Fair Haven Council Debates Deer Management; Approves Color Run

Overview: The Fair Haven Borough Council meeting was marked by a comprehensive debate on deer population management, with biologists from the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife presenting various control methods. The council also approved community initiatives, including an Eagle Scout project and a PTA Color Run event, while addressing concerns over a volunteer’s removal from service and discussing the 2024 Municipal budget.

Fair Haven Shade Tree Commission Debates New Tree Ordinance

Overview: The Fair Haven Shade Tree Commission’s meeting on May 1st, 2024, centered on a discussion about an ordinance update that could impact tree preservation in the town. The meeting also addressed tree planting initiatives, protection of young trees, and the successful tree buying program.

Fair Haven Historic Commission Approves Key Building Applications

Overview: At the recent Fair Haven Historic Preservation Commission meeting, multiple applications for building renovations and additions were reviewed and approved. Key approvals included the rebuilding of a chimney on Normandy Avenue and a second-floor addition on River Road, with discussions emphasizing material consistency and design integration with the existing historical structures.

Fair Haven Council Approves Stormwater Management Measures Amid New Mandates

Overview: The Fair Haven Borough Council approved measures to enhance stormwater management in response to new state mandates during a recent meeting. The primary focus was the implementation of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Inland Flood Protection (IFP) rules, which are designed to mitigate the effects of intense rainfall and increased stormwater runoff. These measures include updates to the Fair Haven Storm Water Control Ordinance, compliance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure.

Fair Haven Planning Board Enhances Public Hearing Transparency

Overview: In a recent Fair Haven Planning Board meeting, the board members unanimously approved an ordinance amendment aimed at increasing public transparency regarding project hearings. The amendment modifies Chapter 30, “Form of Notice,” requiring that future notices include both the lot and block number as well as the street address of properties involved in public hearings. This change was prompted by a staff member’s observation that the previous format, which only cited lot and block, could be confusing for residents who might not know their block number. The new requirement is designed to make it easier for citizens to identify and visualize the location of proposed projects.