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Chatham planning board adopts Local Health Action Plan as part of master plan
Summary
The Borough of Chatham Planning Board voted to accept a Local Health Action Plan as a sub-element of its master plan, a nonbinding step intended to help the borough pursue Sustainable New Jersey Gold certification and access related grants.
At its Sept. 4 meeting the Borough of Chatham Planning Board voted to accept a Local Health Action Plan as part of the municipal master plan, a procedural step intended to support the borough’s Sustainable New Jersey Gold certification application.
"So the action that we will be taking tonight is essentially, accepting this as an as part of our existing master plan," the Chair said as the board moved for adoption. Councilwoman Hay, who introduced the item, described the plan as "a joint effort between the Environmental Commission and the Board of Health" that highlights strategies such as improved bike lanes, sidewalks and measures to support resident mental-health access.
Board members and the board attorney emphasized that incorporation of the Local Health Action Plan into the master plan does not itself obligate the borough to specific expenditures. The board adopted the resolution by roll call after the motion, with present members voting in favor; the resolution will be retained as a sub-element of the master plan so it can be used when seeking grants tied to Sustainable New Jersey certification.
Officials said the Gold certification would broaden grant eligibility for projects tied to walkability and public-health objectives. The chair said the master-plan element would be implemented over time in coordination with borough engineers and departments, and the council would review any ordinance changes that might be recommended later.
