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- NJ
- Ocean County
- 3/27/25
- 03/28/2025
- 103 Minutes
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Overview: The Beach Haven Borough Council meeting focused heavily on plans for renovating the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Pelum Avenue, with discussions on design, budget constraints, and safety measures. While the council unanimously approved moving forward with the project, concerns about costs, flood safety, and architectural aesthetics were prominent throughout the discussion.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 3/27/25
- 03/27/2025
- 23 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: At the latest Bellmawr Borough Council meeting, Sarah Sharp, founder of the Community Cat Club, was honored for her contributions to animal welfare. The council also reviewed recent water infrastructure improvements and approved multiple resolutions, including budgetary and personnel matters.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 3/27/25
- 03/28/2025
- 177 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the Jersey City Zoning Board meeting on March 27, 2025, a proposed hotel project on Newark Avenue was approved after extensive deliberation. The project, which had been under review since the previous summer, raised concerns about height variances, traffic congestion, and its impact on the neighborhood’s character. Despite opposition from local residents and community groups, the board voted unanimously in favor of the application, citing its alignment with broader city development plans and potential economic benefits.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 3/27/25
- 03/28/2025
- 72 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a meeting dominated by financial discussions, the South Brunswick School Board grappled with budget challenges primarily due to a significant reduction in state aid. The district, facing an underfunding gap nearing $5 million, is contending with a 3% cut in state aid, translating to a $425,000 shortfall from the previous year’s $14.3 million. The board expressed concern over the potential for further reductions, which could exacerbate the district’s financial woes, potentially leading to a $1.8 million deficit if current caps on aid loss are not maintained.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 3/27/25
- 03/27/2025
- 55 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bernardsville Planning Board meeting concluded with the unanimous approval of a site plan waiver for the installation of floodgates at a property managed by Minebrook 2006 LLC, following discussions on the proposal’s technical and safety implications. This decision was reached amidst ongoing concerns about the project’s drainage system and its effectiveness in preventing flooding.
