Tuesday, August 3, 2010 (Afternoon)
Former Andover Borough farm may remain open space instead of growing 590 homes (Augenstein, NJ Herald) Andover, Sussex County
“A big developer received an extension for its embattled plan to triple the population of this tiny municipality on Monday night.”
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 (Evening)
Judge takes Helmetta’s side on snuff mill plan (Donahue, The Sentinel) Helmetta, Middlesex County
“Helmetta has won at least the first round in its legal battle with developer Kaplan Cos.”
Wawa sues county Planning Board (Augenstein, The New Jersey Herald) Andover, Sussex County
“The Wawa corporation of convenience stores is suing the Sussex County Planning Board, claiming its delay in approving a Route 206 location is a needless wait of time for unspecified approvals from the state’s Department of Environmental Protection.”
Revitalization project in works for Berlin Borough (Shamlin, The Courier-Post) Berlin, Camden County
“Berlin Borough is working to revitalize the downtown business corridor along the White Horse Pike.”
Hillsborough studies way to control development, preserve farmland (Peterka, The Messenger-Gazette) Hillsborough, Somerset County
“Hillsborough officials are considering using a tool called ‘transfer of development rights,’ abbreviated TDR, to control growth in the township.”
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 (Morning)
Princeton Divided Over New Charter School (Resmovits, The Wall Street Journal) Princeton, Mercer County
“A charter school planned for Princeton-area children has hit a roadblock on a zoning issue, prompting a debate in the affluent community over whether charters are even needed in high-performing districts.”
Andover Borough housing project hits another roadblock (Augenstein, The New Jersey Herald) Andover, Sussex County
“The 590-home development once proposed by Beazer Homes has hit another stumbling block, though this time it’s state water rules, not outright opposition, that could stymie the long-planned but unfulfilled project.”
PATH stations to receive $200M in upgrades to better commuters’ train rides (The Associated Press) North Jersey/New York
“Get ready for extreme makeover, mass transit edition.”
Some oppose new apts. near gas line (Tirella, The Hudson Reporter) North Bergen, Hudson County
“The North Bergen Planning Board began hearing testimony June 24 from a developer who wants to build 60 residential units near a high-pressured Transco gas pipeline and near the Galaxy Towers Condos in Guttenberg.”
Legislators pledge vigilance in fort reuse plan (Davison, The Atlanticville) Monmouth County
“With the bill that would create the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority approved by the state Senate and Assembly on June 28, 12th District legislators look toward the next steps in the property’s rebirth.”
PATH says $1B makeover can keep riders off the roads (Davis, The Record) North Jersey
“Benches, posters, pavilions and retail shops will soon beautify the bleak, cramped and pale PATH stations that commuters say make for some of the worst train rides in the region’s transit system.”
Turnpike to consider advertisements on toll plazas (Rouse, The Record) Statewide
“The New Jersey Turnpike Authority plans to explore corporate sponsorships at rest areas and toll plaza advertising, among other proposals, to generate transportation revenue.”
Monday, June 21, 2010 (Morning)
NEWS
Andover zoning change results in suit (Augenstein, New Jersey Herald) — Andover, Sussex County
“A recent zoning change for a single piece of property near the Limecrest Quarry is the subject of a new lawsuit against the Township.”
Absecon senior housing projects not selling, developers say (Harper, The Press of Atlantic City) — Andover, Atlantic County
“Two developers say they plan to ask city officials in the coming weeks to drop the age restrictions on their separate housing properties because the market for properties geared toward people 55 and older has dried up.”
OPINION
COAH alternative needs work (Staff Editorial, The Times of Trenton)
“The Assembly was right last week to hold off a vote to abolish the Council on Affordable Housing and its 25-year-old mission to guarantee the availability of homes for low-income families in New Jersey.”
