Bernardsville Planning Board Adopts Housing Plan to Avoid Builder’s Remedy Lawsuits

Overview: The Bernardsville Planning Board convened to address its affordable housing obligations, adopting a new housing element and fair share plan. The plan aims to meet state-mandated requirements and avoid potential builder’s remedy lawsuits. The approval reflects a strategic settlement with housing advocates and developers.

Reading Board of Health Tackles Tobacco Violation, Protocol Changes, and Public Health Updates

Overview: The Reading Board of Health convened to address several issues, including a tobacco sales violation at West Street Mobile Mart, recent changes in compliance protocols, and updates on public health initiatives.

Charlottesville Housing Authority Tackles Eviction Challenges Amid Expanding Support Initiatives

Overview: The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) board convened to address issues surrounding eviction diversion and housing instability, unveiling a spectrum of challenges and strategic responses. With a focus on the eviction diversion program, the board discussed the complexities of engaging families who are behind on rent and the historical difficulties in rent collection exacerbated by the pandemic.

Highland Park Board Advances Redevelopment Plan for Downtown Area

Overview: The Highland Park Planning Board held a meeting on February 12, 2026, to address essential zoning updates and redevelopment plans aimed at revitalizing the downtown area. The board reviewed a resolution concerning impervious coverage, discussed amendments to the downtown redevelopment plan, and evaluated zoning changes across multiple tracks, including the introduction of residential units on Track A.

Oronoco Planning and Zoning Commission Faces Zoning Code Overhaul and Budget Concerns

Overview: The Oronoco Planning and Zoning Commission focused on several issues in their recent meeting, highlighting a significant zoning code overhaul and associated budget overruns, while also considering changes to meeting schedules and reviewing ongoing development projects.