Montclair Residents Raise Concerns Over Deer Management and Traffic Safety at Town Council Meeting

Overview: At the Montclair Town Council meeting on November 25, 2025, discussions centered around the proposal to conduct a drone-based deer count and the broader implications for wildlife management in the township. The meeting also addressed pressing traffic safety concerns, the appointment of a deputy mayor, and fiscal challenges facing the local school district.

Hillsborough’s Community Engagement and Administrative Updates Take Center Stage at Council Meeting

Overview: The recent Hillsborough Borough Council meeting was marked by discussions on community engagement, administrative updates, and local events. The meeting saw a focus on communication issues between the township and residents, the township’s sustainability achievements, and various community initiatives.

Flemington Planning Board Reviews Union Hotel Parking Ordinance Amidst Site Plan Applications

Overview: During the recent Flemington Planning Board meeting, the board addressed the introduction of a significant parking ordinance related to the Union Hotel project. This ordinance proposes to restrict parking to residential-only areas around the hotel site, impacting several local streets. Additionally, the board discussed multiple site plan applications, including those for Spark Car Wash and St. Magdalene Plazi Roman Catholic Church. These discussions centered around scheduling hearings and ensuring proper notification processes were followed.

Boston Zoning Board Denies Edinburgh Street Social Club Proposal Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on November 25, 2025, was marked by discussion and community engagement regarding various development projects across the city, most notably the proposal for a social club and pool hall on Edinburgh Street. Ultimately, the board denied the proposal due to strong community opposition and historical concerns about the site’s previous uses.

Bradley Beach Council Faces Tension Over Proposed Beach Locker Ordinance

Overview: The Bradley Beach Borough Council meeting saw discussion over a proposed ordinance regulating beach lockers, with discussions highlighting the potential legal, economic, and community implications of the changes. The ordinance, which would restrict beach locker rentals primarily to residents and exclude non-residents, drew significant public attention and concern over the public trust doctrine, the impact on non-resident locker holders, and the broader economic effects on the community.