- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 7/10/24
- 07/11/2024
- 15 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an urgent special meeting, the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the County Executive to accept a grant of up to $1 million from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). This grant, part of the Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP), is intended to offset costs associated with State Police summonses in municipalities not participating in the Central Municipal Court of Atlantic County. The grant’s acceptance was time-sensitive, with a hard deadline of July 11, necessitating the meeting’s short notice.
- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 7/2/24
- 07/03/2024
- 105 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners tackled issues ranging from the need for improved veteran services to the debate over an offshore wind project. High on the agenda was the unanimous approval of Resolution 363, advocating for the establishment of a bus stop at the new Veterans Clinic, a step in ensuring accessible healthcare for veterans. Additionally, the Board engaged in a passionate discussion about the Atlantic Shores offshore wind project, which included concerns over environmental impacts and the call for a public hearing to increase transparency and community involvement.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 6/27/24
- 06/27/2024
- 24 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Maple Shade Town Council meeting focused on initiatives including infrastructure improvements, safety measures, and development projects, with the council addressing public concerns and emphasizing transparency. The meeting saw progress on several fronts, notably the announcement of a new electrical substation on Route 73 to improve power outage responses, the review of a second retail cannabis application, and the advancement of the King’s Highway water plant replacement project.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 6/26/24
- 06/26/2024
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Maple Shade Planning Board meeting reviewed developments concerning the town’s landscape and business environment, with the highlight being the approval of a new Mexican restaurant, Main Street Taco, on West Main Street. The board also discussed a contentious construction project on East Main Street and addressed the introduction of electric vehicle charging stations.
- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 6/18/24
- 06/19/2024
- 69 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the latest meeting of the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, advancements were made across a variety of community and infrastructure projects. Among the most noteworthy topics, the introduction of the Community and Agricultural Resilience Assessment (CARAT) tool and the guarantee ordinance for Atlantic County Aviation Park Phase 2 project took center stage.