Debate Over John Stewart’s Appointment Sparks Yarmouth Select Board Meeting

Overview: The Yarmouth Select Board meeting was marked by discussions and community input on several issues. The most discussion revolved around the potential appointment of John Stewart to the Old Kings Highway Committee, with community members voicing strong opinions both in favor and against the appointment. Other topics included the allocation of funds for community projects, concerns over traffic and construction impacts, and proposals for improving communication related to ongoing wastewater projects.

Brainerd Park Board Debates Pickleball vs. Tennis Courts Amid Funding and Community Concerns

Overview: The Brainerd Park Board meeting on December 17th centered on two major topics: the proposed resurfacing of pickleball courts at Gregory Park and the introduction of a banner program for local baseball fields.

Paterson City Council Faces Debates on Homelessness and Community Projects

Overview: During a recent Paterson City Council meeting, discussions unfolded as council members grappled with multifaceted issues, chiefly the growing homelessness crisis and the allocation of funds for community projects. The proposed ordinance to address vagrancy and homelessness in public spaces sparked debate, highlighting the complexities of enforcing such measures and the strain on local resources. Council members expressed varied opinions on the ordinance, which seeks to impose fines and penalties for camping in public areas without offering adequate shelter solutions, reflecting deep divisions on how to balance enforcement with compassion.

Paterson City Council Faces Debates on Homelessness and Community Projects

Somerset School Committee Approves Treasurer’s Salary Increase Amid Member Resignation

Overview: The Somerset School Committee approved a 4 percent salary increase for the Regional School District treasurer, amounting to $920. The committee also faced the resignation of long-serving member Richard Fenner Maker, effective at the end of the year, and addressed various administrative and community concerns.