Tag: Affordable Housing
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Howell council will rezone parcels to advance affordable housing
HOWELL – The Howell Township Council will hold public hearings on Sept. 10 on a trio of ordinances that would, if adopted, create new zones where market rate housing and housing for individuals with low and moderate incomes is planned. The council members may adopt the ordinances after members of the public have had a…
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Old Bridge approves affordable housing with disabled veterans in mind
OLD BRIDGE – The recent approval of 72 units of 100% affordable housing at the intersection of East Greystone Road and Marlboro Road in Old Bridge signifies the township is right on target with its affordable housing plan. In 2017, township officials approved the township’s 1999 to 2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Housing Plan.…
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Jackson Parke drainage raises concern among planning board members
JACKSON – Members of the Jackson Planning Board are continuing to hear testimony on an applicant’s plan to construct more than 500 residential units on a Perrineville Road tract. Attorney Jason R. Tuvel, engineer Daphne Galvin, and Mitchell Newman, the director of land acquisition and entitlements for the owner and applicant, represented Jackson Parke at…
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Bordentown Township aims for relief from affordable housing mandates by fall
Bordentown Township could potentially earn relief from affordable housing mandates until 2025 if a Burlington County Superior Court judge grants repose to the municipality at a planned October court hearing. After the Bordentown Township Committee passed multiple resolutions at an Aug. 5 meeting to adopt a fair share housing spending and marketing plan, Mayor Stephen…
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Hopewell Township officials adopt ordinance to provide zoning for affordable housing
The Hopewell Township Committee has adopted a land use and development ordinance that amends an existing ordinance. Mayor Kristin McLaughlin, Deputy Mayor Michael Ruger and Committeeman Kevin Kuchinski voted “yes” to adopt the ordinance. Committeeman John Hart voted “no” and said, “What you are doing with this ordinance is giving the builders a builder’s remedy.…
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Atty: Affordable housing settlement agreement serves Manalapan’s interests
MANALAPAN – The Township Committee has voted 4-0 with one abstention to execute a settlement agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center, Cherry Hill, in matters relating to affordable housing. Committee members took the action during a recent meeting. Deputy Mayor Jack McNaboe, Committeeman Barry Jacobson, Committeewoman Mary Ann Musich and Committeeman Kevin Uniglicht voted…
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Board approves fair share plan as affordable housing issue continues in Howell
HOWELL – The Howell Planning Board has adopted the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan of the township’s master plan. The document relates to Howell’s affordable housing strategy from 1999 through 2025. Under state law, municipalities must provide opportunities for the development of affordable housing within their borders. Affordable housing is defined as housing that…
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Allentown officials concerned with Upper Freehold affordable housing plan
ALLENTOWN – An affordable housing plan that was recently adopted by municipal officials in Upper Freehold Township is causing concern in Allentown. Mayor Greg Westfall and Borough Council members held an executive (closed) session meeting on Aug. 5 and one item listed on the agenda was potential litigation as a legal response to Upper Freehold’s…
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Middletown residents unhappy with plan for 350-unit development
Some Middletown residents are expressing their displeasure with a developer’s proposal to construct 350 residential units at 853 Route 35. The property is currently home to Circus Wines, Beer & Spirits and is the former location of a Foodtown superstore. The redevelopment initiative is an effort led by National Realty and Development Corp. The property…
