Bridgewater Residents Voice Concerns Over Data Center Development and Affordable Housing Plans

Overview: The Bridgewater Town Council meeting on April 24, 2025, focused heavily on discussions about a proposed data center development, affordable housing mandates, and financial strategies impacting the community. Residents and council members expressed concerns about the proposed height and environmental impact of the data center, as well as the township’s approach to meeting state affordable housing requirements.

Bridgewater Zoning Board Approves Affordable Housing Project for Youth Leaving Foster Care

Overview: The Bridgewater Zoning Board convened to discuss two major applications: an affordable housing project designed for young adults aging out of foster care and a proposed Land Rover dealership on Route 22. The board approved the affordable housing initiative, which aims to provide ten units of supportive housing on 83rd Avenue, while discussions on the dealership focused on site suitability and zoning compliance.

Bridgewater-Raritan School Board Faces Heated Debate Over Transgender Policy 5756

Overview: The recent meeting of the Bridgewater-Raritan School Board was dominated by an discussion over Policy 5756, which addresses the treatment of transgender students in the district. The policy has ignited public interest and emotional responses, with community members expressing diverse perspectives on parental rights, student safety, and the role of schools in managing gender identity issues.

Promotions and New Officers Highlight Bridgewater Town Council Meeting

Overview: The Bridgewater Town Council meeting was marked by the swearing-in of police officers and the promotion of key department figures, highlighting the town’s commitment to public safety. Additionally, the council discussed various resolutions, including property transactions for affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and procurement contracts.

Bridgewater Zoning Board Faces Tree Replacement Shortfall Amid Self-Storage Facility Debate

Overview: The Bridgewater Zoning Board meeting focused on a proposed self-storage facility along Route 22 and Route 28, where the need for variances, particularly concerning tree removal and replacement, sparked discussion. The facility’s development plan involves consolidating two lots, constructing a three-story building, and addressing several zoning variances. Alongside these, the expansion of a gas station on Finder Avenue was also debated, particularly about compliance issues arising from prior constructions.