Waldwick Planning Board Reviews Housing and Trust Fund Changes Amid State Law Updates

Overview: The Waldwick Planning Board, during its reorganization meeting on January 1, 2026, conducted an in-depth review of ordinance 2026-02 related to the fourth round housing element and fair share plan. The board discussed the ordinance’s impact on the town’s master plan and addressed issues regarding the non-residential trust fund, which now directs a portion of collected fees to the state rather than the municipality. Discussions also covered a new state plan affecting local governance and proposed changes to housing density in overlay zones to encourage redevelopment.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board Approves Warehouse Variance in Residential Zone Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board meeting included the approval of several significant variance applications, most notably a controversial commercial use variance for Miniac Ventures LLC on South Bever Road. This approval permits commercial operations within a residential zone, an issue that sparked extensive discussion among board members regarding community impact and regulatory compliance.

Easthampton City Council Approves $20,000 Transfer to Cover Legal Expenses Amid Fiscal Deliberations

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Easthampton City Council, the primary focus was a proposed interdepartmental transfer of $20,000 from the mayor’s clerical salary line item to the city attorney professional services line item. The transfer was necessary due to the previous council’s decision to reduce the legal budget to zero as a strategic move during fiscal management discussions. This decision resulted in the city’s legal costs exceeding the budget, prompting the current council to rectify the situation. The motion to approve the transfer was passed without opposition after confirming no public objections.

Taunton School Committee Awards $67 Million Transportation Contract Amid Concerns Over Rising Costs

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Taunton School Committee unanimously awarded a five-year transportation contract worth $67,122,850 to H&L Bloom, Inc. . The decision followed discussions on the district’s transportation costs, including concerns about rising expenses and the implications of inflation on future budgets.

Hawthorne Borough Council Grapples with Affordable Housing and Property Maintenance Challenges

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Hawthorne Borough Council addressed issues concerning compliance with affordable housing obligations and ongoing property maintenance challenges. Discussions centered on adopting ordinances for redevelopment and amending housing regulations while also tackling property code violations and enforcement mechanisms.