Bridgewater Zoning Board Critically Reviews Cemetery Expansion Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Bridgewater Township Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting focused on a proposed building addition at St. Bernard’s cemetery, addressing numerous concerns, particularly the environmental and aesthetic impacts on surrounding areas, including an adjacent golf course. The board also deliberated on the necessity of variances and the project’s implications for local traffic and landscape.

Hillsborough Council Tackles Warehouse Development and Community Issues in Detailed Meeting

Overview: The Hillsborough Borough Council meeting on February 25, 2025, addressed community concerns, focusing on land use regulations related to warehouse development, appointments within the township, and the introduction of online payment systems for municipal services. These discussions were part of a broader agenda that included community recognitions and updates on various local initiatives.

Montgomery School Board Reconsiders Math Acceleration Amidst Parental Concerns

Overview: During the recent Montgomery School Board meeting, attention was given to the debate over the district’s mathematics curriculum, specifically regarding the removal of the double acceleration program. This program previously allowed advanced students to take higher-level math courses earlier in their education, a practice that has now been discontinued, leading to substantial parental concern and advocacy for its reinstatement.

Bernardsville Borough Faces Affordable Housing Mandates Amid Library Renovation Plans

Overview: During the recent Bernardsville Borough Council meeting, the primary focus was the borough’s looming affordable housing obligations under new state legislation, alongside discussions about the local library’s renovation project.

Warren School Board Discusses Crucial $8.5 Million Referendum for School Improvements

Overview: The Warren School Board meeting focused heavily on an upcoming referendum aimed at securing funding for critical capital improvements across the district’s schools. The proposed projects, totaling $8.5 million, are designed to enhance student and staff safety, with no anticipated tax impact due to strategic use of existing capital reserves and expected state aid.