Bernardsville Planning Board Sets In-Person Meetings for 2026, Tackles Project Concerns

Overview: The Bernardsville Planning Board meeting covered topics, including the transition to in-person meetings starting in 2026, discussions on the compliance of a generator installation project, and the revision of the recreation and open space master plan. These discussions revealed concerns around logistical arrangements for future meetings, the impacts of construction projects, and the challenges of document formatting.

Bernardsville Council Explores Elevator Proposal, Approves Key Ordinances, and Celebrates Community Initiatives

Overview: The Bernardsville Borough Council meeting on March 23, 2026, covered a broad array of community-focused issues, including a proposed elevator at the train station, several ordinance introductions and approvals, and discussions on enhancing public services and community engagement.

Somerset Hills School Board Plans $600,000 Tennis Court Renovation Amid Rising Costs

Overview: The Somerset Hills School Board recently held a comprehensive meeting to discuss the district’s upcoming budget, focusing on infrastructure projects, rising healthcare and utility costs, and educational programming. The board approved a $600,000 allocation from the capital reserve for the second phase of tennis court renovations, addressing significant water damage and ensuring the courts’ usability for school and community activities. This decision, alongside other budgetary discussions, highlights the district’s ongoing efforts to balance fiscal responsibility with maintaining essential facilities and services.

Bernardsville Borough Council Tackles Snow Removal Savings and Communication Overhaul

Overview: During the Bernardsville Borough Council meeting, the most discussion revolved around the substantial cost savings achieved by handling snow removal operations in-house rather than subcontracting. This change led to nearly $70,000 in avoided costs for the year. The meeting also emphasized the need for improved communication with residents, with proposals for a communications consultant and digitization of municipal records discussed extensively.

Bernardsville Borough Council Faces Concerns Over West Street Construction Plans

Overview: In the March 9, 2026 meeting of the Bernardsville Borough Council, a resident expressed concerns about the upcoming construction plans for West Street, focusing on potential changes from previously reviewed plans and the impact on local properties. In addition to this discussion, the council addressed several ordinances related to affordable housing, including a decision to vote down a superseded ordinance and the adoption of new zoning regulations necessary to meet settlement agreements.