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.”
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 (Afternoon)
Millburn officials seek to pass first resolution in N.J. supporting killed ARC tunnel (Kelley, The Independent Press) Millburn, Essex County
“Gov. Chris Christie may have killed the Hudson River rail tunnel, but some Millburn officials want to try and resuscitate it.”
Opinions differ on court’s decision on fort plan (Davison, Atlanticville) Fort Monmouth, Monmouth County
“Housing advocates and local legislators disagree about the impact of an appellate court decision that invalidates the housing portion of the Fort Monmouth reuse plan.”
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 (Evening)
Appeals court tosses out Fort Monmouth affordable housing plan (Hester Sr., njnewsroom.com) Fort Monmouth, Monmouth County/Statewide
“In a decision that is expected to have wide ramifications, a state appeals court on Wednesday invalidated the Fort Monmouth redevelopment plan because it fails to provide for affordable housing in a manner required by the law.
Developer in Branchburg wants affordable housing component in 28-building project (Mustac, Messenger-Gazette) Branchburg, Somerset County
“The developer of a previously approved commercial complex now wants the same 45-acre property along Station Road between Routes 22 and 28 to be a 28-building residential site including some low-cost housing units instead.”
Hamilton Township Zoning Board hears plan for subdivision (Duffy, The Times of Trenton) Hamilton, Mercer County
“The township could gain about 13 acres of open space under a subdivision plan presented before the zoning board last night.”
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 (Evening)
NEWS
N.J. Transportation chief says no plan to kill rail tunnel (Rouse, The Record) Woodbridge, Middlesex County
“There was never a plan to kill the $8.7 billion Hudson River tunnel and shift state money dedicated to the project to the ailing Transportation Trust Fund, Transportation Commissioner James Simpson said Tuesday.”
5 suitors vie to take over Xanadu, lieutenant governor says (Brennan, The Record) Meadowlands
“There are five serious bidders for Xanadu, and the winner could be announced within a month, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno told an audience of 150 Tuesday at the new Meadowlands stadium during an event sponsored by the Meadowlands Liberty Convention and Visitors Bureau event.”
OPINION
Get moving on fort plans (Staff Editorial, The Asbury Park Press) Fort Monmouth
“Given the lip service Gov. Chris Christie has accorded the need to get New Jersey’s economy moving again, it is disturbing that the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority had to convene its organizational meeting Tuesday night without a full roster.”
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 (Afternoon)
New fort authority begins to take shape (Davison, Atlanticville) Fort Monmouth, Monmouth County
“With the challenge of drafting S-917, the N.J. Senate Bill creating the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA), behind them, officials now look toward the challenges of assembling the authority and actually receiving the property from the federal government.”
Zoners to hear plan for detox center (Kahn, The Lawrence Ledger) Lawrence, Mercer County
“A controversial request for permission to open a drug and alcohol detoxification center tops the Zoning Board of Adjustment’s agenda when the board meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building.”
Old Bridge celebrates acquisition of farm (Ciraulo, Suburban) Old Bridge, Middlesex County
“Old Bridge officials approved a bond ordinance for the purchase of the Cottrell Farm and Whitney Estates on Monday night after years of work to obtain the properties.”
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 (Afternoon)
Fort panel reflects on reuse mission (Davison, Atlanticville) Eatontown, Monmouth County
“Members of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority (FMERPA) reflected on their challenges and experiences with the nearly half-decade planning process at the body’s final meeting in Eatontown on Aug. 18.”
New regulations would affect tree-cutting in Millstone (Meggitt, Examiner) Millstone, Monmouth County
“Anyone planning to clear more than 1,000 square feet of trees on any lot would have to apply for a permit under a new ordinance.”
U.F. hears plan for cemetery across from Cox’s Corner (Meggitt, Examiner) Upper Freehold, Monmouth County
“A religious burial society has proposed establishing a cemetery on a Route 524 farm.”
Judge orders Sayreville to approve Kaplan plan (Durett, Suburban) Sayreville, Middlesex County
“A state court has ruled in favor of a Sayreville developer seeking to remove the age restrictions from the previously approved 184-unit Heritage at Towne Lake development.”
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 (Afternoon)
NEWS
Gov. Chris Christie creates agency to oversee Fort Monmouth redevelopment (Spoto, The Star-Ledger) Eatontown, Monmouth County
“Gov. Chris Christie this morning signed legislation creating an authority that will oversee the redevelopment of Fort Monmouth when the military base closes next year.”
Summit Medical Group Meets Opposition at Zoning Board meeting (Elliot, Millburn-Shorthills Patch) Summit, Union County
“A group of heated residents peppered the Summit Medical Group team of experts with questions Monday evening as it presented plans to construct a new facility to the Zoning Board of Adjustments.”
Complaint: Redevelopment violates civil rights (Walter, Atlanticville) Long Branch, Monmouth County
“The city violated rights of lower Broadway property owners by declaring their properties blighted but failing to go forward with redevelopment plans, according to an amended complaint that will be heard in state Superior Court later this month.”
OPINION
Hanover seeks to spur redevelopment (Staff Editorial, Daily Record) Hanover, Morris County
“Construction in Morris County is slowing considerably. Given the economy, that’s no surprise, but the actual figures still catch your eye.”
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.”
