- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 3/26/24
- 03/27/2024
- 48 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a move to combat inhumane treatment of animals and protect consumers, the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the statewide prohibition on the sale of commercially raised dogs and cats in pet stores. This significant resolution was a key outcome of the recent commissioners’ meeting, which covered various topics including emergency infrastructure repairs, collaborations with state agencies, and community health initiatives.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 3/19/24
- 03/19/2024
- 146 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Willingboro Town Council meeting was convened, addressing a variety of community concerns and municipal updates, including the introduction of the 2024 budget. However, one notable issues raised by the residents were related to traffic safety and infrastructure maintenance in specific neighborhoods. During the meeting, residents living on Beachnut Lane and Troy Lane expressed distress over increased traffic, drug trafficking, and deteriorating infrastructure. They detailed incidents of cars damaging property and engaging in dangerous driving behaviors, underscoring the lack of proper signage, sidewalks, and the resulting impact on their safety and quality of life.
- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 3/5/24
- 03/06/2024
- 127 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent assembly, the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners addressed a series of issues affecting the community, ranging from public housing conditions to capital improvement projects. One notable matter involved a resolution urging the Atlantic City Housing Authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address severe living conditions faced by residents of Stanley Homes Village. The resolution was spurred by reports of residents living without heat, encountering busted pipes, and enduring other deplorable conditions. The board’s discussion highlighted the urgency of federal intervention and the potential appointment of an interim executive director by HUD to manage the crisis.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 3/5/24
- 03/05/2024
- 156 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Willingboro Town Council addressed multiple initiatives, including infrastructure improvements, community events, and the reestablishment of a veteran service officer position. The Council awarded a contract for the repaving of 12 township roads and approved the final closeout for the Buckingham Drive covert repairs. Additionally, much discussion focused on the proposal to reintegrate a veteran service officer into the township’s structure and the ongoing reorganization of municipal departments.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 2/27/24
- 02/27/2024
- 95 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: Willingboro Township’s recent town council meeting was dominated by discussions on the implementation of ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system designed to improve the community’s public safety. The system has sparked debate over its effectiveness, cost, and impact on privacy and civil liberties. While some community members and officials advocate for the technology as a tool to combat gun violence and aid law enforcement, others voice skepticism and concern about its potential implications.