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- 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.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/16/24
- 07/16/2024
- 211 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bridgewater Planning Board recently deliberated on an application for a major subdivision on Mountaintop Road, which includes a request for bulk variance relief, specifically concerning lot widths. The discussions were marked by significant scrutiny of the subdivision’s compliance with environmental and zoning standards and the potential impact on the neighborhood’s character.
