Escambia County Council Approves $798 Million Budget Amid Calls for Increased Community Funding

Overview: The Escambia County Council convened on September 23, 2024, to finalize the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, approving a $798 million budget with a 6.23% increase over the roll-back rate. The meeting also saw discussions on community funding, employee pay increases, and stormwater management.

Summit City Planning Board Discusses Updates to Wireless Regulations and Housing Compliance at Lengthy Meeting

Overview: The Summit City Planning Board meeting featured discussions on multiple aspects of urban planning and zoning regulations, with focus on updates to wireless regulations, challenges related to municipal housing compliance, and the regulation of Airbnbs and sports courts in single-family dwellings.

Sayreville Borough Council Proclaims Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, Discusses Historical Preservation and Power Outages

Overview: The Sayreville Borough Council’s recent meeting featured the proclamation of “Direct Support Professional Recognition Week,” updates on historical preservation efforts, and discussions on recent power outages and upcoming infrastructure projects.

Hopkinton Planning Board Deliberates Charleswood School Project Amid Traffic Concerns

Overview: The recent Hopkinton Planning Board meeting, conducted remotely, centered around discussions on the Charleswood Elementary School project, with attention to unresolved traffic management issues and the proposed left turn island. Other topics included infrastructure developments like bike lanes and street lighting, alongside procedural matters such as extending deadlines for a stormwater management permit.

River Edge Residents Voice Concerns Over Flooding from New Construction Projects

Overview: During the River Edge Borough Council meeting on September 23, 2024, residents expressed concerns about flooding and property damage linked to recent construction and renovation projects in their area. These worries dominated the session, prompting the council to address both immediate and long-term strategies for mitigating such issues. The council also swore in a new volunteer firefighter and accepted the resignation of a Department of Public Works employee. Additionally, the council adopted an amendment to the borough’s regulations regarding animal waste disposal and discussed various zoning and planning laws.