Long Hill Zoning Board Reviews Significant Variances for Old Farmhouse Road Property Renovation

Overview: The Long Hill Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on October 15, 2024, focused heavily on two applications for variances in the R3 zone, with discussions centering on properties requiring relief from existing zoning constraints. Among the top priorities was an application from Edward and Mariza De Rosa for variances needed for property renovations on Old Farmhouse Road, including extending a single-family dwelling and legitimizing existing non-conformities related to a shed, generator, and swimming pool. The board also deliberated on Anthony D’Amato’s application to construct a new dwelling on an undersized lot on Council Place, with both applications requiring careful consideration of zoning regulations and their potential impact on neighborhood character.

Watchung Hills School Board Focuses on Career Readiness and Student Integration

Overview: The recent Watchung Hills School Board meeting addressed significant initiatives aimed at enhancing student career readiness and fostering a supportive school environment. Key discussions centered on the expansion of the career internship program, social-emotional learning strategies, and enhanced community engagement efforts.

Long Hill School Board Evaluates Academic Performance and Strategic Planning Initiatives

Overview: At the recent Long Hill School Board meeting, attention was given to the academic performance of students, strategic planning for future stakeholder engagement, and an ongoing shared service regionalization study. Discussions highlighted mixed results from state assessments, the need for improved family engagement, and initiatives to enhance educational strategies across the district.

Long Hill Council Faces Tension Over Labor Attorney’s Legal Interpretation Dispute

Overview: In a contentious meeting on October 3rd, the Long Hill Town Council confronted a dispute involving differing legal interpretations between their labor attorney and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. The discussion, characterized by heated exchanges, highlighted concerns over the attorney’s actions and their financial implications for taxpayers.

Long Hill Zoning Board Tackles Stormwater Management in New and Existing Property Developments

Overview: The Long Hill Zoning Board of Adjustment convened to deliberate on various applications concerning property developments, focusing heavily on stormwater management challenges and zoning compliance. The board approved a bulk variance for Chad and Joe Miller’s proposed addition, which raised lot coverage from an existing 31.8% to 32%, well above the township’s 20% maximum. The board’s discussion underscored the significance of managing increased impervious surfaces to prevent adverse drainage impacts on neighboring properties.