Fall River Council Tackles Waste Management and Recycling Woes

Overview: The Fall River City Council meeting zeroed in on the escalating challenges of waste management and recycling, with substantial discussions around strategies to reduce Solid Waste and Recycling costs, implementation of new software and scanning devices, and the potential for partnerships with companies like Amazon for cardboard collection. Updates on the city’s solid waste management included enforcement of trash collection ordinances, ceasing curbside collection to businesses and non-residential nonprofits, and challenges with mixed-use properties. Additionally, the Water Department’s need for new equipment and facility repairs, as well as updates on the water treatment plant, were also focal points of the council’s agenda.

Berkeley Heights Commission Tackles Recycling and Runoff Concerns

Overview: The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission recently convened to discuss a series of matters pertinent to the township’s ecological and developmental well-being. The issues addressed included the need for updated recycling communication following misinformation identified in a Sunday Star Ledger article, and the environmental impact of new construction projects, specifically stormwater runoff management for a property on Campbell Lane. Additional topics of significance included the consideration of adding native plant resources to the commission’s website and the review of an application for a property on Springfield Avenue ahead of its planning board presentation.

Amherst Town Council Appoints New Jones Library Trustee

Overview: The Amherst Town Council, in a recent meeting, appointed Nat Larson as a member of the Jones Library Board of Trustees, following interviews with candidates during a joint session with the library trustees. The council also entertained vigorous public commentary on multiple issues, including proposed waste management bylaw amendments and concerns over the Jones Library renovation project. Additionally, there was debate over planning board appointments, with Melissa Ferris’s nomination resulting in a split vote and ultimate failure to secure a position.

Jacksonville Beach Residents Rally Against Park Parking Expansion

Overview: At a recent Jacksonville Beach City Council meeting, community pushback emerged against a proposed parking improvement project at Sunshine Park. The meeting, addressing assorted civic matters, also touched upon police vehicle acquisitions, a sewer repair project, and upgrades to the city’s document management system.

Flemington Borough Council Addresses PFOS Litigation and Infrastructure Concerns

Overview: Flemington Borough Council’s recent meeting addressed environmental and infrastructure issues, including the borough’s involvement in a class action lawsuit against former manufacturers of PFOS chemicals and the municipal aid grant for road reconstruction. The council is planning to apply for a loan with the Infrastructure Bank, which would forgive 50% of the principal to modify and treat operational wells for PFOS, with an estimated budget of $3.6 million. Additionally, the council is considering applying for USDA funding to support this initiative. The meeting also covered discussions on prioritizing projects for annual grants, addressing infrastructure issues at the new police department building, and the allocation of funds for various borough projects.