Snack Innovations Expands to New Facility Amid Parking and Traffic Concerns, Says Piscataway Township Zoning Board.

Overview: The Piscataway Township Zoning Board granted Snack Innovations a temporary use permit to begin operations at a newly acquired facility on South Washington Avenue. The company, which has outgrown its current premises, plans to manufacture its popular Drizzle Licious rice cake snacks at the new site. The board’s approval followed assurances regarding parking capacity, traffic management, and the absence of environmental nuisances from the manufacturing process.

Piscataway Township Council Grapples with Crime at Local Motel and Budget Approvals

Overview: In a recent Piscataway Township Council meeting, crime-related issues at a local Motel 6 were a focal point, alongside the adoption of the 2026 municipal budget and discussions on environmental and public safety policies. The council addressed community concerns about crime, discussed resource allocation for upcoming projects, and touched on various other community issues, including immigration enforcement and opioid settlement funds.

Piscataway Council Grapples with Crime, Budget, and Environmental Concerns

Overview: The recent Piscataway Township Council meeting tackled various community issues, notably crime at local motels, the adoption of the 2026 municipal budget, and water quality concerns at Riverside Park. The council also discussed the allocation of opioid settlement funds and event promotion disparities.

Piscataway Zoning Board Addresses Fence and Condensing Unit Placement Amid Safety Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Piscataway Township Zoning Board, members deliberated over issues concerning the placement of fences and air conditioning units on private properties, with discussions highlighting safety concerns and compliance with township regulations.

Piscataway Township Planning Board Approves Ordinance for Affordable Housing and Redevelopment of Historic Site

Overview: In a recent meeting conducted via Zoom, the Piscataway Township Planning Board focused on issues, notably the approval of an ordinance for affordable housing and the redevelopment of a significant site on Stelton Road. The board unanimously adopted a comprehensive affordable housing ordinance and recommended a redevelopment study for a derelict strip mall and former school site, emphasizing community safety and procedural compliance.