Northern Burlington School Board Tackles 2024-2025 Budget Concerns

Overview: The Northern Burlington County School Board recently convened to discuss the tentative budget for the 2024-2025 school year, which includes a $260,000 increase in state aid and a 2% tax levy increase. The meeting was primarily focused on budget and financial matters, including the tentative budget presentation, budget approval timeline, tax levy apportionment, and discussions on the necessity of a public relations matrix for the upcoming year.

Cinnaminson Council Tackles Flood Mitigation and Honors Employees

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Cinnaminson Town Council focused on community concerns including flood mitigation and water drainage issues, alongside the presentation of Employee of the Year awards and the passage of key resolutions and ordinances. The council recognized Janine Mlin, Sergeant Michael Zarti, and Colin Stringham for their exceptional service in their respective departments. Furthermore, the council introduced ordinances for flood hazard reduction and tree removal, approved a municipal budget cap bank, and appointed Cove House LLC as conditional redeveloper for specific lots.

Delanco Council Tackles Infrastructure and Budget Concerns

Overview: In a recent Delanco Town Council meeting, discussions focused on infrastructure concerns, such as the tree planting program and its impact on public and private property, as well as the introduction of the 2024 Municipal budget. The council addressed the residents’ apprehensions about the street tree planting initiative and the potential damage to infrastructure caused by tree roots. The committee also introduced the 2024 budget with financial adjustments and set a public hearing date. Additionally, the council engaged in matters ranging from street parking ordinances to school funding advocacy, and from public safety issues like the unannounced bridge closure to the approval of burning underbrush on Hawke Island.

Maple Shade Approves Measures to Streamline Business Openings

Overview: The Maple Shade Town Council has taken steps to improve the town’s business environment by addressing the process for new businesses to establish themselves within the locality. In a recent meeting, council members discussed the need to streamline the business opening process to avoid the types of delays that had previously resulted in a seven-month wait for one business to open its doors.

Maple Shade Board Navigates Zoning Variances and Billboard Regulations

Overview: In the latest meeting of the Maple Shade Zoning Board, the approval of a residential variance for a downtown business property and discussions over billboard regulations and the formation of a shade tree commission were the focal points. The meeting, which eschewed initial pleasantries for a debate on the local football scene, moved swiftly to address these topics.