September 19, 2011
New construction offers hope in blighted park of Asbury Park (Shields, The Asbury Park Press) Asbury Park, Monmouth County
“On an avenue where blight has reigned for over four decades, the new 27,500-square-foot Springwood Center remains on schedule to open next spring.”
Asbury’s master plan is debated (Shields, The Asbury Park Press) Asbury Park, Monmouth County
“A decade after beachfront master developer Asbury Partners first showed up in the city, a committee of stakeholders have reported to the public their recommendations to amend the city waterfront redevelopment plan.”
What’s next for Fort Monmouth? (Bowman, The Asbury Park Press) Fort Monmouth, Monmouth County
“The colors have been struck, laboratories have been moved and gates padlocked.”
September 9, 2011
Developer buys Asbury beachfront site (Shields, The Asbury Park Press) Asbury Park, Monmouth County
“Asbury Partners, the city’s waterfront developer, has bought the unfinished Esperanza high-rise site from Capital One Bank, which had foreclosed on the property, a company official said Friday.”
The Changing Face of Rail and Bus Security (Saccenti, Berkeley Patch) Statewide
“It was time for a change.”
September 6, 2011
Asbury group will present waterfront plans next week (Shields, The Asbury Park Press) Asbury Park, Monmouth County
“A waterfront redevelopment plan committee will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 in the City Council chambers to present its recommendations for changes to the oceanfront plan to the public.”
Judge tosses remaining Long Branch eminent domain suits (Williams, The Asbury Park Press) Long Branch, Monmouth County
“The four Marine Terrace, Ocean Terrace, Seaview Avenue (MTOTSA) property owners who refused to sign on to the 2009 eminent domain lawsuit settlement have had their cases thrown out of court.”
Walmart Windmills Application On Wednesday’s Zoning Board Agenda (Piniat, Lacey Patch) Lacey, Ocean County
“OnniWind Energy Systems, LLC will be approaching the zoning Board of Adjustment once again on Wednesday, Sept. 7 t 7 p.m. with their plan to install wind turbines in the parking lot of the Lanoka Harbor Walmart.”
Unfinished developments in Hamilton Township cause trouble for neighbors (Landau, The Press of Atlantic City) Hamilton, Atlantic County
“Jeff Hauta bought a brand new home in July 2008.”
Monday, October 4, 2010 (Evening)
OPINION
Revitalization projects would provide boost (Staff, The Daily Journal) Vineland, Cumberland County
“Two Vineland projects, one a near certainty and the other a tantalizing possibility, would be perfect fits for the city and provide an economic boost to the area.”
COURT OPINION
Market Street Mission v. Zoning Board of Adjustment of City of Asbury Park (Appellate Div) Asbury Park, Monmouth County
Appellate Division reverses the judgement of the trial court (affirming the denial of a use variance—inherently beneficial use) and remands the matter to the Zoning Board to set reasonable conditions.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 (Morning)
NEWS
Governor’s veto blocks UEZ funds for Hoboken, Weehawken (Hayes, The Jersey Journal) Hoboken/Weehawken, Hudson County
“Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bill yesterday that would have allowed municipalities such as Hoboken and Weehawken to qualify for state financing only offered to certain urban communities.”
Meadowlands Commission officially excludes housing possibilities in redevelopment areas (Lamendola, South Bergenite) Meadowlands
“Housing has been deemed not an option for four environmentally sensitive ravaged Meadowlands redevelopment areas, according to the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC). The decision will lessen the pool of acreage in the district that could foster the development of inclusionary affordable housing.”
COURT OPINION
Teicher American Communities at the Magestic, LLC v. City of Asbury Park (Appellate Division) Asbury Park, Monmouth County
