Somerville Borough Council Discusses Budget, Approves Ordinance to Improve Traffic Safety

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Somerville Borough Council tackled the 2025 municipal budget, addressing utility cost increases, capital project plans, and tax implications for residents, followed by the introduction and approval of an ordinance to improve traffic safety at a high-accident intersection. The meeting also covered ongoing community service updates and public engagement efforts.

Summit City Zoning Board Reviews Church Expansion Amidst Community Concerns

Overview: The Summit City Zoning Board meeting on March 17, 2025, was dominated by A discussion regarding the proposed relocation and expansion of the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation to a new site on Springfield Avenue. The congregation intends to build a modern sanctuary to accommodate their growing needs, but the project has raised concerns among local residents related to zoning variances, community impact, and potential safety issues.

Cranbury Environmental Commission Debates Art Installation and Addresses Riparian Zone Issues

Overview: The Cranbury Environmental Commission meeting focused on several topics, including the proposed art installation in Heritage Park by the Helen Cody Foundation and ongoing concerns about environmental compliance in the riparian zone near the local pool club. The meeting also covered various community initiatives and updates on the township’s environmental goals.

Brevard County Local Planning Agency Hears Residents’ Concerns Over Proposed Development Near Park Chester.

Overview: A recent Brevard County Local Planning Agency meeting saw a turnout of concerned residents, voicing objections to a proposed development near Park Chester. The development, which includes 11 single-family homes and eight attached townhomes on a 12.86-acre site, aims to match the density of the nearby Park Chester subdivision. However, the concerns from the community primarily centered on potential impacts on traffic, flooding, and the overall character of the area.

Millburn Zoning Board Grapples with Complex Variances Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The recent Millburn Town Zoning Board meeting featured discussions on several applications for property modifications, with particular focus on variances required due to non-conforming lot sizes and coverage. The board carefully reviewed requests that highlighted the intricate balance between homeowners’ desires to enhance property functionality and the need to maintain compliance with zoning regulations.