Butterfly Corner LLC has made significant revisions to its site plan, including larger buffers and innovative materials, but still seeks crucial variances—will the zoning board approve the changes?

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Millville's commission has taken a significant step forward, advancing a bond ordinance that could authorize up to $10.75 million for crucial upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant.

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Millville is set to enhance public safety with a $392,250 grant application for cameras on High Street, all while prioritizing resident privacy and constitutional rights.

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Shamong Township is shaking things up by terminating its contract with Tabernacle Rescue Squad in favor of a potentially more cost-effective agreement with Medford EMS, but the decision has sparked heated public debate.

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With rising premiums and a looming $43.7 million cost, county advisers warn that the state health plan is the safest bet amidst a troubling market landscape.

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Collingswood's Board of Education is taking a stand against rising costs by placing an operational referendum on the ballot this November, urging the community to help preserve educational quality.

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Map of Reports by the Office of the State Comptroller in 2023
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Lawrence Township is taking a bold step to protect its community by introducing ordinances that could ban data centers due to their significant environmental and infrastructure impacts.

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Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, around 9:30 p.m. with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.

The storm's cloud shield is expansive and spreading out quickly. Clouds are already spreading across New Jersey from the hurricane. #NJ #NJWX #WX #Weather

Residents are sounding the alarm over seawall damage, prompting the city to take swift action for emergency protection while awaiting a federal study.

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Community advocates are raising alarms that plans for a public park at 595 Newark Avenue are at risk due to secretive county decisions that exclude local voices.

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Studio Activo's 1st YouTube video is a personal favorite of mine: an early recording capturing a large flock of seagulls flying across the #Wildwood shoreline after sunrise…

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Hoboken City Council is moving forward with a $2.2 million bond to revamp HOP shuttle buses and introduce cutting-edge curb management technology—but will they provide the clarity residents demand?

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Map of Accredited NJ Career and Technical Institutions
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Exciting changes are coming to Berkeley Heights as planners unveil a visionary Downtown Transit and Pedestrian Plan, driven by over 500 community responses!

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Sheriff's officers are sounding the alarm over a dire parking crisis at the Hudson County courthouse, claiming dozens of spots sit empty while they scramble for spaces to do their jobs.

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Waldwick Borough Council has just greenlit a transformative redevelopment plan that could bring up to 30 new townhomes, including affordable housing, right by the NJ Transit station!

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A controversial court filing has halted Millburn's critical hearing on affordable housing compliance, throwing the township's redevelopment plans into uncertainty.

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