Garwood Planning Board Faces Developer Dispute Amidst Evolving Infrastructure Needs

Overview: The Garwood Planning Board meeting focused on ongoing negotiations with Garden Homes over redevelopment density on the paperboard property, alongside discussions on creating a comprehensive circulation plan to address traffic and safety issues. The board examined the implications of increasing density from 40 to 60 units per acre and initiated efforts to regulate food trucks and e-scooters in the borough.

Garwood Planning Board Approves Certificate of Nonconformity for Garden Apartment Complex

Overview: The Garwood Planning Board convened to discuss several issues, with the primary focus on the approval of a certificate of nonconformity for a 36-unit garden apartment complex located at 543rd Avenue. This decision came amidst debates regarding historical zoning records and concerns about the future implications for property use.

Garwood Planning Board Discusses Affordable Housing Plans and Fee Structure Simplification

Overview: In a recent Garwood Planning Board meeting, a considerable focus was placed on affordable housing developments and the challenges of simplifying the fee structure for applicants. The board also discussed the implications of these topics on community planning and upcoming public engagements.

Garwood Planning Board Deliberates on Luxury Car Storage and Food Truck Regulations

Overview: The Garwood Planning Board meeting on March 12 focused on issues including an appeal for a luxury car storage facility on South Avenue and the regulation of food trucks within the borough. The board also discussed the borough’s affordable housing plan and entertained public commentary on these matters.

Garwood Police Department’s A-RIDE Program Highlighted at State Mayor’s Summit

Overview: The recent Garwood Planning Board meeting was a platform for numerous discussions, among which the recognition of the Garwood Police Department’s A-RIDE program at the New Jersey Conference of Mayors Winter Summit stood out. This program, which pairs police officers with mental health professionals to respond to incidents involving mental health issues, was praised as a “proven lifesaver.” The department’s initiative underscores the growing emphasis on mental health awareness in law enforcement practices.