Fair Haven Zoning Board Grants Variance for Local Business Amidst Parking Debate

Overview: The Fair Haven Zoning Board recently held a meeting where they addressed several issues, the most significant of which was the approval of a variance for a local business, Sticks and Sprouts, which provides outdoor education opportunities for children. The variance was granted with specific conditions related to parking space requirements.

Fair Haven’s Battle Against Illegal Tree Cutting Takes Center Stage

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Fair Haven Environmental Commission, considerable attention was given to the issue of illegal tree removal within the borough. The commission members, deeply concerned about the environmental impact of unauthorized clear cutting, discussed the need for stricter tree ordinances and better enforcement of existing regulations. This topic emerged as a focal point among a range of environmental issues addressed in the meeting, which also included stormwater management, deer mitigation plans, and Green Team initiatives.

Fair Haven Discusses Market Expansion and Bicentennial Hall Restoration Grant

Overview: The Fair Haven Borough Council recently deliberated on community proposals, including the expansion of the Fair and Farmers Market into McCarter Park and a grant application for the restoration of Bicentennial Hall.

Fair Haven Commission Advances Historic Bicentennial Hall Plans

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Fair Haven Historic Preservation Commission, strides were made regarding the future of the Bicentennial Hall, alongside discussions on local business signage and updates from the Historic Association. The commission’s engagement with a professional planning group to create a strategic plan for Bicentennial Hall marked a development in the preservation and utilization of the historic building. This initiative, coupled with the approval of new business signage, emphasized the commission’s role in balancing the town’s historical integrity with its commercial vitality.

Fair Haven Borough Council Debates Bicentennial Hall Restoration Grant

Overview: In the latest Fair Haven Borough Council meeting, members engaged in a thorough discussion over the financial considerations and potential benefits of applying for a planning grant aimed at the restoration of Bicentennial Hall. The council mulled over the historic Association’s offer to front the application fee and the borough’s ability to commit to a 25% match should the grant be awarded. The debate revealed concerns regarding the financial implications, risks, and the decision timeline related to the grant application process.