Thursday, October 21, 2010 (Morning)
NEWS
Christie Denies New Jersey Taxpayers $3.4 Billion Insisting Money Is Saved (Dopp/McNichol, Bloomberg) Statewide
“New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who says he’s trying to save money for residents with the highest tax burden, may cost them $3.4 billion in federal funding that would have improved schools and eased congestion.”
Lautenberg: ARC enhances town/NYC commute (Porter, The Montclair Times) Montclair, Essex County
“Montclair has more train stations — six — than any other New Jersey municipality. Throughout its history, many townspeople have commuted via train to Newark, Hoboken and New York City.”
Ewing Councilman Bert Steinmann on GM money: We can’t screw ourselves (Galler, The Trentonian) Ewing, Mercer County
“Councilman Bert Steinmann, who’s running as the Democratic candidate for mayor, says it doesn’t matter who gets elected on Nov. 2, the important thing is that the GM site off Parkway Avenue be developed for the benefit of Ewing Township’s residents.”
Nonprofit sues Montclair, alleging civil rights violations (Prochilo, The Montclair Times) Montclair, Essex County
“Two legal battles, to be fought in state and federal court, are brewing between a local nonprofit that assists people with mental disorders and Montclair’s municipal government.”
Changes urged for Hackensack downtown (Alvarado, The Record) Hackensack, Bergen County
“The city’s special improvement district wants officials to change zoning regulations along Main Street that will allow for the construction of taller buildings with residential units, outdoor dining and more parking.”
OPINION
Bill to abolish COAH is good news for NJ (Staff Editorial, The Home News Tribune) Statewide
“In the polarized culture of New Jersey politics, there are few areas of agreement. Democrats and Republicans spar over fundamental differences on the role and responsibilities of government; North Jersey and South Jersey fight for their unique interests, and municipalities and counties battle with the state.”
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 (Morning)
RFQ
Sayreville Economic & Redevelopment Agency — Agency Attorney — Due July 7, 2010
CASE LAW
PC Air Rights, L.L.C. v. Mayor and Council of City of Hackensack — Decided June 28, 2010, App Div.
