Chatham Select Board Adopts Comprehensive Housing Production Plan Amidst Detailed Zoning and Infrastructure Discussions

Overview: The Chatham Select Board meeting on September 23, 2024, featured the adoption of an updated housing production plan aimed at addressing the town’s pressing housing needs, alongside discussions on zoning changes, infrastructure projects, and community planning.

Delanco Secures $290,000 Grant for Ash Street Park Transformation

Overview: The Delanco Town Council meeting on September 23, 2024, addressed several community issues and developments, with attention given to the transformation of the former canvas shoe factory site into Ash Street Park, bolstered by a $290,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Chelmsford Select Board Approves $25 Million Fire Station Renovation Project Amidst Extensive Community Discussions

Overview: The Chelmsford Select Board’s recent meeting covered various community issues, with the most significant being the approval of a $25 million project for the construction and renovation of Fire Stations 3 and 5. The meeting also addressed various citizen petitions, including proposals for a pet cemetery and funding for a school feasibility study, and reviewed numerous articles for the upcoming fall town meeting.

St. Pete Beach City Commission Debates Development Moratorium Amid Infrastructure Concerns

Overview: The recent St. Pete Beach City Commission meeting was marked by discussions on a proposed development moratorium, infrastructure challenges, and the Gulf Boulevard utility undergrounding project. Key topics included the intricacies of implementing a moratorium, budgetary considerations for ongoing projects, and public concerns about city planning and environmental resilience.

Cranbury Township Committee Explores “Adopt-a-Drain” Initiative Amid Manpower Shortages and Community Engagement Efforts

Overview: The Cranbury Township Committee meeting covered a range of topics, with discussions on a community-driven “Adopt-a-Drain” initiative aimed at enhancing local stormwater management and addressing manpower shortages in the Department of Public Works (DPW). The meeting also featured updates on the “Arrive Together” program for mental health crisis intervention, library board initiatives, and community events.