Howell Planning Board Debates Environmental Safety in Family Daycare Ordinance

Overview: The Howell Township Planning Board meeting on September 5, 2024, focused on discussions about a proposed ordinance for family home daycares, environmental safety concerns, and various site plan approvals. A detailed debate emerged around the environmental implications of allowing family daycares to operate in residential zones, alongside the approval of multiple site plans and subdivisions.

Hillsborough Planning Board Meeting Deliberates Significant Subdivision Amidst Easement Controversy

Overview: The Hillsborough Planning Board meeting on September 5, 2024, addressed several issues, including the contentious subdivision application for a property on Camplan Road and a debate over an existing easement impacting the proposed development.

Bloomington Planning Commission Approves Southtown Shopping Center Redevelopment Amid Intense Discussions

Overview: The Bloomington Planning Commission convened on September 5, 2024, and approved the redevelopment plans for the Southtown Shopping Center, emphasizing pedestrian safety and addressing concerns about traffic flow and zoning requirements. The meeting also explored ordinance amendments aimed at streamlining development processes and transitioning several conditional uses to permitted statuses.

Margate City Council Faces Heated Debate Over Long-Term Parking Lease and Flood-Resilience Building Codes

Overview: In a recent Margate City Council meeting, residents voiced strong concerns over a controversial 50-year parking lease and debated the necessity of more building codes to address flood resilience. The meeting also covered significant grants, infrastructure projects, and other community matters.

Little Falls Planning Board Unveils Comprehensive Master Plan Draft Amid Public Engagement

Overview: The Little Falls Planning Board meeting on September 5th, 2024, saw the introduction of a comprehensive draft of the township’s master plan, which has been in preparation for over a year. The draft, shaped through substantial public engagement and collaboration with various stakeholders, aims to guide municipal planning for the next decade.