Maple Shade Discusses Gun Range Concerns Amid Local Developments

Overview: The Maple Shade Town Council meeting, while covering a range of community and legislative issues, was notably marked by discussions surrounding a local gun range, eliciting concerns from residents over safety, noise, and the range’s tax-exempt status. This issue, alongside other topics such as the introduction of new ordinances, volunteer appreciation, and the announcement of a council member not seeking re-election, shaped the narrative of the council’s proceedings.

Maple Shade Receives $850,000 for Water Plant Upgrades

Overview: Maple Shade Town Council’s recent meeting encompassed a spectrum of municipal matters, but the most development was the presentation of an $850,000 check by Congressman Norcross for the Kings Highway water plant upgrade. This financial boost is aimed at addressing the infrastructural needs of the facility, which is critical for the town’s water supply.

Maple Shade Addresses Sewer System Overhaul and Tax Increase

Overview: The Maple Shade Town Council tackled issues affecting the township’s future, with a critical focus on the overhaul of the local sewer system and the introduction of the 2024 budget, which proposes a 1.3% municipal tax rate increase. Infrastructure improvements and the handling of a potential pesticide contamination at a new community garden site also took center stage during the recent meeting.

Maple Shade Explores Lucrative Cannabis Market Potential

Overview: In a recent session, Maple Shade Town Council recently deliberated on the future of the cannabis industry within the township, focusing on zoning and revenue opportunities. The meeting, which included the swearing-in of new planning board member Matthew Rees, centered around the potential purchase of a building for retail cannabis operations and the intricate development of a cannabis ordinance aimed at regulating the burgeoning industry.

Maple Shade Approves Measures to Streamline Business Openings

Overview: The Maple Shade Town Council has taken steps to improve the town’s business environment by addressing the process for new businesses to establish themselves within the locality. In a recent meeting, council members discussed the need to streamline the business opening process to avoid the types of delays that had previously resulted in a seven-month wait for one business to open its doors.