- NJ
- Somerset County
- 5/14/24
- 05/14/2024
- 32 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Somerville School Board committed to reviewing a security concern at Vander School and moved to update policies to support breastfeeding mothers in compliance with new federal and state laws. These issues took precedence.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 5/6/24
- 05/06/2024
- 67 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent session of the Somerville Borough Council held on May 6, 2024, members of the law enforcement community were recognized for their life-saving efforts, new police officers were sworn in, and debates arose over traffic and parking ordinance proposals. The meeting also marked the return of the Memorial Day Parade, a beloved community event, after a hiatus of several years.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/30/24
- 04/30/2024
- 95 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Somerville Board of Education meeting on April 30th centered primarily around the appointment of Gary Lisco Jr as the new superintendent and an extensive discussion on the district’s budget for the year 2024-2025. The meeting included various topics from financial management to staffing needs, capital projects, and the potential impact of residential developments on student enrollment.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/24/24
- 04/24/2024
- 149 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Somerville Planning Board meeting, the conversion of a former Sonoko gas station into a class 5 cannabis retailer became the focal point of discussions and presentations. The proposed project, by Route 22 Dispensary LLC, involved not only renovations and expansions but also brought to the forefront issues of traffic, safety, and the implementation of a new business in the community.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/17/24
- 04/17/2024
- 61 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Somerville Zoning Board recently approved the renovation of a historic building for a new restaurant and bar, amidst discussions on a range of topics from parking spaces to the oversight of historic renovations. The high-end renovation project is set to include a mezzanine for additional dining, a centrally located bar, and jazz music performances. This decision came alongside the approval of another application seeking a parking space reduction for a residential property.