Buena Vista Town Council Approves Rent Control Bill for Mobile Home Parks

Overview: The Buena Vista Town Council meeting focused on several issues, including the approval of a 3% rent control bill for mobile home parks across New Jersey, discussions on local traffic safety, and a successful rabies clinic initiative. The council also highlighted several community events scheduled for the coming months.

Rutherford Council Addresses Community Safety Concerns, Approves Settlement Agreement

Overview: In a recent Rutherford Borough Council meeting, discussions centered around community safety, traffic enforcement, and representation in local governance. Key actions included the unanimous approval of a resolution authorizing a settlement agreement with Robert Simquitz, as well as an ordinance to establish a municipal budget cap bank for fiscal year 2025.

Kenilworth Borough Council Tackles Budget Challenges, Traffic Safety, and Bulk Waste Management

Overview: The Kenilworth Borough Council meeting focused on various issues, including budget constraints for the coming year, traffic safety enhancements, and the optimization of bulk waste management.

Hawthorne Borough Council Grapples with Affordable Housing Numbers and Public Safety Concerns

Overview: The recent meeting of the Hawthorne Borough Council focused heavily on the borough’s affordable housing obligations, ongoing public safety concerns, and infrastructure updates. The council discussed a range of issues, including a dispute over the mandated number of affordable housing units, a persistent hoarding problem, and traffic management strategies to address community safety.

Maplewood Town Council Honors Transgender Day Amid Calls for Better Safety and Budget Reforms

Overview: The recent Maplewood Town Council meeting centered on a proclamation for the International Transgender Day of Visibility and included discussions on public safety and budget allocations. The council emphasized its support for the transgender community, while residents raised concerns about local safety issues following a recent shooting incident and debated proposed budget changes, including council salary increases.