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- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/9/24
- 04/09/2024
- 172 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Bridgewater Zoning Board meeting, a proposed self-storage facility took center stage amid discussions of variance requests, environmental impact, and community concerns. The proposed facility, situated in the town’s commercial nursing home district, requires multiple variances, including adjustments to floor area ratio, yard setbacks, impervious lot coverage, and building height. The project’s potential impact on local traffic, stormwater management, and the environment were key points of contention.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/9/24
- 04/09/2024
- 35 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bridgewater-Raritan School Board recently held a meeting addressing several topics, including a proposed development at the Raritan mall site, the necessity for hotel accommodations for the upcoming NJSBA workshop, and honoring the late Mr. Archie Fagan, a respected community member. Amid these discussions, the board also touched upon the approval of curricula, budget meetings, and the potential membership in the league of municipalities in Somerset County.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 3/26/24
- 03/26/2024
- 86 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bridgewater-Raritan School Board recently convened to discuss a variety of topics, including the ethical training of board members, the district’s handling of finances, and the recognition of community contributions. One notable issue centered around the mandatory ethics training for board members, with the New Jersey School Boards representative emphasizing the importance of completing this training to maintain high standards of conduct and avoid potential ethical violations.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 3/26/24
- 03/26/2024
- 183 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent meeting, the Bridgewater Zoning Board addressed changes to the Chimney Rock Self-Storage project plan, which featured a 20% reduction in the building’s footprint and gross floor area. This alteration aimed to address earlier concerns regarding the project’s impact on the surrounding environment and to comply more closely with site requirements. The revised plans also incorporated enhanced stormwater management and an increase in the site’s landscaping, including the preservation of nine existing trees. The board members expressed their support for the revisions, recognizing the efforts to mitigate variances and improve the project’s overall design.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 3/21/24
- 03/21/2024
- 75 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Bridgewater Town Council deliberated on several resolutions in a recent meeting, with the most noteworthy being the proposal to designate the former Ethicon site as an area in need of redevelopment. This initiative, which could reshape a substantial portion of the township, was among the diverse topics discussed, including land use board activities, public safety concerns, and the management of township funds and contracts.
