Residents Voice Concerns Over Bus Company’s Operations at Sayreville Planning Board Meeting

Overview: At the recent Sayreville Borough Planning Board meeting, residents expressed concerns about the operations of a local bus company, Tenon Auto Services, particularly focusing on environmental impacts and compliance with local regulations.

Sayreville Residents Voice Concerns Over Bus Company Operations and Environmental Compliance

Overview: During the Sayreville Borough Planning Board meeting, the primary focus was on the operations of Tanon Auto Services, a bus maintenance facility located on Highway 35 South Amboy. Residents raised concerns about the company’s compliance with local regulations, environmental impact, and the quality of life for nearby homeowners. The company’s request for preliminary and final site plan approval was addressed by Kenneth Pap, who represented Tanon Auto Services. The business seeks to repurpose an existing structure for bus maintenance while ensuring all maintenance activities occur indoors.

Sayreville Council Debates Affordable Housing Referendum Amid Legal Concerns

Overview: The Sayreville Borough Council meeting was dominated by discussions on a proposed non-binding referendum concerning a specific property within the borough’s housing element and fair share plan. This plan, part of the affordable housing program’s fourth round, has sparked debate due to potential legal and financial implications. Council members and planners voiced concerns that pursuing the referendum could jeopardize the borough’s legal standing in ongoing litigation related to its affordable housing obligations. The meeting also addressed public criticisms of local governance, infrastructure concerns, and park maintenance issues.

Sayreville Zoning Board Deliberates on Pool Variance and Truck Facility Applications

Overview: The Sayreville Borough Zoning Board meeting on July 23, 2025, centered around two major proposals: a variance application for an in-ground pool on ID Avenue and a contentious plan to re-establish a truck maintenance facility on Journey Mill Road. Both applications prompted extensive deliberations due to their potential implications on local zoning regulations and neighborhood dynamics.

Sayreville Zoning Board Debates Pool Setbacks, Approves Truck Facility Variance

Overview: During the Sayreville Borough Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on July 23, 2025, the board grappled with an application for a pool installation and approved a variance for a truck maintenance facility. One notable issue involved a proposal to install an in-ground pool on ID Avenue, requiring variances due to inadequate setbacks. This was followed by the approval of a use variance for Five-Star Suspension Parts, seeking to operate a truck maintenance facility on Journey Mill Road.