Maple Shade Explores Lucrative Cannabis Market Potential

Overview: In a recent session, Maple Shade Town Council recently deliberated on the future of the cannabis industry within the township, focusing on zoning and revenue opportunities. The meeting, which included the swearing-in of new planning board member Matthew Rees, centered around the potential purchase of a building for retail cannabis operations and the intricate development of a cannabis ordinance aimed at regulating the burgeoning industry.

Atlantic County Acts to Prohibit Pet Store Sales of Dogs and Cats

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.

Maple Shade Approves Measures to Streamline Business Openings

Overview: The Maple Shade Town Council has taken steps to improve the town’s business environment by addressing the process for new businesses to establish themselves within the locality. In a recent meeting, council members discussed the need to streamline the business opening process to avoid the types of delays that had previously resulted in a seven-month wait for one business to open its doors.

Maple Shade Board Navigates Zoning Variances and Billboard Regulations

Overview: In the latest meeting of the Maple Shade Zoning Board, the approval of a residential variance for a downtown business property and discussions over billboard regulations and the formation of a shade tree commission were the focal points. The meeting, which eschewed initial pleasantries for a debate on the local football scene, moved swiftly to address these topics.

Atlantic County Board Urges Federal Action on Public Housing Conditions

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.