South Hunterdon School Board Faces Budget Challenges Amid Rising Costs and Funding Cuts

Overview: The South Hunterdon School Board meeting centered around budgetary challenges, particularly focusing on the anticipated deficit and adjustments required due to rising costs in healthcare and reductions in state aid. The board discussed the complexities of maintaining fiscal responsibility while ensuring quality educational experiences in the face of financial constraints.

Hunterdon Central School Board Tackles Budget Challenges Amid Policy and Curriculum Debates

Overview: The recent meeting of the Hunterdon Central School Board was dominated by discussions on the district’s budget and financial challenges, policy changes, and public concerns over curriculum content. The board approved the budget for the 2025-2026 academic year, which includes a modest 2% increase in the local tax levy and addresses the impact of state regulations, declining enrollment, and rising operational costs.

Flemington Borough Council Faces Unauthorized Contracts and Event Ordinance Challenges

Overview: The recent Flemington Borough Council meeting on April 28, 2025, addressed several issues, including unauthorized contracts with Everbridge, an ordinance concerning event permits and rain dates, and ongoing community projects. Discussions were intense as council members tackled these matters, seeking resolutions and clarifications to improve municipal operations and governance.

Raritan Planning Board Meeting: Subdivision Controversy Leads to Withdrawal and Redirection

Overview: In a recent Raritan Planning Board meeting, an application regarding a property with multiple non-conforming structures led to the withdrawal of the application. The property, consisting of three dwellings on a single lot, faced zoning violations due to its non-conforming status, prompting the applicant to seek a subdivision to rectify the issue. However, concerns about environmental constraints and the self-created nature of the problem resulted in plans to reapply to the zoning board.

Raritan Zoning Board Grants Pre-Existing Non-Conforming Use Status to Property

Overview: At a recent Raritan Zoning Board meeting, members unanimously approved a motion to declare 111 Evers Road as a lawfully created pre-existing non-conforming use. The property, which includes a single-family house and three rear apartments, was subject to extensive discussion regarding its historical status and a tenant’s code enforcement complaint. The board also addressed resolutions involving variances and extensions for local development projects, including properties on Route 31 and Barbage Drive.