- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 7/23/24
- 07/30/2024
- 66 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Middlesex Borough Council meeting addressed community concerns, including a hotly debated rezoning ordinance, public safety issues arising from traffic and parking, and developments in local projects and events. Residents voiced their apprehensions about the implications of rezoning a specific block, which could potentially affect traffic and safety due to proposed construction in the area. The council acknowledged these concerns, promising to prioritize safety in their decision-making process.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 6/25/24
- 06/26/2024
- 83 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Middlesex Borough Council meeting was a forum for discussions, with topics ranging from the revision of a tree ordinance to concerns over honoring a former mayor with a criminal conviction. The proposed changes to the tree ordinance, which included specifications for measurements and replacement requirements, emerged as a significant agenda item, sparking debate among the council and community members.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 5/28/24
- 06/04/2024
- 77 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Middlesex Borough Council meeting, Edward J. Johnson Jr. was appointed as a pillar of Middlesex for his outstanding community service, which included a tenure on the library Board of Trustees, volunteering contributions, and pro bono legal work. His appointment was a focal point of the session, where council members and the mayor acknowledged his dedication. Johnson, reflecting on the values of his generation, called for unity and mutual support within the community.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 5/14/24
- 05/16/2024
- 125 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Middlesex Borough Council convened to address a variety of issues, but the budget approval and a debate over the tree ordinance stole the spotlight. The council faced criticism from residents over a 7.5% tax increase and deliberated on the necessity of a fee for tree removal permits on private property.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/23/24
- 04/30/2024
- 126 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent Middlesex Borough Council meeting, discussions became contentious as members clashed over budget transparency and the digitalization of archives. The meeting was marked by heated exchanges, particularly surrounding the controversy of whether the digitization of the JAYB archives was misleadingly excluded from budget discussions, leading to accusations of deception and calls for an internal investigation. Additionally, the council addressed a range of other topics including the announcement of the inaugural Pillars of Middlesex awards, operational updates for the upcoming pool season, and various community concerns such as erosion issues and the sale of surplus properties.