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.”
Monday, August 16, 2010 (Morning)
West Milford to re-do housing plan (Zimmer, Suburban Trends) West Milford, Passaic County
“The Township Council will be required to amend its application to the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) or face being declared in non-compliance with the strict protocol.”
Atlantic County developers finding new ways to offer affordable housing (Ortiz, The Press of Atlantic City) Atlantic County
“Investors were once ready to line up behind low-income housing projects, especially ones that guaranteed tax credits. But the recession and the decline of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac left the market cold.”
Major Island plan OK’d (Comegno, Courier-Post) Burlington City, Burlington County
“A major recreational and educational development plan won approval this week from a management board that oversees the 400-acre Burlington Island in the Delaware River.”
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 (Afternoon)
Bridgewater seeks input on transportation (Staff, The Messenger-Gazette) — Bridgewater, Somerset County
“The public is invited to an open house and presentation on the proposed Circulation Element of the Bridgewater Master Plan. The Circulation Element establishes a long range plan for the development and improvement of the transportation network in Bridgewater Township, including the safe and efficient of motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.”
Neighborhood prepares for redevelopment (Maccar, PhillyBurbs.com) — Burlington City, Burlington County
“Residents of the New Yorkshire neighborhood will have to prepare for structural changes as well as changes to their community as the city’s redevelopment plan for the area moves forward.”
Eco-Agro Community Presented to Planning Board (Rossos, Basking Ridge Patch) — Bernards Township, Somerset County
“An informal hearing was held at the June 22 Planning Board meeting regarding the future options of a large estate owned by the Pyne family in the Highlands.”
