Bernards Planning Board Postpones Key Meetings and Looks Forward to Affordable Housing Initiatives
- Meeting Overview:
The Bernards Planning Board meeting focused on several significant procedural decisions, including the postponement of upcoming meetings due to a lack of pressing business and the anticipation of future affordable housing efforts. The board also reflected on its year’s work, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in addressing community needs.
A major decision was the postponement of the December 16th and January 6th meetings, citing insufficient business to warrant holding them. The motion to cancel was passed unanimously, highlighting a lull in immediate matters requiring the board’s attention. This decision allows the board to focus on more issues in the coming year without unnecessary meetings.
Additionally, the board discussed the progress and future goals related to affordable housing. There was an acknowledgment of the substantial workload from January to June to address affordable housing sites, with plans to continue these efforts in the new year.
The meeting also featured reflective remarks on the diverse backgrounds and experiences of board members, which were credited with enhancing the board’s ability to address a wide range of issues. There was gratitude expressed for the professional input and collaboration among members, as well as acknowledgment of the public’s role in keeping the board accountable.
Moreover, there was a mention of the annual parking report for Fellowship Village, which was deferred for discussion until January. This procedural move aligns with the board’s strategy to prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact.
Janice M. Fields
Planning Board Officials:
Paul Damurjian, Kathleen Mastrangelo, Tyler Seville, Nick Cuozzo, John Crane, Andrew McNally, Daniel Eorio, John Ladyzinski, Lauren Manduke, Ed Rubino, Julianne Smith, Jonathan Drill (Board Attorney), Bryce D. Good (Board Engineer), David Schley (Township/Board Planner), Elizabeth McManus (Board Planner), Cyndi Kiefer (Board Secretary)
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Meeting Type:
Planning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
12/02/2025
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Recording Published:
12/02/2025
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Duration:
48 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Somerset County
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Towns:
Bernards
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