Hillsborough Council Allocates $185,000 for Building Thermostats

Overview: In a recent Hillsborough Borough Council meeting, the council approved an ordinance, appropriating $185,000 for the purchase of thermostats for the Municipal Building. This move is part of a larger discussion on budget and capital improvements that the council addressed, reflecting on the importance of investing in the township’s infrastructure and essential services. The ordinance, numbered 202-24-13, is slated for public hearing on August 13th, 2024.

Union County Board of Commissioners Celebrate Scholarship Recipients and Approve Key Housing Project

Overview: The Union County Board of Commissioners recently convened to celebrate local students with scholarships and significant awards, and to approve a crucial affordable housing project in Rahway.

Cocoa Beach Commission Deliberates Budget and Millage Rate

Overview: The Cocoa Beach City Commission recently convened to discuss budgetary concerns, including debates on the millage rate, reserve funds, and capital projects such as a new parking garage and marina feasibility study. The meeting was marked by rigorous analysis of potential impacts on the city’s financial stability, with the commission voting to maintain the current millage rate while confirming future budget meeting dates for September.

Highland Park Council Addresses Redevelopment and Parking Issues

Overview: The Highland Park Borough Council meeting focused on several topics, with discussions on redevelopment proposals, the introduction of new ordinances for parking and signage, and the appointment of a new member to the Council on Aging. The meeting engaged with public concerns, especially those regarding redevelopment projects and the potential use of eminent domain.

Lawrence Town Council Considers Ranked Choice Voting

Overview: The Lawrence Town Council recently addressed the proposal of implementing Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for municipal and school board elections, a system designed to provide voters with more choice and enhance the voting experience. This emerged as a point of interest, as a resident requested the council to consider a trigger ordinance that would facilitate a referendum, allowing voters to decide on the adoption of RCV. The proposal underscores the broader trend of RCV’s growing popularity across the United States.