Fair Haven Borough Council Approves Inclusive Playground Grant Application Amidst Infrastructure Discussions

Overview: The Fair Haven Borough Council meeting focused on approving a significant grant application for an inclusive playground at CLE School on M Carter Park and addressed various infrastructure and community engagement topics. The council unanimously supported the grant application for Jake’s Law to secure up to $750,000, necessary to upgrade the decades-old playground to accommodate children of all abilities. The meeting also included discussions on drainage solutions for the playground, landscaping plans for the Department of Public Works site, and proposed updates to brush and leaf collection policies.

Freehold Regional School Board Faces Budget Cuts Amid Facility and Staffing Challenges

Overview: The Freehold Regional School Board meeting in November was dominated by discussions on how the district is managing budget constraints, with focus on the implications for staffing and the maintenance of aging facilities. The board is pursuing a strategic approach to tackle these challenges, including selling surplus buses due to a bus driver shortage, and planning for potential infrastructure updates funded through a state-aided referendum.

Belmar Zoning Board Scrutinizes Inaccurate Application, Postpones Key Decisions

Overview: The Belmar Zoning Board meeting focused on scrutinizing an application that required multiple variances due to inaccurate initial information, leading to the postponement of decisions. The board also dealt with clarifying discrepancies in property classifications and rescheduling applications due to notice issues.

Bradley Beach Board Tackles Subdivision and Zoning Challenges Amid Resident Concerns

Overview: The Bradley Beach Land Use Board meeting on November 21st, 2024, addressed issues, including a contentious subdivision proposal on Marine Avenue, a variance request for a ribbon driveway, and the implications of zoning regulations. The board unanimously approved the subdivision, while residents expressed concerns about the potential environmental and aesthetic impacts of these developments.

Red Bank Zoning Board Denies Application for Digital Billboard Conversion After Lengthy Debate

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Red Bank Zoning Board denied an application for converting a static billboard into a digital one on Riverside Avenue. The decision followed extensive deliberations on the implications of the proposed changes, including potential impacts on local aesthetics, property values, and traffic safety.