Egg Harbor City Council Tackles Brownfield Redevelopment and Crime

Overview: The Egg Harbor City Council’s recent meeting saw discussions on a range of issues, with a focus on the city’s development and infrastructure, as well as public safety. Among the most notable topics were the involvement of the Egg Harbor City Police Department in a major drug trafficking bust, the exploration of Brownfield Redevelopment designations, and the advancement of various funding and grant applications for city projects.

Atlantic County Addresses Budget Cuts and Community Initiatives

Overview: The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners meeting addressed concerns regarding significant state budget cuts to Atlantic Cape Community College and the impact on educational programs and workforce development. The commissioners discussed several resolutions, the establishment of new training programs, and the ongoing debate over the regulation of Wharton State Forest trails and roadways, as well as honoring the legacy of former County Executive Dick Squires.

Atlantic County Acts to Prohibit Pet Store Sales of Dogs and Cats

Overview: In a move to combat inhumane treatment of animals and protect consumers, the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the statewide prohibition on the sale of commercially raised dogs and cats in pet stores. This significant resolution was a key outcome of the recent commissioners’ meeting, which covered various topics including emergency infrastructure repairs, collaborations with state agencies, and community health initiatives.

Egg Harbor Land Use Board Tackles Church Parking Lot Paving Waiver

Overview: In a recent session, the Egg Harbor Land Use Board deliberated extensively on a waiver application by a local church, known as Spread the Gospel, to forgo paving their parking lot, a topic that dominated the discussion due to its broad implications on local residents and city ordinances. The application, 2024-2, requested relief from site plan requirements, specifically the paving of the parking lot, due to technical issues with stormwater management. The church’s engineer testified that the site had remained unchanged in the past five years, sparking a debate on the necessity of the waiver, and whether the unpaved state of the parking lot posed concerns regarding noise, parking overflow, and prior conditions related to alcohol service and event management.

Greater Egg Harbor School Board Discusses New Security Supervisor Role

Overview: The Greater Egg Harbor School Board’s recent meeting covered various topics, but the proposal for a new Security Supervisor position to oversee security guards and School Resource Officers (SROs) stood out due to its implications for school safety and budget considerations. In addition to this, the board highlighted the successes of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students and recognized significant achievements by educators within the district.