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- Middlesex County
- 1/30/24
- 01/31/2024
- 59 Minutes
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Overview: The Piscataway Township Council recently conducted a meeting that highlighted the local community’s diversity and addressed both local governance and global humanitarian concerns. During the meeting, Mayor Brian C. Wahler and the council members acknowledged the contributions of the Muslim American community by declaring Muslim Heritage Month. The council also heard impassioned pleas from residents, including Khaled Zed, for the passage of a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine, with a focus on the urgency to provide humanitarian aid to those affected in Gaza.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/11/24
- 01/12/2024
- 42 Minutes
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Overview: In a session, the Middlesex County Board of Elections tackled a range of issues from redistricting discrepancies to enhancing the voter experience. The board unanimously approved adjustments to the district lines in Carlin Park, Highland Park. Amidst administrative reports and public comments, concerns were raised over transportation accessibility to meeting locations. The meeting also spotlighted the importance of poll worker training, with proposals to implement signage near voting machines and mandatory refresher courses for poll workers to ensure procedural accuracy and improve the overall voting process.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/11/24
- 01/11/2024
- 126 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Piscataway School Board meeting addressed several community and school district concerns, including the psychological impact of AP classes on students, the absence of class valedictorians, and energy conservation achievements within the district. The discussion on the elimination of valedictorian and salutatorian titles due to potential negative effects on student well-being sparked differing viewpoints among board members and the public.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/11/24
- 01/12/2024
- 44 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Piscataway Township Zoning Board of Adjustment approved multiple applications with conditions, elected Sean Cahill as the new chairperson, and navigated through technical difficulties to ensure a smooth session. The board addressed applications involving fence and shed approvals, which included discussions on property lines, easements, and the removal of unauthorized structures. Amid these deliberations, Steve Weisman was re-elected as vice chairperson and secretary, while Jim Canal and John Chadwick were nominated respectively for board attorney and planner.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/10/24
- 01/10/2024
- 50 Minutes
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Overview: The Middlesex County Joint Insurance Fund (JIF) concluded its recent meeting with a series of key resolutions and discussions that will shape the organization’s direction in 2024. The meeting saw the unanimous selection of Harry Delgado as the new chairman and Joe Zang as the secretary, along with the welcoming of Barbara Murphy as the incoming executive director for the following year. The JIF also underscored the importance of safety compliance, particularly in fire departments, and recognized the financial strides made in 2023 with a positive cash situation and savings. Additionally, the meeting addressed concerns over meeting attendance and the transition to in-person gatherings.
