Bernards Zoning Board Deems Cig Mount Ary LLC Application Incomplete Due to Missing Elements

Overview: The Bernards Township Zoning Board of Adjustment convened to address several key items, including the incompleteness of Cig Mount Ary LLC’s application and scheduling adjustments for future meetings.

Bridgewater Planning Board Considers Yard Waste Site Redevelopment and School Expansion

Overview: The Bridgewater Planning Board met on August 6, 2024, to discuss several issues, including the redevelopment of the municipal yard waste site and a proposed addition to the Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School. These discussions touched on compliance with state planning criteria, environmental concerns, and community impact.

Franklin Sewerage Authority Reviews Key Fire Department Expansion Amid Historic District Concerns

Overview: The Franklin Sewerage Authority Committee meeting focused on development proposals, with the Mill Valley Fire Department’s expansion project at the forefront. Concerns about aesthetic alignment with the historic district and functional requirements for emergency services dominated the discussions.

Franklin Historic Preservation Advisory Committee Debates Firehouse Addition and Church Accessibility Projects

Overview: The Franklin Township Historic Preservation Advisory Committee convened to discuss multiple applications, including a controversial proposal for an addition to the Milstone Valley Fire Department, a project to improve accessibility at the Kingston Presbyterian Church, and various residential restorations.

Somerville Borough Council Introduces Business Insurance Registration Ordinance Amid Safety and Health Updates

Overview: The Somerville Borough Council meeting on August 5, 2024, featured the introduction of a significant business insurance registration ordinance, a rise in local COVID-19 cases, and discussions on pedestrian safety and community events.