Branchburg School Board Honors Student Artists and Exceptional Employees

Overview: The recent Branchburg School Board meeting was marked by the recognition of student artists and the presentation of Employee Spotlight Awards. The meeting commenced with certificates being awarded to numerous student artists, whose artwork was also displayed in the gallery.

Bedminster Board Grants Use Variance for Dual Apartments

Overview: In a decision, the Bedminster Land Use Board approved a use variance that permits the existence of two apartments within a building originally zoned for only one. This noteworthy approval was not without its challenges, as board members weighed the implications of ordinance compliance against the proposed renovations. The variance, which was a focal point of the meeting, passed with a majority vote.

Franklin Township Focuses on Trails and Bird Blind Restoration

Overview: The Franklin Township Trails Advisory Committee recently convened to address several community concerns, including the organization of National Trails Day activities and the restoration of the bird blind at Negri Nepot Native Grasslands. These issues took precedence during the discussions.

Bernards Zoning Board Mulls Variances and Site Plans

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Bernards Zoning Board extensively deliberated on a series of variance applications and site plans that could impact the local community’s landscape. The meeting’s focal point centered on the River Walk Village LLC’s application, seeking to alter conditional use requirements for office spaces and obtain bulk variance relief for signage, which prompted a discussion about the township’s retail and leasing trends and its master plan.

Bridgewater Board Debates Impact of New Construction on Historic Neighborhood

Overview: The Bridgewater Planning Board’s recent meeting delved into a proposed subdivision and construction project on Chestnut Street, which raised concerns over drainage, lot coverage, and neighborhood character. The applicant, represented by attorney Michael Silbert, sought variance relief to construct a single-family dwelling on an undersized lot and requested subdivision approval due to the common ownership of the adjacent lot. The project brought forth extensive discussion about the responsibility of maintaining drainage infrastructure and the impact of the new construction on the surrounding area’s water table and existing springs.