- MA
- Suffolk County
- 6/20/24
- 06/20/2024
- 81 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Revere Traffic Commission tackled several significant transportation-related proposals with the approval of a 6-month pilot program for bus stop consolidation being the most notable outcome. The program, aimed at improving the city’s public transit infrastructure, includes reconstructing sidewalks, installing benches and shelters, and replacing dead street trees along Broadway. The pilot program was debated extensively, with members considering either a 90-day trial or a 6-month period with a 90-day review. Eventually, the commission approved the 6-month trial period with a review after 90 days.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/20/24
- 06/21/2024
- 47 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Elmwood Park Borough Council addressed several issues in their recent meeting, including the mandatory revaluation of properties, the introduction of ordinances to regulate local matters, and concerns raised by residents over community projects and events.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 6/20/24
- 06/20/2024
- 68 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent gathering, the Westport Zoning Board approved a special permit for the construction of a two-story garage with a detached one-bedroom accessory apartment on River Road. This decision was reached after careful consideration of several factors, including the property’s septic system capacity, the integrity of the neighborhood, and compliance with local health and zoning regulations.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 6/20/24
- 06/20/2024
- 211 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Bradley Beach Land Use Board meeting, a proposed garage expansion on Pacific Avenue took center stage as the board ultimately voted to deny the application, citing the expansion of nonconformity and potential negative impact on the neighborhood. The applicant sought to enclose the area under the existing second-floor canopy and expand the garage to accommodate two cars and storage for bicycles, along with converting the two-bedroom apartment above into a one-bedroom unit. Despite efforts to improve the property aesthetically, the board was divided, with some members expressing reservations about the nonconforming structure’s enlargement and its implications for the community.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 6/20/24
- 06/24/2024
- 107 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Pompton Lakes Redevelopment Agency focused on the proposed redevelopment project on Monq Avenue, addressing issues such as the need for additional retail space, parking solutions, and the feasibility of a mix-use building design. The conversations revolved around the impact of the proposed easement on parking and future developments, including a potential PILOT agreement. The agency also discussed the challenges of balancing retail space with parking availability, the design and scale of the building, and the implications for traffic flow and local businesses.