Monday, September 13, 2010 (Afternoon)
NEWS
New Jersey Halts Work On Tunnels To Midtown (Grynbaum, The New York Times) Statewide
“New Jersey officials have abruptly halted new work on an ambitious $8.7 billion plan to build two new commuter rail tunnels beneath the Hudson River, raising concerns about the fate of a project that had been hailed as a potential savior for the region’s overcrowded mass transit system.”
OPINION
Revitalizing Atlantic City benefits the entire state (Florio, for The Star-Ledger) Atlantic City, Atlantic County/Statewide
“Gov. Chris Christie’s advisory commission’s report on how to improve the economic environment in Atlantic City is thoughtful and balanced. The commission’s recommendations focus on how New Jersey can expand both its tourism and economy. This is a goal everyone can and should support, because the entire state will benefit.”
COURT OPINION
Cellco Partnership v. Zoning Board of Adjustment of Township of Lawrence (Appellate Division) Lawrence, Mercer County
The Township of Lawrence Zoning Board of Adjustment denied an use variance application for a 140’ telecommunications tower. Law Division upheld denial. Plaintiff argues that denial was arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable, and that Law Division misapplied the time of decision rule. Appellate Division now agrees with Plaintiff on the time of decision rule and reverses and remands.
