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- NJ
- Burlington County
- 1/24/24
- 01/25/2024
- 42 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Maple Shade Planning Board meeting, significant organizational changes and community development projects were at the forefront. The board saw the reappointment of Joe Dugan as chairman and Justin Bennett as vice-chairman, amidst the absence of a secretary which led to concerns over meeting documentation. The session also approved key resolutions, including one for the establishment of a Mattress By Appointment store, and addressed the deferral of three applications to the next meeting. Additionally, the board honored a late councilman with a moment of silence and welcomed new members who will contribute to future projects.
- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 1/16/24
- 01/17/2024
- 85 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners meeting underscored issues such as the rejection of the proposed health benefit plan by the state, the economic strain from state legislators’ salary increases, and the opioid epidemic’s impact. County Executive Dennis Levinson presented the 2024 budget, focusing on fiscal management and workforce initiatives, while expressing concerns over health benefit costs for county employees. The meeting also delved into the high detention rate and successful prosecutions by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, the challenges at the Meadviw nursing home, and the exploration of a regional jail concept to improve fiscal efficiency.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 1/18/24
- 01/18/2024
- 44 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent gathering, the Maple Shade Town Council recognized Anthony Eggner with the 2023 Charles Chuck Drass Award for his commitment to the community. The meeting continued with the council addressing a range of issues from public safety to infrastructure improvements, including aerial mosquito control, National Night Out, and significant public works projects.
