Maplewood Residents Demand Action on Pedestrian Safety Following Multiple Accidents

Overview: The Maplewood Town Council meeting on October 9th was dominated by urgent calls from residents for increased pedestrian safety measures, particularly in response to recent accidents involving schoolchildren. Concerns centered around aggressive driving and the lack of effective traffic management at key intersections, prompting a collective demand for decisive action from the council.

Doral City Council Approves Human Trafficking Awareness Ordinance Amid Concerns Over Local Events

Overview: The Doral City Council convened on September 9, 2024, to address multiple issues, including the approval of a human trafficking awareness ordinance, modifications to local development projects, and updates to advisory board rules.

Lawrence City Council Tackles Traffic Safety and Community Health Initiatives

Overview: In a recent Lawrence City Council meeting, members focused on issues surrounding traffic safety measures and community health initiatives, particularly in areas such as physical activity and nutrition. The council deliberated on proposals such as implementing traffic light delays, funding for road safety campaigns, capital improvement projects, and grant applications aimed at improving overall community health.

River Edge Land Use Board Approves Dog Training Facility’s Overnight Boarding Variance

Overview: The River Edge Land Use Board held a remote meeting on October 9, 2024, where they approved a variance for Happy Dog LLC to allow overnight boarding as part of its dog training services. The board also discussed a reconsideration request for a previously denied subdivision application by Quality Home Developers LLC.

Townsend Select Board Debates Necessity of Permits for Mall Developments

Overview: In a recent Townsend Select Board meeting, members scrutinized the necessity of requiring site plan reviews and stormwater management permits for projects within a pre-existing mall, specifically addressing a new Starbucks planned in the former Santander Bank building. The board was divided on whether these permits were necessary, with some arguing the mall’s previous approvals should suffice, while others cited potential traffic and parking implications.