Town hall
New developments are in the works in Shamong.
At a township committee meeting on March 2, members discussed a potential new crosswalk by Indian Mills School, a roundabout and new housing. The committee also discussed new state cannabis law.
Development
A resident who lives in the Millstone development requested the township create a new crosswalk so Indian Mills students didn’t have to take a long path to get to school.
The township is considering several options, including a bike path on Millstone Road, a flashing crosswalk sign and a crosswalk. The township may also consider hiring crossguards.
Plans for a roundabout at the intersection of Willow Grove and Stokes roads were sent to the committee. A construction start date is unknown and the township is waiting on documents from the Pinelands Commission before it can move forward.
“I can tell you that nothing is coming quick out of the Pinelands these days,” said Township Engineer Dan Guzzi. “I’m not sure when we’re going to get it.”
About a dozen new houses are being built at Grassy Lake and Atsion roads in a cul-de-sac, said Mayor Tim Gimbel.
“So just try to let people know that this is happening,” Gimbel said. “If you know anybody that’s interested, we’re looking for some new, tax paying residents.”
Cannabis Law
The committee passed an ordinance outlining cannabis regulations at a previous meeting, but the subject was reintroduced in light of new state cannabis law.
A subcommittee will meet again soon to talk about creating a cannabis zoning board, said Township Solicitor Doug Heinold. The board is expected to focus on the redevelopment area on Route 206.
“It’s a state highway; people can come into that location, turn around and go right back out,” Heinold added. “It’s also fairly isolated from residential neighborhoods.”
Gimbel clarified that the township has not received any proposals from businesses who want to grow or sell cannabis products.
“If there’s a way that we can benefit the farmers in our town, and somehow we can generate additional tax revenues, and maybe create some jobs, that’s really what we’re trying to enable,” Gimbel explained.
“We have a framework in place. If someone wanted to come in and have a discussion about it, we would be able to take some steps.”
The next committee meeting will take place on April 6 at 7:30 p.m.
