Waldwick Borough Council Celebrates Lifeguards’ Heroic Rescues, Discusses Telecommunications Revenue Opportunity

Overview: The Waldwick Borough Council meeting focused on recognizing five local lifeguards for their heroic actions and discussing potential revenue opportunities through telecommunications infrastructure. Other topics included school safety measures, financial updates, and community event planning.

New Providence Council Discusses Stormwater Management Amid Rising Flooding Concerns

Overview: The New Providence Borough Council meeting was dominated by discussions on stormwater management and local flooding issues. The council also addressed a composting initiative, storm cleanup efforts by the Department of Public Works, and a resolution related to the opioid crisis.

Norton Water Sewer Commission Faces High Connection Fees and Infrastructure Challenges

Overview: During the Norton Water Sewer Commission meeting, significant deliberations focused on the high water connection fees for two new businesses—a gas station and a fast-food establishment—along with ongoing infrastructure challenges. The gas station faces a connection fee of $55,000, and the fast-food establishment has a fee of $35,000. These fees, deemed exorbitant by some, are longstanding and serve to recoup past infrastructure investments, varying by the size of the tap on the main water line. Despite concerns, the commission emphasized that these fees were clearly communicated to developers from the project’s outset.

Shutesbury Select Board Grapples with Open Meeting Law Complaint and Data Center Regulations

Overview: The Shutesbury Select Board meeting on August 12th was marked by discussions on a recent open meeting law complaint, proposed data center regulations, personnel changes, and other community matters.

Lynn Haven City Commission Grapples with City Manager Search and Firefighter Unionization

Overview: The Lynn Haven City Commission meeting focused on critical administrative and operational issues, including the search for a new city manager and engaging legal assistance for firefighter unionization efforts.