MASTER PLAN HEARINGS SET

Proposed alterations in Washington under reviewThe hearings will take place at the Sharon School on Sharon Road at 7 p.m. In addition to Monday’s hearing, hearings will be held the next two Mondays, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, and on Monday, Nov. 27, if necessary. Meetings will end no later than 11 p.m.

By: Mark Moffa
   WASHINGTON – The Planning Board beginning Monday will conduct a series of public hearings on proposed alterations to its Master Plan.
   The hearings will take place at the Sharon School on Sharon Road at 7 p.m. In addition to Monday’s hearing, hearings will be held the next two Mondays, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, and on Monday, Nov. 27, if necessary. Meetings will end no later than 11 p.m.
   The Oct. 30 meeting will address the Highway Management Plan for the township, which includes possible changes in Route 130 and Route 33, due to the construction of the Town Center.
   Residents are encouraged to submit written comments in advance, or during the hearing to Planning Director Bob Melvin. Time limits will be established at the hearings.
   Copies of the Master Plan are available at the clerk’s office and at the township’s zoning office, located in the municipal building on Route 130 at Robbinsville-Allentown Road.
   An additional copy will be available at the Washington Township Branch of the Mercer County Library, behind the municipal building.