Paul O’Brien Appointed to Fill West Windsor-Plainsboro School Board Vacancy

Overview: The West Windsor-Plainsboro School Board appointed Paul O’Brien to fill the vacancy left by Robin Zovich. The decision followed a candidate interview process where multiple residents presented their qualifications and visions for the district’s future. O’Brien, selected after a closed executive session, will join the board through December 2025.

Bloomingdale Council Faces Debate Over Property Sale and Community Impact

Overview: During the recent Bloomingdale Borough Council meeting, a substantial portion of the discussion was devoted to the contentious sale of municipal property, the implications of which raised significant concern among both council members and residents. The council deliberated on a resolution connected to an ordinance regarding the sale of land valued at $6.7 million. The property in question spans 12 acres and may include up to 220,000 square feet for industrial use and a potential hotel with 127 units. Importantly, six acres of the land are designated as green space, permanently protected from development.

Delran Town Council Tackles Feral Cat Crisis, Considers TNVR Ordinance Overhaul

Overview: The Delran Town Council meeting was primarily driven by the issue of managing feral cat populations and the potential overhaul of existing ordinances. A comprehensive presentation by Brian Hackett from the Associated Humane Societies and Anne Raposarda of the Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter proposed updating Delran’s outdated TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) ordinance as a humane strategy to control community cat populations. The council also navigated discussions on road dedication, budget allocations, and public safety, amid vocal public comments on housing policies and inspections.

Stewartville Council Rejects Legacy Drive Bids Amid Pipeline Concerns

Overview: The Stewartville City Council, in its recent meeting, addressed several community issues and projects, most notably deciding to reject all current bids for the much-anticipated Legacy Drive Northwest improvement project due to design complications involving BP pipeline depths. Additionally, the council affirmed the need for property cleanups at several locations and approved increased law enforcement contract costs for upcoming years.

Dover Middle School Celebrated as 2025 National School of Character

Overview: In a recent Dover School Board meeting, Dover Middle School was lauded for its significant achievement of being named a 2025 National School of Character by Character. org. The meeting also covered a range of topics, including student recognition in a creative competition, legislative updates affecting school policies, and various administrative matters.