Municipal Actions

Knowlton Township Committee Discusses Juneteenth as Paid Holiday

Desi Dunn - June 2, 2023

The Knowlton Township Committee is considering joining the federal, state and county governments in recognizing Juneteenth. Photo by J. Phalon, 5/2023

Animals

UPDATE: Blairstown Committee Updates Proposed Kennel Ordinance

Desi Dunn - May 27, 2023

The Blairstown Township Committee (BTC) re-introduced “Animal Facilities” Ordinance 2023-02, which would allow kennels in R-5 single family residential areas, at a meeting on...

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Frelinghuysen Land Sale Falls Flat Again

Desi Dunn - May 22, 2023

The Frelinghuysen Township Committee rejected the lone bid for property on Route 94 afer the potential buyer failed to make the town payment. Photo by J. Phalon. 5/2023

Animals

The Erosion of the R-5 Zone? Some Question Blairstown’s Proposed New Kennel Rules for Residential Districts

Desi Dunn - May 20, 2023

“Dog barks are normal residential sounds... But when it comes to living next to a kennel, full of hound dogs, that's not the case,” said Blairstown resident, Dave Sherrle.

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Try, Try, Try Again! Frelinghuysen to Auction 30 Acres Off Route 94

Desi Dunn - May 9, 2023

Thirty acres on Route 94 owned by Frelinghuysen didn’t sell Feb. 15th or March 22nd. They’ll try again May 15th. Photo by J. Phalon, 5/2023

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Frelinghuysen School Rated No. 2 in Warren County by State Educators

Desi Dunn - May 7, 2023

On the cusp of what Chief School Administrator Stephanie Bonaparte called “the busiest month in schools,” Frelinghuysen’s board of education (BOE) met to discuss...

Municipal Actions

Blairstown Township Committee Passes 2023 Budget

Desi Dunn - April 25, 2023

A far cry from last year’s boisterous public hearing, Blairstown’s 2023 budget adoption was rather quiet. The Blairstown Township Committee (BTC) sat down to...

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