Bethlehem Town Council Explores Golf Course Renovations Amid Budget Discussions

Overview: The Bethlehem Town Council meeting covered a wide range of budgetary topics, with a focus on the Golf Course Enterprise Fund and a potential new man-made water feature. The council also discussed the city’s financial outlook, including upcoming capital projects, pension obligations, and technological upgrades, while considering various departmental budgets.

Bethlehem Considers Water Rate Adjustments Amid Declining Usage and Increasing Costs

Overview: Bethlehem Town Council’s recent meeting focused heavily on the budgetary challenges facing the town’s water and sewer systems, highlighting potential water rate adjustments due to stagnant sales and rising operational costs. Discussions also covered infrastructure resilience, financial reserves, and the strategic management of public works projects.

Bethlehem Town Council Weighs Health Concerns in Cigar Bar Liquor License Hearing

Overview: The Bethlehem Town Council recently convened to discuss several pivotal community matters, with a portion of the meeting dedicated to a public hearing about the intermunicipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license to a proposed cigar bar and restaurant. The council examined potential health impacts, employment opportunities, and community integration as part of the deliberations.

Bethlehem Town Council Meeting Sparks Call for Increased Fire Department Staffing

Overview: The recent Bethlehem Town Council meeting was largely dominated by discussions on the need for increased staffing in the fire department, as current personnel levels are deemed inadequate to meet the city’s growing demands. Public safety concerns were highlighted through various presentations and testimonies, revealing critical gaps in emergency response capabilities and the need for alignment with national standards.

Parents Voice Concerns Over Girls’ Soccer Banquet Changes Amid Broader North Hunterdon-Voorhees School Board Deliberations

Overview: In a recent North Hunterdon-Voorhees School Board meeting, parents expressed concerns about changes to the girls’ soccer team’s end-of-season banquet, spotlighting issues of communication and support within the athletic department. Additionally, the board discussed a range of topics, including student proficiency rates, proposed changes to board meeting structures, and budgetary considerations such as parking fees.