Historic District, Sign Law, 9/11 Anniversary This Week

Westwood Avenue could become a historic district if a proposal from the borough's historic commission is approved.

The would mean property owners would need approval from the planning board before making any changes to the outside of their buildings, many of which have noteworthy archetecture, according to Preservation Consultant Gregory Dietrich.

Several local property owners came to a hearing about the plan last month to speak against the plan, which they said would .

Members of the commission had planned to vote on the plan at a meeting this week, but and instead consider making changes to the rules of the possible historic district.

The Westwood Historic Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the .

Washington Town Center Signs

More variety could be coming to the signs in the Washington Town Center.

The Washington Township Council is scheduled to vote on an ordinance during their meeting this week which would in the strip mall.

The proposed changes include removing restrictions that all signs must use the same color and font, and business owners will be able to expand to fill a 12.5-foot by 4-foot area. Logos would also be allowed.

Business owners in the mall will still need permission from the township and the mall's owner before they can make changes.

The Washington Township Council meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the .

9/11 Anniversary

Washington Township will hold a memorial service for the anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks Tuesday.

The event will take place after 8:30 a.m. in front of the Municipal Complex. Guests attending the event can assemble in the township's senior center.

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