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.”
Thursday, June 24, 2010 (Morning)
Avalon Beachfill to Conclude This Week (Press Release, Cape May County Herald) — Avalon, Cape May County
“Avalon officials learned Mon., June 21st that the emergency beach fill project in the community will be completed before the weekend of June 26-27th.”
Baler expected to be open by end of July (Staff, South Bergenite) — North Arlington, Bergen County
“The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC) expects the trash transfer station, commonly referred to as the baler, to open by the end of July, according to NJMC Executive Director Robert Ceberio.”
With COAH’s future in limbo, officials hoping for ‘simplicity’ (Butler, The Town Journal) — Bergen County
“Though the state Legislature has not yet acted on a bill that would eliminate the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH), some local officials have come out in support of the plan.”
New, special housing a likely model for N.J. (Pries, The Record) — Allendale, Bergen County
“Standing on the meandering paver walkways leading to their new apartments, Diana Stolfo and Matt Arnold locked hands and raised them up in celebration.”
West Milford Environmental Commission to map town’s trails (Zimmer, Suburban Trends) — West Milford, Bergen County
“The township’s Environmental Commission is preparing to form a master plan for the municipality’s hiking, biking, equine and unblazed trails after hearing that a $5,000 grant for the project could be awarded in the coming weeks.”
Ethics panel recommends removal of board member (Morton, The News Transcript) — Marlboro, Monmouth County
“The Marlboro Ethics Board has recommended that an alternate member of the township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment be removed from his position.”
Senior housing is on Harrison drawing board (Leir, The Observer Online) — Harrison, Essex County
“They still have to find the money to build it, but Harrison officials are moving another step closer to an ‘affordable’ multi-unit residence for senior citizens.”
Fort Monmouth redevelopment authority bill passes key committee (Method, The Asbury Park Press) — Trenton, Mercer County
“A proposed law that would create a Fort Monmouth Redevelopment Authority passes the State Budget Committee today.”
Somerville weighs new redevelopment plan (Bricketto, The Daily Record) — Somerville, Somerset County
“Professionals representing developer JSM at Somerville presented an amended site plan for the former Downtown Somerville Shopping Center during the planning board’s meeting Wednesday.”
Orange unveils plan to revive public housing complex (Corbett, The Star-Ledger) — Orange, Essex County
“Orange officials unveiled a $27 million redevelopment project to replace two decrepit, drug-infested public housing towers being demolished.”
