- NJ
- Hunterdon County
- 8/12/24
- 08/13/2024
- 112 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Flemington Borough Council approved a consistency review for the Liberty Village redevelopment project, discussed urgent pedestrian safety improvements, and addressed a range of community and administrative matters in their recent meeting.
- NJ
- Hunterdon County
- 7/15/24
- 07/18/2024
- 111 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: Flemington Borough Council’s recent meeting addressed environmental and infrastructure issues, including the borough’s involvement in a class action lawsuit against former manufacturers of PFOS chemicals and the municipal aid grant for road reconstruction. The council is planning to apply for a loan with the Infrastructure Bank, which would forgive 50% of the principal to modify and treat operational wells for PFOS, with an estimated budget of $3.6 million. Additionally, the council is considering applying for USDA funding to support this initiative. The meeting also covered discussions on prioritizing projects for annual grants, addressing infrastructure issues at the new police department building, and the allocation of funds for various borough projects.
- NJ
- Hunterdon County
- 6/24/24
- 06/26/2024
- 91 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Flemington Borough Council meeting addressed community concerns, from water billing issues to a revamp of signage regulations. Residents vocalized their frustration over separate water bills from a Florida-based company and a proposed class action lawsuit, while the council discussed potential solutions and assistance programs. Additionally, nuanced debates took place regarding the permit fees and regulations for temporary signs, with the council considering the impact on local businesses and nonprofits.
- NJ
- Hunterdon County
- 4/22/24
- 04/23/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Flemington Borough Council meeting was a thorough affair with a variety of topics, but among the most discussions were the debates on the food truck ordinance and the terminology of donations for the historic committee. The council is considering a revision of the fees for food truck permits to ensure fairness with brick-and-mortar establishments and has amended a resolution to accurately describe donations for historic preservation. Other issues included the introduction of ordinances for salt storage and stormwater management, updates on redevelopment areas, the council’s handling of a recent grant, and the recognition of community policing efforts.
- NJ
- Hunterdon County
- 4/8/24
- 04/10/2024
- 94 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Flemington Borough Council meeting, discussions centered on the financial and community impact of the proposed Liberty Village housing development. The project, poised to shape the local landscape, involves constructing 104 market-rate townhouses, seven affordable townhouses, and 12 rental apartments for veterans, as well as renovating a retail space on Church Street. The estimated cost of the project stands at $73.5 million, with a projected borough share of the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement totaling $25.5 million over 22 years for the market-rate townhouses. The in-depth presentation by Dan Banker of NW Financial outlined the potential for increased municipal revenue, the impact on the local population and school system, and the intricacies of the pilot negotiation process.