Atlantic County Board Urges Federal Action on Public Housing Conditions

Overview: In a recent assembly, the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners addressed a series of issues affecting the community, ranging from public housing conditions to capital improvement projects. One notable matter involved a resolution urging the Atlantic City Housing Authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address severe living conditions faced by residents of Stanley Homes Village. The resolution was spurred by reports of residents living without heat, encountering busted pipes, and enduring other deplorable conditions. The board’s discussion highlighted the urgency of federal intervention and the potential appointment of an interim executive director by HUD to manage the crisis.

Princeton Council Discusses University Contributions and Hotel Construction Impact

Overview: The Princeton Council meeting on February 26, 2024, delved into various issues, the most significant of which included Princeton University’s voluntary contribution and the ongoing discussions regarding the construction impact of the Graduate Hotel on Chamber Street. The university, represented by President Chris Eisgruber, pledged a $50 million contribution to the town over five years and expressed a willingness to explore opportunities to address housing needs for its staff. The discussions around the Graduate Hotel centered on the extension request for maintaining a work zone, which sparked debate amongst council members due to concerns over community impact and local business disruptions.

Plainfield City Council Approves New Cannabis Business Ordinance and Advances Public Safety Projects

Overview: In a recent Plainfield City Council meeting, members approved the ordinance MC 2024-5, which amends land use for cannabis-related businesses, and discussed critical public safety initiatives, including the Safe Routes to School project and the Wong Pump Station oversight. Additionally, resolutions honoring Black History Month and addressing public housing safety concerns were passed.

From Veto to Victory for Englewood’s Affordable Housing

Overview: Englewood’s City Council, building upon their previous meeting in July, revisited the hot-button issue of affordable housing. Though last month’s assembly concluded with a 4-1 vote supporting the new overlay zones, Mayor Michael Wildes vetoed the ordinance, adding another layer of complexity and division.

Englewood Council Begrudgingly Passes Overlay Zones to Boost Affordable Housing

Overview: The Englewood City Council reconvened recently, delving deeper into the city’s affordable housing challenges, building upon the discussions from July’s session. As the city grapples with its constitutional obligation to provide affordable housing to address economic disparities, the council is faced with the task of reconciling these obligations with the concerns of its residents.