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Boonton Council Approves Resolution to Pursue New Jersey Transit Village Designation
Summary
The Boonton Town Council voted to adopt resolution 24272 authorizing an application for New Jersey Transit Village designation, a status the council said could open targeted grant funding and planning resources; supporters urged pursuing pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly improvements beyond the program's minimum requirements.
Boonton's Town Council voted to adopt resolution 24272 on Dec. 18, 2023, authorizing the town to apply for New Jersey Transit Village designation to make the downtown more attractive for housing, employment and grant opportunities.
Supporters told the council the designation could unlock state grant programs for designated Transit Villages and urged the town to pursue the "spirit" of smart-growth principles rather than only meeting the program's minimum requirements. One council…
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