Lambertville Confronts Environmental and Housing Challenges Amid Budget Constraints

Overview: The Lambertville City Council meeting focused on pressing environmental concerns and affordable housing needs, set against a backdrop of financial constraints. Residents voiced urgent demands for site remediation, while discussions revealed the city’s strategic efforts to address housing and budgetary challenges.

Bethlehem Town Council Explores Infrastructure Investments and Budget Adjustments

Overview: The Bethlehem Town Council’s recent meeting focused on significant infrastructure initiatives, budget adjustments, and the management of essential services, including water and sewer systems. Key discussions revolved around the town’s approach to stormwater management, road paving projects, and the maintenance of city facilities. Notable budgetary considerations included the allocation of American Rescue Act funds for infrastructure improvements, as well as detailed presentations on water and sewer fund management.

Raritan Zoning Board Approves Hot Tub Variance Amid Permit Controversy and Discusses Future of Multi-Family Property

Overview: The Raritan Zoning Board of Adjustment convened on November 7, 2024, to deliberate over applications, including a variance for a hot tub installation that exceeded impervious coverage limits and a certificate of non-conforming use for a longstanding multi-family residential property. The board approved the hot tub variance with conditions and explored the historical use of a multi-family property to ensure compliance with zoning ordinances.

Bethlehem Town Council Approves Narcotics Task Force Amid Concerns Over Community Impact

Overview: The Bethlehem Town Council meeting covered a range of topics that had implications for community development and public safety. Key resolutions included the approval of a narcotics task force in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office and a grant application for a mixed-income housing project. Discussions also focused on the proposed development of a boutique hotel in South Bethlehem, with council members weighing its economic benefits against potential impacts on traffic and historic preservation.

Flemington Planning Board Weighs Zoning Overhaul to Boost Downtown Activity

Overview: The Flemington Planning Board convened to discuss significant amendments to the zoning ordinance for the Downtown Business (DB) and Downtown Business 2 (DB2) districts. The proposed changes include eliminating outdated Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes in favor of broader, more flexible categories that align with the borough’s master plan. This reclassification seeks to stimulate pedestrian traffic and support local businesses by redefining permitted and conditional uses in the downtown zones.