Piscataway Council Faces Scrutiny Over Health Insurance Costs

Overview: At the recent Piscataway Township Council meeting, residents expressed concerns regarding the cost and transparency of health insurance coverage for council members, as well as the township’s municipal budget for the calendar year 2024. The council addressed these issues while also adopting resolutions and discussing community events and developments.

Piscataway Zoning Board Approves Residential Variance Requests

Overview: In a recent Piscataway Township Zoning Board meeting, two residential variance applications were reviewed and approved, facilitating property improvements for local residents. The meeting saw the approval of an extension to a corner lot property and the validation of a carport incorrectly measured in a previous survey.

Piscataway Zoning Board Approves Temporary Use Variance for Venture Net Properties

Overview: The Piscataway Township Zoning Board recently approved a temporary six-month use variance for Venture Net Properties, which involves the storage of materials at the former Johnson & Johnson campus on Hoes Lane. The approval is a step for the company’s plans to establish its American headquarters and open a home furnishing showroom and retail offices at the site.

Piscataway School Board Discusses Budget and Strategic Planning

Overview: The Piscataway School Board recently convened to address a range of topics critical to the district’s operations and strategic direction. Central to the meeting was the discussion on the district’s budget, highlighting fiscal responsibility, the impact of state aid funding, and the challenges of managing the tax levy. The Superintendent underscored the importance of community feedback on the forthcoming strategic plan for 2024-2029 and the budget presentation for the next school year, with board members expressing pride in their financial diligence.

Piscataway Planning Board Contemplates Redevelopment and Variances

Overview: In a recent Piscataway Township Planning Board meeting, substantial deliberations centered on the redevelopment of two lots deemed in need and various applications seeking variances. The board extensively examined an area referred by the council for redevelopment, PepsiCo Beverages North America’s request for variances for signage and a CO2 Silo, and QTS Investment Properties LLC’s application for improvements to an existing data center.