Glen Ridge Council Addresses Safety, Honors Public Works Employee

Overview: The Glen Ridge Borough Council meeting addressed community concerns including traffic safety near the high school, gun violence awareness, and honored a longtime public works employee for his three decades of service. The council also tackled key resolutions and ordinances affecting the local governance and community activities.

Princeton Council Tackles Sewer Service Charge Increase and Infrastructure Improvements

Overview: At the recent Princeton Council meeting, one notable issue was the public hearing on an ordinance to increase sewer service charges, with an emphasis on financial management and future cost savings for the sewer system. The proposed increase, necessary to cover sewage conveyance and treatment costs, would average an additional $60 per year for residential users. The members engaged in a discussion about the system’s management, focusing on the need for upgrades to accommodate the university’s growth and ensure cost-effectiveness. They also discussed the importance of the green development checklist and information statement ordinance, which was unanimously approved.

East Longmeadow Town Council Deliberates 2025 Budget and Capital Projects

Overview: The East Longmeadow Town Council meeting focused on the allocation of funds for fiscal year 2025, including budgetary considerations for various town projects and services. Key topics included the approval of the proposed FY 2025 budget, funding for the replacement of a modular classroom at Park Middle School, the need for a new fire engine, roadway improvements, and the establishment of a capital expense stabilization fund.

Amherst Committee Grapples with Police and DPW Budget Challenges

Overview: The Amherst Finance Committee recently convened to tackle pressing budgetary concerns, with particular focus on the police department’s staffing issues and the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) infrastructure challenges. The police department’s need for increased staff due to overtime pressures, and the DPW’s discussion on environmental compliance, stormwater management, and the construction of a new headquarters were at the forefront of the meeting’s agenda.

Belmar Council Plans Historical Boardwalk Signs and Addresses Community Concerns

Overview: The Belmar Borough Council’s recent meeting highlighted the community’s dedication to historical preservation and local engagement as discussions centered on the introduction of historical signs along the boardwalk and addressed various community initiatives and administrative matters. A presentation by the Belmar Historical Society proposed the installation of historical signs with QR codes linking to further information, a plan that received a positive response from council members. The meeting also touched on updates from the Belmar Environmental Commission, Harbor Commission activities, and progress reports from the Belmary Housing Authority and Belmar Library.