Titusville Planning and Zoning Board Denies Conditional Use Permit for 7-Eleven Amid Safety and Planning Concerns

Overview: The Titusville Planning and Zoning Board meeting brought forth debates over a conditional use permit (CUP) for a proposed 7-Eleven convenience store, alongside discussions on future land use amendments for the former Royal Oak Golf Course property. In a unanimous decision, the board denied the CUP for the convenience store, citing major safety concerns related to traffic and pedestrian safety at the proposed site along US Highway 1.

Hamilton Township Faces Infrastructure Challenges Amidst MUA Rate Increase and Aging Systems

Overview: The Hamilton Township Council meeting addressed several issues, including the challenges of aging infrastructure managed by the Hamilton Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA), recent rate increases, and community engagement in local projects. Detective Leo Rudolph’s retirement was honored, and historic properties were recognized for preservation efforts.

Easthampton City Council Approves New Public Safety Dispatch Director Position

Overview: In a recent Easthampton City Council meeting, the council approved the creation of a new public safety dispatch director position, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of dispatch operations and alleviating the police chief from supervisory duties. The meeting also addressed pedestrian safety concerns, updates on the hazard mitigation plan, and several city appointments.

Summit City Zoning Board Reviews Beacon Unitarian Church’s Variance Requests for New Worship Site Amid Parking and Design Challenges.

Overview: During the Summit City Zoning Board meeting on January 21, 2026, attention was given to Beacon Unitarian Church’s application to develop a new house of worship at the former American Red Cross office site on Springfield Avenue. The church’s proposal included requests for multiple variances due to its location within a residential zone, sparking discussions about parking adequacy, architectural design, and zoning compliance.

Bradley Beach Deliberates Intersection Murals for Pedestrian Safety and Community Engagement

Overview: The Bradley Beach Borough Council meeting largely centered on a proposal to introduce intersection mural art as a means to enhance pedestrian safety and community involvement. The initiative, presented by local resident Lauren Cosy, aims to transform specific intersections in the borough through vibrant public art. The project, inspired by a study suggesting that such art can boost driver awareness and pedestrian safety, targets intersections at Fifth Avenue and Fourth Avenue. These sites were chosen for their high pedestrian traffic, particularly among schoolchildren. Lauren Cosy has engaged with school officials and police to address feasibility and safety concerns.