- NJ
- Essex County
- 3/26/24
- 01/26/2024
- 212 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The West Orange Town Council recently convened to discuss several community concerns, with prominent topics including the management of public comment, the potential lifting of the moratorium on cannabis cultivation and manufacturing, the approval of an interlocal agreement for animal shelter services, and the debate over gas-powered leaf blowers. The council also considered financial matters such as Green Acres funding for the Rock Spring Golf Club and the Downtown Alliance budget.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/22/24
- 01/22/2024
- 98 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Edison Town Council meeting addressed multiple issues, including the township-wide water meter replacement, the establishment of a Cultural Arts Commission, concerns over a potential railroad crossing on Vineyard Road, and discussions on tax appeals and budget allocations. Council members also engaged in debate over meeting procedures and public engagement, with a call for improved transparency and communication with residents.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/16/24
- 01/17/2024
- 52 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Highland Park City Council meeting, topics of discussion and decision-making included the allocation of payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) money to local schools, the issuance of a retail cannabis shop license, and the formation of a supermarket advisory committee. The council addressed concerns raised by residents regarding the number of marijuana dispensaries in the town and the process of issuing cannabis licenses. The meeting also covered the Mayor’s report on community policing and the impact of food insecurity on poverty and crime, as well as updates on various community services and events.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/16/24
- 01/18/2024
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Old Tappan Borough Council meeting, several decisions were made regarding the appointment of new members to the planning board and the implementation of unconventional geese control measures at the local golf course. Nick Mamario was appointed as the planning board chairman, and Tom Jung joined as a new class two member. Additionally, the council discussed the potential acquisition of a dog to manage the geese population at the golf course, sparking debate over the practicality and cost-effectiveness of this approach.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/16/24
- 01/18/2024
- 126 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Englewood City Council meeting, discussions were dominated by the topics of mutual aid and the police department’s response to mental health crises, as well as concerns regarding property maintenance in the city. Council members debated the terms and implications of the mutual aid agreement, which allows for police support from neighboring jurisdictions in emergency situations, with specific worries voiced about the use of long guns and the potential intimidation of residents. The council also addressed the handling of vacant and abandoned properties amid fears of predatory speculation and the necessity for more effective solutions.