Friday, July 29, 2011
Keeping public access public (Oswald, The Asbury Park Press) Jersey Shore
“Anglers are anxious.”
60-unit condo plan under consideration in Burlington City (O’Sullivan, phillyburbs.com) Burlington City, Burlington County
“A plan for a 60-unit condominium development in the Yorkshire neighborhood has raised concerns about density, parking and environmental impact.”
New Development for a Tired Industrial Town (Martin, The New York Times) Harrison, Hudson County
“Starting leasing next month beside the PATH station here: 275 new rental units with an attended lobby, a fitness center, an outdoor pool and volleyball court, a residents’ lounge, and garage parking — all within walking distance of a major-league soccer stadium.”
First phase of Pleasantville’s City Center Project would add 300 condos, retail space (Spahr, The Press of Atlantic City) Atlantic City, Atlantic County
“The city is close to acquiring the last properties it needs to begin the first phase of a roughly $150 million downtown redevelopment project.”
New Jersey sets new record for solar energy (Baxter, NorthJersey.com) Statewide
“The state hit a new record in June for solar energy installations and the resulting electric generation capacity compared to any prior month, according to state environmental officials.”
Residents Voice Concerns Over Walmart Windmills (Piniat, Lacey Patch) Lacey, Ocean County
“Lanoka Harbor resident Peter Zarycki thought it was a joke when he received a certified letter notifying his neighborhood that windmills might be installed on top of lighting fixturs in the Walmart parking lot.”
North Jersey religious groups fighting zoning laws and winning (Yellin, NorthJersey.com) North Jersey
“Religious groups across North Jersey are challenging local zoning laws with plans to put houses of worship on dwindling taxable land, and if legal precedent is any judge, city boards and unhappy neighbors don’t have a prayer.”
Morristown may form shade tree commission for public education campaign (Coughlin, MorristownGreen.com) Morristown, Morris County
“Is it time for tree-age in Morristown?”
Town Council Passess Ordinance to Add Riparian Zone Protections (De Bellis, Berkeley Heights Patch) Berkeley Heights, Union County
“Residents opposed to an ordinance that amends the township’s code on flood damage prevention to include riparian zone protections continued their protests to the town council on Tuesday night.”
Planning Board clears way for gentleman’s club (Prisament, Shore News Today) Galloway, Atlantic County
“The Planning Board cleared the way for a ‘gentleman’s club to open at the Vienna Inn on the White Horse Pike on Thursday, July 21.”
Thursday, July 15, 2010 (Evening)
Zoning Board says ‘no’ to housing for the mentally ill (Prochilo, The Montclair Times) Montclair, Essex County
“Following months of contentious hearings that drew large crowds to the Municipal Building, the Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a nonprofit’s bid to construct housing for its mentally ill clients along Orange Road.”
Residents urge council to stand firm on age restriction for Pinnacle, Visions (Prisament, Shore News Today) Absecon, Atlantic County
“About 20 residents, most living near the stalled downtown Pinnacle project, told City Council at its July 1 meeting that the town should stand firm on the 55-and-older restriction for it and other local developments.”
Planning Board OKs Master Plan Revisions (Loffredo, Wyckoff Patch) Wyckoff, Bergen County
“Revisions to the Master Plan, a document guiding land use in the township, has been adopted by the Planning Board.”
Stop & Shop Objects to ShopRite Hearings (Loffredo, Wyckoff Patch) Wyckoff, Bergen County
“Hearings on Inserra Supermarket Inc.’s proposal to build a ShopRite at the site of the old A&P on Greenwood Avenue began Wednesday night over the objection of an attorney representing Stop & Shop.”
Chatham NJ aims to keep tattoo, piercing businesses off Main Street (Duffy, The Daily Record) Chatham, Morris County
“The borough council on Monday intends to vote on an ordinance that would restrict adult entertainment and businesses that offer tattoos and body piercing.
