Tag: Affordable Housing
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Veterans to receive housing preference
A measure sponsored by state Assembly Members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey (both D-Monmouth) to give affordable housing preference to veterans is now law in New Jersey. The bill received unanimous support from both houses of the Legislature and was signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie at the beginning of August, according to a…
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Marlboro takes action on housing
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Township Council has approved a memorandum of agreement that is intended to advance the development of two municipality sponsored 100 percent affordable housing projects. On June 22, the council entered into an agreement with Community Investment Strategies, Lawrenceville, for the development, financing, planning and operation of affordable…
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Colts Neck officials offer insight into affordable housing situation
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – Municipal officials who are dealing with a state-mandated obligation to provide opportunities for the development of affordable housing in the community brought residents up to date on the issue during a recent meeting. Township Committee members met with residents at the Conover Road Primary School in April.…