Tuesday, September 28, 2010 (Afternoon)
NEWS
New Jersey to Privatize Land Use Permitting (Press Release, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility) Trenton, Mercer County
“New Jersey is now looking for private companies to review applications and draft permits for all of its land use programs, according to a request for proposal posted today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The five-year contract would radically extend Governor Chris Christie’s privatization agenda into regulatory decisions traditionally seen as inherently governmental.”
Two more named to fort authority (Davison, Atlanticville) Tinton Falls, Monmouth County
“Two additional members of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) were in place for the authority’s inaugural meeting on Sept. 28.”
Foreclosure and land redevelopment are hot topics at the Governor’s Conference on Housing and Community Development (Good, The Press of Atlantic City) Atlantic City, Atlantic County
“State housing officials hope grant programs, development incentives and governmental input can improve New Jersey’s housing situation.”
COAH plans shift in Riverside (Coppock, Burlington County Times) Riverside, Burlington County
“The Township’s affordable housing plan is changing, affecting three historic sites and plans to redevelop them.”
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