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- NJ
- Somerset County
- 8/13/24
- 08/13/2024
- 184 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bridgewater Township Zoning Board of Adjustment held a detailed meeting on August 13, 2024, to discuss a application involving 821 Bridgewater LLC and the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Somerset. The proposal includes plans for a 64-unit age-restricted townhouse development and the allocation of a three-acre portion of the property to the JCC for its programs. The meeting addressed various aspects of the project, including use variances, environmental concerns, and community impact.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 8/6/24
- 08/06/2024
- 190 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bridgewater Planning Board met on August 6, 2024, to discuss several issues, including the redevelopment of the municipal yard waste site and a proposed addition to the Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School. These discussions touched on compliance with state planning criteria, environmental concerns, and community impact.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 8/1/24
- 08/01/2024
- 40 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bridgewater Town Council meeting on August 1, 2024, covered several issues, including a condemnation of anti-Muslim graffiti, discussions on public safety concerns, and ordinance considerations for affordable housing and lead-based paint inspections.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/23/24
- 07/23/2024
- 52 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Bridgewater-Raritan Regional Board of Education meeting, discussions centered around student assessment standards, including the NJ GPA and Access testing results, with a noted performance decrease in the NJ GPA scores and a slight increase in students exiting the ESL program. The board also addressed concerns regarding COVID-19’s impact on education, declining enrollment in the German language program, and mental health support initiatives within the district.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/18/24
- 07/18/2024
- 74 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the latest Bridgewater Town Council meeting, members addressed a series of issues ranging from an investigation into allegations against a police officer, to concerns about stormwater management and water supply contaminants. Among these, one notable issue was the outcome of an investigation involving a police officer accused of racism, prejudice, and profiling. The Chief of Police reported that these allegations, stemming from an incident in December 2023 where the officer responded to a burglar alarm, were unfounded according to a review by the Somerset County Prosecutors’ office. The Chief emphasized the dissemination of accurate information and the ramifications of spreading falsehoods.
