South River School Board Celebrates Audit Success and Diversity

Overview: The South River School Board meeting underscored the district’s financial integrity with an unmodified audit opinion and recognized the significance of the Brown v. Board of Education anniversary. The board also marked a milestone in athletics and discussed the placement of modular units at the Early Learning Center.

Highland Park Rent Control Board Tackles Ordinance Amendments

Overview: The Highland Park Rent Control Board recently convened to address matters concerning the rent control ordinance, the challenges of enforcement, and the implications for landlords and tenants. The board delved into the intricacies of the ordinance, discussing potential amendments aimed at clarifying language and jurisdiction, especially regarding landlord-tenant harassment. They also debated the use of the Consumer Price Index for rent increases, the inclusion of luxury apartments under rent control, and the awareness of ordinance rights among tenants.

Piscataway Township Zoning Board Approves Residential Construction Variance

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Piscataway Township Zoning Board tackled several zoning variance applications, resulting in the approval of a residential construction project with significant amendments. The application, carried under the reference 23-zb-38v by N.N. Bad LLC, sought relief for building coverage and other variances for the construction of a single-family dwelling on an undersized lot. The board’s decision to approve the construction, albeit with modifications to reduce building coverage, was the most significant outcome of the session.

East Brunswick School Board Honors Exceptional Staff

Overview: The East Brunswick School Board recently convened to recognize the extraordinary dedication and service of numerous staff members, discuss the intricacies of substitute teacher staffing, and celebrate student achievements. Central to the meeting was the acknowledgment of educators and support staff who have made significant impacts on their school communities.

Old Bridge Township Approves Solutions for Residential Zoning Challenges

Overview: The Old Bridge Township Planning Board meeting on May 23 addressed significant zoning issues affecting local residents, specifically the challenges homeowners face due to outdated General Development Plans (GDPs). A key decision was made to alter the township’s zoning map.