Garwood Borough Council Explores Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Upgrades with RVSA Input

Overview: During the latest Garwood Borough Council meeting, a portion of the discussion was dedicated to a presentation by the Rahway Valley Sewage Authority (RVSA), detailing their ongoing infrastructure projects and renewable energy initiatives. The RVSA representatives, including Executive Director and Chief Engineer John Bonapor and Chief Financial Officer Carrie Misallowitz, provided insights into the sewage treatment processes that serve multiple municipalities, including Garwood. One of the key highlights was RVSA’s innovative co-generation facility, which utilizes waste gas from sewage processing to generate electricity, reducing operational costs.

Milton Select Board Discusses Enhancements to Blue Hills Parkway and Signage Bylaws

Overview: The Milton Select Board meeting focused on several topics, including proposed improvements to Blue Hills Parkway and discussions regarding amendments to the town’s signage bylaws. The board deliberated on various alternatives to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, while also exploring ways to regulate signage in residential districts more effectively. Concerns around parking, traffic, and funding for these initiatives were central to the discussions.

Old Bridge Township Planning Board Denies Subdivision Proposal Amid Wetland Concerns

Overview: The Old Bridge Township Planning Board recently held a meeting where discussions unfolded regarding a proposed development project. The board ultimately voted to deny preliminary approval for the subdivision, primarily due to concerns over wetland designation, drainage issues, and resident objections. The decision came after extensive deliberations and public input.

Norton Select Board Grapples with Volunteer Appointment Challenges and Financial Liabilities

Overview: The recent Norton Select Board meeting focused heavily on the town’s pressing financial liabilities, ongoing challenges in volunteer appointments to town committees, and the aftermath of a declared local state of emergency due to a severe winter storm. The board explored strategies for financial sustainability and discussed the implications of current bylaws on committee nominations, while also addressing operational and budgetary challenges.

Milton Select Board Addresses Blue Hills Parkway Redesign Amidst Community Engagement and Safety Concerns

Overview: The Milton Select Board meeting focused heavily on the ongoing Blue Hills Parkway redesign project, emphasizing community engagement and safety enhancements. Representatives from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the Neponset River Watershed Association plans to improve walking, biking, and rolling routes from the Neponset River Greenway to the Blue Hills Reservation.