Revere Zoning Board Approves Variances for 30-Unit Apartment Building Amid Resident Opposition

Overview: The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting where they approved multiple variances for a proposed 30-unit apartment building on Green Street and granted a special permit for a single-family dwelling on an undersized lot on Liberty Avenue. These decisions were met with significant public commentary, both in support and opposition.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Passes $5.7 Million Bond for Sewer Utility Improvements Amid Concerns Over Litter and Pollution

Overview: The Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Council’s recent meeting saw the passage of ordinances aimed at improving local infrastructure, including a $5.7 million bond for sewer utility enhancements. The meeting also addressed community concerns regarding local environmental maintenance and the implications of affordable housing mandates.

Jersey City Planning Board Approves Multiple Extensions, Focuses on Community Concerns and Compliance

Overview: The Jersey City Planning Board met to discuss various development projects, granting multiple site plan extensions and addressing community concerns related to ongoing and future developments. Key topics included the approval of an extension for the Cano Lofts project on Day Street amidst community accessibility issues, a major signage application for H&R Block on Bergen Avenue, and a detailed review of residential building compliance with local redevelopment plans.

Lynn Haven City Commission Addresses Development and Tropical Storm Preparations

Overview: The Lynn Haven City Commission meeting focused on community concerns regarding the Grease Pro development on Harvard Boulevard and Tropical Storm Heling preparations. The Commission also discussed budget approvals and a new residential subdivision.

Glassboro Residents Voice Frustrations Over Traffic and Communication at Zoning Board Meeting

Overview: During the recent Glassboro Zoning Board meeting, residents expressed significant frustrations over traffic management, the implementation of paid parking, and concerns regarding communication about ongoing municipal projects. A key point of contention was the Route 322 bypass project, which residents argued was not transparent enough and seemed suddenly introduced. The bypass is intended to alleviate downtown congestion, particularly due to increased truck traffic, but residents voiced skepticism about its benefits and expressed concerns over a perceived lack of communication from the borough.