Apopka City Council Discusses Comprehensive Plan Rewrite, Mixed-Use Development, and Affordable Housing

Overview: The Apopka City Council recently held a meeting to discuss updates to the city’s comprehensive plan and land use policies, focusing on mixed-use development, the preservation of rural areas, and the challenges of affordable housing.

Piscataway Council Addresses Tax Settlements, Property Assessments, and Infrastructure Projects

Overview: At the Piscataway Township Council meeting on September 10, 2024, multiple issues were discussed, including tax settlements, property assessments, the construction of sidewalks, and upcoming ordinances for property acquisitions and sales.

Townsend Board of Health Approves Variances for Septic System Near Wetlands

Overview: During the Townsend Board of Health meeting on September 10, 2024, the Board tackled significant local health and environmental issues. Key discussions included the approval of septic system variances for a Canal Street property, ongoing regulatory compliance for Country Estates, and tensions with the Board of Selectmen over financial and operational matters.

Waldwick Borough Council Approves Road Rehabilitation Project and Discusses Key Ordinances

Overview: The Waldwick Borough Council meeting addressed community projects, including the approval of the 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project and several ordinances. Additionally, the council discussed the rising state health benefits rates and various public safety updates.

Court-Mandated Subdivision Approval Dominates Asbury Park Zoning Board Meeting

Overview: The Asbury Park Zoning Board meeting on September 10, 2024, focused on revisiting a subdivision application for 5038 Avenue, previously denied but remanded by the court with a mandate to approve. The court deemed the board’s initial decision “arbitrary and capricious,” leading to A discussion on the proposed development’s implications for the community.