Bernardsville Planning Board Faces Complex Affordable Housing Project with Budget and Material Challenges

Overview: The Bernardsville Planning Board meeting was largely dominated by discussions about budget overruns and material changes in a local affordable housing project. Concerns about material durability, aesthetic implications, and the financial viability of incorporating solar panels into the project were also addressed.

Somerset Hills School Board Grapples with Policy 5756 and Gender Identity Discussions

Overview: In a recent Somerset Hills School Board meeting, the board addressed issues related to policy 5756, concerning the treatment and notification of transgender students’ gender identity. The board’s deliberations focused on legal compliance following a Supreme Court ruling, with debates on the adequacy of current policies and the necessity for updates. The meeting also touched on concerns over the board’s communication strategies regarding sensitive educational content and recent personnel decisions affecting the district’s wrestling program.

Bernardsville Council Tackles Parkland Swap, Traffic Safety, and Historical Markers

Overview: The Bernardsville Borough Council meeting was marked by a series of substantial discussions, including a proposed swap of parkland deemed unsuitable for public use, traffic safety improvements, and the introduction of historical markers commemorating Revolutionary War events. These topics drew significant engagement from both council members and residents, reflecting ongoing community concerns and initiatives.

Bernardsville Planning Board Advances Highlands Program Participation Amid Downtown Parking Concerns

Overview: The Bernardsville Planning Board meeting focused on the borough’s participation in the Highlands program, with discussions on its potential impact on land use, development, and environmental regulations. Concurrently, concerns about downtown parking and strategies to address them were deliberated, alongside updates to the recreation plan and an executive session addressing pending litigation and personnel matters.

Somerset Hills School Board Prepares for Referendum with Emphasis on Transparent Communication

Overview: In a detailed and comprehensive meeting, the Somerset Hills School Board laid out plans for an upcoming referendum aimed at replacing expiring debt with no tax impact on local residents. The board underscored the importance of transparent, factual communication with the community as a componet in preparing for the March 10, 2026, vote. With the projected cost of $38,242,257 and $12,578,787 in anticipated state aid, the referendum seeks to address vital infrastructure upgrades across district schools.