- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 5/2/24
- 05/02/2024
- 129 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Old Bridge Township Zoning Board meeting was marked by significant public engagement, with residents expressing strong concerns over a proposed development by Vision Oldbridge LLC, which aims to transform an existing Garden Center into a multifamily residential building. The project, which includes 68 apartments with amenities such as a lobby and exercise center, sparked debate over its necessity, design, and potential impact on the community. Residents took the opportunity to voice their skepticism about the demand for additional commercial space and the potential exacerbation of traffic congestion and noise.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/30/24
- 05/01/2024
- 107 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Old Bridge Township Council meeting, a fervent debate on education funding and a plea for the support of a Pride flag raising were the focal points. The council discussed New Jersey Senate Bill 3076 and its implications on school funding, with several council members expressing support and adopting a resolution in favor of the bill. Additionally, the meeting addressed local concerns about a proposed Pride flag raising, a performance bond for CS Energy, and the historical upkeep of a local private road.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/25/24
- 04/25/2024
- 74 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the recent Old Bridge Township Planning Board meeting, the major focus was on the amended major preliminary and final site plan for Segi LLC’s Glenwood Country Club. The board engaged in an extensive discussion regarding the proposed changes to the sound wall, which is intended to address noise concerns for the surrounding community, particularly the Glenwood Apartments. The amendments included the construction of a berm and the use of plantings for aesthetic enhancement and additional sound mitigation.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/25/24
- 04/25/2024
- 79 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Old Bridge School Board meeting held recently was marked by a dual narrative of commendation for achievements within the district and concern over pressing budgetary challenges. The superintendent reported on the critical situation of the school budget as an S2 District, a classification under the New Jersey funding formula that has imposed financial constraints on the district. The state aid for the district has seen a significant reduction, despite little change in student enrollment since 1991. This comes at a time when the district is facing rising costs in areas such as healthcare and fuel, further exacerbating the budgetary pressures.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/18/24
- 04/18/2024
- 97 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Old Bridge Township Zoning Board approved a series of variance applications, including an expansion of deck sizes for NVR Inc. ‘s residential properties, amidst voiced concerns regarding homeowner privacy and potential drainage issues. The board’s decisions on these variances were unanimous.