- NJ
- Morris County
- 12/18/24
- 12/18/2024
- 253 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Morris Plains Planning Board meeting, a proposed McDonald’s drive-thru on Speedwell Avenue dominated discussions, drawing significant opposition from residents concerned about safety, traffic congestion, and community character. The proposal included rezoning a residential area to accommodate the fast-food establishment, a move that many community members criticized for potentially compromising the town’s integrity and safety, especially for children.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 12/18/24
- 01/03/2025
- 103 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Boonton Township School Board, the primary focus was on a detailed presentation by Kathleen Asher from the New Jersey School Boards Association regarding the impending expiration of the teacher contract in June 2025. The board also unveiled plans for a new district website set to launch in January. Other agenda items included updates on various committee activities, community engagements, and policy revisions.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 12/17/24
- 12/18/2024
- 83 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Council meeting on December 7, 2024, highlighted community concerns about drone activity, public safety, and local governance, with discussions around cannabis regulation, water conservation, and municipal maintenance.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 12/17/24
- 12/18/2024
- 78 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to address local housing demands, the Long Hill Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance application for the conversion of two commercial units into residential apartments in a mixed-use building. The decision, rendered during the December 17, 2024 meeting, reflects a broader recognition of shifting needs in the community, particularly the increasing demand for housing near public transportation.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 12/17/24
- 12/18/2024
- 78 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to address local housing demands, the Long Hill Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance application for the conversion of two commercial units into residential apartments in a mixed-use building. The decision, rendered during the December 17, 2024 meeting, reflects a broader recognition of shifting needs in the community, particularly the increasing demand for housing near public transportation.
