Raritan Zoning Board Deliberates on Fud Shop LLC’s Manufacturing and Residential Proposal

Overview: The Raritan Zoning Board of Adjustment convened to address applications, including the Fud Shop LLC’s request for variances for manufacturing and residential use on a site currently housing dilapidated structures. Concerns about traffic, delivery logistics, and zoning compliance dominated discussions, with a consensus to file a new application to incorporate necessary adjustments.

Zoning Debate Intensifies as Flemington Planning Board Reviews Political Office Use

Overview: The recent Flemington Planning Board meeting saw discussion over the zoning status of political offices, focusing on an application from the Hunter County Democratic Committee for office use on Main Street. The board also addressed significant procedural and compliance issues surrounding ongoing property developments, including stormwater management and utility placements.

North Hunterdon-Voorhees School Board Meeting Celebrates Student Achievements and Addresses AP Course Concerns

Overview: In a recent North Hunterdon-Voorhees School Board meeting, attendees celebrated student accomplishments, debated curriculum changes, and discussed the district’s evolving policy and financial landscape.

Flemington Borough Council Explores Stormwater Utility Amid Concerns Over Fees and Local Impact

Overview: At a recent Flemington Borough Council meeting, the council and community members engaged in an extensive discussion regarding the potential establishment of a stormwater utility, a move driven by federal mandates and state legislation. The utility would introduce fees based on impervious surface areas to fund necessary stormwater infrastructure, raising questions about financial impacts on residents and tax-exempt properties like schools and churches.

Bethlehem Secures $10 Million Grant for Broad Street Active Transportation Plan

Overview: The recent Bethlehem Town Council meeting unveiled substantial achievements and ongoing challenges in community development and public safety. The highlight was the announcement that Bethlehem successfully secured a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Broad Street Active Transportation Plan. This grant, part of a broader $15 million in federal funds managed by the city, underscores Bethlehem’s capability to attract financial support typically reserved for larger cities. The grant will fund transportation improvements, aligning with Bethlehem’s strategic plans to enhance infrastructure and community safety.