- NJ
- Morris County
- 7/17/24
- 08/15/2024
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Long Hill Town Council meeting, concerns were raised by residents about a local development project and the Public Service Electric and Gas Company’s (PSEG) plans for gas infrastructure modernization.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 7/16/24
- 07/16/2024
- 89 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Maplewood Town Council addressed a range of issues affecting the community, with discussions centered on proposed zoning ordinance amendments and a new affordable housing project. The council plans to move forward with an amendment to the zoning ordinance, increasing the side yard setback from 25% to 30% in the R17 Zone, and adjusting requirements for Second Story construction and side yard setbacks. Additionally, the introduction of an ordinance for a long-term tax exemption for a two-unit affordable housing project on Tiffany Place was a significant item, necessitated by timing constraints with state financing.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/16/24
- 07/16/2024
- 101 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/16/24
- 07/16/2024
- 47 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Wyckoff Town Council meeting, attention was given to the township’s response to the invasive lantern fly issue and infrastructure projects, including affordable housing initiatives and road improvement plans. The council addressed the impact of the pest on local trees and the challenges in finding effective treatment methods, alongside discussing a $25,000 grant for purchasing traps aimed at controlling the problem. Infrastructure discussions encompassed several projects, from the completion of the walking path at Russell Farms to the paving of Grand View Avenue and construction of restrooms near Memorial Field.
- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 7/16/24
- 07/16/2024
- 201 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Jupiter Town Council recently engaged in a discussion on the development of two new fire stations, a topic that raised considerable public interest and concern. The planned fire stations, which are central to the town’s decision not to renew its contract with Palm Beach County for fire services, became the focal point of the meeting due to the potential impact on emergency response times, local traffic congestion, and community aesthetics.