James Battavio

The Master Plan for the City of Bridgeton provides a comprehensive framework for its physical, economic, and social development. It envisions Bridgeton as a leading economic, ethnic, cultural, and tourist destination in western Cumberland County, characterized by a vibrant downtown and mixed-use neighborhoods, with the Cohansey River as a central feature for residential, recreational, and commercial uses. The plan focuses on revitalizing the Central Business District, preserving historic assets, promoting neighborhood redevelopment, enhancing open spaces and riverfront access, improving circulation and streetscapes, ensuring diverse housing options, and stimulating economic growth. It outlines long-range policy recommendations and an implementation agenda through 2013.

The Planning Board meeting included discussions and decisions on several applications. A site plan waiver was approved for Red Carpet Inn to resume certain uses, including a restaurant and shops. A preliminary and final site plan was approved for Ocean First Bank, involving the construction of virtual tellers and reconfiguration of parking. The application for Todd Oliver was held until the next meeting. Additionally, a resolution was approved for Social Dispensary LLC.