Princeton Council Tackles Nassau Swim Club’s Future and Local Events

Overview: The recent Princeton Council meeting addressed community concerns, notably the potential closure of the Nassau Swim Club and the introduction of new and traditional events by Palmer Square management. Technical difficulties with council iPads and a suite of ordinances and resolutions, including public art program discussions, were also on the agenda.

South Brunswick School Board Faces $6.2 Million Budget Shortfall

Overview: The South Brunswick School Board is contending with a daunting $6.2 million shortfall in the upcoming budget, a reduction which has been accumulating since 2018, now totaling a $30 million decrease in state aid. The board meeting held on March 21st, 2024, centered around this fiscal challenge and the potential implications it may have on the district’s educational programs and services.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Plans for CST Facility Expansion

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board, the focal point of discussions was the application by Cell Signaling Technology (CST) for the construction of a substantial office and research and development facility at the Atwater AB site. The 260,000 square foot expansion is projected to increase local employment opportunities, with an estimated 175 to 200 jobs created in phase one and potentially 500 jobs by the completion of phase two. The board also addressed other development matters, including earth removal for a property on Smith Point Road and Approval Not Required (ANR) plans for a property on School Street and PlHill Road.

St. Pete Beach Commission Evaluates Hotel Resort Project

Overview: The recent St. Pete Beach City Commission meeting was dominated by discussions centered around a significant hotel resort development project. The meeting, which did not reach a final decision on the conditional use application, was marked by discussion over various aspects of the development, including infrastructure concerns, building aesthetics, environmental impact, and the potential effects on the surrounding community.

Tequesta Committee Tackles Coastal Erosion and Development Concerns

Overview: The Tequesta Environmental Advisory Committee meeting addressed issues of coastal erosion and its implications for development, public safety, and the environment, with discussions on transparency for potential buyers and residents, the enforcement of coastal construction lines, and strategies for protecting turtle nesting sites.