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- NJ
- Burlington County
- 5/8/25
- 05/08/2025
- 91 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Maple Shade Town Council meeting, the urgency of appointing key positions within the fire department dominated discussions, revealing deep-seated tensions regarding the management and operational strategy of the department. With the deputy chief and captain roles unfilled, the conversation underscored the need for a functional command structure to ensure public safety, as articulated by those concerned about the current state of affairs.
- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 5/6/25
- 05/08/2025
- 61 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent meeting of the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, discussions centered on the financial challenges confronting Atlantic Cape Community College (ACCC), with a potential $800,000 shortfall looming due to proposed state budget cuts. The college’s administration has been vigorously advocating for the restoration of $20 million in funding, emphasizing the significant impact these cuts could have on students and educational programs. Commissioners also approved several financial appropriations for community improvements and discussed strategic measures to address declining enrollment at the college.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 4/24/25
- 04/24/2025
- 65 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Maple Shade Town Council convened to discuss a variety of issues, with particular focus on the approval of the 2025 municipal budget and ongoing infrastructure projects. The meeting explored budgetary allocations and the challenges faced by the township due to reduced revenues, alongside addressing safety concerns in public works projects and the coordination of utility and road repairs.
- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 4/15/25
- 04/16/2025
- 50 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent meeting of the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, the primary focus was on opposing significant electricity rate increases proposed by Atlantic City Electric and approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). The commissioners unanimously passed a resolution against a 17.23% rate hike and an additional proposed 8% increase, expressing concern over the NJBPU’s equity proposal and social benefits charge plan. They emphasized their responsibility to protect New Jersey ratepayers. A commissioner highlighted the broader energy crisis, pointing out the closure of power plants and failed offshore wind initiatives, stressing the necessity of reliable electricity for essential services like hospitals.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 4/10/25
- 04/10/2025
- 41 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Maple Shade Town Council meeting, the discussion was dominated by public safety concerns related to drug overdoses and the deployment of Narcan by the local police. The meeting also covered a range of community-focused initiatives, including amendments to township ordinances, approval of expenditures, and upcoming community events.
