Brookline Select Board Faces Community Concerns Over Harvard Street Safety and Zoning Changes

Overview: The Brookline Select Board convened to address community concerns, primarily focusing on road safety for cyclists on Harvard Street and proposed zoning changes.

Concerns Over Affordable Housing and Green Spaces Dominate Jersey City Planning Board Meeting

Overview: The Jersey City Planning Board meeting held on April 14, 2026, was dominated by discussions concerning a development project at 2861 JFK Boulevard. The project features a 55-story building with 840 residential units, incorporating a commitment to affordable housing with 84 units designated for this purpose. The development also proposes a ground-floor grocery store and aims to contribute a substantial financial sum to the city’s open space trust fund. Key issues raised included the project’s height, its architectural variances, and the implications for pedestrian access and stormwater management.

Pequannock Town Council Considers Regulation of Psychoactive Substances Amid Public Safety Concerns

Overview: The Pequannock Town Council, during its recent meeting, addressed a range of topics, with discussions centering on the regulation of psychoactive substances and the community’s public safety efforts.

Sayreville School Board Divided Over New Cell Phone Ban for 2026-2027 School Year

Overview: The Sayreville School Board meeting on April 14, 2026, was dominated by a heated discussion on the recently passed law banning cell phones in schools starting in the 2026-2027 school year. Opinions were split, with some board members and public participants arguing for the necessity of phones for emergency communication, while others supported the ban to reduce distractions in the classroom. Alongside this debate, the board addressed infrastructure improvements, student achievements, and staffing for upcoming academic years.

Fort Myers Beach Planning Agency Faces Debate Over Outrigger Resort Development Proposal

Overview: The Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency meeting was dominated by discussions concerning a proposed comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the Outrigger Resort at 6200 EO Boulevard. The project, which involves development including mixed-use components and alterations to existing zoning, sparked an discussion among residents and planning members regarding its potential impact on the community’s character, infrastructure, and economy.