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- Burlington County
- 3/12/25
- 03/12/2025
- 108 Minutes
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Overview: The Maple Shade Town Council meeting prominently featured the approval of a use variance for Eastern Lift Truck Company’s site plan on Mars Avenue, amidst considerable discussions on zoning, environmental compliance, and community impact. This decision allows Eastern Lift to transform a vacant warehouse into a storage facility.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 3/5/25
- 03/05/2025
- 66 Minutes
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Overview: The Maple Shade Town Council meeting primarily focused on the budgetary challenges facing the municipality, with discussions around potential revenue enhancements and cost-saving measures. The meeting saw a detailed examination of the proposed budget, which faces a 5.5 cent tax increase, potentially raising taxes by $90 for the average homeowner, with discussions suggesting a school tax deferral that could reduce this increase to $50.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 2/27/25
- 02/27/2025
- 68 Minutes
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Overview: The Maple Shade Town Council meeting was marked by discussions on the potential repurchase of a previously sold fire truck, which many residents consider critical for ensuring community safety. The meeting also covered various other topics, including infrastructure projects, climate legislation advocacy, and upcoming community initiatives.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 2/13/25
- 02/13/2025
- 87 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Maple Shade Town Council meeting, students from Maple High School captivated attendees with their ongoing efforts to protect the critically endangered mcor box turtle through the UNLESS project. Their presentation, which outlined a multi-year conservation mission, provided a notable highlight in a meeting packed with diverse topics, ranging from local infrastructure issues to discussions on township ordinances and public safety initiatives.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 1/23/25
- 01/23/2025
- 69 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Maple Shade Town Council meeting stirred debate over plans for a new inclusive playground on Buttonwood Avenue and the appointment of Ellen McDow as Township Attorney for 2025. Residents voiced concerns about the playground’s location and accessibility, while the process behind McDow’s appointment drew scrutiny.
