- NJ
- Essex County
- 5/6/24
- 05/06/2024
- 134 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Belleville School Board meeting, topics included the district’s challenging budget, the need for sustainable funding, and concerns raised by the community regarding educational outcomes and resource allocation. The budget was characterized by the superintendent as a difficult one, necessitating careful management of resources to sustain programs initiated during the pandemic, address rising enrollment numbers, and fulfill contractual obligations.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 5/6/24
- 05/07/2024
- 174 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Verona Town Council recently convened to discuss several issues, with a focus on affordable housing projects and their impact on the local community, including the school system. The meeting also paid tribute to the late Congressman Donald K. Payne Jr., recognized environmental awareness through a poster contest, and honored law enforcement during National Police Week.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 5/2/24
- 05/02/2024
- 77 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Millburn Town Historical Preservation Commission recently convened to deliberate on several applications, the most compelling of which was the proposed renovation and construction on Western Drive, a contributing property to the Short Hills Park historic district. The homeowners, Elana W. and her husband, alongside their attorney Mark Don and architect John James, presented a plans to renovate their home to accommodate their growing family while preserving its historic character. The commission also approved an application for a new development with considerations for traffic impact and discussed other property modifications within the historic district.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 5/1/24
- 05/01/2024
- 192 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent meeting, the Montclair Town Zoning Board addressed a proposal by Montclair Sky BNC LLC for the construction of townhomes on a previously contaminated site on Orange Road. The development plan, which includes variances for building coverage, impervious coverage, setbacks, and the inclusion of an affordable housing unit, has sparked debate among board members, the developer, and residents.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/30/24
- 05/01/2024
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Livingston Town Council meeting, the governing body tackled a range of issues, including the need for clarity on remote meeting options, the tabling of an ordinance for street and sidewalk amendments, and the carrying over of zoning-related ordinances due to an absence of a quorum. The meeting also recognized Public Service Recognition Week and Professional Municipal Clerks Week.