- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 7/23/24
- 07/24/2024
- 166 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Belmar Borough Council recently convened to address pressing community issues, with discussions centered around affordable housing obligations and the revitalization of Silver Lake. The meeting provided comprehensive insight into the town’s strategies for increasing affordable housing units and detailed an plan for restoring Silver Lake to address environmental concerns and enhance its recreational potential.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 6/25/24
- 06/26/2024
- 144 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Belmar Borough Council meeting addressed issues, including affordable housing obligations and beach tent regulations. The discussion on affordable housing dominated the meeting as the council grappled with non-compliance history, ongoing negotiations with developers, and the potential legal and financial implications for the borough. Concurrently, beach tent regulations sparked a debate over the definition of permissible coverings and the need for clear guidelines to ensure safety and visual access to the ocean.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 5/28/24
- 05/29/2024
- 58 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Belmar Borough Council’s recent meeting highlighted the community’s dedication to historical preservation and local engagement as discussions centered on the introduction of historical signs along the boardwalk and addressed various community initiatives and administrative matters. A presentation by the Belmar Historical Society proposed the installation of historical signs with QR codes linking to further information, a plan that received a positive response from council members. The meeting also touched on updates from the Belmar Environmental Commission, Harbor Commission activities, and progress reports from the Belmary Housing Authority and Belmar Library.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 5/7/24
- 05/08/2024
- 39 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Belmar Borough Council meeting, the most pressing topic of discussion was the 2024 budget, which included a municipal tax rate increase and community development plans. The budget, structured to stay within state-mandated caps, addressed various challenges and financial considerations faced by the borough.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 4/30/24
- 05/01/2024
- 74 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Belmar Borough Council, the securing of funding for the Jake’s Law project, designed to create an inclusive playground, marked a significant advancement for community recreation. This development, along with the announcement of a free shuttle bus service and a wellness transportation program, stood out among the diverse range of topics addressed by the council.