Watchung School Board Sets Strategic Direction for District

Overview: In a recent assembly, the Watchung School Board dedicated a part of their meeting to the development of a strategic plan and aligning it with district goals, including an emphasis on academic achievement and financial stability. The board also decided to use the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) format for the superintendent’s evaluation the following year. Additionally, discussion included the importance of community involvement in strategic planning and the need to establish a sustainable budget to support curricular and program initiatives.

Franklin Planning Board Endorses Anti-Idling Signage Ordinance

Overview: In a recent meeting on June 5th, 2024, the Franklin Planning Board endorsed an anti-idling signage ordinance, addressed water capacity issues affecting local development, and discussed a three-lot subdivision affecting municipal boundaries. The meeting also touched upon administrative matters regarding temporary wells and the proper creation of resolutions.

Bernards Planning Board Tackles Stormwater Management and Extensions

Overview: The Bernards Planning Board addressed several issues in their latest session, with stormwater management taking center stage. The board debated ordinance 2551 related to stormwater management, a state-mandated initiative, and its consistency with the township’s master plan. Additionally, two noteworthy extension requests were granted to Fenwick Basking Ridge HOA and William and Carol Moer for obtaining certificates of occupancy and construction permits, respectively, due to various delays, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Watchung Hills School Board Addresses Key Education and Policy Issues

Overview: Watchung Hills School Board convened to address a variety of important educational and policy issues, with discussions surrounding the implementation of AI in classrooms, the recognition of student and staff achievements, and the debate over attendance policies affecting students with disabilities.

Franklin Sewerage Authority Debates New Development Agreement

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Franklin (Somerset County) Sewerage Authority Committee discussed several matters including land acquisitions, a contentious sewer charge ordinance, and financial strategies to maintain operational cash flow and Moody’s Bond rating. Of particular interest was the intense deliberation surrounding a new developers agreement for Burch Glenn residential development and the financial and precedential implications it may have for the Authority.