- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 2/1/24
- 01/31/2024
- 59 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Middlesex County Board of Commissioners addressed significant safety and development issues, including measures to prevent fatal vehicular crashes, the controversy over a proposed warehouse in Piscataway, and the future of public transportation within the county. The meeting commenced with a moment of silence for military and first responders, followed by unanimous approvals for various initiatives and the introduction of two bond ordinances aimed at capital improvements.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/24/24
- 01/24/2024
- 154 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Edison Town Council meeting, the development of new soccer fields at Angel Field and the restoration of the Stelton Community Center were the focal points. The council unanimously passed a resolution to adopt a State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Park development enabling grant for the Angel Field soccer project. A letter from the Edison Township open space advisory committee, presented by Walter Stoal, recommended a park master plan that includes a non-automobile access route connecting to the Edison Train Station and Rutgers Livingston Campus. The council also discussed the restoration of the Stelton Community Center, with plans for the entire renovation including retrofitting spaces for various community services.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/30/24
- 01/30/2024
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Edison Zoning Board grappled with significant zoning interpretation and variance requests at a recent meeting, including a proposal to expand operations at a medical office and a request by an industrial facility to install equipment exceeding height regulations. The interpretation review for a property on Oak Tree Road and the variance request by Eostar Chemicals LP for the installation of new equipment in the LI Zone were the focal points of the meeting, drawing extensive discussion and public interest.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/23/24
- 01/24/2024
- 120 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Edison School Board convened for its first Board of Education Action meeting of 2024, during which Superintendent Edward Aldarelli presented the district’s goals and progress, particularly focusing on strategic planning and community engagement. The board also celebrated student achievements and addressed concerns regarding administrative support for extracurricular activities. Notably, the board discussed the implementation of a Universal pre-K program and the development of a long-term strategic plan, Vision 2030. The meeting was marked by public concerns over various issues, such as the support for special needs programs and the handling of snow days in the academic calendar.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/23/24
- 01/23/2024
- 69 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Edison Zoning Board of Adjustment has postponed a decision on the contentious application by Lamar Advertising of Penn LLC to construct a billboard on local property. The proposal, which seeks variances including height and scale, has sparked debate among board members and opposing counsel representing nearby property owners. The discussion has centered around the billboard’s impact on the community, adherence to regulations, and environmental concerns, particularly the unauthorized cutting of trees. The board has adjourned the case until March 19th, 2024, for further deliberation.