Hatfield Planning Board Grapples with Battery Energy Storage System Regulations Amidst EPA Deadlines

Overview: The Hatfield Planning Board meeting on January 7, 2026, addressed regulatory updates concerning stormwater management and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Under a pressing deadline from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the board discussed compliance with stormwater regulations and the development of a zoning framework for BESS.

Hainesport Land Use Board Advances Affordable Housing Initiatives Amid Redevelopment Discussions

Overview: The Hainesport Township Joint Land Use Board, during its recent reorganization meeting, confirmed a series of appointments and addressed significant planning matters, including affordable housing obligations and potential redevelopment initiatives. Key topics of discussion included the approval of two major ordinances linked to the township’s affordable housing plan and the initiation of a redevelopment investigation for a property on MN Highway.

Swampscott Select Board Tackles Staffing, Solid Waste, and Affordable Housing in Lengthy Meeting

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Swampscott Select Board made strides in addressing staffing within town government, updating solid waste management strategies, and progressing an affordable housing project. Among the topics discussed were the appointments of a new finance director and town clerk, the potential transition to automated waste collection systems, and developments in a local housing project.

Nutley Rent Leveling Board Faces Challenges with Legal Notices and Affordable Housing

Overview: The Nutley Rent Leveling Board meeting addressed several issues, focusing on the challenges of managing legal notices, the complexities surrounding affordable housing, and the implications of large development projects on local residents.

Hawthorne Borough Council Faces Budget Challenges Amid State Mandates and Local Development

Overview: The Hawthorne Borough Council’s recent meeting focused on addressing budgetary constraints influenced by state mandates, ongoing development projects, and new municipal appointments. The council highlighted the need for strategic financial planning to accommodate rising costs, such as health insurance premiums, while maintaining community services and infrastructure improvements.