Old Bridge Township Zoning Board Approves Key Variances for Residential and Commercial Developments

Overview: The Old Bridge Township Zoning Board of Adjustment convened to address several applications, resulting in the approval of variances for residential property expansions and commercial site plan modifications. Key decisions included the endorsement of a C variance for Renaissance at Oldbridge LLC, which involved shared parking arrangements, and the approval of variances for a residential addition on Highway 516 and a fence installation at Gazania Drive.

Sayreville Planning Board Deliberates on Mosque Development Amidst Traffic and Safety Concerns

Overview: The Sayreville Borough Planning Board meeting on April 16, 2025, was dominated by the discussion of a proposed mosque on Ernston Road, with focus on traffic and parking issues. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of parking spaces, traffic management, and pedestrian safety, particularly during peak prayer times. Board members and residents alike questioned the feasibility of the proposed plans, given the project’s potential impact on the surrounding community.

Sayreville Borough Council Confronts JCP&L Over Power Outages and Street Lighting Failures

Overview: The Sayreville Borough Council meeting on April 14, 2025, focused heavily on issues with Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), including street lighting and frequent power outages, alongside other topics such as property sales, budget discussions, and community development concerns.

Old Bridge Township Council: New Jersey’s Military Women’s Memorial Ambassador Calls for Greater Recognition and Participation.

Overview: At the recent Old Bridge Township Council meeting, Phyllis Jones, a New Jersey Ambassador for the Military Women’s Memorial, advocated for increased participation and awareness among women veterans in New Jersey. She highlighted the current underrepresentation of New Jersey women at the memorial compared to other states, urging veterans to share their stories and register them at the memorial.

Old Bridge Library Board Grapples with Stipend Policy, RFID Project Discrepancies, and Technology Upgrades

Overview: The Old Bridge Library Board of Trustees meeting centered on complex discussions about activating a stipend for additional responsibilities during the library director’s absence, discrepancies found in the library’s inventory due to an RFID project, and the need to upgrade outdated computer systems.