, has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in March and the total purchase price was $1,500,000, $169 per square foot. The property was built in 1932. The deal was finalized on March 18.

1. $3 million, single-family home at 44 Burlews Court

A sale has been finalized for the single-family residence at 44 Burlews Court in Hackensack. The price was $3,025,000 and the new owners took over the property in April. The deal was finalized on April 8.

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HACKENSACK — Live music is coming to Main Street, with a summer busking program that will bring performers to the city’s downtown.

The “Music on Main” program is seeking vocalists, guitarists, trumpet players, duos and other street-performers to perform live along Main Street starting this June.

“We’re looking for anything from a cappella, to musical duos, rock, classical, soloists — just looking for a variety of performers to keep people entertained,” said John Peters, director of the Main Street Business Alliance, which is sponsoring the program.

The musicians will perform at five locations along Main Street, chosen by the business alliance for their wide sidewalks, foot traffic and nearby cafes. The program will start in June on Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. In July and August, time slots on Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. will be added.

To apply, visit downtownhackensack.org/music-on-main-busking-program/. Interested performers will be asked to submit a YouTube link with a sample of their music.

Musicians must be family friendly, appropriate for public spaces and represent the artistry and diversity of the community.

The program aligns with the business alliance’s vision to continue the revitalization of Main Street, said Eric Anderson, the organization’s chairman.

“It encourages people to linger, explore, and enjoy what our district has to offer — and it benefits local businesses while strengthening Hackensack’s cultural brand,” he said.

Performers will receive designated location and promotional support. Each musician will be included in a series of videos shared online and on social media, and be promoted as part of a broader campaign by the business alliance to promote Hackensack’s Main Street.

The artists will also be considered to perform at other events throughout the year, like the popular Hackensacktoberfest, which drew more than 4,500 people last year.

The program aims to make the arts more visible and accessible for the community, provide exposure for up-and-coming artists, and drive more foot traffic for local businesses, Peters said.

In recent years, the business alliance has prioritized cleaning up Main Street and building deeper relationships with businesses. Now, it is especially focused on connecting and reconnecting Main Street with Hackensack residents, Peters said.

The business alliance is also planning a series of outdoor salsa dances this summer just off Main Street on Banta Place. Several outdoor art installations are also planned.

“The Main Street we are building is for everyone,” Peters said. “This gets people outside and helps businesses with foot traffic.”

Main Street is “thriving in a way we haven’t seen in some time,” he said. Several new businesses and restaurants have opened recently and are “relying on the upward trend” of foot traffic.

“We’re doing things to help that out," Peters said. "We’re expecting a banner summer."

We're being a little flippant. Actually, you are required to live in town if you are seeking elected office there. If you allegedly do not, it's usually a court battle.

That is precisely what is happening in this Bergen County town with a municipal election on tap for next Tuesday. (A small number of cities in the state with non-partisan governing bodies have municipal elections in May).

Marlene Somerville is running for city council on a five-person ticket with Mayor John Labrosse.

However, a pending suit says she is not eligible to run because she does not live in Hackensack. It was filed by Kenneth Martin, who served previously with Somerville on the city's school board.

The suit alleges that Somerville signed more than one set of "mortgage documents" stating that she lives at an address in East Orange. The suit notes that state law requires a candidate to live in a town when seeking election for at least one year.

The suit says the mortgage documents Somerville signed indicated she would live in East Orange until at least January, 2025, meaning she would not meet the one-year residency requirement to run for office in Hackensack this May.

Giancarlo Ghione, the attorney for Martin, says a hearing on the suit was set for this week, but has now been postponed until later in the month, which would be after the election.

That seems a bit odd, but here is the apparent scenario.

If Somerville wins, the suit over her residency will proceed.

If she loses, the case is moot.

Besides Somerville, defendants in the suit include the Bergen County Clerk, the county Board of Elections and the Hackensack City Clerk.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Somerville had not answered the litigation in court filings.

However, an answer filed by the city clerk's office said it was not in a position to judge the residency question, but said that Somerville has been a registered voter in the city for many years.

Moreover, and perhaps more importantly, the clerk's answer said the suit should be dismissed. Here is a salient part of its argument:

"It is fundamental to the efficient operation of this ongoing election that the courts and the City Clerk’s office not be misused for political or public relations purposes, such as to potentially tarnish a candidate in a premature manner without giving that candidate a full and fair opportunity to litigate the matter – put differently, to misuse the judicial system for purposes of promoting a purported 'October surprise,' only this time in April for a rapidly impending May election. It is also improper to disrupt the City Clerk’s administration of the election and her myriad other official duties during this exceptionally busy time with distractions that have no basis in the law."

It theorized that the suit may have been filed merely to "disrupt the election," noting that mail-in voting already is taking place.

Just for the record, Somerville is on a ticket with Mayor Labrosse, Deputy Mayor Kathy Canestrino, Lance Powell and Marco Manuel Howington.

Their opponents, running under the banner of Hackensack Unites, are Caseen Gaines, Agatha Toomey, Roberto Diaz, Philip Carroll and Sonya Clark-Collins.

In response, Nick Bond, a spokesman for the Labrosse Team campaign, said:

"Marlene Somerville is a lifelong Hackensack resident and has never been registered to vote anywhere else, so she is obviously eligible to run for City Council and it's absurd and insulting that the Zisa political machine is trying to disenfranchise her from seeking elected office. This is clearly a desperate attempt to divert attention away from the Zisa/Gaines team being exposed for taking over $50,000 from developers after spending this entire campaign lying to the people of our community about development. Marlene is a dedicated public servant who cares deeply about Hackensack, and she will make an excellent City Council member no matter what the corrupt Zisa machine has to say about it."

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HACKENSACK — Construction is underway on a 70,400-square-foot indoor sports facility in Johnson Park that will be used for soccer, football, flag football, baseball and wrestling and has been in the works for nearly a decade.

The workers broke ground on the project at the 20-acre park on River Street last week. City officials said construction is slated to be completed by July 2026.

The City Council approved initial plans for the project in April 2016.

Last month, the council approved a $3.49 million contract with Grade Construction, a Paterson-based contractor, for site work and construction. Nearly all the funding for the project will be bonded, said Vincent Caruso, the city manager.

“The city wanted to have an indoor facility that kids could use and practice in year-round,” Caruso said. “We have to deal with a lot of weather in the Northeast. There’s no question having the ability to train for a sport or play whether it’s winter or spring or summer is beneficial to kids’ health. It keeps them off the streets and allows them to keep playing.”

The structure, with a steel frame and fabric roof, will be built near the river past the greenhouse, on the park’s north side. A parking lot will be constructed next to the facility.

Inside there will be one full-size soccer and football field that can be broken into four smaller fields. At the other end will be a full-length field with two baseball diamonds marked on the turf for infield practice. There will also be a concession stand, a seating area, office space, storage space for equipment and a room with a full-size mat for wrestling.

The city’s Recreation Department and school district will have priority for using the facility, but officials believe there will be demand from outside groups to rent the building when it is not being used by Hackensack residents.

“Because it will be a brand-new facility and in this area there’s not much like it, we anticipate having it rented all the time when it’s not being used by our kids and our leagues,” Caruso said. “It will be a revenue generator for the city, and at some point down the road, it may pay for itself.”

The park at 452 River St. also features a playground, three tennis courts, open fields, a soccer field and a walking path along the Hackensack River.

The property was given to the city by George and William Johnson in 1930. The men had requested that the property be used as a park. In the 1980s, their descendants took the city to court, arguing that the deed restrictions had been violated because the park contained a pistol range, a greenhouse and a maintenance garage.

They asked a judge to revert the property to the family, but the court ruled in the city's favor in 1985.

Mayor John Labrosse said the sports complex is an investment in “the future of Hackensack,” especially its youth and families.

“This project has been years in the making, and we’re proud to finally see it moving forward,” he said. “Once complete, it will provide year-round access to high-quality recreational space that our community truly deserves.”