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- Somerset County
- 7/22/25
- 07/22/2025
- 31 Minutes
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Overview: The Bernards Township Planning Board convened on July 22, 2025, focusing primarily on a proposed ordinance to amend local soil erosion and sedimentation control regulations. The board’s discussions centered around revising penalty provisions, specifically the potential elimination of jail time for homeowners, and ensuring the ordinance’s alignment with the township’s master plan. The board also addressed a change order for the planning board attorney’s contract and considered the implications of upcoming applications.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/9/25
- 07/09/2025
- 174 Minutes
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Overview: The Bernards Zoning Board of Adjustment convened to consider a series of applications involving variance requests, addressing issues ranging from zoning compliance to neighborhood aesthetics and environmental impacts. Central to the discussions were applications from residents seeking modifications to their properties, with particular attention paid to drainage concerns, property massing, and the historical significance of homes.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/24/25
- 06/24/2025
- 85 Minutes
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Overview: The Bernards Township Committee meeting on June 24, 2025, was marked by discussions and resolutions. The township committee unanimously passed a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, emphasizing a message of respect and value for all residents. The meeting also highlighted community concerns about police department accessibility and safety issues related to lithium batteries.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/4/25
- 06/04/2025
- 204 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Bernards Zoning Board meeting was marked by a debate over a proposed variance for a residential fence that sparked considerable controversy among residents and board members. The board ultimately denied the application, which sought to construct a seven-foot-high entry gate and masonry columns, citing concerns about neighborhood character and security justification. Other discussions included a swimming pool variance and an application for a substantial home addition, both of which highlighted ongoing community concerns about zoning regulations and neighborhood aesthetics.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 5/27/25
- 05/27/2025
- 75 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Bernards Township Committee meeting, the township reaffirmed its commitment to mental health awareness by adopting Resolution 2025-0118, emphasizing its status as a stigma-free community. The meeting also featured discussions on affordable housing developments, the recognition of Jewish and Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Months, and other community initiatives.
