Piscataway School Board Grapples with Unpredictable State Aid and Rising Enrollment Costs

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Piscataway School Board tackled the complexities of fluctuating state aid, increasing enrollment, and the financial implications of staffing and capital projects. The board discussed substantial budgetary challenges, including a projected increase in school taxes and the integration of a new communication platform to better engage the community.

Concerns Over Drainage and Setback Variance Dominate Piscataway Zoning Board Meeting

Overview: At the recent meeting of the Piscataway Township Zoning Board, discussions centered around applications for property variances, with focus on drainage issues raised by a resident and the approval of a variance related to setback requirements. The board addressed various applications.

Piscataway Township Planning Board Approves Site Plan for a property on New England Avenue

Overview: The Piscataway Township Planning Board convened to deliberate on several matters, with the approval of a major site plan for Stag Industrial Holdings LLC on New England Avenue standing out as a focal point. This decision, following a detailed presentation and discussion, allows for substantial site modifications aimed at attracting high-quality tenants to the existing warehouse facility.

Piscataway Township Council Faces Scrutiny Over Property Tax Assessments Amid Proclamations and Ordinances

Overview: The Piscataway Township Council meeting on March 4, 2025, primarily focused on addressing significant public concerns about recent property tax assessments, alongside recognizing community contributions and discussing a series of ordinances. The council also introduced the fiscal year 2025 budget, set to be published in The Courier News, and announced a public hearing for April 15, 2025.

Piscataway Zoning Board Delays Decision on Gas Station Proposal, Approves Autism Center and Solar Project

Overview: The Piscataway Township Zoning Board postponed the decision on a proposal to establish a gas station and convenience store at a long-vacant site on West 7th Street, while granting approval for an autism therapy center and a solar energy project. The gas station proposal, which dominated discussions, faced scrutiny due to its location in a residential zone and the multiple variances it required.