- NJ
- Morris County
- 1/23/24
- 01/24/2024
- 160 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Long Hill Planning Board meeting, the board approved an application for an acupuncturist to operate a home office under specific conditions, addressing a range of concerns from community impact to zoning regulations. The approval, which followed a detailed examination of the implications for neighborhood character and potential traffic issues, permits the practice with limitations on operation days and the number of patients per day, eschewing the need for a deed restriction to be filed in the county clerk’s office.
- NJ
- Hunterdon County
- 1/22/24
- 01/22/2024
- 51 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The South Hunterdon School Board recently addressed several issues during their meeting, including the presentation of a new strategic plan for the school district, updates on school construction and reconfiguration plans, and the approval of policies related to the school nutrition program. Superintendent Anthony Suozzo offered updates and fielded concerns from the community, particularly regarding the reconfiguration process for the forthcoming school year.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/17/24
- 01/17/2024
- 107 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Cranbury Recreation Commission, in a recent meeting, approved the construction of new pickleball courts at the West Property and prioritized the resurfacing of Village Park tennis courts. The commission’s discussions also led to the election of Katie Harmon as the new president, planning for a townwide country music event, and the consideration of a cricket pitch proposal by a resident.
- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 1/16/24
- 01/17/2024
- 85 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners meeting underscored issues such as the rejection of the proposed health benefit plan by the state, the economic strain from state legislators’ salary increases, and the opioid epidemic’s impact. County Executive Dennis Levinson presented the 2024 budget, focusing on fiscal management and workforce initiatives, while expressing concerns over health benefit costs for county employees. The meeting also delved into the high detention rate and successful prosecutions by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, the challenges at the Meadviw nursing home, and the exploration of a regional jail concept to improve fiscal efficiency.
- NJ
- Union County
- 1/18/24
- 01/19/2024
- 233 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Berkeley Heights School Board meeting was marked by an unresolved debate over the election of a new board president, which after multiple votes resulted in a series of 4-4 ties, preventing the decision-making body from filling its leadership role. This impasse underscored deeper issues within the board, including the challenge of hiring a new superintendent and the turnover of experienced teachers, which are important for the district’s progression. The meeting also discussed matters regarding policy amendments, budgetary concerns, and operational decisions, but the absence of a president or vice president led to the appointment of a temporary officer to preside.