- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/25/24
- 06/25/2024
- 189 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The most recent Newark City Council meeting addressed a range of issues affecting residents, but the discussions surrounding the practices and compliance of booting companies emerged as particularly notable. With concerns raised about licensing, fees, and the enforcement of city ordinances, the council grappled with how to ensure accountability and fairness in the booting industry, which has an impact on the daily lives of the city’s motorists.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/25/24
- 06/26/2024
- 162 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Livingston Town Zoning Board meeting, members approved a series of property renovation applications, including a sensitive addition to a historically significant home. The approved projects ranged from attic conversions to substantial home expansions, all involving variances due to the unique challenges of the existing lots and structures.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/25/24
- 06/26/2024
- 243 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The West Orange Town Council recently convened to discuss a variety of issues, with a notable focus on the revision of a tree ordinance that garnered significant public attention and concern. Amidst the meeting’s various proceedings, speakers from the community expressed strong opinions on the proposed amendment to the tree ordinance, particularly in relation to a development application for the West Essex Highlands site. Residents voiced their fears about the environmental impact, potential increase in flooding, and the importance of maintaining the local tree canopy.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/24/24
- 06/25/2024
- 15 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a step towards public health and infrastructure improvement, the Livingston Town Council introduced an ordinance for the replacement of lead service lines. Additionally, an ordinance amending the official zoning map and conditional uses for public garages and gasoline filling stations was moved forward. These developments marked key points of interest during the recent town council meeting.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/24/24
- 06/26/2024
- 18 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Glen Ridge Borough Council approved several resolutions focused on municipal upgrades and community events. The council green-lighted a infrastructure project for Mayes Avenue, Hamilton Road, and Spencer Avenue, with an estimated grant application of $600,000. Furthermore, they authorized the replacement and installation of 2,369 residential water meters, a critical move to modernize the borough’s water meter system.