Bernards High School Green Team Leads Environmental Initiatives, Highlighted at Somerset Hills School Board Meeting

Overview: The Somerset Hills School Board meeting on [date] was marked by an impressive presentation from Claire Taylor, the rising senior and president of the Green Team at Bernards High School, who detailed the team’s various environmental initiatives. Other discussions included infrastructure developments, academic goals, and policy updates.

Bedminster Residents Clash Over Proposed Parking Ordinance and JCP&L Outages

Overview: The Bedminster Town Council meeting on August 19, 2024, saw discussions over a proposed parking ordinance on Clucas Brook and residents’ growing frustrations with frequent utility outages. Public safety, community concerns, and infrastructure issues dominated the agenda.

Bedminster Land Use Board Approves Variances for Gas Station and Dunkin’ Donuts Expansion Amid Traffic Concerns

Overview: In a meeting that covered a range of topics, the Bedminster Land Use Board approved key variances for the expansion of a gas station and Dunkin’ Donuts, while addressing concerns about traffic circulation and pedestrian safety. The board also granted a variance for a private riding ring on Larger Crossroad and discussed the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

Bedminster Town Council Addresses Community Concerns Over Electrical Outages and Introduces New Traffic Ordinance

Overview: The Bedminster Town Council’s recent meeting focused on addressing community concerns about recurring electrical outages and introduced a new traffic ordinance aimed at reducing neighborhood disruptions.

Bedminster Adjusts Lot Coverage Ordinance Amid Public Safety Discussions

Overview: At the recent Bedminster Town Council meeting, the most significant item on the agenda was the discussion and subsequent approval of an amendment to ordinance 2024-015, which concerns lot coverage standards across residential zones. The meeting also addressed public safety concerns, including the effectiveness of License Plate Reader cameras and environmental damage caused by river congregations. Additionally, there were updates on community policing initiatives, a public works department farewell, and appointments to local commissions.