New Providence Grapples with Affordable Housing and Budget Concerns

Overview: The New Providence Borough Council meeting focused on issues affecting the community, such as affordable housing estimates, the upcoming municipal budget, and the transparency and accessibility of the budget process for residents, including those with disabilities. The gathering also touched upon the reappointment of summer help, engineering and construction project payments, and the anticipated property value reevaluation.

Reading Select Board Adopts Hazard Mitigation Plan Amidst Controversies

Overview: In an effort to bolster the town’s resilience against natural hazards, the Reading Select Board unanimously adopted the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2023. This plan, which outlines strategies to mitigate risks such as winter storms, extreme temperatures, flooding, and infectious diseases, was a focal point in a meeting that also grappled with controversies including a bomb threat at a library event, board conduct, and CPA committee membership changes.

Sea Bright Board Grapples with Development Adjustments and Seawall Plan

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Sea Bright Planning Board tackled two development issues, with the discussions centering on a proposed modification to increase bedroom units in a development project and the scrutiny of plans for a new seawall deck on Ocean Avenue. The board deferred a decision on the application by Denholtz Applications LLC to modify their approved site plan for four-bedroom units instead of three to accommodate market demand and financing considerations, citing concerns over increased parking and traffic congestion. Additionally, the board scrutinized the design of the proposed seawall deck, focusing on its compliance with ordinances, and decided to await revised plans before proceeding.

Carlisle Board Approves Strict Transfer Station Regulations Amid Budget Talks

Overview: In a recent Carlisle Select Board meeting, the board addressed a series of topics affecting the town, including the reappropriation of unspent bond proceeds, the approval of additional funding for the Black Earth composting program, and the implementation of transfer station enforcement policies. The board also discussed the upcoming budget, tax rate considerations, and salary increases for non-bargaining unit employees.

Revere Planning Board Debates Overlook Ridge Development Changes

Overview: The Revere Planning Board’s recent meeting focused heavily on the proposed changes to the Overlook Ridge project, sparking debates on affordable housing, market demands, and the potential elimination of a hotel component. The representatives for the project outlined a shifting strategy that would decouple the requirement to build a hotel from the development, instead proposing to offer retail and residential units more in line with current market conditions and resident desires. This shift drew the board’s attention due to its implications for the community’s landscape and housing options.