Wildwood Crest Council Faces Public Safety Spending Scrutiny Amid New Ordinances and Appointments

Overview: The Wildwood Crest Borough Council meeting addressed issues including public safety spending concerns, the passage of new ordinances, and multiple appointments for the 2025 calendar year. Public safety expenses were challenged by a resident during the public comments section, prompting a detailed response from the council. Additionally, the council moved forward with ordinances on land use and sidewalks, while also appointing various officials and authorizing contracts for municipal functions.

Brick School Board Welcomes New Members Amid Calls for Improved Funding

Overview: In the latest Brick School Board meeting, the board welcomed new members John Henry and George Maleri, who were sworn in after recent elections. The focus of the meeting was on school funding, with board members urging the community to participate in upcoming New Jersey Department of Education public comment sessions on the school funding law.

Red Bank Zoning Board Grapples with Undersized Lot Development and Hospital Parking Proposal

Overview: The recent Red Bank Zoning Board meeting focused on a proposed development on an undersized lot on South Pearl Street and a separate application for a parking lot within the Waterfront Development District. Key issues included the size and compatibility of the new residential structure with existing neighborhood properties, parking concerns, and the need for variances to accommodate these developments.

Howell Planning Board Faces Affordable Housing Obligations and Elects New Leadership

Overview: The Howell Planning Board, during its reorganization meeting on January 2, 2025, tackled issues surrounding affordable housing obligations, elected new leadership, and approved various appointments and nominations for the upcoming year. The most critical discussion centered on meeting the township’s affordable housing requirements and addressing discrepancies in state data calculations.

Piscataway Township Council Welcomes New Leadership, Addresses IT Emergency

Overview: In its first meeting of 2025, the Piscataway Township Council elected Dennis Espinosa as council president and Michelle Lombardi as vice president, while addressing an emergency situation in its IT services requiring external support.