Bethlehem Residents Raise Alarms Over Development and Housing Concerns at Town Council Meeting

Overview: During a recent Bethlehem Town Council meeting, residents voiced concerns about local development projects, particularly focusing on the impacts of zoning changes and the challenges of affordable housing. Amid discussions, community members expressed fears over neighborhood character, environmental sustainability, and the adequacy of council responses to systemic issues in the city’s infrastructure and planning efforts.

Debate Over Planning Commission Appointment Dominates Bethlehem Town Council Meeting

Overview: The Bethlehem Town Council meeting centered on a debate regarding the appointment of Richard Pongrath to the Planning Commission, amid concerns about potential conflicts of interest and campaign contributions. The council also addressed several ordinances, but the appointment discussion revealed deep divisions among council members, highlighting broader issues of trust and transparency in local governance.

Parents Advocate for Extended Special Needs Summer Program at North Hunterdon-Voorhees Board Meeting

Overview: The North Hunterdon-Voorhees School Board meeting on July 21, 2025, focused on several issues, including a call from parents to extend the Extended School Year (ESY) program for students with special needs, discussions on strategic planning alignment, and a review of the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment results. The meeting also addressed the ongoing Polytech construction project and a variety of administrative updates.

Bethlehem Town Council Discusses Subdivision Ordinance Overhaul, Affordable Housing, and Public Concerns

Overview: The Bethlehem Town Council meeting focused on a substantial revision to the city’s Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO), discussions on affordable housing, and a range of public concerns from civil rights to utility billing. The council considered the implications of these updates on land development processes and the city’s growing housing needs amidst public scrutiny.

Bethlehem Town Council Grapples with CDBG Funding and Housing Challenges Amid Public Concerns

Overview: During the recent Bethlehem Town Council meeting, attention was given to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Program, with discussions on funding allocations, administrative costs, and the challenges of meeting community needs. Public comments further highlighted concerns about housing practices, law enforcement, and civic engagement, with participants voicing dissatisfaction with the council’s handling of issues.