Holmdel Adopts Budget with Flat Tax Rate, Focuses on Green Initiatives

Overview: In a recent Holmdel Town Council meeting, the 2024 municipal budget was adopted, maintaining a flat tax rate while managing a conservative 1.2% spending increase. The council emphasized the importance of addressing significant road improvements and sustaining pilot revenues through conservative financial management. The meeting also highlighted the Holmdel Green Team’s accomplishments and future plans, including their work on sustainable initiatives and the pursuit of a Sustainable Jersey bronze level recertification in 2025.

Norton Commission Addresses Water Quality and Sewer Connection Concerns

Overview: The Norton Water Sewer Commission meeting focused on several issues, with the most significant being concerns over water quality at the treatment plant and complexities surrounding sewer connections for condominiums and local businesses. The water quality was reported to meet standards, yet there was an ongoing issue with the color of the water, which prompted the commission to consider options to rectify this problem. Additionally, condominium trustees from Pine Village raised concerns about the complexities of the sewer connection application process, prompting discussions on potential revisions to accommodate trusts or associations.

Fall River City Council Tackles Budget and Inactive Capital Projects

Overview: The Fall River City Council’s recent meeting focused on the fiscal health of the city and the management of capital projects as it prepares for the upcoming budget season. The City Administrator and CFO provided an update on the city’s financial status, revealing that approximately 74% of the projected revenue for fiscal year 2024 had been collected through March. This strong financial performance was attributed to robust local receipts from excise tax collections and investment income. The council also scrutinized the status of inactive capital projects and deliberated on budget allocations and fund transfers, highlighting the complexities of reallocating funds for these projects and addressing specific line items and expenditures.

Fall River City Council Debates Skate Park Renovation Funding

Overview: The Fall River City Council recently convened to discuss an array of civic matters, with a portion of the conversation focusing on the issue of funding for the renovation of Lafayette Skate Park. The discourse surrounding the skate park’s refurbishment garnered extensive attention, highlighting divergent views among the council members on the allocation of resources and the strategic development of recreational spaces within the community.

Perry City Council Seeks Grant for Downtown Revitalization

Overview: In a recent Perry City Council meeting, the most pressing topic was the resolution for the need approval of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) aimed at the revitalization of the downtown area. The council debated the necessity of additional funding of $2.15 million, which is more than the usual $700,000, to support the commercial sector’s redevelopment. The discussion encompassed the urgency of the grant, the process for selecting engineering firms, and the allocation of the funds.