Piscataway School Board Adopts 2024-2025 Budget and Tax Levy

Overview: In a move, the Piscataway School Board approved the district’s 2024-2025 budget and certified the accompanying tax levy, following a public hearing that saw no community members come forward with comments. The meeting included reports on the district’s wellness initiatives, recognition of student contributions, and discussions on board member development and community engagement.

Piscataway Zoning Board Approves Variances for Electronics Business

Overview: The Piscataway Township Zoning Board recently approved a application from Transcontinental Steel Inc. for its property in an industrial zone, which also touches a residential zone. The board granted preliminary and final site plan use and bulk variance approval to the company to facilitate a transition from steel fabrication to an electronics refurbishing business by Like New Products. The approval included provisions for outdoor storage, the long-term use of shipping containers, and the construction of additional parking spaces, including accommodations for electric vehicles.

Piscataway Council Faces Scrutiny Over Health Insurance Costs

Overview: At the recent Piscataway Township Council meeting, residents expressed concerns regarding the cost and transparency of health insurance coverage for council members, as well as the township’s municipal budget for the calendar year 2024. The council addressed these issues while also adopting resolutions and discussing community events and developments.

Piscataway Zoning Board Approves Residential Variance Requests

Overview: In a recent Piscataway Township Zoning Board meeting, two residential variance applications were reviewed and approved, facilitating property improvements for local residents. The meeting saw the approval of an extension to a corner lot property and the validation of a carport incorrectly measured in a previous survey.

Piscataway Zoning Board Approves Temporary Use Variance for Venture Net Properties

Overview: The Piscataway Township Zoning Board recently approved a temporary six-month use variance for Venture Net Properties, which involves the storage of materials at the former Johnson & Johnson campus on Hoes Lane. The approval is a step for the company’s plans to establish its American headquarters and open a home furnishing showroom and retail offices at the site.